Gift of Hope: Supporting Families Living in Singapore’s One-Room Rental Flats

This 63-year-old father of three young daughters used to be the family's sole breadwinner. But for the last three years, he's had zero income due to long-term ailments.
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[@OGS.Official]

This video is done in partnership with MSF Cares. ComLink is an MSF initiative that pulls together support from government agencies, community partners and volunteers to support families like Mr Alias. Be a part of ComLink to uplift lower-income families too. Find out more at www.go.gov.sg/msfcomlink or visit msf.gov.sg/volunteer to make a difference today!

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

Awww... ... Such a gentle and heartfelt message For the positive benefic for all~

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

😌😌😌😌😌

[@Fromamazonas81]

Please, I want to help those Families in Singapore, tell me the Best way to find them

[@shraddhavaidy3492]

This is so inspirational! Had an opportunity to work with ComLink recently and I had even met some of the children as well as the staff featured in video including one of Mr Alias children! I randomly came across this video today and was so surprised to see her! So thankful for ComLink for helping these families in need and it is really heartwarming to see Mr Alias slowly being able to improve his health condition! God bless this family and I hope they will stay happy and healthy 🙏

[@julielim3680]

I respect Mr Alias, although he have a lot of problems but he is very optimistic.I wish him and family all the best in their future undertaking.

[@yuminler3224]

Respect for Mr Alias and his family for putting in so much effort to resolve their problems and improve their current situation. Thank you MSF and Comlink for providing the support they need!

[@Chomel_Amore]

Both are sweet couple....known them for years....they are very humble..

[@shantiishta]

Where is this rental unit?

[@JusaKiki]

He has a big heart for his family...his wife...helpful...hope him the best. At my school we have Kasih program to share food supplies for the needs. Hope they can run this campaign too there.

[@willyhuang4026]

All the best to Alias and his family

[@toestud3791]

This was very sweet I hope things get better for Alias and his family ❤️

[@sonnykhoo7236]

It’s a good thing when the government help the needy. I really hope Mr. Alias gets a job soon🙏

[@natara2384]

Sending love & support to Mr Alias and his family! He is very strong despite his circumstances, and i truly respect that. I also like that there's teamwork & communication in their marriage! That's how you keep it going.❤️💪

[@peggy3066]

The true wealth is health and after watching this i feel i have nothing lacking in life and all my needs have became wants

[@bharathdev1732]

Salute for helping this family .

[@joanad.r1823]

Good luck to the family. So much love

[@hatsoff888]

Prayer and all the love in this world to this beautiful family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ May they have all support they can have. Blessed MSF Cares they are the Singapore heroes thank you for the help they provide.

[@khokl9288]

Singapore is so resourceful surely someone can offer him 5hrs job per day with some income rather than zero. I pray the children grow up safely and have a better life.

[@bsolutions525]

Many many jobs available. Some people just lazy

[@hiii8723]

@@bsolutions525 as if uu hard working enough

[@bsolutions525]

@@hiii8723 I do

[@jessiejames7492]

Prefer to employ foreigners. Cheaper 😡

[@bsolutions525]

@@jessiejames7492 excuses. I O level only I got high pay.

[@fadliamin4722]

To all patients in singapore, there's no need to worry so much even when you are sick, does not mean you cannot be a normal person & work. One thing is eat right and work smart.

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

Sincerest Gratefulness for sharing this positive and uplifting video~ @Our Grandfather Story The heart-warming and sincere moments in the video really... ... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

Truly have an inspirational and motivational vibe to it!!! Much Appreciated

[@tommyfield8449]

Maybe he can work as school security guard,just sit down & occasionally just stand up to see the guest in the car? He doesn't need to work long hours,maybe just a min of 5-6 hours? He can work the morning shift,then he can be back home by 3pm assuming some school employs shift workers. This way,he can go work & go back with his youngest daughter.

[@Integrityisrare]

God bless you all kindhearted people.

[@hkme5057]

Hope they can stay well 🥺🥺

[@RajaPamungkas87]

I wish his can get a job soon, also other people out there that still struggling with the situation. I know every person or family has their own problems but what i can do just pray to all us that we can survive.

