Two amputee sisters selling cendol receive ongoing aid to continue their business and lives

Two sisters in Kuantan, Malaysia, who overcame the loss of their legs in a road accident are now running a thriving cendol business, receiving ongoing support from government agencies. Nik Haznita Safiyya, 21, and her younger sister, Nik Haziera Safiyya, 19, established 'Cendol Meleleh' in Kampung Lebak, Temerloh.

The Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MUIP) has been instrumental in their recovery and business venture. The council approved funding for two hydraulic prosthetic legs, valued at RM57,000, including usage training, after the family applied in early July 2025. MUIP also provided one-off and monthly financial aid totaling RM6,500 for daily necessities until June.

"We are striving to improve their quality of life, especially since they are still young and have long futures ahead," said Dr. Asmadi Abdul Rahman, Deputy CEO of MUIP's Baitulmal and Operations Division. He noted that the sisters were the 13th and 14 recipients of prosthetic leg assistance approved by MUIP that year.

The Pahang Social Welfare Department (JKM) has also provided support. The sisters have been receiving RM500 each monthly under the Disabled Persons' Care Scheme since May 2024. As they are no longer bedridden and have become self-reliant through their business, this aid will transition to the Disabled Workers' Allowance (EPOKU) of RM450 each per month starting next month. "This change in assistance is an encouragement for them to continue working and expand their cendol business, which is gaining popularity," stated Pahang JKM Director Khairul Amri Ahmad. JKM had previously donated wheelchairs to the sisters in 2024.