As reported in The Star August 18, 2011
The underprivileged in Kampung Melayu get a Ramadan treat
ABOUT 170 single mothers, handicapped and underprivileged residents of Kampung Melayu in Penang received contributions in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.
The event was held during buka puasa at the low-cost flats in Kampung Melayu, attended by about 500 residents.
Of the recipients, 150 who were Muslims received hampers courtesy of the state Pusat Urus Zakat, and zakat contributions from Syarikat Manora Sdn Bhd executive chairman Datuk Abdul Rafique Karim in his own personal capacity.
The remaining 20 recipients, who were non-Muslims, received hampers from Air Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai.
Wong, who is state Town and Country Planning, Housing and Arts Committee chairman, said besides the contribution to the needy, his constituency also rewarded eight students in Kampung Melayu for their excellent results in studies.
The students were selected by the Kampung Melayu Village Development and Security Committee.
“We would also like to continue the tradition of having a cultural night in Kampung Melayu in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri and will be held next month,” said Wong.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who also attended the event, gave an RM500 allocation to the Kampung Melayu surau.
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