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PJ mayor visits B40 families
Mohamad Zahri (left) and Aznan (third from left) with MBPJ representatives at the home of one of the beneficiaries. — Courtesy photo
THIRTY B40 families received cash aid and household essentials from Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) under the 'PJ Prihatin' programme, in conjunction with the city's 19th anniversary.
The donations were handed out by Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon, who presented three families with RM300 in cash and RM150 worth of food and supplies at their homes.
With him were deputy mayor Aznan Hassan and other MPPJ representatives.
Among the recipients was 62-year-old Hasimah Wahab, who is bedridden after both her legs were amputated due to complications from diabetes.
Another recipient, Omar Syah Sumander Shah who lives in Section 7, is battling severe health complications, including heart and kidney disease.
Pangsapuri Gugusan Cempaka resident Azhar Mohamad was the third recipient.
MBPJ said in a media statement that donations to the remaining recipients would be distributed by MBPJ councillors in their respective areas.
MBPJ also said that the PJ Prihatin programme was part of MBPJ's '10 Thematic Projects' which focused on community well-being and uplifting the urban poor.
'Throughout June, a total of 31 social programmes were carried out with the help of agencies, non-governmental organisations, schools, the private sector and local communities,' MBPJ added.
