USJ residents fete the underprivileged

By CHOO WOON LIM 

RESIDENTS of 13 orphanages, welfare homes and drug rehabilitation centres around Subang Jaya were treated to a festive celebration at the Subang Avenue Shopping Centre recently.
The Joy of Combined Festivals, which was held for the sixth time, was organised by the Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) USJ 2 and USJ 6 with support from Subang Avenue Shopping Centre.

Time of giving: Yeoh (centre) and Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) USJ 2 and USJ 6 chairman Ang How Chuan(left) distributing goodie bags to residents of the homes. 

 

Guests were entertained by an energetic lion dance performance, as well as performances from Rishma Thuraisamy, Little Angels, special students from SMK USJ 4, and the residents of Rumah Kids, Beautiful Gate, City Survival Home and Ractar.
KRT USJ 2 and USJ 6 chairman Ang How Chuan said the event was held to encourage everyone to live in peace and harmony under one roof as the concept of 1Malaysia.
“We have organised this event and brought together senior adults and children to enjoy the multiracial festival in this complex,” said Ang.

Smooth act: A team from Beautiful Gate performing a traditional Chinese fan dance on wheelchairs at the fest.

 

Also present at the event was Department of National Unity and Integration’s Petaling District unity officer Beh Sang How and Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh.
Yeoh said the concept of the event was a good way to help save time and resources, besides educating the public on the different festivals.
She pledged RM3,000 to cover some expenses for the event.
She also announced that the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) would install new tables and benches at the park in USJ 2

Source: The Star