Restaurant gives Raya goodies to 168 families
MIRI: Restoran Al-Asna Sdn Bhd ( Fairuz branch) donated Hari Raya goodies to 168 needy Muslim families from five villages in and around Mosjaya.
Its manager Asna Marikan handed over the donation to 133 of the recipients from four of the villages- Kampung Lopeng Tengah, Lembah Hijau, Riam Jaya and Kampung Luak/Lusut yesterday at the restuarant.
Also present were the organising committee members led by their coordinator Abu Nawas Awang Biak, secretary Ramli Sapong and committee members – Yusuf Hipni, Sarkawi Rosli, Sanai Tahir Drahman, Kamal Saat and Mattarsat Taha as well as staff of the restaurant.
The remaining 35 recipients are receiving their Raya goodies today at their village- Kampung Pulau Melayu.
“As a responsible business entity and in keeping with the teaching of Islam and in conjunction with Ramadan, we have been giving back to the community for five years now.
“Hopefully it would bring joy to the less- fortunate Muslims celebrating the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” said Asna.
“The number of recipients has increased over the years and we give food stuff including 5kg rice, sugar, noodles, dates and snacks worth about RM80 to each recipient.
“We thank you for your support over the past 30 years and by the grace of Allah, we could expand to Permyjaya (two branches), Jalan Pelita, Jalan Parry and here in Mosjaya,” added Asna.
He said the donation was one of their annual community projects as they have also donated to Chinese Education Fund Miri.
Meanwhile Abu Nawas, in thanking Asna for the donation, said the recipients selected included the needy, single parents and individuals with special needs.