Johor opens 'hotel' for the homeless


Volunteers making the beds in the women

JOHOR BARU: Having to curl to up under bridges, sleep on sidewalks or in the dark corners of the city is a sad fact of life for those who cannot afford a roof over their head,

However, a more comfortable refuge is now available for them. It’s a “free hotel” known as Anjung Singgah in Jalan Segget here.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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