SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting urged corporate bodies here to support the programme organised by National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) to help the poor.
Ting said that many of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have returned here.
“They have had to move back here because of unfortunate circumstances in other places. They are moving back here and still haven’t find a job.
“So, I think all these things (food baskets) help. We also do not want people in Sibu to sleep on the streets, as in other countries where people are camping on the streets.
“We don’t want to see that in Sibu. So, you all are doing your part,” he said in his speech while officiating at the Unity Food Bank organised by MTPN at Heng Hua Memorial Park here today (Oct 22).
Ting also said that SMC is willing to offer help in every possible way to aid corporate bodies in organising such a programme.
“Every little bit helps. So, continue to do this good work, young people. I am very proud of you,” he said.
Also present were MTPN Sibu chairman Lucas Lau and others.
