Pesta Cahaya Deepavali 1Malaysia organising chairman Prof Dr Richarg Ng (centre, with coat) taking a group photograph with representatives of all 22 non-governmental organisations following a meeting.
A GROUP of 22 non-governmental organisations are collaborating to organise the “Pesta Cahaya Deepavali 1Malaysia” event.
The gathering will be held at Ipoh Town Hall on Nov 18 from 1pm to 6pm and co-organised with the Perak police and state Health Department.
Participating NGOs include Ipoh City Watch, Persatuan Prihatin Wanita Perak, Perak Women for Women, Jelapang Rukun Tetangga, Jelapang Sports and Recreational Club, Lions Club of Perak Silver State, Malaysian Medical Association (Perak Branch), Kampar Education Foundation, Bercham Safety and Volunteers Association, Taman Rishah 1B Rukun Tetangga, Kohijau, iCYCLE Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Interaction Cultural Association, Kinta Athletic Association, Teduhan Kelana, Greentown Wellness, Perak Indian Muslim Association, Persatuan Pink Champion Perak, CARING, Persatuan Anti Jenayah Bersatu Cawangan Perak and Pemadam Kinta District.
Organising chairman Dr Richard Ng said the event is meant to celebrate Deepavali with the people, especially senior citizens in the Kinta district.
“This is the first time in Perak where NGOs are coming together to organise such an event for the people.
“The objective is to show that NGOs can collaborate effectively as a third force to assist the government in solving some of the social problems faced by the rakyat as well as fostering unity among the various ethnic groups,” hesaid.
Ng, who is also Ipoh City Watch president and Kohijau chairman, said the programme was open to the public and would have a host of activities.such as free health screenings and consultations on diabetes, blood pressure, heart, breast cancer and general fitness.
There will be talks on crime, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse by experts from the participating NGOs and the police.
Counters will be opened to those who are keen to be volunteers to fight crime, protectwomen and children, and practise recycling.
There will be a market where used clothes, bags and other household items that will be given out for free to the needy.
Ng said the first 100 children below 15 years old will be given Deepavali money packets.
About 100 food boxes will be distributed to selected senior citizens and poorfamiliesthey will be treated to a high tea.
“A lucky draw is scheduled at the end of the programme,” he said, adding that state Non-Governmental Organisation and Civil Societies Committee Chairman Datuk Samsudin Abu Hassan is expected to grace the event.
https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/11/10/deepavali-gettogether-to-be-held-in-ipoh/
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