The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has assigned more than 30 staff to provide counselling and psychological assistance to those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the services would be provided to the public through the hotline 03-8870 7519 or 03-8870 7527, which was established a year ago.

“This hotline is established to help...