KUCHING: A total of 43 members of the Kuching Spinal Injury Association (Kusia) received donations from the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sarawak Branch yesterday.
According to MRC Sarawak Branch director Chai King Sing, the contributions consist of basic household items such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar.
He said 24 of them were present at Maxwell Villa to receive the aid while the remaining will have their aid delivered to their respective homes.
“We also encourage contributions from anyone so that we will be able to help the needy especially in this time of need,” he said during the presentation of the family kit aids to Kusia members at Maxwell Villa here.
Chai explained that the donation was given in order to alleviate the hardships faced by members of Kusia throughout the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in the state.
In this regard, MRC Sarawak Branch vice-chairman John Lam reminded members of Kusia to be vigilant and compliant with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the state government to curb the spread of Covid-19.
He noted that the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) through various measures continues to do its best in ensuring the containment of the disease.
“The state government is working very hard to curb the spread of Covid-19. The war is not over yet. So please observe the SOPs set by the government,” he added.
Kusia chairman Jimmy Siang thanked MRC for its assistance to the association and encouraged other organisations to contribute to the needy as well.
Those interested in making donations or contributions to MRC Sarawak are encouraged to contact them via phone at 082-428228 or visit their Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/mrcsarawak/.