[@Potomacstud]

Great upload

[@TheRealFlare6191]

MasyaAllah, seeing that they still have the urge to persevere and always view the world through a half-cup full mindset makes me thankful for the life im living. Is there anyway we can support Mr Alias and family?

[@lousiaveerasamy3697]

Sweet couple....

[@hiii8723]

if uu guys are here to say smtg that might hurt their feelings, just skip and keep it to urself :)

[@chrisathian5450]

he need a wake up call. cajoling him won't solve the problem.

[@katejunita8353]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@iamjaydennn]

Maybe can make some homemade kueh and sell online. A good source of income. I'm sure many people will help and support, especially Hari raya is happening soon.

[@fadliamin4722]

10,000 cheers to mr alias, yes dont care you are rich or poor, sick or healthy, we are humans too, everybody, everyone needs to be happy. Like me i myself, i am a diaylsis patient, i can only work 3 days mon, wed & fri. Tue, thur, sat my dialysis day, but i indeed stay strong and get funding from Nkf. I hope there's hope for mr alias to find a job, never mind just try your luck 2 find a job.

[@smokyrene7093]

The government should look into Mr. Alias problem having no job for 3 yrs is serious problem especially having 3 kids to look after .. hope the Lord will help him and keep him safe .. 🙏 unfortunately I am in no position to help him as I am a retired.. if someone out there have a heart ❤ pls kindly help him ... keep smiling ya.

[@tanchye1720]

Take care of mosque garden or cleaning up. This is one way to find work. Work at your own time & pace.

[@ocswoodlands]

use the motorised scooter do grab?

[@makwoon3635]

Maybe can help him get some packing job that he can sit down and do. Maybe can let him sit down at the entrance of some malls or building to do safe entry.

[@fadliamin4722]

Im sure mr alias gets help from comcare, medifund (free for hospitalisation & doctor's appointment) but you also must take note even though he receive medifund and dont need to pay, the hospital will cut his medisave.

[@pangmargaret4731]

I didn't hsve a job . Got laid off after 20 days of work. Even then , they were supposed to pay me by 7 days of layoff. But they wouldn't .. why ,

[@fahimfazil9112]

How have they been surviving without income for the past three years?

[@oocikunene5945]

Just asking when will he get a job will not get him a job. Omg another 2 yrs? Total 5 yrs without a job?

[@davislim83]

Some things can't be disclosed in media.

[@entertainment1443]

Selling cans

[@zenniz1992]

Most likely welfare and good money management

[@bsolutions525]

Taxpayers money

[@hiphopdagame]

with that good English, i hope someone would hire him coz i know he has the passion to learn and be good in any job.. i just can see it

[@terencegoh2647]

how can i reach out to the family to offer some help?

[@tkyap2524]

Our PM said, "no one will be left behind". Take his word for it.

[@limclaire6176]

Don’t blame the government for everything ..

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

Instill in your children that education is an assurance to a better life.

[@leehyunsong7001]

In Singapore the gov will let you be poor, but wont let you die because of poverty

[@sophiatara1210]

Can someone tell me what blk of marsling is this? I am applying for a rental and am loving the layout of this unit. Maybe I can appeal..

[@shadowdarkness2860]

blk 180..

[@muzalinamuhamad2436]

Blk 180C Whats wrong?

[@user-oi4fo7ln6x]

Can deliver grab food within the vicinity of his residence?

[@jantjehouten5806]

The least welathy in Singapore seem to be miles ahead of the poorest in cities in the US and Netherlands. - access to a roof over their heads, water, sanitation, clean clothes, public school for children, a fridge with food. What a great nation.

[@ivanteo1973]

Is there some dietary disorder in the entire family?

[@starsspeckle]

So did they get him a job??

[@jessiejames7492]

So sad he suffers alone

[@jackpa9247]

idk what job is he applying for?? can do grab, cleaner, security job, sell kuih and etc? and he said he will find a job within 1-2 years, how is that right?

[@chrisathian5450]

he is malay, not chinese. cant expect more hardwork from him.

