SEREMBAN – A four-month pregnant woman, Jahidah Nordin, who was beaten into a coma by her husband, will receive a monthly assistance of RM500 from the Social Welfare Department starting next month.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the approval letter for the aid had been handed over to Jahidah’s sister, Fauziah Nordin at the latter’s house in Bandar Sri Sendayan, near here, today.
Rina said the monthly allowance was to help ease Fauziah’s burden in managing the medical needs of her 43-year-old sister.
“Beginning from July, the department will channel RM500 monthly. Today, I also handed over RM1,000 as well as other necessities such as pampers.
“The Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council also contributes milk to Jahidah as it is learned that she requires 800g of milk every two days, as such 15 to 18 tins of milk are required every month,” she told reporters here today.
Rina said her ministry took a serious view of domestic violence and urged women who had been victims to come forward and lodge complaints with the relevant authorities.
During the meeting with Fauziah, Rina said she was told that Jahidah changed into a quiet person since she got married, adding that Jahidah was also seen with bruises on her body.
“If we are aware of something suspicious regarding family members or friends, please report to the relevant authorities,” Rina said.
She also said that for the first six months of the year to June 20, a total of 529 domestic violence cases were recorded by the department and the Talian Kasih call centre.
Meanwhile, Fauziah thanked everyone for their concern and assistance, adding that her sister’s pregnancy has not been affected and hoped that the public would pray for her sister’s recovery. – Bernama, June 26, 2021
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