PM Anwar Extends Aid To Struggling Hawker Family Battling Illness And Poverty
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended financial assistance to a small-time hawker in Kuantan, Pahang, Mohd Zaki Che Ibrahim, 45, who has been struggling to repair his dilapidated home and care for his family, including a wife battling a chronic illness.
The donation was presented by the Prime Minister's Political Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, during a visit to the couple and their 18-year-old son under the Ziarah MADANI outreach programme.
'Every morning, Mohd Zaki sells breakfast at his small stall to support his family.
'Despite his wife's unstable health condition due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), they persevere to keep the kitchen running and provide for their son,' Ahmad Farhan wrote in a Facebook post, which was also shared by the Prime Minister.
According to Ahmad Farhan, the family's home is in poor condition, with a leaking roof, broken floor and cracked walls, adding to the daily challenges they face.
'As part of the Ziarah MADANI initiative, I came on behalf of the Prime Minister to deliver aid and assess what forms of assistance should be expedited to help this family live in safer and more comfortable conditions,' he said.
Ahmad Farhan also expressed hope that the support offered would provide some relief to the family.
'Behind that breakfast stall lies a story of resilience unknown to many… and behind this gesture is a silent prayer that they will no longer have to endure hardship alone,' he added.
-- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended financial assistance to a small-time hawker in Kuantan, Pahang, Mohd Zaki Che Ibrahim, 45, who has been struggling to repair his dilapidated home and care for his family, including a wife battling a chronic illness. The donation was presented by the Prime Minister's Political Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, during a visit to the couple and their 18-year-old son under the Ziarah MADANI outreach programme. 'Every morning, Mohd Zaki sells breakfast at his small stall to support his family. 'Despite his wife's unstable health condition due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), they persevere to keep the kitchen running and provide for their son,' Ahmad Farhan wrote in a Facebook post, which was also shared by the Prime Minister. According to Ahmad Farhan, the family's home is in poor condition, with a leaking roof, broken floor and cracked walls, adding to the daily challenges they face. 'As part of the Ziarah MADANI initiative, I came on behalf of the Prime Minister to deliver aid and assess what forms of assistance should be expedited to help this family live in safer and more comfortable conditions,' he said. Ahmad Farhan also expressed hope that the support offered would provide some relief to the family. 'Behind that breakfast stall lies a story of resilience unknown to many… and behind this gesture is a silent prayer that they will no longer have to endure hardship alone,' he added. -- BERNAMA
