As Australian bushfires rage on, some Malaysians prepare to leave while others unfazed | Malay Mail

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 07:01 AM MYTLeading Seaman Aircrewman Brendan Menz keeps watch as HMAS Choules’ MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter lands in a burnt-out field in southern New South Wales January 9, 2020. — Reuters pic

Those who chose to remain are currently having difficulties finding local stores selling the N95 face masks that filter out fine particulates in the air, prompting them to turn to online stores for the pricier Vogmasks for protection against the air pollution. “I read that a lot of the evacuees are coming into the city and they predict a mega-blaze could hit the city as well,” she said, adding that she saw some of her brother’s neighbours also stockpiling food and essential items.

Hanisa said she and her brother have donated some money to the Australian bushfire disaster relief fund while their Malaysian friends have contributed in kind such as providing food, water and clothing.has organised a charity donation drive for the bushfire victims, in collaboration with the local councils, Red Cross and St Vincent De Paul, that has been widely shared on the Malaysian WhatsApp Group in Australia.

The married man and father of one said he will evacuate only if forced to as he is reluctant to leave Melbourne for long periods of time. Sydney-based Mathuri Santhi-Morgan, who has been in Australia for 12 years, is similarly unfazed, as her home is quite far from the fire.

Pray for all.,,

Maybe some already regretted of invested properties near there unwary of such fiery wildfires which is preordained!

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