A PENANG island-based charitable organisation is now spreading its wings to the mainland as part of its efforts to assist the local communities.
Apex Club of Penang president Manisha Lynn Khoo said they would set up a new establishment to serve the Seberang Perai folks.
“We will be working together with the Apex Club on Penang island to provide assistance to those unfortunate ones.
“We would like to do our best to help those needy during this challenging time.
“After all, we are all about helping and building a more caring and intelligent society,” she said in her speech during the 50th year celebration of Apex Club of Penang in G Hotel last night.
Khoo also expressed hopes that they could recruit more members in the future.
“We also provide personal development training in leadership, public speaking, debating and managing time.
“This is a sense of achievement in what Apexians do,” she said.
Besides the introduction of the protem committee of the new club in Seberang Perai yesterday, the event also saw the launching of an Apex Penang Food Bank truck, which would be used for the distribution of dried food in Penang.
Apex Club national president Kanagarajah praised the Apex Club of Penang for their dedicated service, saying it is a role model for others.
“Congratulations on the launching of the food bank truck and the forming of a new Apex Club on the mainland,” he said.
State Environment and Welfare Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh, who was present, thanked Apex Club of Penang for its contribution.
“They are working relentlessly to give back to the community.
“Their contribution should be valued as they have been at the forefront, providing assistance.
“During the flash floods that took place in Penang in 2017, Apex Club of Penang had assisted many flood victims.
“I sincerely would like to express my deepest gratitude to them for their hard work all this while,” he said.
Story and pix by Edmund Lee