Guests at the launch of Kasih Ibu Smart Selangor last year. Kiss Ibu Tunggal is an extension of the programme. — Filepic
ELIGIBLE single mothers in Selangor will receive a helping hand to lift their burden in light of the movement control order (MCO).The state government has allocated RM7mil to benefit 5,000 single mothers, who will receive RM200 each for purchases of daily necessities at stores.
“This will be given in a cashless form, where we will work with certain shops and supermarkets to help carry out this cashless purchase for single mothers,” said state health, welfare, women empowerment and family committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.
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Guests at the launch of Kasih Ibu Smart Selangor last year. Kiss Ibu Tunggal is an extension of the programme. — Filepic
Dr Siti Mariah says Kiss It has been launched to ensure all single mothers, regardless of race, are eligible for aid.
People busy to choose their essential items in one of groceries shop at Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Petaling Jaya during Movement Control Order during Covid-19 situation. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.
Essential items display for sale at aa tesco hypermarket. AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
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