Over 4,600 children orphaned due to Covid-19


Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff. – Bernama

KUALA KRAI (Bernama): The government has identified a total of 4,696 children who have been orphaned due to Covid-19 as of September, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff.

She said her ministry had taken the necessary measures to ensure their welfare and that they are not left behind in terms of their education.

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