MCA Youth to help Kelantan youths return to their hometown - MCA Online (2014 Dec 30)

MCA Youth to help Kelantan youths 

return to their hometown
On December 30, 2014, in MCA Youth, Statements & Commentaries

MCA Youth chairman Senator Chong Sin Woon accepting a cheque worth RM10,000 from Truly Asia Sdn Bhd to help East Coast flood relief efforts

MCA HQ, 30 Dec – The Youth Care Movement, which was set up by 15 youth NGOs on 27 December to assist the flood victims, is offering to help send Kelantanese youths working in other states to return to their hometowns in Kelantan.

This offer was announced by MCA Youth chairman Senator Chong Sin Woon at a press conference today in line with the many request he has received from the public. Interested members of the public can turn up at Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang tomorrow (31 January 2014, Wednesday), whereby a bus will depart for Kelantan at 9.30am and will make stops at Gua Musang, Kuala Krai and Kota Baru before making the return trip back to Wisma MCA 3 days later on Friday, 2 January 2015.

Sin Woon explained that a bus has been prepared, and that currently they have 25 people who have already registered, adding that more buses will be prepared upon demand. Those who are interested can register themselves with Nicole Wong at 012-326 9069, or Sean Tan at 016-659 6888, or at www.youthcare.blogspot.com.

102 volunteers registered with Youth Care Movement

On another note, Sin Woon also explained that as to date there are 102 volunteers registered with Youth Care Movement, and that these volunteers will be departing on 2 January 2015 (Friday) to Kelantan to help in the relief efforts, and will stay there for 3 days before returning to KL on 5 January 2015 (Sunday).

Sin Woon also urged for more doctors to sign up as volunteers, saying “We are also looking for private practicing doctors to join as volunteers, as all public doctors are already on stand-by”.

He also advised those who are returning to their hometowns in flood-affected area to bring their own supplies as well as to be careful, as the houses may have suffered structural damages, and that rodents and insects may have taken up residence in their homes. “We have received complaints of people being bitten by snakes, and insects,” he said, adding that “we hope that there will be no increase in casualties.”

-MCA online-

“青年关爱”需要更多医生加入 志工1月2日动身助灾黎重建家园 - 摘自马青前线 （2014年12月30日）

“青年关爱”需要更多医生加入
志工1月2日动身助灾黎重建家园
On December 30, 2014, in 马青前线

（吉隆坡30日讯）马青与14个华青组织成立“青年关爱”计划呼吁更多的医生加入赈灾队伍，同时宣布于明天（31-12-14）上午9时，派出巴士免费载送身在吉隆坡的吉兰丹州子民回乡。

马青总团长张盛闻上议员表示，目前该计划已招募102名志工，他们将于1月2日动身前往吉兰丹协助水灾灾黎清洗和重建家园，他呼吁有更多的医生能随团，以便能替患病的灾黎诊治。

他今天在记者会上表示，青年关爱的成立宗旨是从事灾后后援工作，由于吉兰丹州一些地区的水患有好转的迹象，在了解在吉隆坡工作的丹州人的心情，青年关爱决定明天（31日）派出一辆巴士，先送他们回家。

“巴士将在上午9时在马华总部出发，经过话望生、瓜拉吉赖和哥打巴鲁，3天后回到吉隆坡。”

“有意回乡的游子，可联络012-3269069或016-6596888，以便安排车位，目前已有11人报名。”

他也表示，在1月2日，志工们将出发到丹州，同样是3天后回程。

“无论是回乡或到当地协助的志工们都必须照顾自己的安全，同时对灾区的情况有所准备，因为水退后可能家园毁了，爬虫毒蛇四出，没有水电，志工要确保自己不要成为区灾的负担，同时也应准备自己的食水和粮食。”

张盛闻表示，在丹州之后，青年关爱的志工将到其他灾区协助灾黎。

他表示，青年关爱仍需要志工，他们将与当地居民和马华志工团合作，成为他们的助力。

有意加入成为志工的人士，可上网http://youthcaremalaysia.blogspot.com/报名。

此外，灾黎也可在面子书YouthCare Movement Malaysia传达他们的需要，青年关爱将依据所需的物资向公众筹募或购买。

在记者会上，Truly Asia私人有限公司董事经理张晏王眉慷慨捐助1万令吉给这次赈灾行动。

Floods: Youth Care Malaysia offering bus services for volunteers - MCA Online （2014 Dec 30）

Floods: Youth Care Malaysia offering bus services for volunteers
On December 30, 2014, in In The News, MCA Youth

KUALA LUMPUR: Youths from Kelantan seeking to return to help loved ones affected by floods can take advantage of the bus service offered by Youth Care Malaysia.

MCA youth chief Senator Chong Sin Woon said the first bus will leave Wisma MCA at 9am tomorrow.

He said so far 25 youths have registered but there’s still space and time for others who wish to return.

“Priority will be for those from Kelantan. They are welcome to join us,” he said.

He said the bus will drop off volunteers at Gua Musang, Kuala Kerai and Kota Baru.

They will be picked up at these same locations on Friday for the trip back to KL.

He said another 102 volunteers have registered to make the trip to Kelantan on Friday before returning on Sunday.

Chong said Youth Care is prepared to extend the service to Pahang, if necessary.

“We hope doctor’s in private practice will also join us to help those affected by the floods” he said.

Those who wish to volunteer or register to return to Kelantan can contact Youth Care Malaysia coordinator Nicole Wong at 0123269069 or Sean Tan at 0166596888.

They can also register at http://youthcaremalaysia.blogspot.com

Youth Care Malaysia comprises of 15 non government organisations who are working closely with MCA’s Crisis Relief Squad (CRSM).

