Covid-19 traps over 30 children in Kajang orphanage
A Covid-19 outbreak at an orphanage in Kajang has left over 30 residents trapped with little means to survive after the death of one of its owners, known as Tok Ayah, while his wife is also currently being treated at Sungai Buloh Hospital.
The Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Ummi houses 35 boys and girls, 26 of whom have also tested positive, according to a neighbour, Azaad Mohammed Umar, who made the call to raise funds.
As of last night, Azaad said their total collection has exceeded an initial RM15,000 target, but the fundraiser was continued to assist...
An outpouring of donations has been raised for over 30 residents trapped in an orphanage in Kajang, following a Covid-19 outbreak that took the life of one of the home's owners, known as Tok Ayah, while his wife is also being treated at Sungai Buloh Hospital.
When contacted, the couple's daughter, Sherry, said the family has in less than 24 hours ended their fundraiser for Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Ummi.
"Alhamdulillah, we managed to raise the funds. Thank you all for your generous help," she told Malaysiakini.
The Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Ummi houses 35 boys and girls, 26 of whom have also tested positive, according to a neighbour, Azaad Mohammed Umar, who made the call to raise funds.
As of last night, Azaad said their total collection has exceeded an initial RM15,000 target, but the fundraiser was continued to assist with the purchase of medications for the children.
The initial amount was intended to pay for catering services three times a day, for the over 30 people at least for 20 days, with the food packed and delivered directly to the orphanage.
He said donations in the form of bottled water and snacks are also welcomed.
In the absence of both their caretakers, Azaad said the children were left without supervision, even without anyone to cook their meals.
The oldest boy is 16 years old while the oldest girl is 19.
Azaad said the couple's children who assisted in running the orphanage were also unable to enter the premises, as they were positive for Covid-19 and were under home quarantine.
"Ummi's son-in-law comes by from time to time to check on the kids, but only from the outside because no one is allowed on the premises," he said on Facebook.
On Twitter, Azaad's call for urgent help was answered including by Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming who told Malaysiakini his office will be checking on the matter.
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