Minister Rina Harun lifts Talian Kasih hotline suspension after bipartisan criticism
Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 05:16 PM MYTWomen, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said after taking into consideration the needs of the women, children, disabled, and the senior citizens, the government has agreed that the existing Talian Kasih will remain open as usual. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
The 24-hour hotline was to have halted operations along with other non-essential government services during the restriction of movement order to contain the coronavirus disease from today until March 31. “After taking into consideration the needs of the women, children, disabled, and the senior citizens, the government has agreed that the existing Talian Kasih, coordinated by the ministry of women, family, and community development, will remain open as usual.
She added that any other information related to the Covid-19 outbreak was available at the National Security Council’s helpline at 03-88882010. Earlier, Rina’s predecessor at the ministry, former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, said the suspension would leave vulnerable groups with one fewer avenue for aid during the crucial two-week nationwide shutdown.
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