Berita Kampus

Helping Others in Their Time of Need

In the midst of a flood which caused various parts of Johor to be submerged last year, the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia generously donated RM3,000 to the affected students and staff who were affected by the disaster. On 11 January 2007, Mr Liaw Fenn Yenn, Head of Johor Branch Campus represented the association and gave out cash donations to 128 students and hampers to nine staff.

Prior to that, a significant amount of the donation was used to purchase food and beverage which were distributed to students and staff in December 2006 when the flood hit.

Ms Kimberly Ong, an SBS lecturer related her ordeal. “Our hearts beat faster as it rained harder and louder on our rooftops. It has been a truly traumatic experience. I wish to thank the Association for the donation and our students and staff, who selflessly extended help in sending food to our students who were trapped by the flood. They also assisted to clean-up in the aftermath.”

Sometimes it is amidst tragedy and disaster that the caring side of human beings emerges.

Mr Liaw, Head of Johor Branch Campus presenting a hamper to one of the staff.

Student Welfare Committee members distributing the cash donations to flood victims.

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