Sun Siyam Group pledges USD 200,000 to flood-hit Sri Lanka

The Sun Siyam Group has decided to donate USD 200,000 to Sri Lanka, which has suffered extensive damage and flooding due to Cyclone Dheethuva.

According to "Sun Online", operated by the Sun Siyam Group, the Chairman of the group and Member of Parliament for Dhaalu Meedhoo constituency, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, met with the Sri Lankan Ambassador, Mohamed Rizvi Hassen, today and presented a symbolic cheque for the aid.

Out of the pledged USD 200,000, an initial USD 75,000 was handed over today, and the remaining amount will be delivered in the coming days.

Sun Online reported that starting tomorrow, the Sun Siyam Group's companies and resorts will also launch efforts to collect additional aid for the relief efforts.

It was also reported that Siyam called the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to offer encouragement and sent a special letter assuring the Maldivian people stand in solidarity with Sri Lanka.

The affect of Cyclone Ditwah on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka has caused heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, resulting in over 200 deaths and major damage to infrastructure.

A telethon is currently underway in the Maldives to assist Sri Lanka. By noon today, the total amount raised exceeded MVR 2 million.

Fund boxes for the telethon have been placed in various areas across Malé, Hulhumalé, and Villingili.

Donations can be made to the following accounts:

·         MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa): 7730000796107

·         USD (US Dollars): 7730000796106

The telethon, which began at 9:00 AM today, is scheduled to continue until 1:00 AM tonight.