Economy opens up but single mums still struggling


Aminah Farid

A Unicef survey shows that female-headed households are struggling to deal with the impact of Covid-19, as many are unable save money during the MCO. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 15, 2020.

SEVEN months into the movement-control order (MCO) and single mothers are still struggling to survive and adapt financially.

The Malaysian Insight previously reported how the lockdown had impacted on single mothers who relied on government aid and handouts from volunteer groups to get by.


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  • These irresponsible fathers should be forced to pay. The women should be the governments priority. Set up an agency to manage alimony payments. Pay the women then go after the husband. Be tough. Its destroying the lives of too many children being brought up in deprivation and poverty.

    Posted 3 years ago by Malaysia New hope