Welfare homes are seeing an apparent drop in donations


Gathering: Senior citizens in the hall during a morning prayers session at Anning Old Folk’s Home Ipoh.

WHILE many are trying to be thrifty this coming Chinese New Year, old folks’ homes and orphanages are feeling the pinch as many are seeing lower contributions for the festive season.

At Home For The Aged (CWS) Simee in Ipoh, its chairman Vincent Lee said they were seeing an approximate 30% drop in donations in terms of cash and sundry items.

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