Charity golf tourney achieves goal
Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The participants of the charity golf tournament. LAHAD DATU: A charity golf tournament held here from July 19-20 achieved its goal of raising funds to buy haemodialysis equipment and support other charitable causes. The tournament attracted participation from various government agencies, private sectors and golfers from across Sabah. Participants included the Royal Malaysia Police, Prison Department, Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), Malaysian Armed Forces and officers from corporate and non-governmental sectors. Esscom Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos, who is also the tournament's organising chairman, said the event is a holistic initiative that addresses health, social and cultural aspects. 'We did not just come to play golf, our main purpose was to raise funds for a haemodialysis machine that will be donated to the Lahad Datu Hospital,' he said. He pointed out the urgent need for such equipment, particularly in rural areas, as kidney disease cases continue to rise. The tournament, organised jointly with Datuk Nording Ening and Ken Ng at the Lahad Datu Golf and Country Club, received encouraging response and support from all participants. Beyond its charitable purpose, the event served as a platform to unite diverse community segments through sports and culture, coinciding with the Kaamatan month celebrations. The tournament featured cultural performances by various ethnic groups in Lahad Datu, featuring Sabah's cultural diversity. Organisers plan to make this an annual event, maintaining its focus on charitable causes while strengthening unity and celebrating the State's ethnic and cultural diversity. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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