All senior citizens can take advantage of free transport
I REFER to “Offer free transport to all senior citizens” (The Star, Nov 17) which raised the question as to why transportation for senior citizens is only provided at old folks homes that are registered.
The allocation of 11 vans to the Day Care Centres for the Elderly is a pilot project implemented by the Social Welfare Department Malaysia (JKMM) through a smart partnership programme with an NGO, Majlis Pusat Kebajikan Semenanjung Malaysia (MPKSM).
These vans are placed at the Day Care Centres for safety and maintenance purposes. Any local senior citizen who may have the need to use these vehicles to seek treatment at local clinics or hospitals may make a request to MPKSM by calling these lines – 03-2274 3714 or 03-2274 9918 .
However, this facility is provided only for senior citizens who have physical disabilities or live alone and do not have guardians/family members who can assist them to seek treatments at clinics or hospitals.
This is part of the JKM’s role in ensuring the well-being of all underprivileged senior citizens.
We will continue to do our best to ensure that they are well cared for and can live more comfortable and fulfilling lives.
HELYA MAIZUREEN HASHIM,
Public Relations Officer,
Department of Social Welfare.
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