Bringing festive cheer to the poor


Murugiah (second left) and other Penang Hindu Association members presenting the Deepavali aid to recipients at the Penang Hindu Endowment Board hall in George Town. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

WITH the Covid-19 pandemic making life harder for those in the B40 category, a helping hand is always welcome, especially during festivals.

Penang Hindu Association helped over 83 families by donating goodies worth more than RM200 each during its annual Deepavali aid event.

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