Sri Lankans living in Australia are refraining from sending desperately-needed funds to struggling friends and family back home, fearing money will never end up in the hands of those in need because the government will steal it.
The Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka has categorically denied media reports on the Japanese government's unwillingness to support Sri Lanka amidst the economic crisis befallen the isand nation, a statement by the Prime Minister's office emphasised.
Britain on Tuesday said that the existing social protection systems, including the Samurdhi programme, provide essential support to the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka and will be crucial at this difficult time.
