A TOTAL of RM271,000 worth of medical equipment was donated to government hospitals, alongside the construction of a new classroom at SJK (C) Keng Koon in Bukit Tambun.
Thanks to the generosity of Persatuan Penduduk Taman Tambun Indah dan Kelab Wanita, this initiative aimed to support the healthcare system and foster a conducive learning environment.
From the fund, Bukit Mertajam Hospital received RM135,000, while Seberang Jaya Hospital benefitted a total of RM67,500.
SJK (C) Keng Koon in Bukit Tambun received RM60,000 for the construction of a new classroom, while RM8,500 for an automated external defibrillator (AED) was contributed to Persatuan Pemilik dan Penghuni Rumah Tambun Indah.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who attended the ceremony, expressed gratitude to Persatuan Penduduk Taman Tambun Indah dan Kelab Wanita for their efforts in supporting both government hospitals and the school.
“They have done tremendously well in addressing healthcare needs and enhancing the pupils’ learning environment since their establishment some 20 years ago.
“I believe that the medical equipment donated will be fully utilised in case of any emergencies. Its usage will significantly help those in need,” he said.
Chow also commended the noble effort by Persatuan Penduduk Taman Tambun Indah dan Kelab Wanita for organising the nine-day vegetarian lunch box charity sale in October last year.
“They have generated RM306,000 from the event, with the proceeds benefitting the community, and some private companies,” Chow added.
Persatuan Penduduk Taman Tambun Indah dan Kelab Wanita adviser Datin Eileen Quek hoped the contributions would benefit the recipients.
“We realise the needs of the hospitals and school, and therefore our contributions are meant to lend a helping hand to community,” she said.
Penang Hospital director Dr Goh Hin Kwang thanked the association and the state government for prioritising the healthcare system’s importance.
“Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been working closely with the state to ensure the public has easy access to medical equipment,” he said.
Among those present were state Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Gooi Zi Sen, Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Syn Tze, Seberang Jaya Hospital director Dr Saiful Azlan Sharif, Bukit Mertajam Hospital director Dr Prashant Subramaniam, SJK (C) Keng Koon’s Board of Director chairman Datuk Tan Kean Poh and former state executive councillor Datuk Seri Phee Boon Poh.
Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Noor Siti Nabilah Noorazis
Video by Alissala Thian