GEORGE TOWN: Millionaires, datuks, and even politicians are among the more than 80,000 recipients of the state’s annual RM100 appreciation reward given to senior citizens in the state.
Penang Health, Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said those who were wealthy also signed up for the award because “they qualify for and deserve it.”
“The amount means nothing to them but its the feeling of being appreciated that they value,” he told The Star yesterday.
However, he said the well-to-do would donate the money to charity, adding it was a praiseworthy act.
The state, said Phee, had no problems with wealthy senior citizens signing up for the programme.
Phee, however, declined to reveal the number of millionaires, datuks or politicians who had signed up for the programme.
Phee also said the state was currently fine-tuning the registration process.
“This year, we are getting those born in 1950 to sign up. Next year, we will get those born in 1951.
“We don’t want to worry about the month they were born. We will just look at the year so it’s easier,” he said.
The RM100 appreciation reward is over and above the aid given to the needy by the Social Welfare Department.
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