[@robihamdani5385]

Probably he can do work with computer? Cause that's not really phsycal fisict

[@jasminpeer6473]

​@@chrisathian5450hope the cops see your comment

[@tinkerbella7433]

And I don’t know why others complain.

[@fadliamin4722]

With family support mr alias can make it. As his wife takes care of his children, he would definately be able to work. Ya si kang lue bisa kerja si nggak usah takut anak2 si isteri lue yang jaga

[@philiptan9630]

Mr. Alias you can try keto diet. My friend same problem knee pain cos he too is a diabetics. He now fully recovered after doing keto for a couple of weeks. Good luck. Do get doctor advice before proceeding to this diet.

[@bensonnlp]

keto diet is cheaper?

[@768jefiline7]

Ask for help!

[@TableTennis-Man]

Do Grab la...1 hour 40 dollar easily.

[@xxx-sp8fh]

He would be considered as middle class family in most country instead of poor family. Seems like singapore government have good social program.

[@syahshar2982]

Not sure how this is uplifting

[@karebu2]

Good luck. The number one thing to do nowhere is to watch your health. Lose weight. There seems to be a trend in the family. Truth sucks but it’s the only thing that’s gonna help you.

[@fillettru]

The real face of singapore citizen is quiet not surprise for me. Sure, in malaysia there is poor people that live in car pouch, but the Malaysian government and NGOs come hurry to help them to get a new house and get a job. ❤

[@azerinasazali3244]

how can i reach out to mr Alias?

[@abdulrajaf6]

Good Job...Azerina...Please Help him n his Family...(I'm X S'porean...looking at Alias...really makes me SAD..coz...of his kids..)..😒

[@bensonnlp]

Why not you write to our President, president got more power to help them.

[@kokoaung8536]

Sad,

[@rkninrknin4610]

This gentlemen needs to find a job asp so how is govt going to help n therr cld be many like him

[@mohdfaizal4818]

Maybe can work from home...or short hours...

[@ronlombok1677]

We across the border simply cannot believe there are poor Singaporean families.

[@x2ile]

Man normally are the solutionust and trying to keep everything to themself, it applies to me too.

[@mtmt1274]

this is so upsetting (unpopular opinion) - dont have kids if you cant afford it (financially, intellectually and physically), else your kids will suffer and you yourself will suffer more.

[@bsolutions525]

Unfortunately when poor people have to choose between buying condom, paying the utility bills or buying food, guess which one is the last priority

[@d15z1sux]

It's possible he had a job and was healthy when his daughters were younger, but then misfortune in the shape of loss of job and health comes and now he's in a vunerable position.

[@mtmt1274]

@@d15z1sux this highlights the need for proper financial planning

[@bsolutions525]

@@d15z1sux there are disabled people on wheel chairs doing delivery man jobs

[@darwinwatterson1050]

@@d15z1sux Basically, the parents deserve it but not their children. The amount of disadvantages and restrictions their children faced in school is too overwhelming. I'd rather they give up their kids and work on themselves instead. I see excuses after excuses, there are umpteen solutions to these simple problems and they chose to fight over who get to do the chore. Yeah, one of you does it, the other sit down and rot. Yep, that's the solution. How sweet of a family this is. Wow.

[@lulukendahwa9749]

Pray To God,He will gives you a way.i experienced it when my dad was die,God never let you down.He helps me,He will open Your way,keep have a faith

[@rhuyisia8163]

I have been praying and begging since 12/13yo after my father died but no response at all! I have given up on God or gods and I am happier since!

[@megalaikannairam9975]

SHEETAPORE.....

[@cchan4739]

Let's be real there are plenty of jobs available out there. Cleaner, hospital attendant, petrol kiosk attendant etc. It's up to him to hold down the job and not get fired (for eg taking too much MC/urgent leave, what not). Many times opportunities out there are aplenty, but the problem lies with the individual either being too picky, too lazy, having poor attitude and generally not adapting well to the work routine. Having health issues is part and parcel of growing old - the individual can only help himself with better lifestyle choices and listening to proper medical advice. Health issues, especially those that come with age, must be taken in our stride and not be used as excuses time after time.

