Simple idea quickly turns into a mass logistics project


Heavy responsibility: Putri with her two-year-old daughter.

PETALING JAYA: It started off as a simple idea to ensure urban poor newborns get the right nutrition in the most cost-effective way but the project has quickly turned into a mass logistics project for a small team of experts.

Arba Foundation CEO Azlan Shah Nabees Khan, a former sya­riah banker, said he first came upon the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) report on malnutrition among urban poor children under five years old and wanted to help.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

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

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

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

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Negri MB, exco to have 'ice-breaking' session with Tuanku Nadzaruddin tomorrow
Formal talks with EC to boost Sabah, Sarawak representation in Parliament underway, says Mustapha
Melaka polls: Seven-seat offer for Perikatan not final, talks with Umno still ongoing, says Hadi’s pol-sec
Sarawak seeking higher federal allocation under Budget 2027
Conflicting statements over bumiputra equity rule causing anxiety among private education players, says MCA
Airline to increase flights to Sabah from Shanghai, mulls Beijing-KK direct route
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in several states until 9pm (Sept 22)
Third earthquake strikes Batu Pahat since June, no tsunami threat
Anwar arrives in Shanghai for three-day working visit
Negri royal row: State secretary and legal advisor suspended, says MB

Others Also Read