23.10.2017 - Program Menyantuni Golongan Asnaf, Fakir dan Miskin (XI)

Today marked our 11th visit for Program Menyantuni Golongan Asnaf, Fakir dan Miskin.  I once again joined Persatuan Pembangunan Masyarakat (PPMNS) Negeri Sembilan headed by Mohd Aryan Kailash together with Mdm. Pang Kok Hwa, Kampung Hailam JKKK Secretary ; Mr. Sargunan, Chief of Putera MIC Teluk Kemang; and Mr. Ravindran, Deputy Chairman of Putera MIC Rembau for a visit to Kampung Hailam in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. 

We visited 10 low-income Chinese families from Kampung Hailam and listened to them regarding problems they face. They were also presented with groceries to help ease their burden. 

During our previous visits, we have tried our level best to settle the issues faced by the residents such as Welfare, SOCSO and house repair issues. 

We also took the opportunity to advise them on initiatives undertaken by the Negeri Sembilan State Government and our Prime Minister to increase the standard of living of the poor in the state. 

I would like to convey my appreciation to Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS) and Jabatan Kebajikan for their continuous support during our programs.

Below are some pictures from the program:

10.10.17 - Demi Deepavali, Pemimpin Muda MIC Bantu Keluarga Memerlukan Di PD (News Article)

Following is an excerpt of the news article published on 10th October 2017 on www.pru14.tv regarding our Deepavali program at Taman PD Utama. 

"Pihak kepimpinan muda MIC di daerah Port Dickson di Negeri Sembilan tidak ketinggalan dalam beramah-mesra dengan penduduk berbangsa India di sana sempena dengan perayaan Hari Deepavali yang semakin hampir dengan pelbagai program selaras dengan perhatian utama yang diberikan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak kepada kaum itu."

Do click the link below to read the full article :

http://www.pru14.tv/2017/10/10/demi-deepavali-pemimpin-muda-mic-bantu-keluarga-memerlukan-di-pd/

Thank you to pru14.tv for for the coverage.

9.10.2017 : The Deepavali Cheer Continues - Light of Deepavali Program at Kg Gelam and Kg Air Meleleh

In continuation of our mission to bring light in the lives of the less fortunate, today, together with Chairman of Persatuan Pembangunan Masyarakat, Mohd Aryan Kailash and Tuan Hj Osman, Committee Member of Kg Gelam,  we visited six (6) low-income Indian families at Kg Gelam and Kg Air Meleleh in Port Dickson. 

We presented the families with some goodies for Deepavali while taking the opportunity to listen to their woes. We took note of the problems they face and will try our level best to find proper solutions for their problems.

While most of us are busy in preparation for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations, those from the low-income families find it hard to even make ends meet on normal days. As such, I urge all Malaysians out there to bring light in the life of at least one family this Deepavali. I can guarantee it will bring satisfaction and happiness that money can't buy.

Below are some pictures from the program :

08.10.17 - Lights of Deepavali Program at PD Utama

We organized our annual 'Light of Deepavali' program in conjunction with the Festival of Lights for the fourth time this year on 8th October 2017. Click Link 1, Link 2 and  Link 3 to view the previous installments of our annual Deepavali program.

This year, we had the attendance of 70 mothers and women from low-income families from Taman PD Utama, Port Dickson.

This program was also attended by Teluk Kemang MIC Division Head, Dato' R Balakrishnan; Mr.Letchumanan , Ahli Majlis Perbandaran PD, Mr.Gopal, MIC Branch Chairman of Taman PD Utama,Mr. Sivanesan MIC PD Branch Chairman, Mr. Sargunan, Chief of Putera MIC Teluk Kemang and Mr. Ravindran, PUtera MIC Rembau Deputy Chairman.

Mr.Gopal together with his wonderful team and Mr. Sargunan were very helpful in gathering all the wonderful mothers and women for our program. The attendees were served with a delicious breakfast spread before being presented with sarees courtesy of Mr. Harekrishna Bathumalai from Harekrishna Textiles, who was also present to support our program. They were also given some cash to help ease their burden. It was indeed a special moment seeing the joy in their faces when receiving the sarees and 'ang pows'.

This program has always been the most fulfilling part of my Deepavali celebrations every year as nothing bring me more joy than bringing happiness in the lives of others.

I would also like to wish an advance Happy Deepavali to all my readers. May this Festival of Light bring you much joy and blessings.

I also hope each and every reader, friend and well wishers can help to light the life of at least one person this Deepavali. Would love to hear your stories, please do share them with me.

