Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (centre) with some of the volunteers.2007/12/07
The New Straits Times (Malaysia)
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-two young Malaysians will spread their spirit of volunteerism across borders through the Rakan Muda International Volunteers 2007 programme.
Chosen out of hundreds of applicants, they are leaving this afternoon for a week in Cambodia on a mission to help the less fortunate.
This is the first time Rakan Muda is sending volunteers outside the country.
They will travel to the village of Prek Protheat in the district of Kandal where they will help build a surau and sanitation facilities for the villagers.
Student and team leader M. Sri Ganesh, 23, said volunteering was an excellent way to stay involved in society and not become “too individualistic". He said he was looking forward to the experience in Cambodia.
Norazreen Karim, a 24-year-old auditor, is one of the 13 young women involved in the programme.
She said she volunteered because she wanted to break the stereotype that “women are weak and men are strong".
“We are physically and mentally prepared, so we should have no problems overcoming any difficulties we encounter,” she said.
At a news conference to introduce the 52 young people, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Malaysians should be proud of them.
“Their effort to contribute to society should be praised,” she said, adding that volunteer programmes help young people develop their leadership abilities.
Chosen out of hundreds of applicants, they are leaving this afternoon for a week in Cambodia on a mission to help the less fortunate.
This is the first time Rakan Muda is sending volunteers outside the country.
They will travel to the village of Prek Protheat in the district of Kandal where they will help build a surau and sanitation facilities for the villagers.
Student and team leader M. Sri Ganesh, 23, said volunteering was an excellent way to stay involved in society and not become “too individualistic". He said he was looking forward to the experience in Cambodia.
Norazreen Karim, a 24-year-old auditor, is one of the 13 young women involved in the programme.
She said she volunteered because she wanted to break the stereotype that “women are weak and men are strong".
“We are physically and mentally prepared, so we should have no problems overcoming any difficulties we encounter,” she said.
At a news conference to introduce the 52 young people, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Malaysians should be proud of them.
“Their effort to contribute to society should be praised,” she said, adding that volunteer programmes help young people develop their leadership abilities.
4 comments:
Thank you for your help!!!!
Without the help from foreign coutry this regime (dictator regime Hun Xen) can not live.
Please stand up all khmer against this Hun Xen's regime!!!
I wonder why they chose Cambodia over Long Beach. The slum must be real bad that no one care to go there.
A heartfelt gratitude to the good hearted Malaysians: All Khmers shall remember all the genuine and wonderful love others have shown toward you. It is not just the good deeds and gifts that will bring smile to your face in time of need but the heartfelt love offered to you by those from afar that can bring tears of joy to your eyes. Those who do genuine good deeds are much like the huge shining morning star. Love you, and THANKS to you.
Thank you for your kindness. May God blesses your good heart.
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