FT Ministry targets zero hardcore poverty in KL


Shahidan hopes Kuala Lumpur will no longer have hardcore poor residents. — Bernama

THE Federal Territories Ministry is targeting zero hardcore poverty in Kuala Lumpur by helping 4,427 families living in people’s housing projects (PPR) in the city.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said the ministry was working towards this, adding that he had discussed with Baitulmal under the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) to channel aid to these needy families.

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