Report from Malaysia

Helping Fire Victims

 

On August 9, 2000, a relief team from The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's Malaysia Center visits Muslim fire victims in Penang.

[Penang] On July 22 and August 9, two major fires broke out in the city, one in the Chinese settlement of Georgetown and the other in Jelutong, leaving hundreds of families homeless.

On the day after the Georgetown fire, local initiates immediately organized a relief project to provide assistance to the victims. Specifically, containers of milk powder were given to the young children, and expectant mothers were supplied with napkins and baby products. Some of the victims were taken to a private clinic, where medical check-ups and treatment were provided.

On August 9, after learning of the second fire, we immediately prepared relief packages containing basic necessities, fruit, and other items, visited the victims at a primary school where they had found shelter, and distributed the packages.

On the following day, little surprises were delivered to the children and adults, in the form of cooling fans and a few boxes of ice cream. Seeing their smiles, decorated with sweet colors, we believe that Master's love brought some hope and warmth into their hearts.

Contributions to Chinese fire victims on July 22, 2000 at Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia (Unit: RM)

Contributions to Muslim fire victims on August 9, 2000
at Jelutong, Penang, Malaysia (Unit: RM)

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