618 households receive food aid in Luyang
A team led by Luyang Community Development leader, Chin Thau Kwong, has been reaching out to the poor and needy in Luyang to ensure that they have sufficient food to get through this difficult period under the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Luyang assemblyman Phoong Jin Zhe said that food aid including some other basic necessities have been given out for the past two days and the areas covered included Kampung Kopungit and Kapayan Ridge for now.
He said for the moment, 250 houses in Kg Kopungit had benefited from the food aid, whereas 368 households in Kapayan Ridge received similar aid that included packed rice, sugar, cooking oil, packed noodle and others.
“I am deeply concerned about my constituents during this Movement Control Order period. We hope to assist them by providing basic food aid so they will not suffer from hunger while we fight against Covid-19 together.
“We understand that we need to move faster to assist more people within Luyang but we hope that the people will remain calm and we will get to you soon. The food distribution will be segregated into phases so don’t worry about not receiving,” he said.
Phoong feels regretful that for the moment each household will receive only one pack of food aid.
“I understand and acknowledge that residents in these lower expenses flats are the most vulnerable and affected group during this MCO period. I hope we can lessen their burdens by providing them some food aid.
“We understand some houses have more than a family and one pack might not be enough for them. We will observe and adapt from time to time to ensure everyone is assisted,” he said.
Phoong also stated that his team will be going to more areas within Luyang in the next few days and they will certainly reach out to all Luyang residents and try to accommodate their needs.
“I understand and relate to those who suffer financially from this MCO period and I wish to be there with them and help them to get through this tough time together. We will move to Foh Sang, Lintas, Jindo and other areas around Luyang after this,” he said.
He also expressed his sincere gratitude towards his team led by Chin Thau Kwong, Josephine and other volunteers.