The world of Tzu Chi April 2021 (Vol.133)

TZU CHI 133 45 O n November 18, 2020, Tzu Chi volunteers paid their maiden visit to Png Wui Choong’s family, who live in a rented unit on the upper floor of a shop house in Cheng, Malacca. The one- bedroom unit has two toilets but no kitchen or bathroom. The only window was shut and covered with cardboards to block out the heat. The structure of the unit, coupled with poor ventilation, made the space non- conducive for living. Without a proper kitchen, utensils and food seasonings were scattered all over the floor. Not only was this unhygienic, it was also messy. The room had two mattresses, a storage box and a fan; the randomly placed items made the room look untidy. After a fall, which left Wui Choong with a broken leg a few months ago, he was unable to walk normally; climbing up and down the stairs became impossible tasks! As the volunteers felt sorry to see the family’s living conditions, they decided to help them find a better place to stay nearby. Concurrently, volunteers Ng Ton Leong and Lim Siew Choo also planned to help the family clean up their living space first. Gratitude and respect in action On November 28 morning, 16 volunteers arrived at Wui Choong’s home. The main coordinator, Ten Chee Hean, briefed the team on things to take note of during cleaning. A truck was also used to send some second-hand furniture to the family. Having noticed a lack of water supply