(Serian, 22nd) The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division Chinese Associations (Persekutuan Persatuan-Persatuan Cina Bahagian Kuching, Samarahan dan Serian) has provided aid to 42 families affected by floods in Kampung Rimba Padi, Batu 32, Serian, as a gesture of care towards the disaster-hit residents.
This visit and distribution of aid were initiated after the association's vice chairman and federal council member Lai Chew Leong reported the disaster situation, and were carried out in coordination with local Penghulu and village heads.
The affected residents were organized to gather at the village community hall, where the association’s disaster relief team, women’s section, and youth section distributed aid materials in an orderly manner.
Dato Sri Richard Wee, President of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak (Gabungan Persatuan Cina Sarawak), stated that the association’s disaster relief team has adhered to the principle of prompt action, carrying out assistance efforts for six consecutive years.
He said: “This initiative began during the pandemic, and has since expanded to provide aid for those affected by floods, fires, and other natural disasters across Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian. As a community organization and a part of society, the Chinese associations always support the government’s vision of helping people regardless of race or background.”
He also emphasized his support for the vision advocated by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari, which focuses on strengthening autonomy and consolidating unity among the state's diverse ethnic groups.
On another note, Lai Chew Leong pointed out that the association immediately cooperated with the local Red Crescent (Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah) to understand the actual situation and needs of the disaster victims, to ensure the aid provided truly meets their real needs.
Attendees included vice chairman and disaster relief team leader Kapitan Tan Kok Chiang, acting deputy secretary Dato Ong Gek Sen, women’s section head Georgina Chong, and youth section deputy secretary Ling Ming Kwang.
This visit and distribution of aid were initiated after the association's vice chairman and federal council member Lai Chew Leong reported the disaster situation, and were carried out in coordination with local Penghulu and village heads.
The affected residents were organized to gather at the village community hall, where the association’s disaster relief team, women’s section, and youth section distributed aid materials in an orderly manner.
He said: “This initiative began during the pandemic, and has since expanded to provide aid for those affected by floods, fires, and other natural disasters across Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian. As a community organization and a part of society, the Chinese associations always support the government’s vision of helping people regardless of race or background.”
He also emphasized his support for the vision advocated by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari, which focuses on strengthening autonomy and consolidating unity among the state's diverse ethnic groups.
On another note, Lai Chew Leong pointed out that the association immediately cooperated with the local Red Crescent (Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah) to understand the actual situation and needs of the disaster victims, to ensure the aid provided truly meets their real needs.
Attendees included vice chairman and disaster relief team leader Kapitan Tan Kok Chiang, acting deputy secretary Dato Ong Gek Sen, women’s section head Georgina Chong, and youth section deputy secretary Ling Ming Kwang.