K'tan Welfare Dept allocates RM4.5m monthly to help over 9k senior citizens

The Kelantan Social Welfare Department allocates RM4.5 million for the monthly expenses of 9,034 senior citizens aged 60 and above across the state.

Its director Said Sidup said the department also spends more than RM1.3 million a month to help bedridden patients by providing assistance of RM500 monthly through their respective caregivers.