MANAGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTION TO FLOOD VICTIMS: DETERMINATION OF BASIC NEEDS BASED ON MALAYSIA SHARIAH INDEX

Flood occured in the end of the year 2014 was known as the ’yellow flood’. The flood caused home and district damaged and also the community area as well. Management of flood is categorized into threee phases, namely the pre condition before flood, the condition during the flood occurs and the post condition after flood occured. However, the issues arose of inaccuracy in determining the collection and distribution of goods donated to the flood victims. It happened between the flood victims themselves and between certain party. Thus, the objectives of this study is to discuss the concept of Indeks Syariah Malaysia and its contribution management approach based on Indeks Syariah Malaysia. The study will evaluate the types of contribution needed according to necessity. A mixed method approach were taken a qualitative and a quantitative via observation, interviews and questionnaires. Furthermore, the documentation reviews using the inductive method through manuals and report management before, during and after the floods. The study found that eight types of emergency kits should be given to the flood victims during the floods which are prayer kit, food kit, health kit, clothing kit, educational kit, shelter kit and storage kit. The study also found that the contribution management of the flood victims needed a specific guideline based on Indeks Syariah Malaysia for the purpose of determining the basic needs and the types of contributions in accordance its priority. The determination of basic needs is very important for creating emergency kits that can produce a guideline to governments, NGOs and volunteers parties in helping flood victims. Further studies related to the determination of basic needs before and after the flood occured is needed to ensure that the victims obtain an assistance as needed.