KUALA LUMPUR – A total of 15,000 people including 3,853 hardcore poor families in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will receive assistance under the “Jejak Prihatin” programme.
Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the programme was a proactive measure to track down those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and provide immediate assistance before their condition becomes critical, adding that the first phase runs from today until July 28.
He said the Federal Territories Ministry would deploy nearly 4,000 Prihatin volunteers as well as members of the Federal Territory Resident Representative Council to track down the hardcore poor, urban poor, and needy who require assistance, including in terms of mental and spiritual health.
“The volunteers are responsible for going door to door to inspect the conditions of these hardcore poor families, and find out what their needs and problems are, including regarding vaccination. We do not want anyone to be left out from receiving Covid-19 vaccination, which should be done as quickly as possible.
“Data obtained by these volunteers will be accumulated at Rumah Prihatin at Grand Seasons in line with its function as a two-way centre in collecting and disseminating information,” he said after launching the programme here today.
Annuar said the programme would mainly be coordinated by the Federal Territories Foundation, adding that the ministry welcomed contributions from corporate bodies and the public to ensure more affected people in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya can be assisted continuously. – Bernama, July 14, 2021