[@bsolutions525]

Why work when got government welfare $$$ coming in. Their work is to tell story life how bad, take that sweet sweet taxpayer money. Cleaner? Where got time for that. They rather stay home and breed

[@cchan4739]

@@bsolutions525 Yes that's a harsh way to put it :)

[@chrisathian5450]

i agree. i had been jobless before i know the feeling of not want to get back in the job even though the job is pay well. because i feel more comfortable wallowing in my own misery. but i forced myself to accept the job, because that what a responsible adult do.

[@Paul-qe1jn]

So you know he's getting old, he's beginning to have health problems frequently. The video even shows the guy going around on a mobility scooter. And then you talk about job hunting ? What kind of small, ignorant pond do you live in? Not everything is about lifestyle and mindset. You talk as if you're a human machine. People are supposed to be a community and help each other out according to needs. Especially in a case like this where the guy worked during his young, able bodied years and is suffering from natural causes as he's getting old. Within a small island, with people squeezing out like this, where are the old joint families ? Parents & children helping out grandparents, uncles and brothers taking turns to visit, joint farming and granaries ? If you're going to become atomic families, you'll have to help each other out. And the govt and community should provide support. And the corporations you're going to do slave jobs for, will have to be forced to look into the realities of everyday life and needs. These aren't robots or automated machines. These are human beings made out of flesh.

[@cchan4739]

He repeats "when will I get a job?" multiple times during the video. Dude, u will only get a job if u go out and look for one, stop being picky, and just say yes. U are totally able-bodied. Many chronic ailments (including knee pain) come with age - yet u chose not to heed medical advice/take your prescribed medicines. Right, so who's fault is it? I can say so much more but I think he's hopeless.

[@Revenant74]

When your kids have nothing to eat, your newly elected president will provide them with free pineapple to eat.

[@rkninrknin4610]

Why didnt govt step in to help

[@jessicamong1586]

The kids are teens, the mother shall go out and work part time. The father should not stop the wife from working.

[@maimoonah65]

the kids are big already the wife can go out and work

[@tonilim-tw8ep]

2024

[@lil0910]

Aiya nowadays being sweet no money oso pointless la. Just work cleaner cannot meh? Do hsework canot get money oso

[@nmi8286]

How old are you....9? Learn to emphatize first before you critise people.

[@bsolutions525]

@@nmi8286 I'm 30+ father of 2, me and my wife work hard doing honest jobs to provide for our family. I find his statement not wrong. Why cannot work cleaner?

[@nurfazly]

can clean people hse

[@chrisathian5450]

he is just being prideful. like that can bring meal to the table.

[@Paul-qe1jn]

@@bsolutions525 the guy in the video looks close to 40+ age. He worked during his hey days. Now he's getting old and got a knee problem that limited his mobility. Watch the video again and understand their situation. Not everyone's like you in their situation in life. Even highly educated people in well paying situations can lose their jobs and find job hunting difficult. Life can sometimes make your situation unexpectedly difficult. Health is fickle.

[@akeelaboomful]

Stop saying when u can't afford don't have children... We have our own believe... We believe that each and every one of us , whatever we will get is written and whatever is not meant for us we will never get. We do our best in doing what we can to work and survive and whatever difficulty we face doesn't mean it is not good but instead there is reward or forgiveness if we are patient. No child is a burden and the parent can only do their best in providing from what they can. Whatever there is for the children or for the family , if we are in a bad situation we must remind ourselves there are other ppl who have it worse...

[@mtmt1274]

did you ever think about whether and how the child will suffer? not everything is about you.

[@akeelaboomful]

@@mtmt1274 if u see that as suffering... We all had my times when we had difficulty in life. My parents and grandparents and even me when I was younger went through financial difficulty. Of cos it's not all rainbows but that's where we learn alot about working hard and patience. In hardship , we learn alot... If u see that as suffering, that's what it's going to be... If you're not happy with the little things in life, you will always be unhappy.

[@Paul-qe1jn]

@@akeelaboomful most commentators here seem to be ignorant. I don't wish people to have problems in life, but these people should directly see a suffering family to understand how life works.

[@syahshar2982]

Typical asian father who cares for his family. Wow. Non asian father dont have this?

[@nashnasri]

chill. it’s not that deep.