#Deepavali #Negaraku #TN50 #Happy #JRplus #Jalinanrakyat #portdickson

Below are some pictures from the program :

03.10.17 - Penasihat Putera MIC Turun Padang Dekati Nelayan Port Dickson (News Article)

Following is an excerpt of the news article published on 3rd October 2017 on www.pru14.tv regarding our meeting with the fishermen of Port Dickson to present them fishing equipments.

"Walaupun pemimpin kerajaan sibuk dalam urusan yang lebih utama dalam masa depan negara dan berdepan kritikan pembangkang, pemimpin di peringkat akar umbi parti komponen dalam Barisan Nasional (BN) tidak lupa menjalankan tugas mereka mendekati rakyat dan mencari jalan penyelesaian untuk masalah mereka.

Dalam hal ini, Dineshwaran T Rajagopalu turun padang dan mendekati warga nelayan di Port Dickson untuk mendengar masalah mereka. Beliau turut memberikan beberapa alat seperti jaring menangkap ikan dan perangkap ketam untuk membantu golongan nelayan menangkap ikan seterusnya menambahkan pendapatan mereka"

Link to the full article : 

http://www.pru14.tv/2017/10/03/penasihat-putera-mic-turun-padang-dekati-nelayan-port-dickson/

Thank you to pru14.tv for highlighting our efforts. 

5.10.2017 - Keadaan Shaiful Sherdan Di Port Dickson Dapat Perhatian (News Article)

Following is an excerpt of the news article published on 5th October 2017 on www.pru14.tv regarding our visit to Mr. Shaiful Sheridan's residence. 

"Shaiful Sherdan sebelum ini bekerja sebagai seorang pemandu lori tetapi kini tidak mampu berjalan kerana terjatuh di rumahnya dan hanya terlantar sahaja sekarang. Isteri beliau yang juga seorang surirumah terpaksa juga menjaga lima orang anak mereka. Mereka hanya bergantung hidup kepada bantuan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat yang diterimanya.

Keadaan Shaiful dapat perhatian Ketua Putera MIC Bahagian Rasah, Dineshwaran T Rajagopalu yang mengunjungi rumah beliau serta menghulurkan bantuan termasuk membantu proses permohonan kepada Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) berkenaan kemalangan yang terjadi sehingga Shaiful tidak boleh bekerja." 

Link to the full article : 

http://www.pru14.tv/2017/10/05/keadaan-shaiful-sherdan-di-port-dickson-dapat-perhatian/

Thank you to pru14.tv for highlighting our efforts. I hope it will motivate others to do the same. 

3.10.2017 : Home Visit to residence of Mr. Shaiful bin Sherdan

On 3^rd October 2017, I made a visit to En. Shaiful bin Sherdan’s home together with Ms. Noor Rislah representing SOCSO and Mohd Aryan Kailash who is the Chairman of Persatuan Pembangunan Masyarakat Negeri Sembilan (PPMNS). We were joined by Head of Women’s Division (UMNO Teluk Kemang), Puan Safiah Binti Sidek and Mr. Ravindran, Committee Member of PPMNS.

During the visit, we updated Mr. Shaiful on his application with SOCSO and also presented him with the goods provided by SOCSO under Pencen Ilat. In addition, Puan Safiah has also pledged to provide assistance to Mr. Shaiful’s family.

Background

During my previous visit to Kampung Paya, Port Dickson for our ‘Program Menyantuni Golongan Asnaf, Fakir dan Miskin’, we visited the home of Mr. Shaiful bin Sherdan. Mr. Shaiful used to be a lorry driver but is now bedridden due to a fall at home and is undergoing treatment. He has 5 school-going children and his wife is a homemaker. The family of 7 now relies on monthly allowance by Jabatan Kebajikan to make ends meet. According to Mr. Shaiful, they have recently applied for help from SOCSO and the application is still under process.

I took note of this and promised them to contact SOCSO for a speedy resolution as it is difficult for the family to survive solely on the allowance given by Jabatan Kebajikan.

I brought this case to the attention of Squad Prihatin SOCSO (KL, HQ) and requested their assistance to expedite the approval taking into consideration the family situation and need of Mr. Shaiful.  This matter was then immediately referred to Squad Prihatin SOCSO Seremban under Ms. Noor Rislah, the Executive officer. Ms. Noor explained that since this accident occurred outside of work, SOCSO will be providing Pencen Ilat. Among the benefits from Pencen Ilat includes recovery equipment, adult diapers, urine bag, mattress, commode chair and hand spint. SOCSO will also provide a sum of RM500 monthly to the wife as allowance for caring for the husband

I sincerely hope the above assistance will be of help Mr. Shaiful and his family and wish for his speedy recovery. 

Below are some pictures from our visit :