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Wee (centre, second row) with the children after the tree planting ceremony. Looking on are Eric Tay (third left) and Catherine C. Aloba (fourth left).

KUCHING: More successful companies have been urged to come forward to support the charitable bodies in the state.

In making the call, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said in order to foster the spirit of caring and sharing in the society, more successful companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) should give financial support.

“As a suggestion, one way for a successful company to support is by adopting a charitable home or institution,” he said during the Christmas programme with Salvation Army organised by Team Dynamic Kuching at the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home, Jalan Uplands yesterday.

He pointed out that some charities in the world were actually supported by foundations or trusts.

“We need not turn companies into foundations or trusts. But a successful company can budget to contribute a regular sum to the adopted home or institutions. I hope more companies will take up this suggestion,” he said. 

Wee (centre, second row) with the children after the tree planting ceremony. Looking on are Eric Tay (third left) and Catherine C. Aloba (fourth left).

Wee added that it was essential for captains of industries to reach out to the less fortunate through the act of giving and supplementing the grants normally given out by the government.

“The day will come when the fortunate naturally support the less fortunate, only then can we say we have a truly compassionate society,” he said. 

Wee commended Team Dynamic for bringing joy to the children of Salvation Army and hoped the team will continue contributing to the less fortunate.

“This programme is a good example of how a NGO can help and support the less fortunate in our community. 

“Not everyone is cut out for this kind of work. It requires a generous spirit, a compassionate soul, dedication and commitment, and lots of patience. It requires a kind and humble heart to love another human being,” said Wee.

Fifty children between two and 19 years old from the home were treated to a fun filled Christmas programme.

Earlier, Wee planted a Christmas tree with the children as a symbol of showing love, care and support to each other.

Also present were Team Dynamic Kuching team leader Eric Tay and Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home superintendent Catherine C Aloba. 

Wee (right) admiring the children’s colouring during the Christmas programme organised by Team Dynamic Kuching at the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home.

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