Aafiyah receives RM5,000 in Media Prima-NSTP Humanitarian Fund aid

Two-year-old Aafiyah Muhammad Zamirul, who suffers from a severe kidney condition, has been granted RM5,000 in emergency aid from the Media Prima-NSTP Humanitarian Fund. The donation, gathered through public contributions, was handed over in person by MPB's CSR head, Mohamad Farris Effendy Md Salim, during a visit to the family's residence in Desa Mentari.

The visit demonstrated MPB and The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad's ongoing dedication to aiding families dealing with health complications and financial difficulties.

Mohamad Farris Effendy explained that the visit was a fulfillment of the trust placed in the fund by its donors. He expressed empathy for the couple's hardships, specifically the expenses related to medical supplies and daily necessities for Aafiyah. He stated that the financial support would aid the family in managing Aafiyah's welfare and treatment.

Nor Munira Abu Hanipah, Aafiyah's mother, expressed her gratitude to the public and Media Prima for their concern and support. She mentioned that the family had previously received substantial assistance following a report on Aafiyah published by Harian Metro, which helped to alleviate some of their burdens. Nor Munira also disclosed that she had abandoned her previous occupation to care for her youngest child full-time, leaving the family reliant on her husband's income, a technician in the water and air filtration sector.

This shift has been particularly challenging for her, as she now has to bear the costs of stoma bags, specialized milk, and hospital visits.

The RM5,000 from the Media Prima-NSTP Humanitarian Fund has significantly impacted the family, according to Nor Munira. She emphasized that the assistance means a great deal to them.