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Daily Express
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Van gift by Japanese Government
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Yamashita (centre) in a symbolic gesture unveils the van as Saroja (second, right), Mitsuhiko (left) and others look on. Kota Kinabalu: The Government of Japan has provided RM157,733 under its grassroots grant aid to Caring for the Future Malaysia (CFFM) for the purchase of a van to safely transport children to school. Head of the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, Yamashita Yoshito, said the grant is part of an international aid scheme aimed at meeting basic human needs, particularly projects that are highly beneficial at the grassroots level and require timely support on humanitarian grounds. Advertisement 'To date, we have contributed about RM4 million to 38 projects in Sabah, including this one,' he said during the unveiling ceremony of the van at Kampung Lingan Baru here. He said they received the application from CFFM in March 2024 and, after considering various factors including its long-standing record of activities and sound management, they decided to support the application to purchase a van. 'This grant aid is financed by the taxpayers of Japan. Therefore, this special assistance is an expression of the friendship and goodwill of the Japanese people towards the people of Sabah. 'I sincerely hope this grant aid will further strengthen the friendly relationship between Japan and Malaysia, Sabah in particular and that this van will be effectively used for many years to come,' said Yamashita. CFFM President, Saroja Palaniappan, said the generosity demonstrated by the Government of Japan is a powerful reminder of what compassion, trust and international friendship can achieve when we work together. 'For us, it is more than just a vehicle; it is a gift of safety, dignity and hope for the children under our care,' she said. She also thanked the people of Japan for their generosity, which transcends borders and cultures, and has made a lasting impact on the lives of children in Sabah. CFFM is currently home to 15 boys aged between seven and 17. These children come from various rural and underprivileged areas in Sabah. Many are living in poverty, abandoned, neglected, or orphaned, and the centre serves as their primary home, a place of safety, support, and renewed hope. Also present were Vice Consul of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, Sugaya Kyohei; CFFM Director and Founder, Mitsuhiko Abe; Centre Manager, Mericia Majahas; and Social Welfare Advisor and Volunteer, Kaori Abe. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Japan provides grant to support children's transportation in Papar
Yamashita (centre) handing over the van to Caring For The Future. KOTA KINABALU (May 13): The Government of Japan has extended a grant of approximately RM157,733 to Caring For The Future (CFF) Malaysia Berhad under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP). The grant was used to purchase a van for transporting children of CFF to and from school. The van was delivered to CFF's facility in Papar on Tuesday. Yamashita Yoshito, Head of the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, represented the Government of Japan at the handover ceremony. The GGP is one of Japan's international aid initiatives aimed at meeting basic human needs. It supports projects that deliver tangible benefits at the grassroots level, especially those requiring timely humanitarian assistance. Since 1989, through the GGP, the Government of Japan has implemented 55 socially impactful projects in Sabah and Sarawak. These include the provision of vans for schools and welfare facilities, solar-powered electrification, and the enhancement of medical infrastructure — totaling over RM7 million in assistance to date. The Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu remains open to receiving and reviewing strong project proposals from NGOs and other non-profit organizations under the GGP.
USA Today
07-03-2025
- USA Today
Naked woman on Southwest flight forces plane to return to gate in Houston
Naked woman on Southwest flight forces plane to return to gate in Houston Show Caption Hide Caption Air rage is still an issue on planes. Here's how it's being addressed. Air rage and unruly passengers are still a problem. Here's what experts say can be done about disturbances on flights. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Passengers on a Southwest flight witnessed a disturbing incident when a naked woman caused a delay to their flight this week, according to information from the airline and reports. According to the online site Flight Aware, which tracks flight paths, the flight was slated to take off at 2:55 p.m. CST on Monday but had to return to the gate due to the incident. Video circulating online obtained by ABC13 in Houston shows a naked woman standing towards the front of the cabin "causing a scene" for about 25 minutes, according to a passenger who provided the footage. "She turned toward us and stripped all of her clothes off," another passenger told KHOU-TV. According to the outlet, the woman wanted off the plane, harassed flight attendants and at one point started pounding on the cockpit doors, "asking to be let in" before she was escorted off the plane at the gate. The outlet also reported Houston police said no charges were filed against the nude passenger who was transported for a medical evaluation. 'A customer situation on board' "Local law enforcement met flight 733 from Houston (Hobby) to Phoenix Monday afternoon after it returned to the gate due to a customer situation onboard," a Southwest spokesperson told USA TODAY Friday. "Our teams reached out to customers who were onboard the flight to apologize for the delay to their travels." The plane eventually took off at 4:32 p.m. CST and arrived at the gate in Phoenix at 6:20 p.m. MST. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
