A newly married couple from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) are willing to sacrifice their honeymoon just to serve flood victims.

Mohd Nor Azwan Aziz, 27, and Nur Diyana Khairul Anuar, 24, just had their wedding ceremony two days ago in Taman Permata, Kluang.

However, they received an assignment to help evacuate flood victims to the relief centre (PPS) at SK Sri Lukut in Kahang.

“No one is forcing us to work at the PPS. We are supposed to be on holiday but due to the sense of responsibility to the community, we decided to join other APM members to help the flood victims.

“We are willing to volunteer because it is a responsibility to the community,” Mohd Nor Azwan told Bernama when met at the PPS last night.

He explained that he and his wife have been on shift duty for eight hours with their colleagues at the PPS since it was opened at 10am yesterday.

The PPS houses 37 people from 11 families whose houses have been flooded up to knee level following continuous rain of almost 12 hours.

“In my eight years serving as an APM member, I have had many experiences but working with my wife has been the most precious experience for both of us.

“However, we would like to emphasise that this is our responsibility as a member of a rescue team whose duty is to help and rescue those in need,” he said.

- Bernama