MELAKA: The Melaka government through related agencies is managing the welfare aspects of an elderly disabled man whose plight went viral for living in poor conditions with chickens and cats, to ensure his life is more secure and comfortable.
State Women's Affairs, Family Development and Welfare Committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Nordin said Mazalan Ahmad, 61, who is now undergoing treatment at the Melaka Hospital will be placed at a private senior citizens’ care centre in Muar, Johor after he is discharged from hospital.
She said part of the monthly costs for the care centre, which provides intensive care especially for chronic diabetic patients among the elderly, will be covered by the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) and the other half by her.
"We, together with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), have managed the disability pension that he should receive, which amounts to RM975 per month," she told reporters after visiting the man at the Melaka Hospital here today.
"Perkeso will also assist with basic needs such as food supplies, disposable diapers and prosthetic limbs."
On her visit, Kalsom was accompanied by Melaka Department of Social Welfare director Halyjah Muhammad, and representatives from other agencies including Perkeso and MAIM. - Bernama
