Remember the single mum with two toddler boys living in a no-electricity unit with leaking roof at the Lembah Subang flats? You may read a brief introduction about them under Family #2 in this post.
The kind Puan Siti finally managed to get hold of the single mum after several attempts. From our contributions of RM900, several tasks were carried out to give this family a better quality of life. With the help of Suresh – a flat manager there – they managed to secure the single mom a better unit at a lower floor.
Single mum and Suresh
There were lots of rubbish inside the unit but the electrical wiring is working fine. Here are some photos of the unit’s previous condition:
Rubbish all over the unit
Floor mat is in poor condition
Toilet
Bathroom
Tapless kitchen
I have been lousy in following-up and helping out due to a rather overwhelming morning sickness, but Puan Siti has generously dedicated her time and effort to set up the unit for them. She has:
- Hired a cleaner to clean up the place
- Placed deposit at TNB for electricity (RM203)
- Get rubber mats for the flooring (RM190)
- Install three door knobs and two doors (RM250)
- Install lightings (RM20)
- Install taps for kitchen, toilet and bathroom (RM30)
- Workmanship fees for Suresh for conducting task #3 to #6 (RM100)
- Help with moving the family’s furniture from their old unit
The family is currently living in their new unit already.
Puan Siti also met with the person in-charge from Kebajikan Masyarakat and helped the single mum appeal for monthly donation to cover her rental and utility bills. She currently works as a cleaner and earns around RM800 monthly, and is left with only RM300 to survive for a month after paying babysitter fees, milk for her kids and food.
When I have regained my energy – hopefully once after the first trimester is over – I hope to visit the family with some toys, books and food. I’ll keep you posted.
My utmost appreciation goes to Puan Siti who single-handedly managed everything and ensured the young family is well taken care of. She is truly an angel sent from above.
If you are keen to reduce her burden and help out with their monthly rental (RM150), pre-school education for her toddlers or other expenses, please contact me here.
A kind deed a day. 
annoymous
May 9, 2012
Hi!, I would like to pledge RM150 pm for a year. How do I go about with the payment?
joeyllhow
May 10, 2012
Hi! I just got off the phone with Puan Siti. She recommended the best way to help the single mum with her rental is by paying directly to the landlord itself. I have also reclarified with her; the rental is RM124 per month. If you’d like, the balance of RM26 can go towards paying for her electricity and water bills too.
Puan Siti is in the midst of finding out the details on how payment can be made. For now, all tenants at Lembah Subang flats pay manually at the management office in that area but it would be easier for you to bank in directly, if that’s possible. I’ll update you once she reverts.
annoymous
May 10, 2012
It’s pretty cumbersome for me to go to the bank every month. Can I give the management office twelve post-dated cheques for the rental? This would be more convenient for me and also, I do not have to worry about forgeting about the payment.
joeyllhow
May 14, 2012
That sounds more effective! Let me check with Puan Siti and revert as soon as she gets hold of the details. Thanks in advance for your kindness :))
Annoymous
May 14, 2012
No problem. Sadhu3x to u for giving me d chance to give a little back to d society.
joeyllhow
May 18, 2012
Hi! I’ve gotten the details on payment mode for the rental sponsorship. Do you mind emailing me at joeyllhow [at] gmail.com for more info pls? Can’t seem to track down your email address here. Many thanks!
annoymous
May 18, 2012
Done!