Donors weed out ‘ugly Malaysians’ through background checks


In service of others: Uncle Kentang and Nayagam.

PETALING JAYA: Those giving out food aid now conduct background checks to ensure they are genuine cases.

Social activist Kuan Chee Heng, or fondly known as Uncle Kentang, has encountered repeat offenders who are not in need of genuine help.

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