The Penampang district in Sabah is currently experiencing one of its worst floods in recent history, with floodwater level recorded at a staggering 10.05
metres on Sunday night.As of yesterday, 464 people from 140 families have been evacuated and housed in 4 relief centres, with the number of evacuees at the Penampang Cultural Hall increasing to 279 people from 93 families compared to 165 people from 67 families a day prior.Amidst the chaos, a touching story emerged after a photo of a woman rescuing several cats on top of a tube float boat caught the attention of Malaysians.
The selfless act touched on the heartstrings of Malaysians, who began to search for the identity of the woman.
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