Associations keep tradition alive and save lives

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BLOOD donation is a noble cause as it helps to save lives.

Two associations – Teong Guan Festival Association of Kota Permai and Ci Yi Fu De Ci Welfare Association – jointly organised a blood donation campaign in Bukit Mertajam recently to help replenish the blood bank.

Besides encouraging donors to donate their blood, the associations also organised a Chinese calligraphy competition for students.

Students from various schools showcased their Chinese calligraphy skills at the competition and the winners took home cash prizes.

State Women and Family Development, Gender Inclusiveness and Religions Other Than Islam Committee chairman Chong Eng commended the two associations for organising the meaningful events.

“The Penang government fully supports key activities that benefit the community.

“The Chinese calligraphy competition helps to keep the tradition alive while the blood donation campaign helps to save lives,” she said in her speech.

Chong Eng allocated RM3,000 in support of the two events and she urged the community to be proactive in organising activities that are beneficial to the rakyat.

Story by Edmund Lee