Amid outcry from disabled, Rina says JKMPay deters aid abuse

Published: Jan 30, 2022 10:05 AM | Updated: Feb 2, 2022 1:59 PM

Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Rina Harun has defended the Social Welfare Department's cashless assistance programme (JKMPay).

This was amid protests from the disabled community that the new system - which is meant for all welfare recipients - was burdensome to the disabled.

Asked about the objections, Rina said her...

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