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Powerful image of desperation – raising the white flag in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in front of the iconic Twin Towers.
IN war, soldiers raise the white flag. Meaning, “we surrender, concede defeat, please don’t kill us”.
There’s no war in Malaysia. But we saw white flags hoisted across Malaysia of late, meaning hunger hurts, loss of job, no money hurts, we are desperate, we surrender, don’t kill us, help, please help – begging without uttering a word!
So, here is the irony. The Government had been very speechy on the billions in stimulus packages.
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Giving the signal: A man waving a white flag from a flat in Puchong, Selangor, to ask for help with daily provisions. AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
PETALING JAYA: The White Flag movement where people who need aid are encouraged to hang a white cloth outside their houses is gaining momentum.
The idea that was birthed online and gained traction on Twitter with the hashtag #BenderaPutih had united Malaysians in their mission to help fellow Malaysians struggling amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Various groups have stepped forward and responded with food for those who signalled for help.
Along with fresh helping hands are five long-established non-governmental organisations that have been actively aiding those in need.