Saturday, September 1, 2012

Sentuhan Kasih Ramadan

Some day about a month ago, I had an awesome offer that gave me the opportunity to visit an orang asli settlement for the first time in my 19 years of life named 'Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kala" located at Jalan Gombak. Okay, I know, I sound very excited already! Anyways, the population at Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kala consist of about 3,500 villagers from 550 families and 90% of villagers living there are underprivileged and only bare monthly incomes of about RM700 per month. What is most interesting is that a small population of the villagers still practice indigenous subsistence activities like farming and hunting.

So, in conjunction with the Ramadan month, PETRONAS has reached out to 550 families living at Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kala, Gombak, Selangor by organizing the Sentuhan Kasih Ramadan programme.

This was us girls (from Advertlets)  upon arriving the Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kala , Gombak. We were all so sleepy due to waking up too early but nevertheless, we were EXCITED for what awaits! 

Firstly, to start of our day healthily, we were greeted with great emcees and friendly villagers. Had our breakfast and did some warm ups to get our day kicking for some awesome session of 'gotong royong' with the 70 PETRONAS employees, 30 PETRONAS Facebook Fans, the Advertlets team and the friendly villagers to clean and refurbish common areas and facilities in the village. It was a great moment of team work when we all joined hands to clean up the surau area, community hall (which is also now equipped with new furniture's contributed by PETRONAS ), river banks, main roads and even the pathways leading to the villagers homes. PETRONAS also took the initiative to repair a number of bridges in the village as well.

Us girls again showing off our housewife skills posing with ..brooms. (Don't ask me why my leg is so "senget" . It just happened!) 


Rosalyn (middle) looked so serious holding the dustban

Audrey with her broom trying to imitate my expression

There you have it, me. I was really cleaning just so you know. I just had to pose for the camera *peace*

Amanda 
After cleaning up the common area that we were assigned to clean, it was time for a good rest and of course to fool around!



While we were resting, the children at the village was on the other side busy having fun! There were lots of fun and interactive educational activities that was conducted by the outreach unit of PETROSAINS, Galeri PETRONAS and the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS. All the children were so ecstatic as the were given a chance from PETRONAS to really explore and learn new things. 




While the children were being entertained with great educational activities, the other part of the villagers were  taking the opportunity to showcase to us their unique traditional arts, cooking methods and herbal medicines for our benefit.

It was really fascinating to watch how they slowly turned these leaves into beautiful baskets. Me, Audrey and Amanda was so caught up with trying to make a basket of our own we just forgotten about time!


The volunteers and the villagers were busy preparing lunch for the entire village and visitors. The food all smelt so authentic and delicious! The ingredients of the feast were contributed by the Badan Kebajikan Islam PETRONAS and the Young Professionals Club of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.

Nearing the end of the day, PETRONAS also contributed food hampers that was presented by Senior General Manager of Group Corporate Affairs Division, Dato Mohammad Medan Abdullah to about 200 families living in the village who were underprivileged. About 150 villagers also won lucky draw prizes (bicycles, admission passes to PETROSAINS, PETRONAS gift cards)  sponsored by PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad and the Young Professional Club of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.




Sentuhan Kasih Progamme is an initiative and tradition from PETRONAS that is held annually to enhance the spirit of giving and volunteerism among its employees and this progamme is held annually to reach out to the less privileged members of different communities during festive seasons throughout the year.This programme was launched in year 2005 and was supposed to provide the employees in PETRONAS a platform to interact and engage with the community by contributing their time, skills and experience. 

From left : Me, Audrey and Amanda . After a tiring day but we were non the less glad that we attended this as we left with great achievements after cleaning up the village and learning new traditions!


Thank you PETRONAS and Advertlets !


(Enjoy the video, it shows our entire journey at the Sentuhan Kasih Ramadan! )


5 comments:

  1. good activity, these at least help those left with less to live. CSR is such a good way to share to the needed.

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  2. Hi, Vanes.

    I've just watched the short film of "This is Why" on youtube, and just simply searching your name brings me here. And I just wanna say, I really like your character in that show. Cos... she isn't like the other girls in real life that chase after the typical attributes a perfect guy should have. I understand it is only a fictitious character. And I probably shouldn't see too much into it and go head over heels for the fictitious role in that show. But I appreciate the real you, that brought the character alive in that show. It was good acting, cos it looked genuine. At least to me. I think you couldn't have acted so well if you don't have that part in you in reality. And I thank you for the good film.

    I think I need a waiter that pops out randomly in my life too. :)

    Goodnight Vanes.

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  4. Hey Vanes,

    Recently I saw "This is Why" web series, you were great as female lead. As a fan, I hope you will continue doing what you doing and we will cheer for you. Keep smiling :)

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  5. I am just sympathize that orang asli still own nothing,no point calling them (original people) ,they were rule by others...

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