The MagnumCares team presenting a RM3,000 cheque to Rumah Kebajikan Warga Emas Wanita Mulia in Triang, Bera, in the presence of Pahang exco member Leong Yu Man (centre).
IN conjunction with Chinese New Year, MagnumCares has selected 14 welfare homes and schools in Kuantan, Pahang, as beneficiaries of its Welfare Homes Outreach programme.
More than 500 senior citizens along with residents in homes for the disabled and orphans will benefit from RM38,000 that will be disbursed to various charities this year.
MagnumCares, which is the charity arm of gaming company Magnum Bhd, will also be visiting welfare homes to help with repairs and refurnishing including installing eco-friendly LED lights and wiring as well as replacing old furniture and appliances.
Lim handing out ang pow and goodies to residents of the old folks’ home.
Magnum Selangor and East Coast regional operations manager Lim See Chin said in a statement, “The greatness of a community is measured by compassionate actions. We are committed to empowering the needy through our annual programmes.
“We wish to spread kindness and hope to the community, especially during this festive season.”
MagnumCares started its annual Welfare Homes Outreach programme in 1985 to assist charitable homes and organisations during festive occasions.
Activities include ang pow distribution, cheque presentations and its signature Home Enhancement Programme (HEP) to ensure a comfortable and safe stay for residents.
The 39th year of Welfare Homes Outreach aims to benefit more than 25,000 people nationwide.
From Jan 7, MagnumCares teams will be helping more than 220 welfare homes and schools.
They will be handing over RM730,000 worth of contributions in the form of donations, ang pow, essential groceries and Chinese New Year goodies.
