Rep: Old folks need family more than gifts

Rep: Old folks need family more than gifts

http://berjaya.com.my/210105thestar.htm

KUANTAN: While companies and associations show respect for the senior citizens through contributions during the festive seasons, more should be done by their family members especially their children and grandchildren.

Ti presenting an ang pow to a senior citizen at the Sports Toto programme.

Teruntum assemblyman Datuk Ti Lian Ker said it was evident that money and food items were not as welcome as attention and concern shown by loved ones.

“Our annual contributions must not be just a public relations gesture but more importantly, a sign of respect, love and concern for the elderly, which they value more than money, clothes and foodstuff,” he added.

Ti was speaking to media organisations after presenting ang pows and hampers to some 400 senior citizens of various races at Berjaya Megamall here recently in conjunction with the impending Chinese New Year.

The items were sponsored by Sports Toto (M) Sdn Bhd, which is into its 18th year in bringing cheer and smiles to senior citizens nationwide.

Sports Toto also sponsored ang pows and mini hampers to 650 senior citizens in Malacca. The gifts were distributed by state executive councillor Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam on Monday.

Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Bhd Manager (Southern Region) Steven Lim said it was an annual event by the company under its “Giving Something Back To Society” charity programme.

“We wish to bring some Chinese New Year cheer to the needy senior citizens including the non-Chinese,” he said.