Puteri Umno holds Ramadan programme in Keningau
Published on: Thursday, July 02, 2015
Kota Kinabalu: Puteri Umno Sabah together with Puteri Umno Zone 4 organised a Ziarah Kasih Ramadan Programme at Keningau recently.It was especially organised to help and foster friendship with orphans, the disadvantaged and the disabled. "The target group for this programme were the unfortunate in society, the disabled and also the elderly," said Puteri Umno Sabah chief, Normala Rasik.ADVERTISEMENT She added that the group was often ignored and mostly also did not attend the programme because of being poorly. "The pilgrimage is able to have an impact and it is the government's intention to strengthen ties between the people," she added.She also hoped that such programmes may be increased in the future as it also can help strengthen ties between the leaders and the people.Normala also said to ensure the success of the programme, members had to come down to the field.ADVERTISEMENT "This is an annual programme, and it was started three years ago and this year we have this programme and several charitable and community programmes.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"The programme aims to sensitise young people to always remember the elderly and those who are less fortunate," she said. In the event, Puteri Umno Sabah and Zone 4 donated essential items and cash.
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Among the places visited were Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Sayang Keningau Branch, Kg Tudan Baru, Kg Bayangan and Kg Luagan Baru.