Help for the poor with amended Act


PUTRAJAYA: People without means of subsistence, lacking food, clothing and shelter will be given more care and attention under an amended law that also aims to control begging in public places.

The proposed changes to the Destitute Persons Act 1977 are expected to be finalised in Septem­ber. It will force those who exploit beggars for their own gain to do community service.

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