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Hun Nam Siang Tng shares Gawai joy with 90 less-fortunate Dayak families in Kuching
Georgina (front, second right), Tay on her right, Ho (sixth left) and others hand over the food aid package and cash to the recipients. – Photo by Aileen Yap
KUCHING (May 29): Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng has distributed food aid to 90 Dayak families in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration.
The initiative is part of the organisation's annual programme to provide festive assistance to underprivileged families from all backgrounds during major celebrations, allowing them to feel the warmth of community care and share in the festive spirit.
The ceremony was officiated by Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) director Datuk Georgina Apphia Ngau yesterday, who represented Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
In her speech, Georgina said the initiative reflects the true spirit of Sarawak – togetherness, compassion, and social responsibility, which are the core values that uphold harmony in the state's multiracial society.
She commended Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng for its longstanding charitable work that transcends racial and religious lines, and reaffirmed the state government's support through Unifor for welfare activities that promote inclusivity and community well-being.
'This event is more than just a symbolic gesture. It embodies the spirit of giving and sharing that defines a caring and united society.
'It is through efforts like this that we strengthen social cohesion and build a Sarawak that is harmonious, progressive, and prosperous,' she said.
Meanwhile, Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng chairman Tay Boon Sin expressed hope that the initiative would ease the financial burden of families in need, and called on the public to continue supporting the centre's charitable programme.
'Today's event would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of the organising team and the continued support of generous donors.
'I call upon all people of Sarawak to remain united and safeguard the blessings we enjoy today for a more progressive, prosperous, and harmonious future,' he emphasised.
Each food aid package distributed included rice, biscuits, oats, white sugar, instant noodles, vermicelli, chicken, eggs, pork, Milo, cooking oil, canned food, soft drinks, and RM50 in cash, which was personally donated by Tay.
Also present to support the initiative was 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta chairman Dato Sri Ho Kim Hee.
