IPOH: A farmer from Tringkap, Cameron Highlands, is seeking help to cover the medical expenses of his two ill children.
Law Sang, 71, said his son, Low Chee Ying, 32, was severely injured in a road accident that left him with brain and neck injuries.
"He is now bedridden in a vegetative state, unable to work and requires full-time care as well as costly medical treatment.
"Meanwhile, my daughter, Low Pui Mun, 40, has suffered from mental developmental issues since birth and was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer last year," he said in press conference Wednesday (Sept 17).
"She is undergoing chemotherapy and is in a very weak condition, requiring continuous medication and treatment," he added.
For the past 30 years, Law Sang has worked as a farmer on a rented 0.81ha plot of land, earning between RM4,000 and RM5,000 a month.
He added that his family once relied on farming for their livelihood, but in recent years they have been struck by one hardship after another, pushing them into difficulties, especially in managing medical expenses and daily living costs.
Law Sang himself is battling with pneumonia and diabetes.
His wife, Lee Mooi Kwai, 61, also comes from a farming family and has remained by his side through the family's struggles.
"My son is bedridden and daughter undergoing long-term chemotherapy and the current medical expenses are between RM8,000 to RM10,000.
"On top of this, we need to rent an ambulance twice a month at RM2,000 per trip to transport the children for treatment," he added.
Both of them are elderly and are no longer able to work as they once did.
Perak Barisan Nasional Public Service and Complaints Centre head Mohd Rawi Abdullah said that he welcomed donations from the public to help Law Sang and his family.
"He does earn a salary and makes some money, but it is not enough to cover the medical expenses, which is why he has come forward to seek help.
"I hope that the public will be willing to help (donate)," he added.
Those who wish to contribute may reach out to Rawi for further details at 019-516 8338.
