By Ivy Chai
KUCHING — Caritas Malaysia is calling on Malaysians to support the Catholic Church Relief Fund for the recent floods that had affected thousands of lives, especially in populous Selangor.
FAQs
Q1: What is this fund for?
A: To help buy food and supplies for flood victims, provide temporary shelters, and help them rebuild their lives.
Q2: How do I donate?
A: You can send whatever amount you want to: Bank: AMBANK
Account name: Titular Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur
Account no: 8881-0008-01410
Swift Code: ARBKMYKLXXX
If you want a receipt, you can email your bank-in slip to: accounts@archkl.org
Q3: Is my donation tax deductible?
A: Unfortunately, it is not.
Q4: What if I submit after the deadline?
A: The deadline is Jan 22, 2022. You can submit after the deadline but the money may be used for other initiatives.
Q5: Is all this above board?
A: Yes, this is a project was signed off by Bishop Bernard Paul – the Bishop of Malacca Johor Diocese and the board president of Caritas Malaysia, Bishop Sebastian Francis – Bishop of Penang Diocese and President of the Regional Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, and Archbishop Julian Leow – Bishop of Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.
Q6: What is Caritas Malaysia?
A: We are an organisation under the Catholic Church in Malaysia.
