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Covid-19 Affecting Livelihoods Of Single Mothers

Puan Noraishah | Puan Saras

23-Jun-20 17:00

Covid-19 Affecting Livelihoods Of Single Mothers

Following a report on The Malaysian Insight highlighting the plight of single mothers under the MCO, we speak to two women about their experiences of coping with the pandemic so far.

You can check out Puan Saras' homemade cakes on Instagram at @claires_cake_house. Puan Noraishah can be reached at 1001 Resepi Wanden Corner for pineapple tarts and other homecooked food.

Women Of Will is an NGO that supports single mothers via micro-credit financing for businesses. You can check out their initiatives here.

Produced by: Loo Juosie

Presented by: Kelvin Yee, Hezril Asyraaf


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Tags:  Evening EditionCovid-19RMCOSingle Mothers





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