SIBU: In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders’ Association (SDCCLA) made a visit and contributed generously to the Methodist Children Home (MCH) in Jalan Ling Wen Sun here today
Upon arrival, the Association’s Chief Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming handed over a cheque for RM2,000 to the MCH’s superintendent Lau Sie Tung whereas SDCCLA’s deputy head Pemanca Datuk Jason Tai Hee presented packets of angpow)to MCH’s deputy superintendent Tie Ling Ling for distribution to the residents.
Speaking to reporters after the presentation, Temenggong Lau hoped that more other societies or organisations would also come forward to provide assistance by rendering donations.
This, he said, would ensure that MCH has enough funds to run the centre.
Nevertheless, he was glad that over the years, the Sibu community has been very helpful towards the MCH which was established in 1950.
“We hope that this kind of assistance will continue for a long time,” he added.
According to Sie Tung, currently there are 54 children aged between five and 18, staying at MCH which is a charitable body caring for the orphans.
Meanwhile, SDCCLA led by Temenggong Lau also went to two other charitable bodies, namely, Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) in Jalan Alan and Sibu Benevolent Society (SBS)which is Home for the Aged in Jalan Teng Chin Hua.
At the SAA, he handed over a cheque for RM2,000 to the president of SAA David Ngu Tai Giin to aid in running its activities.
Over at the SBS, SDCCLA hosted a luncheon reception for 29 elderly persons currently putting up at the centre.
The residents were also entertained with singing and dance performances by a local choir and dance club.
