KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants the public to emulate those who have been successful in breaking out of poverty by utilising government aid and then returned to contribute to society. The Prime Minister said the government was very appreciative of the efforts made by these people in returning to help the needy and said it was a noble act.
“One such person was single mother N. Letchumi whom he met here on Tuesday. Perhaps many do not know her (Letchumi’s) story when she faced hardship after her husband died 31 years ago, and then with government assistance, she has been able to have a successful life,” said Najib.
He said N. Letchumi’s success has enabled her to help others who need government assistance by giving them advice. He said this in his latest posting on his Facebook and Twitter accounts. Letchumi, 67, a mother of four, has been operating a food stall in Sungai Besi since 1991 and obtained government aid such as a house under the people’s housing programme for the hardcore poor.
In conjunction with Deepavali today, Najib visited Letchumi’s family at their home in Taman OUG, Jalan Klang Lama this morning to show his concern for her and in appreciation of her efforts. The Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus throughout the country today also saw the Prime Minister and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor as well as thousands of people visiting the well-known tourist destination, Batu Caves, here on Tuesday.
