“Rumah
Tunas Harapan Sepenuh Hati” is a family-concept
home that will give these children the opportunity
to be brought up in an appropriate “home” environment
, like other children. They will be cared for by a
married couple, who are the full-time foster parents
to these children.
The
Guest of Honour for the official handover was Yang
Berhormat Dato’ Sri Shahrizat Bt. Abd Jalil,
the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development,
who graciously officiated the ceremony. The ever-popular
Siti Nurhaliza was also present, in her capacity
as the Ambassador for the “With All Our Hearts” Malaysian
JUSCO Foundation.
Also
present was Mr. Nagahisa Oyama, Managing Director
of Aeon Co. (M) Bhd. He opened the ceremony with
a speech, followed by a speech by the Guest of Honour,
before the handover and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Yayasan
was responsible for purchasing the house and renovating
it, as well as procuring all the home appliances
and household items. The “Rumah Tunas Harapan
Sepenuh Hati” was also provided with furniture
kindly donated by the LCL Sport Club and Welfare,
allowing the children to live in comfortable, conducive
surroundings. The JKMM is responsible for covering
the daily expenses and expenditure of the home.
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