Getting more government-linked companies and firms involved
Published on: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Awang Kadin together with Dexter presenting donations to those who are less able.
LAHAD DATU: The Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM) organising the Charity Programme for Breaking the Fast brings advantages to disadvantaged and unfortunate communities.
UPPM Director Datuk Awang Kadin Tang said this approach can strengthen close cooperation with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as well as assist more underprivileged communities throughout the month of Ramadan.
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“We are very grateful that at each location of the Charity Programme, the response from the crowd was unexpected. This shows it is an event highly anticipated.
“Every year during the month of Ramadan, many volunteers, NGOs and corporate parties come forward through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to donate.
“We welcome and encourage more people to come forward to help those in need,” Awang said at the Breaking Fast event here last Monday.
Awang Kadin said apart from the iftar ceremony, his side is collaborating with several companies, including Sabah Softwood Berhad, to demonstrate the concern of government-linked companies (GLCs) in participating.
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“We are confident more GLC companies will be involved in UPPM’s Fasting Charity Tour Programme.
“UPPM also collaborated with Syarikat Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad to be the main contributor in the Iftar tour programme throughout the State,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad Director Datuk Dexter Lau said it is part of his company’s effort to help the less fortunate.
“In addition to the Breaking the Fast programme, we also have the opportunity to go shopping for Hari Raya Aidilfitri clothes with children who are less fortunate and unable to prepare for the celebration,” said Dexter.
Also present were Kunak Assemblywoman Datuk Norazlinah Arif, District Officer Firuz Idzualdeen Mohd Dzul and District Police Chief ACP Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad.
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