Creating positive change in their communities (Poll Inside)


Spending meow time: Retired teacher Polly Khoo with one of the animals she helps take care of at Companion Animal Rescue Effort Society’s (Cares) shelter in Stulang, Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

WHILE many people are caught up with their hectic lives, there are some who are making time to help others.

StarMetro spoke to volunteers from four non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to find out their motivations for helping people and animals in need.

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