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NATIONAL 6 theSun on Sunday DEC 14, 2025

Timely assistance for double amputee

Christmas cheer at Berjaya Times Square KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur (BTS) recently launched its “A Magical Christmas Tale” campaign, transforming its ground floor concourse into an illuminated, enchanted forest adorned with shimmering butterflies. Its CEO Tan Tee Ming said the theme was crafted to capture the essence of the festive season through an immersive atmosphere, a stunning display that promises to be Kuala Lumpur’s most captivating backdrop for holiday memories with family and friends. “This is all about Christmas. We wanted to achieve a very enchanted, magical, forest-like appearance, transporting shoppers from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives into a world filled with magic and wonder.“ “Butterflies symbolise transformation and also are like a new beginning, (so) we decided to incorporate butterflies as a central element.” Tan said shoppers will get to immerse themselves in the festive spirit with the captivating decorations, dazzling live performances and thrilling promotions, as BTS has curated a series of exciting activities to add a magical and interactive twist to the entire shopping experience. “The campaign, which started on Nov 21 and runs until Jan 1, will offer visitors festive performances that include walkabouts by Santa and Santarina, carolling sessions, LED butterfly dance shows, musical acts and a live band showcase for the New Year.” To reward shoppers, Tan said BTS is offering tiered redemptions on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. Under the first tier, “Christmas Surprise Awaits”, a RM25 cash voucher will be given for a minimum spend of RM150 across up to three same-day receipts. The second tier, “Carry The Joy”, offers a Christmas tote bag for a minimum spend of RM350 across up to four same-day receipts, with terms and conditions applying. Additionally, he said BTS is hosting a donation drive in collaboration with The Salvation Army Malaysia. Shoppers are invited to contribute recyclable items, books, gadgets or toys at a collection point on the lower ground floor (East). – Bernama

IPOH: A 59-year-old amputee who faced financial difficulties and other issues almost gave up hope until the Lions Club came to her rescue. Lions Club International Region 5 chairperson Dr Richard Ng said early this month, he received a call from a fellow Lions Club member alerting him on the predicament faced by Jenny Pong Seow Chin. Pong, who had both her legs amputated due to an injury, was only able to move around using a special cart. “P. Krishnaveni, the director of Lions Club of Lumut Legacy infomed me of Pong’s situation. “She needed monetary and essential goods aid. She also needed assistance for a urostomy bag (a pouch worn over an opening on the abdomen) to collect urine, which costs about RM1,800 per month. “I led a team of Lions Club members to visit Pong after I received the call and organised for aid to be given to her. We gave her cash and arranged for groceries to be sent to her house on Dec 8,” Ng said. Cash donation and food items such as biscuits and milk powder were contributed by Lions Club of Perak Silver State and Persatuan India Muslim (PRIM) Perak. Also present during the visit were PRIM chairman Mohamed Arib Lions Club, Indian Muslim association join efforts to help woman grappling with life challenges Ű BY P. CHANDRA SAGARAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

Lions Club representatives and Mohamed Arib during the visit to Pong’s home. – P. CHANDRA SAGARAN/THESUN

Istimewa (now defunct) in 1993, Pong was assisting her mother in helping people with various disabilities until the age of 31. In 1985, Pong was pregnant with twins but had to undergo an abortion due to a spinal problem she suffered after she had a fall. She then developed problems with her lower limbs and had trouble walking. In 1997, Pong was admitted to a private hospital and was later admitted to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, where both her legs had to be amputated. It is learnt that Pong had been on her own after she was separated from her husband in 1985. Public donors who wish to assist Pong may channel contributions directly to her Maybank account number 1583 1405 4246.

Aliah, Lions Club of Perak Silver state secretary Tina Leong, Ipoh Rising Star treasurer Jansen Ng and second vice-president S. Thinakaran. Ng said after her parents died in 2011, Pong stayed with her brother and sister-in-law in Gunung Cheroh. The trio are living in a wooden hut built by the family on a piece of land belonging to HSBC, which allowed them to occupy the site. “Although she receives public donations and assistance from Lions Club and a small amount from the Welfare Department, the aid is unable to cover her expenses. “To make ends meet, she makes sambal paste and sells them to earn extra cash. Her brother collects recycleables to supplement their income,” Ng said. At the age of 17, as a member of Persatuan Kebajikan Warga Amal

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