Jobless, flat broke and running out of food

 

A resident receiving a packet of rice and other items from a member of Dr Lee Boon Chye’s team. (Ivan Lourdes pic)

He said his management had tried its best to help the residents by reaching out to political parties like Pakatan Harapan (PH) as well as NGOs to provide food and groceries.

“Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye came over and provided 100 packets of nasi lemak last week and a few days ago, he donated grocery items such as rice, sugar, salt, dry noodles and more.

“However, the grocery items he provided could only help 30 units. The flats have 600 units and at least 300 units need help,” he said.

Lourdes said the residents need essential items such as rice, dry noodles, powdered milk, sugar, coffee and diapers.

The Panorama Lapangan Perdana flats in Ipoh. (Ivan Lourdes pic)

He also hoped that companies that were hiring workers could distribute flyers to the flats and use the management office to hold job interviews if they wanted to.

“A semiconductor company’s representatives came to the flats and put up flyers. I reached out to them and said they were more than welcome to use our office to hold open job interviews. I hope others come, too.

“These people are really struggling. It’s important to help them get jobs so they can start earning an income soon,” he said.

Those who wish to help may contact Ivan Lourdes at 016-874 4491 or Jasmine Tay at 017-784 5628. - FMT