Section 1: Donation of Festive Clothes
Klang: For the first time, 250 families from the B40 group in the Kota Raja parliamentary constituency will be receiving a donation of festive clothes, making their Deepavali celebration this year expected to be more cheerful. The donation was handed over today as part of the Selangor MIC’s annual donation programme.
Background of the Donation Programme
The annual donation programme is one of the efforts of the party to continue supporting the local residents and alleviating their burdens during the Festival of Lights celebration. The programme aims to provide necessary items, including new clothes, other essential goods, and cash, to those in need.
Donation Details
Datuk M. Shanker Raj Ayanger, Selangor MIC chairman and MIC Kota Raja division chief, met with the press after the Essential Goods Donation Programme, in conjunction with the Kota Raja division Deepavali celebrations. He explained that the party is donating RM250 worth of items to each of the 250 families, consisting of new clothes, other essential goods, and cash, all worth RM250.
"This is one of the ways we help to bring festive cheer while also easing their burden a little in celebrating Deepavali this year," Shanker Raj Ayanger said.
Expansion of the Programme
The donation programme will not be limited to just the Kota Raja division. Shanker Raj Ayanger revealed that the programme will also be carried out in 22 MIC divisions throughout Selangor in conjunction with Deepavali at the end of this month. This extensive programme aims to reach out to a wider audience and provide relief to those in need.
Greetings from Guest of Honour
Also present at today’s event were Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and MIC president Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran. They took the opportunity to wish the public a happy Deepavali and to commend the Selangor MIC for its efforts in supporting the local residents.
Conclusion
The Deepavali celebration is a time for joy and festivity, but it can also be a challenging period for those who are less fortunate. The Selangor MIC’s annual donation programme is a step in the right direction to alleviate the burden of those in need. With this initiative, the party is showing its commitment to helping the community and spreading the festive cheer.
FAQs
- Who are the recipients of the donation programme? The 250 families from the B40 group in the Kota Raja parliamentary constituency are the recipients of the donation programme.
- What items are included in the donation? The programme includes new clothes, other essential goods, and cash, worth RM250 in total.
- How many MIC divisions will be involved in the donation programme? 22 MIC divisions throughout Selangor will be involved in the donation programme.
- When will the donation programme be carried out? The programme will be carried out in conjunction with Deepavali at the end of this month.