A Survey on Basic Needs for Asnaf in Bachok Area, a Preparation for Gerobok Kasih, an Innovative Hub for the Local Needy

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has affecting most countries globally. In Malaysia, the government has taken actions to curb the spread of Corona Virus disease among the people. The implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) had given impact that affects Malaysians economically. Reseacrh found that more than 800 000 individuals to lose their sources of income probably due to this action. The implementation of MCO have restricted the movement of people to only move within 10 km radius from their place. Thus, this act restricted people from moving to another distict and this situation limits them to make their living. This study was conducted to examine the basic needs demands for the asnaf community in the district of Bachok, Kelantan. This methodology used for this research is qualitative which conducted by distributing survey forms. Result of this research found several fractions of basic needs which is foods, clothes and medicine. This research successfully gained the needed data which is important to proceed to the further actual project which is Projek Gerobok Kasih