Support for Former Motorcycle Racer’s Recovery
The National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) is exploring potential collaborations with private hospitals to aid in the recovery process of former motorcycle racer Muhamad Zamri Baba, who was involved in an accident nine years ago while representing the country.
YAKEB Chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed said the foundation plans to contact several hospitals to gather information on available psychological experts and relevant corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that could aid the former motorsports athlete.
Assessing Zamri’s Condition
In October, YAKEB, together with Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli, visited Zamri to assess his condition. Following this visit, the foundation reached out to Zakat Selangor, which provided assistance in the form of adult diapers and medications to ease the family’s burden.
Current Condition and Challenges
Based on observations, Zamri, now 42, is in good health, although he can only move by crawling or using a wheelchair due to paralysis in the lower body caused by spinal and brain nerve injuries. He also experiences memory loss.
Support for Zamri’s Family
YAKEB Chairman Noorul Ariffin presented a wheelchair and a subsistence allowance of RM300 per month, which will be provided for six months, to ease the daily expenses borne by Zamri’s wife, Fazlina Ahmad Fauzy, who is the family’s main breadwinner and caretaker for their two children.
Gratitude and Challenges
Fazlina expressed her gratitude for the wheelchair contribution, which will facilitate her husband’s mobility. She noted that their daily expenses are now covered by income from their food stall, ‘Warung Zamri’, and that they have come to terms with the situation by conducting regular physiotherapy at home to ensure his condition remains stable.
YAKEB’s Efforts
Last year, YAKEB organised 119 programmes and assisted 350 members, 25 of whom received subsistence aid.
Conclusion
The National Athletes Welfare Foundation is committed to supporting the recovery of former motorcycle racer Muhamad Zamri Baba and his family. By collaborating with private hospitals and other organizations, YAKEB aims to provide the necessary assistance to aid in his recovery and improve his quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is YAKEB’s goal in supporting Zamri’s recovery?
A: YAKEB aims to aid in Zamri’s recovery and improve his quality of life by providing necessary assistance and support.
Q: What kind of support has YAKEB provided to Zamri’s family?
A: YAKEB has provided a wheelchair and a subsistence allowance of RM300 per month for six months to ease the daily expenses borne by Zamri’s wife, Fazlina Ahmad Fauzy.
Q: What is the current condition of Zamri?
A: Zamri is in good health, although he can only move by crawling or using a wheelchair due to paralysis in the lower body caused by spinal and brain nerve injuries. He also experiences memory loss.