fbpx
Connect with us

News

Napoh Residents Requests Government For Food Supply As Their Income Gets Affected In EMCO

Published

Pjimage 2020 08 06T121558.337
Source: Berita Harian

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Napoh has been placed under the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) ever since 1 August due to the growing numbers in Sivagangga cluster. The cluster began when a nasi kandar shop owner returned from India but didn’t obey home quarantine rules and hence the infection began.

The situation became so serious until Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Seri Yaakob, announced that these four administrative areas will be placed under the EMCO until August 31. While this is the best decision to contain the cluster, the people of Napoh are facing difficulties and food shortages as their incomes have been severely affected.

Screenshot 278

Grocery stores around napoh have been facing a bread shortage since the 4 august.

Bunga Ali, 56, told Berita Harian that she hoped some basic necessities would be provided as they’ve been solely depending on her husband’s monthly RM1,200 salary. Most of Napoh residents are either rubber tappers or farmers who’ve been asked to self-quarantine and have even been given the pink wristband.

“My family and I have been wearing the pink wristbands, my husband is just a famer in the factory and his salary is used to support our two children who are still in school since before the Covid-19 outbreak.”

Screenshot 280

She added that her husband is a close contact victim as he has bought food from the nasi kandar shop. While they had bought food supplies, they’re unsure if the food will last for the next two weeks.

Azlina Ibrahim, 45, whose husband only earns RM800 as a rubber tapper also hopes for some help from the government as she feels that the TEMCO will affect her family in a big way.

115982274 2791448264425974 5982353016817071196 O 1

Napoh residents getting a covid-19 screening.

Despite this, basic supplies are not reaching Napoh as most lorry drivers have also been asked to self-quarantine. A shopkeeper said fortunately the supplies in his shop is still available as there was no panic buying and only one family member is allowed to leave the house.

There’s still no update from the government on the help that’s going to be provided for the people of Napoh. We hope those who are supposed to be self-quarantined obey instructions as your selfishness doesn’t only affect you, but also the people around you.

 

Also read: Nasi Kandar Shop Owner Ignores Home Quarantine, Tests Positive for Covid-19, All Customers To Be Screened

Untitled 1 3

Source: Penang Kini

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Israeli Feat Image Israeli
News3 hours ago

BREAKING: PDRM Arrests Israeli National at Hotel in Ampang With 6 Firearms & Around 200 Bullets

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin bin Husain in a press conference today revealed a shocking revelation, whereby...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904 My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904
News6 hours ago

Here is the List of 2023 Tax Reliefs That You Can Benefit From This Year!

Every year, during tax season, the government announces tax reliefs to allow the people to reduce their chargeable income, which...

Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji
News7 hours ago

“For security purposes” – Prominent M’sian Lawyer Says Najib Deserves Different Treatment in Jail

Previously, we shared how a former Kajang Prison inmate Wan Ji claimed that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779 My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779
News8 hours ago

M’sian Mum Bashed for Accusing Foreigners of Attempted Kidnapping & Allowing Her 1YO to Walk Up Spoilt Escalator

Just a couple of days ago, 2 foreign workers were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 1-year-old child at...

Feat Image Kj Padu Feat Image Kj Padu
News8 hours ago

Khairy Jamaluddin Became Victim of Identity Theft After Someone Used His IC Number to Sign Up for PADU

Registrations for the Central Database Hub (PADU) will be closed this Sunday (31 March) and it looks like the database...

Collage123 2 Collage123 2
News9 hours ago

PETRONAS Earns the Crown of the Strongest Brand in the Oil & Gas Sector Worldwide!

With billions of cars driving on roads all around the world, using petrol is a big part of daily life...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137 My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137
News10 hours ago

“T20 wants to go shopping 1st” – M’sians Outraged by Delay in High-Value Goods Tax

On January 1, 2024, the Malaysian government implemented the Low-Value Goods (LVG) Tax, which imposed a 10% tax on the...

Collage 1 9 Collage 1 9
News10 hours ago

Former Inmate Claims Najib Wears Regular Clothes Like He’s at Home, Prison Dept Responds

It’s been nearly 2 years since Najib Razak went to prison but rumours about his “lifestyle” in prison is still...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY