Over 50,000 expected at National Welfare Month celebration
PUTRAJAYA: More than 50,000 people are expected to attend National Welfare Month 2017 to celebrate the elderly, children, persons with disabilities and to recognise the contributions of volunteers.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the inaugural event will be held at the Industrial Training and Rehabilitation Centre ( PLPP), Bangi, from Sept 27 to Oct 1.
“The joint celebration will not only optimise government spending but can ensure a more holistic impact on the wellbeing of the target groups and the volunteers.
“This celebration shows the government’s commitment and that no group is marginalised,” she told a press conference, here yesterday.
Senior Citizens Day is on October 1, Children’s Day on any Saturday in October, Persons With Disabilities Day on Dec 3 and Volunteers Day on Dec 5.
Theme “Enhancing Inclusivity For The Wellbeing of Society, various activities will be held throughout the five- day event which include special exhibitions and services including JKM Innovation Day, children’s programmes, Disability Equality Training programmes and AlQuran Braille Hour.
The award presentation of the various categories is the highlight of the National Welfare Programme.
They include special awards for persons with disabilities, parents, employers, Abilympic, Paralympic, oldest senior citizen, children and volunteers. — Bernama