Muhammad Kamil (second from right) handing over a mock cheque for Aidilfitri assistance to Mukim Kota Lama Kiri penghulu Abdul Malek Hassan (second from left). On the left is former Malaysian ambassador to the United States and Padang Rengas Umno division chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Nazri Aziz. – BERNAMApic
PADANG RENGAS: A total of 1,000 people in the Padang Rengas parliamentary constituency received Aidilfitri contributions amounting to RM200,000 from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim under the Kasih Madani Aidilfitri initiative on Tuesday (March 25) night.
Political secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, said the donations benefitted recipients from 45 villages, coordinated through the offices of the penghulu in each sub-district in the constituency.
He also said the contribution reflects the government’s commitment to supporting the less fortunate in the lead-up to Aidilfitri.
"This allocation is directly channelled through the Prime Minister’s Office to assist underprivileged groups, including asnaf, the hardcore poor, and persons with disabilities (OKU).
"Hopefully, this special donation will ease their burdens and bring joy to all eligible recipients,” he said when met at an iftar event and contribution presentation at the Al-Masjid Hadhari Arena Square here.
One recipient, 28-year-old Muhammad Amirul Syekal Mohd Puzi, said he was grateful as the assistance would help ease his medical expenses, which have been a burden since he became paralysed from the waist down after a road accident 11 years ago.
"Every month, I spend around RM300 on disposable diapers, milk and essential medications.
"For me, this donation means a lot as it helps cover nearly half of my medical expenses for the month,” he said, adding that he also receives RM300 per month in assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
Another recipient, Sufiah Osman, 52, said this was her first time being selected for the donation, which she plans to use for Aidilfitri preparations.
"I feel incredibly happy, as not only was I able to join the breaking of the fast ceremony, but I also received duit raya. I will use this money to meet my family’s needs for Aidilfitri.
"I would also like to thank the Prime Minister for this generous donation, which has been a great help to us,” said the mother of three. – Bernama
