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90-year-old home going strong
Chow greets one of the residents at the Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged.
CM praises Penang folk, establishment committee for caring for the aged
PENANG government has allocated RM50,000 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged in Sungai Dua.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is the home's board chairman, thanked the committee, donors, volunteers and supporters for their continued dedication, noting that their contributions had been vital to the well-being and relevance of the home in this modern era.
'This home has been a sanctuary for the abandoned, the lonely, the poor and the elderly with no family to turn to.
'And what makes it even more remarkable is that all of this care, from food and lodging to medical support, is provided completely free of charge.
'Penangites always have a strong spirit of looking out for one another, and this home is a living, breathing example of that,' he said, reports Buletin Mutiara.
Some of the food stalls set up at the food fair at Sungai Dua. — Courtesy photos
The celebration also featured a charity food fair, drawing hundreds of supporters with a wide variety of food and drinks.
Residents enjoyed the lively atmosphere, sharing moments of happiness with the public.
Chow said such events were important not only to raise funds but also to strengthen the home's connection with the community.
'It brings people together. It raises awareness. And it reminds us of the responsibility we all share to care for our seniors,' Chow said at the food fair held in Sungai Dua.
Responding to growing public curiosity about the administration of the home, Chow said the state government did not operate the facility solely.
He said the 90-year-old home, founded under the colonial government, has traditionally had the chief minister as chairman, a role focused on guidance rather than direct control.
Also present at the event were home trustee Datuk Seri Chong Eng and state social development, welfare, and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim.
