DBKL urges individuals and organisations not to give food directly to the homeless, so that the distribution can be better coordinated. — Filepic
GIVING food to the homeless seems noble but some social activists say it is a short-term measure that can prove harmful in the long run.
“It fosters an unhealthy dependency on aid and it disincentivises the homeless from seeking to improve their condition,” said the activists.
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DBKL urges individuals and organisations not to give food directly to the homeless, so that the distribution can be better coordinated. — Filepic
Some homeless loitering in Lebuh Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, next to a DBKL sign that reminds people to feed the homeless at a designated spot only.
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