The plight of a family of seven forced to live in a car after being deceived by their landlord has captured the attention of Human Resources minister Steven Sim.

The couple and their five children were living in their dilapidated car, which had no window panes, and the rear windshield was shattered. Unable to afford repairs, they covered the openings with plastic sheets secured by tape.

Responding to their ordeal, Sim, who is also Bukit Mertajam MP,...