KWAP EXTENDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH SANTUNI MADANI PROGRAMME IN KAMPUNG KANDIS

BACHOK, May 16 (Bernama) -- Kampung Kandis here has been selected for the “Satu Pemimpin, Satu Kampung” (Santuni MADANI) programme by the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP), based on its social development needs and potential to empower rural communities through multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Kampung Kandis is one of eight villages in Mukim Kandis, which has a total population of about 4,000 residents.

Among the initial initiatives carried out under the programme was the handover of a hearse for the use of local residents, as well as the distribution of 100 MyPesara Prihatin packs containing basic necessities to government retirees, the asnaf, and the underprivileged.

The hearse was donated through wakalah zakat (tithe) funds, contributed via income tithe payments by KWAP employees to the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP).

The programme drew more than 500 local residents and featured various activities involving KWAP staff, fostering community spirit, unity and a sense of togetherness.

KWAP chief executive officer Datuk Hajah Nik Amlizan Mohamed said that, in addition to social assistance, the agency planned to continue implementing the programme in stages throughout the year, involving strategic collaboration with various parties, including the Kelantan State Education Department, Bachok District Education Office, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, non-governmental organisations and pensioner associations.

“KWAP views social responsibility as a long-term investment in national development. Such initiatives not only benefit the local community but also strengthen ties between organisations like us and the people, in support of the Malaysia MADANI spirit,” she said.

Nik Amlizan also expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of the village head and school headmasters in the Bachok district, whom she described as key drivers of the programme’s success.

“It is hoped that more parties will join in such efforts for mutual benefit,” she said.

In another development, Nik Amlizan said KWAP had implemented the MADANI Adopted School Programme, through which donations were channelled to 10 selected primary schools in Bachok, benefiting over 4,300 students.

Each school received a smart television and an air-conditioning unit to support the teaching and learning process, while also helping to create a more comfortable and conducive learning environment.

The selected schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pak Badol, SK Bakong, SK Bekelam, SK Gunong, SK Kandis, SK Keting, SK Kubang Golok, SK Kubang Telaga, SK Kuchelong and SK Sri Kemunting.

A total of 1,000 ‘Back-to-School’ packs containing school supplies were also distributed to selected students to help them prepare for the new school term.

--BERNAMA