Man U fans bring joy to Kinarut old folks

Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia’s official Manchester United Football supporters club ‘United Malaysia’ brought Christmas joy to all the senior residents staying at the Sri Pritchard Old Folks home in Kinarut this week.

The contingent led by its charity and welfare committee chairman Mackey Yih with three other members distributed some 21 hampers which were received by Joannes Sipaul, head of operations at Sri Pritchard.

Mackey said the charity event is one of United Malaysia’s efforts to give back to the community and it was aimed at bringing joy during the festive season to all the residents staying at the nursing home.

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“Apart from all activities related to football and Manchester United, we also carry out charity programmes to show that we care,” he said.

Meanwhile, club President Batholomew Jingulam who was unable to make the trip thanked the organising committee and management of Sri Pritchard for the success of the event.

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He also expressed his gratitude to the sponsors including some of the club’s members.