Curtin students reach out to orphanage

MIRI: Fourteen diploma students from the School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE) at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) have launched a community service initiative with the goal of showcasing the spirit of altruism and camaraderie.

In a press release Tuesday (Dec 19), it was stated that the community service event at Pusat Jagaan Anak Kesayangan Kami will stand as a poignant reminder of the positive impact that small acts of kindness can have on the lives of others.

The students dedicated their time and efforts to bring joy to the children at the orphanage, presenting them with essential items such as clothing, books, and toys.

Beyond material gifts, they actively engaged with the children in various activities to create memorable moments.

“It was a new experience for me. The children were so lovely and adorable. We will definitely visit them again,” said Auni Nabila Anuar, one of the participating Curtin students.

Fellow student Meghan Gituen Lim also expressed how it was a new experience for her.

“I’m glad that I got to participate in this project. The children were very well-behaved, and they welcomed us with open arms,” she remarked.

Meanwhile Headmistress of Pusat Jagaan Anak Kesayangan Kami, Ummi Badariah Hassan, expressed her gratitude and wished the Curtin students well.

“I hope they do well in their future endeavours, and continue to do good deeds, and remember to always be kind,” she said.

Group leader Elvira Shao, meanwhile, thanked the event’s sponsors, Law Siew Ping, Chai Chen Lian and Thang Ai Chiew, as well as their unit lecturer, Farahezza Hairon Nizar, who initiated the event.

Those interested in supporting the children at Pusat Jagaan Anak Kesayangan Kami, can email them at [email protected] or visit them at Lot 2286, Jalan Pujut 8, Miri.