20th Feb 2005
We held our annual Chinese New Year party at the Cheah
Association of Penang.
This year, we
received support from all sectors of the
business community and the members
of the state government.
They donated lots of gifts to be used at the
party・s lucky draw and many were also present to celebrate with the disabled
people.
This year・s party was the grandest and the best attended from
all
the previous year・s. Disabled people from all corners of
Penang, regardless
of race and age, had a most enjoyable night.
Our
President, Teh Lay Kuan, in her speech announced
that the society・s
：Transport for Wheelchair-Users； project has
raised RM 70,000 which is still
RM 50,000 off the target. In
addition, the project requires RM 42,000 as
annual maintenance
which includes vehicle servicing, drivers wages, fuel,
insurance,
road-tax and administrative cost.
The President thanked the generosity of donors for the
project to proceed.
Dato Teng
revealed in the coming year, the government will carry out a lot of projects
to benefit the disabled
people.
He hopes the Society will step forward to cooperate and let the government
know their requirements so that
facilities benefiting the disabled will be included in the 9th Malaysian
Plan.
State
Councillor Lee Hack Teck said that when the country progresses economically,
the community must
care for
the aged and the young. Society of the Disabled Persons Penang is very
active and often shows that they
care for others.
Their spirit should be appreciated by all.
The DAP
organizing secretary Law Heng Kiang said the government must set up more
facilities for the disabled
especially at tourist spots. He has received a complaint from a foreign
tourist stating that at Batu Ferringgi there was
a lack of basic facilities for the disabled.
Keadilan Party's Ong Khan Lee pointed out that if his party gains power,
they will set up a quota for the disabled
to
attend local university. He said, though they are handicapped, the disabled
have to work harder to succeed
. Therefore, we
must show understanding and not deprive them of a tertiary education.
At the
dinner, a ：Lucky God ： was there to distribute red packets, lucky draw
prizes. This was well received by
everyone present.
Lively scene 1
Lively scene 2
Let me help you....
No matter how difficult, I will participate