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Experts on ways for government to address the issue of homelessness Pix for representational purpose only/Bernama
PETALING JAYA: While a lot has been done to ensure affordable housing for the population, many continue to fall through the cracks.
Apart from those who do not fit into any criterion that qualifies them for government-sponsored housing schemes, there are others who do not qualify for bank loans and, more recently, those who have lost everything as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving many of them without a roof over the head.
While homelessness is not starkly visible in Malaysia, it is a worsening problem. Data on the homeless is scarce, but the most up-to-date figures available from 2016 showed that at that time, there were 1,500 to 2,000 homeless individuals in Kuala Lumpur, compared with only 600 just two years before.
Commonwealth Day 2021 speech by High Commissioner Charles Hay
High Commissioner Charles Hay delivered a Commonwealth Day address during celebration at the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia.
From:
8 March 2021 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
It’s a great pleasure to be taking part in Commonwealth Day 2021 with at least a few people around me, even if we are all in masks. The very essence and heart of the Commonwealth is our people to people links, and while we have all got used to virtual meetings, having at least some people together to celebrate this day seems very appropriate. I am relieved that the latest MCO was lifted in time for us to have this event. My thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia for hosting us this evening.