Tue, Sep 08, 2009 - Page 3 News List

Ma leads memorial for typhoon victims

PROMISES The president praised those who had lost their lives in the line of duty and those in relief efforts and promised to work for a speedy national recovery

By Ko Shu-ling  /  STAFF REPORTER

“Please rest assured that the government will do whatever it can to help survivors with their daily life, employment, schooling, health, compensation and counseling,” he said.

“I am willing to listen to your opinions and requests to make up for the shortcomings and deficiencies of the government. The government will stand together with the survivors to jointly rebuild their homes,” he said.

Ma offered special appreciation to China for its humanitarian assistance, including 1,000 prefabricated housing units and NT$5 billion in cash donation — the largest amount among the 85 donating countries.

Ma also promised to map out a national land development plan to better protect the environment and promote water conservation.

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