Bloggers urged to help the needy

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bloggers have been urged to shift their focus from politics to the plight of the needy and marginalised in society.

The request was made by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who said that in doing so, bloggers could raise the level of civic consciousness in society and encourage people to volunteer to help the less fortunate.

"Bloggers should visit areas such as Lorong Haji Taib in Chow Kit to see for themselves how people there, especially the children, live," he said after officiating Rumah Sinar Salam in Lorong Haji Taib 3 here.

Zahid also called on bloggers to suggest ways to improve the area, which is still synonymous with immoral activities, as well as play a more proactive role in setting up a fund to help the underprivileged.

Established by the Federal Territory Religious Department (MAIWP), in collaboration with Yayasan Nur Salam, the shelter functions as a halfway house for single mothers, the chronically-ill and destitute children in the area.

Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (Jawi) director Datuk Che Mat Che Ali said the home also accepts the homeless, HIV sufferers, drug addicts or sex workers who want to start a new life.

Earlier, Zahid launched a programme called "Salam Hadhari" by MAIWP and Jawi, which aims to strengthen the relationship of both religious departments with city folk.

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