Earthquake disaster, PAS Youth express sympathy

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15: Malaysia PAS Youth express sympathy for the people of Haiti who was hit by the earthquake 2 days ago and urged urgent international assistance to victims. "I hope all the victim's family can be patient and all international organization will provide expertise, security, rescue and medical assistance," said it's chief, Nasrudin Hassan. According to him, Islam teaches us to help those who suffer disaster or distress, regardless of skin color, race and religion. "If we take responsibility to help each other and give mutual help between one another, burden can be reduced and the world will be safe" said Nasrudin, now in Sabah for "Program Da'wah" organized by Sabah Youth PAS. On last Tuesday the Island in the Caribbean Sea was hit by the 7.0 magnitude ricther earthquake. United States Geological Survey (USGS) said this is Haiti's worst earthquake in over a period of 200 years. Over 100 000 people are believed to be victims in the incident, besides causing damage to property and a very terrible place to live.