THE spirit of giving and togetherness shone brightly as 20 Indian families from the B40 income group in Batu Uban received Deepavali food hampers through a community outreach initiative organised by Kompleks Bukit Jambul (KBJ) in collaboration with the Batu Uban state constituency service centre.
The handover ceremony was held at KBJ today as part of its Tenant Appreciation and Deepavali Community Care Programme 2026, aimed at easing the festive preparations of families in need while spreading joy ahead of the Festival of Lights.
Also present were Batu Uban assemblyman Kumaresan Arumugam, KBJ JMB management committee (MOC) chairman Datuk KH Chan, and KBJ JMB chairman cum Mydin northern region executive director Azmin Datuk Dr Saduruddin.
In his speech, Azmin said the food hamper initiative was intended to help ease the financial burden of families preparing to celebrate Deepavali, while conveying a message of unity, compassion and care across different segments of society.
He said the spirit of Deepavali was not merely about the triumph of light over darkness, but also served as a reminder of the importance of sharing one’s blessings and extending a helping hand to those in need.
“Deepavali reminds us that success and prosperity are not measured solely by what we receive, but also by what we can share with others.
“We hope these small contributions will bring a little happiness to the families and help ease their burden, particularly as they make preparations to celebrate Deepavali,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kumaresan commended KBJ for its continued commitment to community welfare, saying the complex had demonstrated that its role extended beyond commercial activities to include caring for the needs of the surrounding community.
“I greatly appreciate KBJ’s continuous efforts in not only focusing on business development, but also looking after the welfare of the community through various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and charitable programmes.
“These initiatives are not limited to Deepavali celebrations, but are also extended to other major festivities, including Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year and Christmas. KBJ also regularly organises back-to-school programmes to support families and students.
“I would like to thank KBJ for consistently remembering and reaching out to the local community living in this area,” he said.
Kumaresan added that, to his knowledge, KBJ was the only shopping complex in the area that organised CSR programmes for the community every year.
He said that while food hampers might appear modest to some, they could make a significant difference to families grappling with the rising cost of living.
“These contributions are not merely about providing essential household items. They also convey a meaningful message that these families have not been forgotten, that there are people who care about them, and that every family deserves to experience the joy of Deepavali,” he said.
Kumaresan also revealed that his service centre had distributed cash vouchers to approximately 150 residents within the Batu Uban state constituency as part of its efforts to support the local community.
Apart from the food hamper presentation, the programme also featured a special luncheon to honour KBJ’s tenants in appreciation of their continued support and contribution to the complex.
Story by Riadz Akmal