Sunday September 20, 2009
IN the spirit of sharing, Open University Malaysia (OUM) hosted a breaking of fast with orphans and the physically disabled to commemorate Ramadan.
More than 50 orphans from Asrama Baitul Ummah, Setapak, and 11 physically disabled learners from rehabilitation and industrial training centre, Bangi, joined the 400 over invitees comprising guests and staff of the university for the breaking of fast.
The event was graced by former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his wife, OUM Chancellor Tun Jeanne Abdullah. Guests were entertained to Nasyid performances by the orphans as well as the university’s staff.
The children also received goodies including Raya clothes, cookies, chocolates and stationery from the university’s President and vice-chancellor Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali.
Apart from that, OUM staff also donated cash and other valuables to Asrama Baitul Ummah. The orphanage was established in 2004 and it now houses more than 400 orphans.
Its founder, Abdul Rahman Ramani Abdullah, who was orphaned at the age of 12, said setting up the orphanage was his way of helping the underprivileged.
He said, “My only wish is to see them succeed in life.”
The event also saw the presentation of the university’s tithe contributions totalling RM950,000 to the Federal Territory’s Pusat Pungutan Zakat (tithe collection centre or PPZ).
On behalf of the university, Jeanne presented the cheque for the amount to PPZ’s general manager Mohd Rais Alias.
The event was part of the university’s many activities to foster links with the local community.
Similar breaking of fast events were held in other states, hosted by the respective learning centres.
Also present were the university’s pro chancellor Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Senator Tan Sri Dr Jins Shamsudin and Yemeni Higher Education deputy minister, Dr Ali Kassim.
Source: http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2009/9/20/education/4682482&sec=education
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