Comedian Abon seeks JKM aid after heart condition cuts his income

Malaysian comedian Abon, whose real name is Sharizan Ahmad, has applied for welfare assistance from the Social Welfare Department after losing his income since June due to a heart condition. He had stents fitted in two heart vessels and was told to rest for at least five months, spending thousands on treatment. He was met at his home in Hulu Langat during a FINAS Ziarah Seni Madani programme.