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PETALING JAYA: The citizen-initiated White Flag movement has seen kind-hearted Malaysians rise to the occasion to help those in financial despair, but it also given rise to the ugly side of others.
Countless efforts have been taken by ordinary Malaysians, alongside extensive aid from the government, but some are taking advantage.
A viral video of four people in a car caught bagging everything at a food bank, leaving nothing behind, sparked public uproar.
In another viral video, a food bank was emptied within minutes when a bunch of people rushed to snatch the food, some taking more than what they obviously needed.
Chan (in green) with his teammates, (from left) Faris Faridudin, Kong and Kim, at the kEATchen Food Bank initiative. Photos: kEATchen Food Bank
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When Ivan Chan’s friend asked him for help about two months ago because he couldn’t afford to buy milk for his baby, it really struck Chan.
His friend lost his job during the first movement control order in March last year and has been without a job since. Despite being educated, he wasn’t able to get another job because he works in a niche industry. His wife has also just given birth.
Netizens show acts of kindness in times of difficulties 14 Jun 2021 / 12:07 H. Pix for representational purpose only
KUALA LUMPUR: “Don t feel worried@shy to contact me personally. It’s my pleasure to share whatever little I can afford. Insya-Allah, you have a share in my sustenance, even if it is just a meal.”
That is among the posts shared by social media users when the government decided to impose full lockdown since June 1, following the spike in Covid-19 cases.
Clearly with more stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the ban on non-essential social and economic activities, many are affected and will lose their source of income, especially the B40 group, causing netizens in Malaysia to unite and provide assistance either on an individual basis or through through an association.