As reported in Buletin Mutiara
Air
Itam assemblymember Wong Hon Wai today contributed RM2,000 from his
constituency fund towards Wisma Anak Yatim Air Itam, to help out for the losses
incurred from a fire which broke out yesterday at its store room. On hand to
received the donation was the Wisma's deputy chairman, Datuk Azmi Merican.
"We have yet to yet to ascertain the losses," Azmi told reporters
present. Wong said the fire started at around 11.10am, and fire brigades from
Paya Terubong, Kampung Pisang, Jalan Perak and also Pengkalan Weld rushed to
the scene upon being informed of the outbreak. The fire was spotted by a
resident of the Wisma, Adli Johari, 13, who immediately inform the management.
Wisma Anak Yatim Air Itam was set up in 1955 and presently has 30 boys at its
premise. Those who wish to help can call: 04-8288897, or visit the Wisma
situated at the junction of Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Thean Teik.
As reported in The Star
Orphanage receives funds to rebuild room
As reported in Guangmin
As reported in The Star
Orphanage receives funds to rebuild room
Show
of generosity: Wong (left) giving a cheque for RM2,000 to Azmi in the
burned storeroom. With them are secretary Datuk Shaik Mohamed and
resident Adli Johari Dzahari.
WISMA Yatim Islam in Penang, which
had its storeroom destroyed in a fire, has received a donation from Air
Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai to help it rebuild the room.
Wong gave RM2,000 from his constituency fund.
Persatuan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Islam Pulau Pinang deputy chairman Datuk Azmi Merican said they were grateful to receive the donation.
He said that most of their food, such as rice and sugar, and some clothes and other items stored in the room had been destroyed.
“We must rebuild the storeroom or else there will not be enough space to put the things,” he told a press conference at the orphanage in Air Itam on Wednesday.
He added that the total damage and losses caused by the fire had yet to be determined.
The orphanage supervisor Hassan Samad said that he was alerted about the fire by a 13-year-old resident at about 11.10am on Tuesday.
“He smelt smoke and came to tell me. It took 20 minutes for the firemen to arrive,” he said.
Wong thanked the firefighters from the Paya Terubong fire station and voluntary fire brigade from Paya Terubong, Kampung Pisang, Perak Lane and Weld Quay who helped to put out the fire.
There are 27 boys boarding at the orphanage, said to be the first orphanage in the country.
Those who wish to donate items or cash can visit the orphanage at 173, Jalan Air Itam, 11400 Pulau Pinang.
Alternatively, they can call 04-8288897.
Wong gave RM2,000 from his constituency fund.
Persatuan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Islam Pulau Pinang deputy chairman Datuk Azmi Merican said they were grateful to receive the donation.
He said that most of their food, such as rice and sugar, and some clothes and other items stored in the room had been destroyed.
“We must rebuild the storeroom or else there will not be enough space to put the things,” he told a press conference at the orphanage in Air Itam on Wednesday.
He added that the total damage and losses caused by the fire had yet to be determined.
The orphanage supervisor Hassan Samad said that he was alerted about the fire by a 13-year-old resident at about 11.10am on Tuesday.
“He smelt smoke and came to tell me. It took 20 minutes for the firemen to arrive,” he said.
Wong thanked the firefighters from the Paya Terubong fire station and voluntary fire brigade from Paya Terubong, Kampung Pisang, Perak Lane and Weld Quay who helped to put out the fire.
There are 27 boys boarding at the orphanage, said to be the first orphanage in the country.
Those who wish to donate items or cash can visit the orphanage at 173, Jalan Air Itam, 11400 Pulau Pinang.
Alternatively, they can call 04-8288897.
As reported in Guangmin
2千移交阿依淡孤兒院 黃漢偉吁民助修儲藏室
- 2014-04-23 16:06
Melawat
ke wisma anak Yatim, air Itam. Stor room terbakar kelmarin. Menghulurkan
bantuan kewangan kepada wisma. Ini merupakan wisma anak Yatim pertama di Malaya
dan dibuka oleh Tunku Abdul Rahman selaku Ketua Menteri Persekutuan pada tahun
1956. Lebih 30 budak laki-laki menghuni di sini. 阿依淡孤儿院是马来亚第一间孤儿院。昨天储藏室着火。今天我再度拜访施予援助金。