Charity homes ensuring senior citizens are safe during dry spell


Keeping cool: A resident having his face wiped with a wet towel at the Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Homes for senior citizens here are taking precautionary measures to ensure their residents stay safe and hydrated during the present dry spell.

Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang founder Peter Tan said they are monitoring the haze situation closely.

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