MOW FOOD BANK - delivered necessities to COBEM & Mon Refugee Boarding School

Meals on Wheels food bank reached COBEM on 25 July 2012 to deliver the daily necessities to the residents there. 

A big thank you to the kind souls who donated the items below:

Description	Quantity	Donor
10kg packet rice	20	Mr. & Mrs. Quek Bhante Dhamma Jothi, India Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
5kg cooking oil	5	Alex Cheah (3kg x 5) Julie Tan (2kg x 12 ) Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
Biscuit cream cracker	50	Angie Ng (20pkts) Quek Han Rong (12yrs) & Quek Han Yang (I6yrs) Sharyn Kong & Tay Lee Peng CW Ang & family
Baby diapers (M & L size)	Any amount	Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh YL Foo LC Au & Christina Yong Tracy & Ms.Cho
Baby milk powder	20	Ms.YY Ong (Promac Enterprises Sdn Bhd)
Toothpaste	20	Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan Angie Ng (20 packs) Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
5kg detergent	10	Doris Chin Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan
Pre-loved clothes in good condition		Ms.Lai Peng Mr.& Mrs.GT Tan Mr.&Mrs. Quek Jin King

We would also like to thank the following people who donated cash:

1. Mr. Alex Chan of Stone Empire Marketing
2. Mdm Yap Kim Len
3. TC
4. J.Calli International Sdn Bhd
5. Ms. Au Lai Chan
6. Ms. Christine Yong
7. Mr. Foo Yee Loo

Here's a rundown on our food bank delivery:

Description

Quantity

Donor

10kg packet rice

20

Mr. & Mrs. Quek
Bhante Dhamma Jothi, India
Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh

5kg cooking oil

5

Alex Cheah (3kg x 5)
Julie Tan (2kg x 12 )
Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh

Biscuit cream cracker

50

Angie Ng (20pkts)
Quek Han Rong (12yrs) & Quek Han Yang (I6yrs)
Sharyn Kong & Tay Lee Peng
CW Ang & family

Baby diapers (M & L size)

Any amount

Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
YL Foo
LC Au & Christina Yong
Tracy & Ms.Cho

Baby milk powder

20

Ms.YY Ong (Promac Enterprises Sdn Bhd)

Toothpaste

20

Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan
Angie Ng (20 packs)
Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh

5kg detergent

10

Doris Chin
Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan

Pre-loved clothes in good condition

Ms.Lai Peng
Mr.& Mrs.GT Tan
Mr.&Mrs. Quek Jin King

Donated necessities from our kind sponsors who gave generously from their hearts. Items not in the list are also donated.

We visited the ethnic group of the Mon Refugee School. It was a late afternoon and the female students who live there were making handmade beads to sell in fairs/Sunday markets to earn an extra income. All the students sleep on the floor with a layer of blanket and no mattresses.

The daily schedule of the Mon Refugee School

The exam results of the Mon Refugee School

Mehm bi Jae is a top student in his class at the Mon Refugee School. He studies and lives here as his parents are working in Puchong. 

From left to right: Bro. Andre, Mehn Ong Mon and Bro. Ivan. Mehn Ong Mon is an orphan; his parents went missing a few months ago. He is a top student in a computer course and is hoping to continue his this course through education sponsorship from donors. 

Housekeeping is kept on rotation at the Mon Refugee School 

At The COBEM office – MOW delivered all the dry food stuff and requisites to COBEM to be distributed to to the respective ethnic groups within the Klang Valley.

At the Pudu Plaza apartment lift lobby while waiting to bring the goods to the COBEM office

MOW Food Bank distribution

Unloading donated items from the van

MOW's representative Ivan Yap, Andrew Siow, Madam Wan Cheong Moi with Monna (man in grey shirt) who represents the Mon Ethnic group. With Madam Wan is Nang who represents the Shan Ethnic group.

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21, Jalan Penchala
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-7784 9002
Fax : +603 -7784 8002
E-Mail : trccpenchala@gmail.com 

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MOW FOOD BANK - to reach COBEM & Mon Refugee Boarding School - 25 July 2012 at 3pm

Dear All,

Moving forward, Meals on Wheels (MOW) will also be serving as a food bank that delivers donated perishable and non-perishable items to charity homes and associations. We will be organising visits to underprivileged homes during festive season and special events from time to time too.  

