Charity groups hit hard by pandemic


Murugaiyah (standing left) with some of the residents at the shelter in Taman Saleng Indah.

KULAI: Charity organisations are facing financial constraints since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18, to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Johor Baru Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Association president S. Murugaiyah said the pandemic has affected the association financially.

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