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New Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
PM extends aid to struggling single mother, student
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented a contribution to Melah Idris, a single mother living in poverty and suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. The contribution was handed over by the Prime Minister's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, when he visited the 63-year-old mother of eight at her home in Kampung Padang, Kuantan. Ahmad Farhan said the senior citizen relied entirely on her children to cover kitchen expenses and utility bills. "Her house is in a poor condition, with the bedroom floor already rotting and no longer safe to live in. "Yet, her face remains calm, as if she keeps all her suffering deep inside so as not to burden anyone. "On behalf of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, I am presenting a small contribution and will look into the most appropriate form of assistance for her, not only in terms of financial aid but also in ensuring a safer place for her to live," he said in a Facebook post shared by the prime minister today. In the same post, Ahmad Farhan expressed hope that no citizen would be left to suffer in silence without receiving proper assistance. In Bachok, Kelantan, PKR central leadership council member Prof Dr Maszlee Malik extended aid from the prime minister to Muhammad Syimir Amar AlMuktar, 18, an underprivileged student from Kampung Pengkalan Chengal, Perupok. He visited the student on Anwar's behalf under the Ziarah Kasih Madani initiative. Maszlee said Muhammad Syimir, who scored 8As in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, was facing financial difficulties in continuing his studies at Politeknik Arau, Perlis. "We were informed that he comes from a struggling family, raised by a single mother. "When the prime minister learned of his situation, he immediately wanted to help by providing a laptop. "This government is committed to ensuring no student is left behind due to financial hardship. "We encourage local leaders to alert us if there are others in similar circumstances," he said during the visit today. –Bernama
The Star
22-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PM Anwar donates laptop to underprivileged student with excellent SPM results
BACHOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a laptop to Muhammad Syimir Amar AlMuktar, 18, an underprivileged student from Kampung Pengkalan Chengal, Perupok. The contribution was presented by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) central leadership council member, Prof Dr Maszlee Malik, who visited the student on Anwar's behalf under the Ziarah Kasih Madani initiative. Maszlee said Muhammad Syimir, who scored 8As in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, was facing financial difficulties in continuing his studies at Politeknik Arau, Perlis. "We were informed that he comes from a struggling family, raised by a single mother. When the Prime Minister learned of his situation, he immediately wanted to help by providing a laptop. "This government is committed to ensuring no student is left behind due to financial hardship. We encourage local leaders to alert us if there are others in similar circumstances," he said during the visit here today. Muhammad Syimir expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for the donation, which he said would greatly ease his preparation to begin a foundation course in Engineering Technology on July 9. "I didn't expect to receive direct assistance from the Prime Minister. Without this contribution, I would have had to save up on my own to buy a laptop," said the aspiring engineer. His mother, Hayuzi Mat Zin, 46, who supports the family by selling traditional kuih from home, said she earns around RM50 a day, making it difficult to fund her son's studies. "Besides Syimir, I still have three younger children in primary school and one more studying at Politeknik Kulim in Kedah. I'm thankful his story caught public attention after it was reported by local media late last month. "Since then, several individuals and NGOs have come forward with support, helping ease the financial strain of preparing for his further studies," she said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Dr Wan Azizah visits fire victims in Bandar Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail visited seven families affected by a recent fire in her constituency through the Ziarah Kasih Madani programme. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the prime minister's wife, handed over cash contributions from the Bandar Tun Razak Parliamentary Office and the Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Social Welfare Department, as well as essential supplies from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council. "We hope these contributions will help ease the burden of those affected by the unfortunate incident," she said after presenting the aid at the temporary relief centre at Dewan Serbaguna Bandar Tun Razak here yesterday. Also present were the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin and Kuala Lumpur Welfare Department director Che Samsuzuki Che Noh. The families were relocated to the centre after their homes were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Mewah 3, Bandar Tun Razak on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Azman said efforts were being made to secure housing for the affected families in newly completed units under Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in the Bandar Tun Razak area. "We estimate it will take about one to two weeks to obtain the DBKL homes, so the families will not have to remain in the temporary centre for too long, and their children can continue attending school. "God willing, we are doing our best to ensure their comfort," he said. One of the fire victims, Junainah Ismail, 47, who works with the Federal Territories Department of Statistics, expressed her gratitude to Dr Wan Azizah and all agencies involved for visiting. "I feel relieved knowing there are people who care about our situation. "I hope the authorities will help us secure a new home soon," she said. – Bernama
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Wan Azizah brings comfort, relief to elderly in Bandar Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR: A warm visit from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail brought smiles and much-needed relief to three elderly residents of Bandar Tun Razak today under the Ziarah Kasih Madani programme. The Prime Minister's wife, who is also Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament, personally delivered monthly financial assistance from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and essential supplies to help ease the burden of medical costs faced by the recipients. "Alhamdulillah, this morning I was able to visit three patients. "One of them was Puan Siti Fatimah, 88, who has been ill for a long time and is now in the emergency ward at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital," she told reporters after the programme. Two others were visited at their homes, in Taman Mewah and Taman Ikhlas here. including Md Zin Abu Kasim, a former colleague of Dr Wan Azizah during her time at the university hospital. The programme was also attended by the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin, Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Social Welfare Department senior officer Datuk Seri Mohd Shahrulnizam Mazlan, Skuad Jejak Asnaf coordinator Muhammad Ishak Zulkifly, and several MAIWP personnel. One of the recipients, Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar, 61, could not hold back his emotions as he spoke about the help he received. A retired worker, Abdul Aziz was seriously injured in an accident on April 13, leaving him with fractured ribs and a cracked shoulder blade. "I'm a pensioner, and I only receive around RM300 a month. With this assistance, it really helps ease my daily expenses," he said, adding that officials had indicated the possibility of further aid since some of his children are still in school.
