KLANG, Feb 21 — A woman who was severely depressed after her left leg was amputated due to diabetes last year, saw her smiling again after receiving a prosthetic leg and rehabilitation treatment from the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
With the aid, R. Jancey Rani, 43, felt like she was reborn.
"Before this I was lost, for over two months I locked myself in my room and did not want to meet anyone as I was severely depressed and almost killed myself.
"I had to rely on my family, rely on my mother to push the wheelchair every time I received treatment at the hospital. I also had no desire to go back to work," she told reporters after receiving the Rehabilitation Support Equipment for Socso-insured persons, at her residence here today.
It was presented by Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar, who was also accompanied by Socso Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), John Riba Marin.
In addition to the prosthetic leg and rehabilitation treatment at the Tun Abdul Razak Rehabilitation Centre (PRPTAR) in Melaka, the woman also received a wheelchair and an offer letter for participation in the Return To Work (RTW) programme.
The eldest of five siblings added that she was looking forward to recovering as she wanted to get back to work again.
“I used to be an active person and had a regular job but after having my leg amputated below the knee I no longer went to work. Today I received a new and comfortable prosthetic leg, then I will undergo rehabilitation treatment in Melaka for six months. All this has given me a new injection of enthusiasm to return to work," she said.
Meanwhile, Sivakumar encouraged the public to contribute to Socso and to be aware of the benefits offered by the organisation.
"I am grateful that Jancey Rani received help from Socso and came back with enthusiasm and congratulated her former employer, City-Link Express HQ company for being willing to accept her back to work after completing her rehabilitation in Melaka.
"This is the benefits offered to people who contribute to Socso. When they are faced with hardship, employees will be helped so that they can improve and be active again in community life," he said.
— Bernama
