Orphans and the disabled celebrate N-Day

HUNDREDS of orphans and disabled people from five homes in Klang were treated to dinner and entertainment in conjunction with the 50th Merdaka Day celebration.

The event was organised by the Jalan Pulau Pinang Rukun Tetangga. Community leaders also attended the celebration.

Beautiful Gate Foundation for the disabled chief executive Sia Siew Chin, led a group of handicapped members in a wheel-chair dance at the function.

She said being invited to perform was a recognition for the disabled.

“We are happy to be able to celebrate this important day,'' she said.

Also present were Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat, Kota Alam Shah state assemblyman Ching Su Chen and Sungai Pinang state assemblyman Teng Chang Khim.

Ong said while Malaysia celebrated Merdeka Day, the special group should not be forgotten.

He said besides giving them financial aid, the public could provide them with skills learning opportunities in order for them to be independent and earn a living.


A little aid: Jalan Pulau Pinang Rukun Tetangga chairman Roger Tan (right) presenting a mock cheque for RM2,000 to Sia as (from left) Kapar MCA Division chairman Khor Siew Kim, Ong and Kapar MCA Division Youth Chief Datuk Song Kee Chai look on.

Source : http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/9/7/central/18710736&sec=central