BY JAMES WONG
KUCHING: Some 100 families received food aid from the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, under its Ramadan Donation Programme here yesterday (Mar 22).
The programme was a collaboration between the embassy and the Malaysian IKRAM Organisation and IKRAM Sarawak.
Recipients of the food aid were from the villages of Sri Maimunah, Sungai Periok and Jalan Mendu.
The food aid handover ceremony at Sri Maimumah village was attended by the Minister of Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, Tang Rui.
Tang Rui said supporting those in need remains a core value for both Islamic and Chinese culture.
“For years, the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia has been working alongside the Malaysian government and society on charitable efforts, lending a helping hand to our Malaysian friends in need, during the pandemic and floods.
“Today, we are here in Kuching with IKRAM to deliver essential items to you, trying our best to provide relief during the month of Ramadan,” he said.
Each Ramadan packet distributed included basic food necessities such as 10kg rice packs, sugar, canned food, instant noodles and chocolate malt drink.
He said the programme is an example of the close ties between the people of China and Malaysia.
“The embassy will stay committed in providing our assistance and support to all Malaysian friends in need.
“Both China and Malaysia are committed to strengthening their relationship to build a community with a shared future through mutual assistance and support,” he added.
Meanwhile, chief executive officer of the Malaysian IKRAM Organisation Kamsani Nasir said the donation marks the first time that the Chinese embassy has worked with the IKRAM Foundation in Sarawak.
Also present were Chinese Consul-General in Kuching Xing Weiping and IKRAM head of Sarawak operations Satria Arjuna Julaihi.
