A BUSINESSMAN from Negri Sembilan brought Deepavali cheer to the forgotten hardcore poor community in Melaka.



Datuk Wira Balwant Singh Randhawa gave away festive goodies to 23 people from Alor Gajah.



Balwant, from Tampin, came to the aid of this needy group after hearing about their plight.



The recipients were mostly odd-job workers and single mothers.



The event was held at a restaurant in Taman Sungai Petai Bahagia.



One of the recipients, N. Malar, 43, from Rembia, said she was elated to receive the aid.



“At least someone remembered us.



“Previously, the state government used to organise pre-Deepavali gatherings and distribute goodies to us,” she added.





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