KOTA KINABALU: Embracing the spirit of compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, the Qhazanah Sabah Group treated 24 residents from Rumah Anak Yatim & Maahad Tahfiz (Home Tuaran), Tuaran to a sumptuous iftar (breaking of fast) meal.
\nExcitement was written on the faces of the Home Tuaran residents aged between nine and 19 as they arrived at the Majlis Berbuka Puasa Bersama Anak-Anak Yatim dan Pengagihan Zakat Kumpulan Qhazanah Sabah at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here today (April 9th) accompanied by their guardians.
\nTheir excitement was further heightened with the opportunity to be in the presence of Minister of Local Government and Housing Minister and Finance Minister II, Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun who was the guest of honour of the event.
\nAlso present was Qhazanah Sabah Berhad (QSB) chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Salleh Said Keruak who handed over a RM10,000.00 contribution to Home Tuaran as part of the state government\u2019s investment arm Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
\nSalleh also presented Raya packets to the obviously delighted Tuaran Home residents and hoped that their Hari Raya celebrations would be livelier and extra special this year.
\n\u201cThe holy month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims immerse themselves in spiritual devotion and self-reflection. The act of fasting recalls important values such as sacrifice, living moderately and most importantly carrying out acts of charity and sharing with those in need,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cDuring this time Muslims place great importance in helping those who are less fortunate. This too is a virtue we at Qhazanah Sabah hold close to,\u201d Salleh added.
\nSalleh said that it had been Qhazanah Sabah\u2019s practice to organize iftar and distribute Hari Raya goodies to spread festive spirit among underprivileged children at orphanages around the state since the company\u2019s founding in 1995.
\n\u201cWe wanted to put a smile on these children\u2019s faces and give them the opportunity to experience breaking fast with the Qhazanah Sabah family. We hope the children can now have a more meaningful experience of the fasting month,\u201d Salleh said.
\nHome Tuaran manager Puan Hajah Junaidah Hassan expressed her gratitude to Qhazanah Sabah for hosting the event, adding that that the children had been eagerly waiting for the iftar outing.
\n\u201cAn outing like this is good for the children as it gives them the opportunity to interact with others outside of the home and more importantly to see and experience the kindness in people. It is my hope that they would emulate this kind act when they grow up,\u201d she said.
\nPuan Hajah Junaidah said Qhazanah Sabah\u2019s contribution was time for Home Tuaran as it would help to cover its maintenance costs and daily operation expenses.
\n At the event, the Qhazanah Sabah Group also handed over its business zakat obligation for the financial year ending December 31, 2021, amounting to RM376,013.00 to the Sabah government. Salleh handed over the business zakat to Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) president Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Yahya Hussin and witnessed by Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun.
\nAlso present were Minister of Community Development and People’s Wellbeing of Sabah, Datuk Ir. Shahelmey bin Yahya, QSB Executive Director Tuan Haji Mohd Shukor Abdul Mumin, Group Chief Executive Officer Ahamd Rizal Dahli, top management of QSB and its Group of companies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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