Update di Myanmar

Alhamdulillah everything was ok in Myanmar. Yesterday we had a briefing with the Myanmar PM and their minister. They had explained about the status, condition and long term plan for the Nargis Cyclone victim. We were a bit upset with the answer given by the Myanmar government when questions had been raised regarding the aid and exact figure of the situation.

On the evening we were sent to the Blue Camp near Yangon, to see the shelter and aid that the government had given to them. Well, most of them had been planned well by the gov here.

Today morning we were given the opportunity to go the the Delta area in Myangmya and Laboota. We visited some camps that had been set up by the gov. One camp can fill about 200 people. According to the Commander in charge in Laboota, Laboota itself have about 31 camps and in the Delta area had another 21 camps.

This Sunday will be having the pledge conference with the Myanmar gov. I will update more late.

-Muhammad-

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First Time On Air

Yesterday evening, I had a sudden call from the RTM, asking me wether I can attend the Selamat Pagi Malaysia slot at 8am. I was a bit shock, as the schedule to be on air suppose to be next week. So I said yes, sure! About 8pm, the RTM crew sent me the questions so that I can be prepared. The slot was about the Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. I was representing Muslim Aid Asia.

With Mej Jen (B) Dato Hj Megat Mohd Yusof, Sec Gen of Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia

With Selamat Pagi Malaysia host

I was sweating as I arrived with Amir at the RTM. Even the make up artist had to wait for me to cool down. I was a little bit nervous but I manage to cool down.

3, 2, 1...

preparing...

currently on air

Well, another new experience. Next week will be another slot. 23rd May 2008, at 8am. So guys, watch out!

-Muhammad-

p/s rakaman tv1 yg sebenar, blom dapat lagi...

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Back from Myanmar Embassy

Just now I went to the Myanmar Embassy, Jalan Ru with my officemate to apply for visa to send aid for the Nagris Cyclone victims. We applied at 12.30pm, and had to wait till 3 o'clock in order for the person incharge to come back to process our passport. The person incharge of the visa said that just call, and he will turn up, but it took us about 3 hours to wait. I even terlepas my Friday prayer, astarghfirullah.

I was so fed up with the attitude of the people at the Myanmar Embassy. Even the call operator seems like they dont even care about whats happening in their country. I had explained that we from Muslim Aid will be sending water purification unit and water purification tablets for the Nagris Cyclone victims in Myanmar. The Junta would only prefer to have aid, but not allowing work aid to come in their country.

Next week, we'll try again to apply for the visa. Hopefully everything would go smooth.

-Muhammad-
Fundraising and Marketing Manager
Muslim Aid Asia

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