I was asked by the Sungai Siput Youth and Sports Department to assist in forming the Kelab Rakan Muda Wawasan Desa Kampung Baru. 7 new villages have been identified to form the Kelab, however, I only managed to formed 5 i.e. Sungei Buloh, Rimba Panjang, Jalong, Lintang and Lasah on 23.8.2009.
Chan Siew Khuan, Organising Chairman2 programmes have been organised since the launching i.e. 3 x 3 basketball in Sungei Buloh N/V and Karaoke in Jalong N/V. These programmes were held in new village to attract the younger Chinese youth and to promote Rakan Muda to the villagers. The respond are good so far.
Youth volunteers
Mat Seri (left) and Meor (right) cutting grass
This community service was the third programme held by the Kelab on 26.9.2009 in Pusat Latihan Orang Istimewa Sungai Siput. The purpose of this program is to promote volunteerism among the young members. It is the government concern (and my concern too) that the spirit of volunteerism for the community and society among the youth are rarer by days.
Youth volunteers
Loh Sook Fong clearing debris10 Kelab members came. Others were Mohd. Taufik and Mat Seri, Ms Loh Sook Fong and Meor Farhan (JBS). There are about 20 "orang istimewa' together with the centre's volunteers and committee members were there to greet us.
Volunteers helping handWe cut grasses and cleared bushes in the centre's compound. Few minor maintaining jobs too. The programme last for about 3 hours.
I have to borrowed 3 grass cutting machines from Persatuan Kebajikan Komuniti Muhibbah, Sg. Siput, Kampung Pisang and Kampung Lawai [both kampung 'orang asli']. Petrol, 2T lubricants, glove, breakfast and other petty expenses were provided through the Rakan Muda. Upon completion, the volunteers and the 'orang istimewa' have "moon-cake" together.
I have plans to arrange other NGOs' to do community service in this centre. At least 1 NGO a month for maintaining and upkeep the compound. Anyway, I have identified the NGOs' and will be on actions soon!
