SANDAKAN: Chief Minister’s wife and GRS Sabah Wives President of Elected Representatives Charitable Organisation (Mutiara GRS), Datin Seri Juliah Salag visited and presented assistance to four welfare institutions in Sandakan during the Charity Visit Programme organised by the Mutiara GRS Welfare Bureau and Visits Bureau here, on Wednesday.
“The visit to Sandakan was part of Mutiara GRS’ ongoing efforts to provide assistance to welfare institutions in several districts across Sabah.” she said when speaking to the media.
“Previously, we had contributed to institutions in other districts, and now we have come to Sandakan,“We hope these contributions will also help those in need while showing our appreciation for them,” she said.
She said Mutiara GRS would continue to carry out welfare activities according to its capabilities to assist those in need.
She also hoped such efforts would inspire more people, particularly those who are financially able, to extend assistance to those in need.
“Although the contributions may not be substantial, at least we can help,” she added.
Among the institutions visited and receiving contributions through the programme were the Batu 12 Training Centre for the Blind, Sandakan; Taman Didikan Kanak-Kanak Kurang Upaya at Batu 1½; Al-Yakin Orphanage at Batu 1½; and Sri Harapan Home for the Elderly, Sandakan.
Contributions were also channeled to representatives of the Indah Jaya Community Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK), Sandakan, and PPDK Beluran.
The programme also reflected Mutiara GRS’ commitment to reaching out to welfare institutions and supporting persons with disabilities, children, orphans and senior citizens through community assistance initiatives.
