The world of Tzu Chi June 2021 (Vol.135)

2021 • 06 28 eature he was discharged from the hospital. Dal En Lam was slapped with a huge medical bill and he had to borrow a total of RM16,000 from his boss and compatriots. Laden with a formidable debt, they had no choice but to turn to the UNHCR for help. Barely an inch of his skin intact As part of the CBI outreach team, volunteers Chong Sui San and Wong Lee Poh visited Dal En Lam and his family. “I was shocked when I saw Thang. Barely an inch of his skin was intact, but thankfully, he survived,” said Sui San, who often visits and sends them some dry food and rice. Dal En Lam told the volunteers, “Besides the burns on my back, I also injured my right hand when I jumped down from the shophouse. The doctor said my bone was broken and I could no longer lift heavy objects. I cannot continue working because my wife cannot speak Malay and I have to accompany her for Thang’s medical appointments.” Without an income, he managed to get by with the help of his fellow villagers and the food provided by some people in the neighbourhood. After applying for relief, his family received a CBI grant of RM700 per month for three months. Meanwhile, Thang was readmitted to the Volunteer Wong Lee Poh accompanies Dal En Lam (middle) and Thang to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital for a follow-up visit. [Photo by Koh Poo Leng]