The Malaysian government has donated US$1 million (Rp 10 billion) to repair public facilities and infrastructure damaged in last week's powerful earthquake in West Sumatra.
Malaysian Defense Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi said the aid would be used to finance rebuilding of infrastructure, such as schools, government offices and hospitals.
“We will prioritize repairing offices since many residents need them,” Ahmad said after handing over the aid to West Sumatra Governor Gamawan Fauzi on Sunday in Padang.
Malaysia has also dispatched 15 volunteers to help the earthquake victims, kompas.com reported.
The governor, meanwhile, confirmed 805 deaths from the quake as of Sunday afternoon.
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