Charity foundation presents festive aid to veteran artistes in need

Veteran singer Neemalladas (second from left) receiving the contribution from Irwan Shah. With them are YA1M trustees (from left) Kanaga Rajan, Datuk Yusof Haslam, Nancie Foo and A. Rahman Hassan.

Yayasan Artis 1Malaysia (YA1M) recently contributed RM40,000 in financial assistance to 20 local artistes at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

Those eligible for the aid comprised musicians, singers and actors 60 years and above, or those suffering from medical conditions and disabilities who received RM2,000 each.