On next Wednesday, 25 July 2012, MOW’s Food Bank will be delivering dry food items and necessities to Coalition of Burma Ethnics Malaysia (COBEM) and Mon Refugee Boarding School.

About COBEM
Over the past five to 10 years, community-based organisations representing the different ethnic nationalities from Myanmar have been formed to organise, assist, empower and protect their respective communities.

In recognition of the benefits for community-based operations in Malaysia through resource sharing and cooperation, the Coalition of Burma Ethnics Malaysia (COBEM) was formed in 2007 to respond to the needs of the ethnic refugees and migrant communities from Myanmar living in Malaysia. COBEM represents the Kachin, Karenni, Karen, Chin, Mon, Arakan and Shan ethnic communities who work closely together for the benefit of all their respective refugee communities.

Membership of the coalition includes the following community-

1.      Kachin Refugee Committee (KRC)

2.     Organisation of Karenni Development (OKD)

3.     Malaysia Karen Organisation (MKO)

4.     Chin Refugee Committee (CRC) together with Alliance for Chin refugees (ACR)

5.     Mon Refugee Organisation (MRO)

6.     Arakan Refugee Relief Committee (ARRC)

7.     Shan Refugee Organisation (SRO)

Wishlist

If you would like to contribute to any of the items below, please contact June Chin at 03-7784 9002 / 012-231 8408 or trccpenchala@gmail.com before Monday, 23 July 2012.

Description	Quantity	Donor
10kg packet rice	20	Mr. & Mrs. Quek Bhante Dhamma Jothi, India Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
5kg cooking oil	5	Alex Cheah (3kg x 5) Julie Tan (2kg x 12 ) Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
Biscuit cream cracker	50	Angie Ng (20pkts) Quek Han Rong (12yrs) & Quek Han Yang (I6yrs) Sharyn Kong & Tay Lee Peng CW Ang & family
Sweet potato & potato
Baby diapers (M & L size)	Any amount	Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh YL Foo LC Au & Christina Yong Tracy & Ms.Cho
Baby milk powder	20	Ms.YY Ong (Promac Enterprises Sdn Bhd)
Toothpaste	20	Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan Angie Ng (20 packs) Tay Guan Siang, Ng Li Teng, Julia Chong, Pauline Goh
5kg detergent	10	Doris Chin Mr.&Mrs.GT Tan
Pre-loved clothes in good condition		Ms.Lai Peng Mr.& Mrs.GT Tan Mr.&Mrs. Quek Jin King

A map showing some of the ethnic groups in Myanmar

Head of COBEM - Mr Sai 

Mon Boarding Refugee School

 The children at Mon Boarding Refugee School

The donated items delivered to COBEM will be shared amongst the ethnic group and the Mon Refugee Boarding School.

For more information or if you need any clarifications, please contact the Centre at the details below or Ivan at 012-291 7382 or email aiaivanyap@yahoo.com  

JUNE CHIN 012-231 8408

Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
21, Jalan Penchala
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-7784 9002
Fax : +603 -7784 8002
E-Mail : trccpenchala@gmail.com 

Web: http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my
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MOW FOOD BANK - Sinthamani Ashram - The Visit

One lovely Sunday morning on 1st July 2012, Meals on Wheels Penchala made its stop at Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram. Located amidst the serene village of Jinjang Utara, the Sinthamani Ashram is a well-maintained and comfortable Home for the needy and underprivileged children. The conducive surroundings coupled with fresh air and farm animals roaming freely depict a tranquil environment for the kids to grow up and bask in the charms of nature.

Entrance of Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram

When we arrived there, the residents of the Ashram – toddlers, children and youth ranging from three to 21 years old – were seen revising their homework and studying. A few of them were cleaning up the playground equipment in the garden.

Study hall

Toddlers 

The basic single storey house – once a shabby wooden house which was then renovated and refurbished over the years – comprises a spacious porch, a dining/study hall, two dormitories, a kitchen, a computer room and external bathrooms. The Ashram currently houses 49 children. There are also four single mothers who assist with the children’s daily needs, cooking, cleaning etc. as well as three aged folks. 

