Sahruddin (fourth from left) handing over aid to community heads for distribution in Kampung Melayu, Muar. Looking on is Najib (third from left).
Sahruddin (fourth from left) handing over aid to community heads for distribution in Kampung Melayu, Muar. Looking on is Najib (third from left).

MUAR: Food supplies were distributed here recently to help the needy cope during the pandemic.

Under Ziarah Prihatin organised by the Pagoh parliamentary office, food was given out to 2,500 recipients in Permatang Pasir, Paya Panjang, Parit Kadir and Parit Kadir Darat.

They received chicken, vegetables and fish packed by volunteers and local non-governmental agency members.

"Under this programme, food has been distributed at various locations," said Bukit Kepong assemblyman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal.

Janariah (left) and team distributing food baskets
Janariah (left) and team distributing food baskets

Also present was Bukit Pasir assemblyman Najib Lep.

In Panchor and Pagoh Jaya, another convoy comprising Armada Bersatu, Srikandi Pagoh members delivered food to needy recipients.

"Many need help in these areas and several single mothers were grateful,", said Srikandi Bersatu Pagoh chief Janariah Abu Nawan.