Families grateful for assistance


Thankful: Rohana (left), who sells tiffin carriers for a living, says the aid is a beacon of hope, especially for those who have lost their income, while Siti Aisyah says the loan moratorium is a relief.

PETALING JAYA: Those in the M40 and B40 groups say the various forms of aid from the government is providing some relief to them in the midst of the pandemic.

Single mother of five Roziana Abdul Rahman, 40, who lost her husband last year, said the handout under the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) means a lot for folks like her.

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