Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd (TMLM) spreads kindness during these difficult times by donating to five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Penang.
The company donated multiple repurposed desktop computers, various types of groceries and essential items, educational toys and furniture to Shan Children’s Home, The Salvation Army Penang Children’s Home, Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria, St Joseph’s Home and Special Children’s Centre Penang.
“Tokio Marine has always strived to be a good company and I think this ongoing project is one of core components to this.
“The donation to the Penang NGOs is our second project after the Klang Valley device donations, and we are so excited that we are able to keep this effort going,” said TMLM deputy chief executive officer Yoshiaki Okabe.
Okabe said instead of ending up in the already overcrowded landfill, the repurposed desktops had new life breathed into them for the NGOs.
“All desktops are fitted with new software to ensure maximum speed when being used by their new owners,” he added.
Shan Children’s Home received four desktops for children for online activities and essential items such as dry foods and cooking materials.
The home was established to help children from poor families.
“Honestly, times have been tough since the pandemic hit. These desktops come at a great time as the kids will be occupied with online activities until the Covid-19 outbreak eases, so we are so grateful for this gesture of kindness from TMLM,” said Shan Children’s Home vice chairman Kurunathan R.
Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria, a home for abandoned children, received our desktops, dry food and household items.
“During this pandemic, we have been working very hard to help the unfortunate and it’s so refreshing to see TMLM do the same,” said Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria manager Anita Vasu.
The Salvation Army Penang Children’s Home received four desktops, dry food, household necessities as well as essential items such as sanitizers and face masks.
The Salvation Army Penang assistant superintendent Becky Lurence said, “When we received these items from TMLM, we were taken aback by this thoughtful contribution. Not many organizations are thinking of us during these difficult times and we are very thankful.”
St Joseph’s Home received fresh and dry food, along with household items.
The home provides the needs of poor children by helping them get a good education and developing proper living skills to become useful adults.
We are grateful to TMLM’s donation to making a difference for us during these trying times” said St Joseph’s Home board member Iruthaya Das Arulanadam.
As for the Special Children’s Centre Penang, TMLM donated four desktops and various educational toys for the children.
“With the multiple waves of Covid-19 hitting us, we are living in such unpredictable times and we are grateful for the donation from TMLM,” said Special Children’s Centre Penang principal Katijah Bakar.
