KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 -- While the movement control order (MCO) has been gradually relaxed since June 10, the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic continues to linger.

The future seems bleak for those who have lost their jobs and ability to fend for themselves and their families.

The Department of Statistic Malaysia on May 16 said there were over 770,000 Malaysians left unemployed resulting in a five per cent spike in unemployment rate which climbed to a 30-year high in April 2020.

With the goal of bringing together kind-hearted Malaysians to help those in dire need, Tzu Chi Kuala Lumpur and Selangor recently launched the "Kita1Keluarga" relief programme.

Through their donation drive, Tzu Chi aims to raise funds to reach out to 3,000 poo...