Ensuring kids in need get an education


Surmounting challenges: A teacher addressing parents and guardians during a meet-up. (Inset) Zaharah

KLUANG: In a bid to prevent underprivileged children from abandoning their studies, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has come up with a programme to provide free tuition.

Free Market Johor coordinator Zaharah Raishan Mohd Yassin said the initiative, which started about four years ago, has benefited some 80 children so far.

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