Welfare homes soldier on


In need: Some residents at the Pertubuhan Pusat Jagaan Warga Tua Damai gather outdoors.

PETALING JAYA: Many charitable and welfare homes are trying their best to maintain and care for their residents despite numerous difficulties and challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Although these homes received some financial aid and donations for groceries and daily necessities during the recent Chinese New Year, they were not enough to help them through this difficult period, especially where most people were also experiencing financial hardships.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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