[@Cerave459]

Diabetic still drink coke -.-

[@betaunknown]

Spiral of bad choices after bad choices.

[@zenniz1992]

My diabetic father wants everyone to tell him on what to eat and what not. He doesn't have the habit of doing his own research and kept consuming sugary food. His bad habit really annoyed the hell of us.

[@Jackson0000]

Life is short

[@hiii8723]

bet uu will drink coke if uu get diabetes also

[@AvadaKedavraSpell69]

Who cares

[@darwinwatterson1050]

Am I suppose to feel sorry for people whom does not want to help themselves and expect free handouts? Needless to say, I feel terrible for their kids, they don't deserve these disadvantages and treatment. All I can say is that if the whole world ran like how they run their family, the world would be in chaos with mass destruction.

[@sovietdeathstroke6713]

Which part of the video shows him asking for *free* handout? Mr Alias already said he was embarassed to ask for help, he mentioned the male Comlink rep he put off going checking his health and he still works by collecting cans so I do not know why you say he does not help themselves. In fact it Mr Alias highlight to the Comlink he needs a job but apparently he has medical condition that needs attention. He is just prideful not allowing his wife to find work but you are insinuating they are lazy. Did you even watch the vid?

[@darwinwatterson1050]

@@sovietdeathstroke6713 You're a funny one, good on you. Ignorant is bliss.

[@chrisathian5450]

@@sovietdeathstroke6713 he should throw away his pride and let his wife find job. thanks God his wife such a sweetheart, otherwise she might have divorce him.

[@hiii8723]

@@chrisathian5450 watch uu just said here this is vv rude and can hurt ppl feelings think b4 uu post a comment that hurt other ppl uu won't be happy I someone say that to uu right? so just shut up b4 receive karma

[@Paul-qe1jn]

Are you blind, deaf and afflicted with memory loss ? Because the video shows and says he worked when he was young, he's old now and having knee problems and moving around in a mobility scooter, which was only recently acquired. The whole world has run into problems like this before during difficult times. Back then family and community will help them out. Now, in today's age, you have upstarts with weird pfps in KZbin comments judging aging, unhealthy citizens about their job prospects during their difficult times.

[@casey8984]

While Mr Alias is not able to find employment due to his health reasons, his wife should step up instead of saying " my husband does not allow me to do so".

[@OGS.Official]

Hi Casey, thanks for the comment! I'm the producer of this video and would like to give some context to explain Mrs Alias's situation. While she has offered to work, Mr Alias felt it was better for her to stay home to care for their youngest daughter as she is only 9 years old. He was also worried that the kids would be at a lost, should anything happen to him due to his medical condition. After the couple's discussions, they agreed that Mrs Alias can go to work when their daughter is older. I had similar sentiments at first, but I learned more about their situation when I met them. Hope that by sharing this added context, it could encourage us all to have kindness and empathy towards those who are in difficult and unique circumstances. :) -Carine

[@nucleusagp6974]

Keep up the gd work Carine. Who are we to judge someone just by seeing a 7 min video? During this COVID, is been hard for lower income family especially if they are home based learning, every 1 is cramp inside small room, can't focus if siblings are there, renovation noise, air plane noise if u stay near airport area, is a mental stress for everyone in the family. Just ignore those ppl like Casey , do things that u think are right, continue to help those ppl that u feel deserve to help n ignore judge mental ppl.

[@beezlebub9]

I thought they had already explained their situation in the video.

[@smokyrene7093]

Yes, who are we to judge .. jus pray and ask the Lord to give all of them good health with good health thy are able to find a way out.

[@kaffir76]

Why dont they speak in their own language instead of English?

[@muhammadisa1647]

What a racist question! Why must they speak in their own language.. who on earth are u telling people what language they can speak or not speak

[@user-jd2dn5fb2g]

Err.. actually we malays are all about manners and etiquette. We like it when we speak a language where everyone can understand. Obviously they know there is a chinese social worker and this video is made for public to see..so speaking english is a way of showing respect for those who may not understand malay.

[@natara2384]

It's a Singaporean family. Plus, isn't English the main form of communication here?

[@limclaire6176]

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