KUCHING: The Sarawak Unity Education Fund (SUEF) has contributed RM100,000 to the Sarawak Association for the Welfare of Intellectually Disabled Children (PERKATA) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the association’s educational and welfare programmes.

SUEF Chairman Datuk Richard Lee Say Tshin said associations such as PERKATA require greater support from the private sector to further strengthen their educational initiatives.

“We would also like to encourage the local private sector to support PERKATA as they operate a school for children with disabilities.

“PERKATA has served for 54 years and relies on donations to support children with disabilities. It is indeed a noble undertaking, as it is not an easy task, yet they have persevered for more than five decades.

“We hope our modest contribution will serve as encouragement for other private sector players to come forward with their support,” he said.

He said this during a press conference after paying a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg at the Kompleks Satria Pertiwi on Wednesday.

Datuk Richard added that the contribution presented today marks SUEF’s second donation to PERKATA in recognition of the association’s efforts in providing education and care for children with disabilities in the Kuching area.

Meanwhile, he said SUEF has awarded 31 scholarships to eligible Sarawakian students amounting to a total of RM1.4 million.

Also present during the visit were Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Abdul Aziz Dato Husain, SUEF Advisor Dato Sri Richard Wee Liang Chiat and SUEF Treasurer Datu Laura Lee Ngien Hion. -UKASnews

Prepared By: Jonnie Kiew
Photo: George S. Embie
Translator: Nerissa Sia