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PM visits 5 siblings orphaned by Covid-19

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob vows to assist children in similar situation, especially when it comes to education

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 16 Oct 2021 7:46PM

PM visits 5 siblings orphaned by Covid-19
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob with four of the five siblings whose parents both succumbed to the coronavirus, during his visit to their residence in Kota Perdana, Seri Kembangan. – Ismail Sabri Yaakob Facebook pic, October 16, 2021

CYBERJAYA – Even with the easing of restrictions and Covid-19 reaching the endemic phase, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob continues to actively assess the situation on the ground, including visiting one of the many families affected by the deadly virus.

In a Facebook post today, the prime minister shared about his visit to five siblings who have lost both parents to the disease, in Kota Perdana, Seri Kembangan near here. 

“My heart is touched by the five siblings, namely 11-year-old Hadrami, Humaira (9), Harraz (8), Hawwas (6) and Hannan (3), who lost both their parents to Covid-19.

“All five of them are being cared for by their grandfather, grandmother, uncle and auntie, who take turns looking after the children.

“Only Allah SWT knows the challenges faced by Hadrami and his siblings at such a young age.”

The Bera MP thanked the children’s family members, government agencies, civil groups, private companies and members of the public that have stepped in to ease their plight.

“Hopefully, these efforts can help Hadrami and his siblings under the Keluarga Malaysia banner.”

Ismail Sabri pledged to help others in a similar situation, especially when it comes to education, as part of his Keluarga Malaysia push. – The Vibes, October 16, 2021

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