Tuaran: Several companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) donated food items for distribution to the needy in Tuaran, Saturday.
Among the donors were Superwood Sawmill Group, SME Association Sabah, Jitter Charity Moral Uplifting Society, Che Sui Khor Uplifting Society and Che Hor Khor Society.
The group was led by Superwood Executive Director, PJ Tan, who handed the food aid to Tuaran District Officer, Mohd Sofian Nair and witnessed by Tuaran Member of Parliament, Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau.
Mohd Sofian, who is also Chairman of the Tuaran Disaster Operations Control Centre, said the food aid will be distributed to the needy in Kiulu, Tamparuli and Sulaman.
Also present were political secretary Fairuz Bandar, Tuaran District Council (MDT) Deputy Chairman, George Teo and MDT Executive Officer Jackley Gilbert.
PJ Tan said the group decided to do their part as the Movement Control Order (MCO) caused hardship to many.
“The government’s move to impose the MCO in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is necessary. But many ordinary folks, especially the poor, single mothers, elderly and jobless, among others are badly affected. As such, we decided to help with food items so that no one will be left hungry.
“We are also impressed with Tangau’s efforts in distributing food items to those in need in Tuaran since day one of the MCO and we decided to chip in whatever we can,” said PJ Tan.
Tangau, who is also Deputy Chief Minister cum State Trade and Industry Minister, was thankful to the companies and NGOs for donating the food items.
“It shows they care about the people in time of need. Me and my team will do our best to ensure the basic food needs of those in need are taken care of during the MCO,” he said.
“I hope that more companies and NGOs will come forward and assist our brothers and sisters who are in need at this moment,” said Tangau.
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