Jerald: KL -> Medan -> Banda Aceh

We left with 195 kgs of medical supplies early this morning for KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to see Jerald off to Aceh on a Malaysian Airlines 9.30am flight to Medan, with a connecting flight from Medan to Banda Aceh.

Jerald checking in at the counter

It was nothing short of a miracle that all four carts of our supplies got through the check in point.

Crossing fingers...

Special thanks to En. Mohd Ishak and Cik Zaituna of MAS Customer Services for kindly taking the time to explain and provide the paperwork that exempted us from excess baggage charges - and not just the usual 100 kgs relief missions usually get, but all 195 kgs of supplies. We could hardly contain our joy watching all the 18 boxes being marked and loaded on the conveyor belt.

All 194.7 kgs worth of supplies!

We left after meeting up with Fabian and some discussion over breakfast and general caffeine refueling, but got news later of the flight being delayed to until 11 am (GMT+8). Our SEAPCP partner from Posko Medan, M. Haris Putra, is expected to meet them at the airport at 12 pm (GMT+8).

Breakfast with Fabian

In other news - Jo Hann will be in Banda Aceh for two nights. He will return to Medan on Jan 11, have a debriefing on Jan 12, and return to KL perhaps a day or two later.

Expect more updates on Monday.

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UPDATE - 330 pm (GMT+8) - I just got news of Jerald arriving safely in Medan, and is waiting for his 5pm connecting flight to Banda Aceh.