KUALA LUMPUR, 21 June 2016 –UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd (UMW) has collaborated for the first time with KASEH4U, a non-governmental organisation that was established to provide basic meals every Tuesday at a homeless centre in Medan Tuanku. 40 UMW Community Champions that consist of employees from UMW Group of companies braved the peak hour traffic after work to the homeless centre in Medan Tuanku, to arrive there before sunset. After a quick buka puasa and prayer, the volunteers set out to work, packing hygiene packs, arranging dinner, drinks, fruits and sahur packs.

As early as 8pm, homeless people can be seen waiting for the gate to the centre to open, many of them were looking forward to their first meal of the day. After hygiene packs were arranged, food and drinks lined up, the gate was opened to them. Everybody queued for the hygiene packs and then to the food line, where volunteers distributed dinner, drinks, fruits and sahur packs. The highlight of the evening was the iced MILO, with children’s eyes lighting up and the adults smiling wider as they approached the familiar green-coloured booth.

UMW has pledged to fund three programmes like this offering healthy meals and basic essentials to the marginalised community. This is an initiative by the company to reach out to the homeless people, the destitute and urban poor, irrespective of race or religion, who could not afford food on a daily basis.

“Distributing food at this centre is our maiden programme involving the homeless, likewise the collaboration with Kaseh4U. We hope we have somewhat provided some joy and cheer to the underprivileged community, as it is only a small contribution,” said Muzafar Munzir, the Head of UMW Group Management Services.