Tuesday, September 23, 2008

RHB Banking Group Shares the Joy of Syawal with Orphans & Senior Citizens


The RHB Banking Group shares the joy of Syawal with over a thousand orphans from 14 Orphanages across nationwide, together with, Rumah Ehsan Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, old folks home, which housed 110 underprivileged senior citizens.

The charity programme commenced at the Pondok Penyayang Raudhah, Selangor with the Chairman of RHB Bank Berhad, Datuk Azlan Zainol giving out duit raya to the orphans. Every participating charity homes also received a cheque, to be used for maintenance and utilities for the festive season.

Datuk Azlan said, “RHB has always had a soft spot for children. In line with the teachings of Islam to foster the spirit of giving and sharing in the month of Syawal, we hope our little contribution will make a difference to the children’s Hari Raya celebration. They truly deserve to be as happy and cheerful as all of the other children out there.”

This goodwill gesture also involves RHB staff nationwide as they visit and distribute duit raya to the recipients in other states.

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