To read the history of how this Home was found, please click here.

Female dormitory

Male dormitory

Computer room situated outside the main residence

Soon after, the Meals on Wheels van arrived with lunch and donations for the Home.

Lunch was sponsored by Lotus Restaurant

The volunteers unloading the items from MOW van

The children came out to help as well

Overall donations of the day comprising edible items, toiletries, daily necessities and more. A big thank you to all our sponsors!

The volunteers, consisting of people from all ages, mingled with the children and served lunch.

Say a little prayer 

Deep in gratefulness

After lunch, the Founder of Sinthamani Ashram, Mr Praveendran, gave a briefing to the volunteers, followed by interesting performances by the children. 

The Founder, Mr Praveendran, briefing our volunteers

Performance #1 by the youths

Performance #2 by the children

Performance #3 by a little girl

Before bidding farewell, MOW volunteers distributed candies and sweets to the young residents and took the customary group photos.  

Treats anyone?

Bro. Dhammadhassi Kho with Praveen

Until we meet again!

Our Big thank you to all Donors, Volunteers and working committee of Meals on Wheels.

Your contribution will make a difference to those in need.May all the good merits from your kindness brings happiness to you and you family.

Photography courtesy of Wendy Chew

	Item	Donor/Sponsor
EDIBLE	1.	Rice	CSH Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	2.	Sugar	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	3.	Milk powder	CSH
	4.	Milo / Horlicks	Tracy Wong
	5.	Coffee	Frechell Yee
	6.	Tea	Frechell Yee
	7.	Nestum	Tracy Wong
	8.	Jam / Kaya
	9.	Margarine	Kho Kai Ko
	10.	Instant noodles	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	11.	Beehoon	Kho Kai Ko
	12.	Flour	CSH Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	13.	Sauces - Light soy sauce - Dark soya sauce - Oyster sauce - Chilli sauce - Tomato sauce	Shireen Ooi & family
	14.	Spices (packets) for cooking curry	Kho Kai Ko
	15.	Cooking oil	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	16.	Biscuits	CSH Tracy Wong
	17.	Condensed milk	Yeoh PY
	18.	Red beans	Kho Kai Ko
	19.	Green beans	Kho Kai Ko
	20.	Dhall	Winnie Soo Pansy
	21.	Canned food	Frechell Yee
	22.	Scott Emulsion (orange flavour)	IMO Cheong Wai Mew CSH Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
INEDIBLE	1.	Clorox	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	2.	Washing powder	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	3.	Toothpaste	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	4.	Dish washing liquid	Kho Kai Ko
	5.	Toilet rolls	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	6.	Detergent powder	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	7.	Adult diapers (size: XL)	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	8.	Children diapers (size: L & XL)	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	9.	Floor cleaning detergent	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	10.	Bathing soap	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd

* List of donors from Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd are:

1. Goh Kim Poh
2. Mahesvaran Sivatharmar
3. Ng Sook Chan
4. Sze Too Yu Tit
5. Rozian Zina Ali
6. Jinny Toh Liew Jin
7. Charnjit Singh
8. Shahrul Aman Mokhtar
9. Tang Swee Peik
10. Lee Hui Chen
11. So Kuei Lan
12. Nicole Low Suet Yeng
13. Lee Bin San
14. Tan Yin Chan
15. Mrs Foong Yuen Kai
16. Sean Tan
17. Edward Tan
18. Goh Cheng Hoon

We have also received sponsorship from:

1. Mr.Leong Chiok
2. Mr. Alex Chan of Stone Empire Marketing Sdn Bhd for his monthly contributions
3. Mr. Richard Teo for Mamee Products
4. Lions Club Bukit Kiara K.L.
5. Mdm. Yap Kim Len for her generous donation
6. Anonymous
7. T.C.
8. Yvonne Chin and Friends  
   
9. Mr. Ho Kim Wai
10. Mr. Lim Chai Kim
11. Mr. Lee Wei Fong
12. Tee Yeong Lee

By Joey How

With Metta,

Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
21, Jalan Penchala

46000 Petaling Jaya

Selangor

Tel: +603 7784 9002
Fax: +603 7784 8002
Email: trccpenchala@gmail.com
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