NST Online: StreetsJohor
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| Posted: 01 Aug 2011 10:53 AM PDT 2011/08/01 Care United Society, the body that cares for the underprivileged, shows its members a good time THEY usually work on the streets of Johor Baru and Malacca, which they tirelessly scour for abandoned or neglected senior citizens, children and youngsters. But for one night the all-female Care United Society Johor Baru members got all dressed up to let their hair down at the society's annual charity dinner at Pulai Spring Resort in Skudai, recently.
The money will be used to finance 500 underprivileged children, 80 low-income families and 500 senior citizens. Guests-of-honour were Deputy Defence Minister, Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad and Pulai MP Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
"I obliged because I thought Care United was truly doing something good for a cause closest to my heart, which is helping needy children," she said. Salamiah Hassan, a household name since the 1950s, belted out English and Malay oldies.
A colourful fashion contest, a lucky draw with prizes worth RM24,000 and a burger-eating competition were part of the evening's programme. A "Lady Gaga" and a "gift box" were some of the creative outfits seen on the catwalk. The youth choir from the Sacred Heart Cathedral also performed. Care United president Dory Choo in her welcoming speech said: "The club's primary focus is to improve the lives of the neglected and underprivileged." She said this year, 500 underprivileged children would celebrate the society's annual "Malaysia Celebrates! Children's Party". "During Ramadan, 80 low-income families at Kampung Skudai Kiri will receive hampers," said Choo. She said 500 senior citizens from old folk's homes in Johor Baru would have a wonderful time during the club's upcoming annual Golden Years Celebration. Choo thanked the sponsors, volunteers and guests for their undivided support. Care United founding president Florence Goh recalled the society's first back-to-school programme. "The venue was my car porch. There were 520 children and low-income families queuing up for their kit. I remember it as though it was yesterday!" said Goh. Beaming with pride, the founder announced that the organisation, once a club, had recently become a registered society. Last year, Care United helped 3,500 children under its back-to-school programme at a cost of RM300,000. Goh said the song What Are Words by Chris Medina was particularly meaningful. "The song reflects what Care United is all about. We don't just say it, we do it!" she said to the audience before bursting into the chorus. The society needs an estimated RM480,000 a year to operate. Those who wish to donate may contact Care United for details. Call 07-357 6899 or visit www.careunitedjb.org. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
| New JB campus to take 12,000 students Posted: 01 Aug 2011 09:07 AM PDT KFCH International College's Johor Baru campus will be able to accommodate 12,000 students when it is completed. Its main building, which is equipped with modern facilities, currently houses 300 students. Located in Bandar Dato' Onn, Iskandar Malaysia, the JB campus offers diploma programmes such as Hospitality and Food Services, Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Tourism Management and Event Management.
"We will review their applications and backgrounds. The scholarships will cover the tuition fees, inclusive of a monthly allowance," she said, at the college's open day recently. She said the college would allow KFC Holdings (M) Bhd to tap into a reliable pool of human capital to staff its restaurant chain.
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