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Penang Files - RM45 Per Day
2011.10.25
The people's rep: Seri Delima assemblyman R.S.N. Rayer (second right) was approached by Mohamed Hasani’s wife Mohamed Asia Banu, 31, (middle) for help about a week ago.
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Coverage: Members of the press coming to Mohamed Hasani’s rented flat at Taman Tun Sardon.
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Helping hand: Rayer and MPPP councillor Prem Kumar handing over a hamper of essential goods to the family.
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For the press: Members of the media snapping away.
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Curious: Kids from around the neighbourhood.
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Piecemeal: For more than a year, Mohamed Hasani has been raising his family of six on only RM45 per day working as a restaurant helper.
The 42-year-old used to earn between RM55 to RM65 per day making roti canai for a coffee shop in Ah Quee Street, where he had been working since the age of 18, but a heart attack about a year back left him physically weak. |
A father's burden: Mohamed Hasani was forced to leave that work as he was unable to do labour intensive work.He now works as a waiter at a nearby restaurant.
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“We decided to help the family as they barely scraped through with Mohamed Hasani’s meagre income,” - Rayer.
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Meticulous: The Star photographer Gary Chen jotting down the names of Mohamed Hasani’s wife and children.
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Unbridled joy: Asia Banu filled with joy on receiving a cheque for RM500 from Rayer to ease the family's burden. The funds came from Rayer’s constituency allocation.
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Heartfelt gratitude: Mohamed Hasani was not at home but he telephoned Rayer to express his thanks and appreciation.
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Follow up act: Rayer added that he would try to help the family apply for social welfare aid.
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The professional: Another 'job's done' for Chen.
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Heading off for the next assignment. Auf Wiedersehen.
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Category: Penang
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