Returning to Bukit Mertajam, Penang, to help those suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic has crossed the mind of badminton ace Lee Chong Wei many times - but the movement control order (MCO) made this impossible.

However, when Lee saw a video clip of a youth crying when he received a laptop donation, he immediately reached for his phone and got his MP Steven Sim on the line.

Lee told Sim that he wanted to contribute 50 tablet computers for those in need.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Lee said he felt compelled...