Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic and the peak of dengue fever, Amitabha Malaysia and Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) co-organized a blood donation campaign on 1 November in Putuo Village, Kulai.

Since Johor reinforced the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), we implemented various prevention work at the blood donation venue.

In order to safe-keep the enthusiastic donors, we took precautionary measures in the waiting area, testing area and blood donation area.

In addition, Nature Concept TCM doctors were present to provide free consultation.

During the event, we witnessed a gentleman persuading his wife to participate in the campaign.

They were discussing about the benefits of blood donation. Indeed, there are many advantages in blood donation!

According to old tradition, it has always been misunderstood that blood donation could cause loss of body weight and health disorder. In fact, blood donation is a good act to help others and oneself.

In addition to saving lives, it also helps blood circulation and promotes one’s metabolism. Regular blood donation enables blood to flow smoothly, reducing blood viscosity and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

“Could you please help me to look for a nursing home that is free of charge?” That was the first question that Uncle Yap asked when I was about to strike a conversation with him.

Uncle Yap, 75, has a daughter and he is a dialysis patient. He is currently staying alone at his daughter’s house. Few years back, Uncle Yap’s wife suffered a stroke, unable to move and was sent to a nursing home. The daughter is bearing the monthly expenses of the nursing home that costs about RM3,000.

Due to the pandemic, Uncle Yap has not seen his wife and daughter for the past seven months. Before the outbreak, every month, his daughter would visit Uncle Yap and brings him to the nursing home to see his wife. From our chat, I deeply felt his yearning for his families.

Uncle Yap is very independent and tries hard not to make his daughter who is staying in Singapore worries about him. He manages his daily food and cleans the house on his own. He jokingly said, “No one would even knows if I die at home.”

Uncle Yap takes cab to Amitabha Hemodialysis Centre. Each return trip will cost RM20. Uncle Yap feels guilty as he thinks he is a burden to his daughter, and repeatedly asked to locate a nursing home with no cost.

Uncle Yap is an optimistic person, smiling throughout the conversation. He said he could only face all obstacles bravely as things has happened.

We hope Uncle Yap could be optimistic, stay happy and healthy.

Remarks: Amitabha Malaysia is in discussion with relevant departments, hoping to fulfil Uncle Yap’s wish.

We are constantly receiving distress call from public. As such, Amitabha Malaysia introduced provision relief programme on a monthly basis.  We welcome community who loves to help and care for people to join us as a volunteer, assisting us for monthly groceries distribution. During distribution of the necessities, volunteers are required to show their love and care to the needy group of people.

If you are the person we are looking for, please contact Claire at 012-7799593.

Last weekend (26 – 27 September 2020), Amitabha Malaysia organised “Kidney Healthathon – A Whole New Life” at AEON MALL Tebrau City Ground Floor. The annual event aspired to raise public awareness on kidney disease and promoting healthy lifestyle.

During the Movement Control Order (MCO), many become jobless, losing their earnings and unable to return to the old normal. Many daily wages earners and netizens who lost their source of earning, experienced great difficulties to sustain their day-to-day living. Our event partner – Nala Employment Agency assisted job-lookers for career application.

Since mid-July, Amitabha Malaysia introduced employment scheme assisting people who lost their income during this challenging time. Our gratitude to public who donated to these families who are experiencing great difficulties due to the pandemic.

On the event day, our event partners – 3 doctors from Nature Concept TCM and SP Healthcare conducted free medical consultation and urine test to visitors as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The one-stop Chinese and Western consultation on the day managed to attract public participation.

As a move to increase environmental awareness, Yellow Bin launched an environmental protection plan, appealing to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for collaboration. Once a month, Yellow Bin would visit the partners and collect recyclable waste and items. This would assist the busy working professionals on housekeeping, generating environmental leaders besides building a greener community. 

In addition, Amitabha Malaysia specially invited Perpustakaan Sultan Ismail for a Reading Corner in the mall. The move to assemble in a library of books is to cultivate reading habit among the community especially during this lockdown period to remind everyone to constantly upgrading one’s knowledge and skills to be prepared for tomorrow.

Sarah is a heart patient and a mother to two beautiful children aged 7 and 11. Sarah’s husband used to be a building painter. Due to an accident at work, he broke his fingers and is currently holding a certificate of Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Unfortunately, Sarah’s husband was laid-off due to the COVID-19 global pandemic outbreak.

The family lost the source of income and is finding difficulties to put a meal on the table. They are relying on their kindhearted neighbors to donate food to their children, while the couple would have bread to quench their hunger.

To make a living, the husband and wife is busy looking for opportunities. Amitabha Malaysia is providing three-month provision relief to the family to help them overcome this challenging period.

Members of public who wished to donate may drop by at the following venues:

Amitabha Orphanage 阿弥陀佛佛教孤儿院

115 & 115A, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Abad 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Tel: +607-535 3356

Amitabha Caring Shelter, Kulai 阿弥陀佛敬老院（古来）

Lot 1488, Jalan Kampung Felda Taib Andak, Off Jalan Kota Tinggi 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor.

Tel: +607-535 3358/ +6012-798 0991

Amitabha Caring Shelter, KL 阿弥陀佛敬老院（吉隆坡）

A-14 & A-15, Jalan Rukun 7, Happy Garden, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +603-7890 3700

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