00:00Yesterday, FMT published an article on blind busker Alfred Ho, who appealed for financial assistance for a heart procedure.
00:09Doctors at University Malaya Medical Centre advised the 75-year-old that he needs two stents inserted to clear blockages in his arteries, with the procedure costing around RM15,000.
00:22Ho, whose only income comes from busking once a week and without a SOXO pension, turned to the public for help.
00:30Within hours of the article's release, Malaysians donated funds, with the video receiving over 80,000 views on FMT's social media.
00:40By 5pm yesterday, the amount raised had surpassed RM20,000.
00:45Ho expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming response, particularly moved by one donor who contributed RM3,000.
00:53He added that medical company eMedHealth has offered to donate two stents for his procedure, subject to doctor's approval which may delay the surgery to next month.
01:05Those who are interested in purchasing Ho's CD albums may contact 012-346-1232 for more information.
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