FIVE charity homes received early Christmas cheer when they received a total of RM12,000 worth of contributions during the ‘Riang Ria Krismas’ programme here at Lee Sih Chong Soo, Burma Road today.
Organised by the Padang Kota assemblyman service centre, the event was attended by over 100 underprivileged children from selected homes.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the service centre has been organising the programme for over 10 years.
“During the programme each year, we would provide contributions to several selected charity homes.
“This year, we are contributing to the Special Children’s Centre Penang, Crystal Care Centre, The Salvation Army Penang Children’s Home, Ramakrishna Ashrama Penang and HOPE Worldwide Malaysia Charity Association,” he said in his speech.
Chow hoped that the contribution could give hope and happiness to the recipients, as well as provide the true meaning of Christmas.
“We pray that Christmas would ignite the hope for a stable and progressive country, Penang to continue to be a developed state, our community to remain united, and peace among the people.
“We hope to be given the strength to persevere in facing our challenges,” he said.
Exciting activities such as children’s choir, balloon Gospel storytelling, table games, and lucky draws were held at the event.
Also present were Chow’s wife Tan Lean Kee, Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng, Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Daniel Gooi, Padang Kota assemblyman service centre director Lau Keng Ee, and Lee Sih Chong Soo chairman Lee Kok Eng.
Story by Christopher Tan
Pix by Adleena Rahayu Ahmad Radzi