张盛闻吁热心人，灾后持续提供援助 - 摘自马青前线 （2014年12月30日）

张盛闻吁热心人，灾后持续提供援助
On December 30, 2014, in 马青前线


（吉隆坡29日讯）马青总团长张盛闻呼吁热心人士在水灾后，持续救灾或提供援助，协助灾黎恢復日常生活。

他说，尽管目前灾情严重，获得四面八方支援，但一旦洪水退潮后，有很多救灾行动可能会隨著停止，甚至连救灾中心也会关闭，而这时的灾黎才是最需要支援和社会关怀的时候。

“我常说水退后，问题才来，因为现在灾黎有救灾中心看顾，有粮食提供，可是一旦水灾结束后，灾民回到家园只能自己顾自己，但他们这时候所面对的问题才是最严重，才是真正缺粮缺水缺电，且会遭到蛇虫咬等，而整个修復家园情况可能会维持一个月。”

张盛闻今日颁发“一个马华青年微型贷款计划”与“自立合作社大学贷学金计划”贷款后，向媒体如是指出。

另外，张盛闻促请警方在救灾之际，也应確保灾区保安工作，避免有不法之徒趁“水”打劫，並呼吁志工团照顾自身安全。

他说，灾区马华党员有告知，有人趁“水”打劫，不过他们认为，灾黎在几天面临断粮情况，加上商店无法营业，才会导致一些灾黎被迫出此下策。

“马华在当地灾区成立保安队伍进行巡逻，现在有很多賑灾物资在灾区，必须確保这些物资不会被盗取，现在水逐渐退了，我相信在运送救灾物资方面应不会有很大问题。”

来源：中国报

Launching Of "Youth Care" Movement To Help Flood Victims In Aftermath Relief Works - MCA Online （2014 Dec 27）

Launching Of "Youth Care" Movement To Help Flood Victims In Aftermath Relief Works December 27, 2014, in MCA Youth, Statements & Commentaries

MCA HQ, 27 Dec-In view of the unprecedented flood crisis which has caused in excess of 120,000 residents in the East Coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, besides folks on the west coastal states of Kedah and Perlis to evacuate, MCA Youth today announced the launching of the “YouthCare” Movement to assist flood victims in aftermath relief works.

At a press conference convened at the MCA Headquarters this morning, MCA Youth chairman Senator Chong Sin Woon announced that “today we have 15 youth organisations gathered with MCA Youth to establish an effort entitled “Youth Care”, of which the 8 Major Chinese Associations too are taking part.” 

The 15 organisations are:

1. 马青总团 (MCA National Youth)
2. 马来西亚宗乡青联合总会 (The Federation of Clans and Guilds Youth Association of Malaysia)
3. 马来西亚佛教青年总会 (Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia)
4. 马来西亚青年团结运动 (United Youth Movement of Malaysia)
5. 马来西亚大专青年协会 (Malaysia Young Graduates’ Society)
6. 马来西亚青年创业促进会 (Young Entrepreneur Association of Malaysia)
7. 马来西亚青年运动总会 (Young Malaysians Movement Malaysia)
8. 马来西亚吉隆坡文华国际青年商会 (Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur Malaysia)
9. 马来西亚基督教青年协会 (Malaysia Christian Youth Society)
10. 马来西亚中华大会堂总会青年团 (The youths from The Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia)
11. 北方大学校友会 (Persatuan Alumni UUM)
12. 国大华裔毕业生联谊会 (Kelab Bekas Mahasiswa Cina UKM)
13. 雪隆刘关张赵古城会青年团 (Pemuda Persatuan Koo Seng KL& Selangor)
14. 马华总部职员体育会 (MCA HQ Staff Sports Club)
15. 优夫阿乐 (Youth Alert)

Sin Woon then explained that MCA Youth has two initiatives in view of the worsening flood situation in Kelantan and Terengganu where getting through eg road accessbility, communication have been broken.

“We received requests for help but we are aware that aid is difficult to reach the affected areas. We need helicopters and planes. The authorities are taking the appropriate actions eg by the police, army, fire brigade, National Security Council.”

“At this time, we don’t want to add to the burden of the areas hit with this calamity. So now we are preparing for the aftermath whereby when the victims return to their residential homes, there will be lots of cleaning up works required to be done,” Sin Woon elaborated.

Sin Woon who is also the MCA Education Consultative Committee Deputy Chairman informed that three main necessities are required eg 1)drinking water – mineral and bottled water 2)dried food eg biscuits and bread 3)cash to buy new equipment to help the victims.

“Those who feel difficulty in purchasing the goods buy can donate cash so that we can buy the supplies or Panadol or other suitable medications.”

MCA Youth has opened a website for those who would like to be with the Youth wing for aftermath works. They may register online at http://www.youthcaremalaysia.blogspot.com where volunteer youths may furnish their contact details.

Medical expertise needed on two-tier concerns
Sin Woon also appealed on the need for volunteer doctors and nurses. “Those who have experience in medical care are needed to accompany us to the affected areas as we are worried about the loss of property and lives.”

“The second tier worry is water born diseases like malaria because we do not have clean water. The floods have affected a major parts including dump yards. So even if we give food, it is difficult because the victims will have to cook. Hence, we need instant food, bread, drinking water and milk.”

Sin Woon then implored on all quartres to give their support. “We expect water to clear up in 5 days where the roads maybe accessible so that we can deliver these youths to help the victims.”

Generous Sponsors

Consumer goods companies have responded to MCA Youth’s call for contributions. “Yesterday we received donations from Julie’s biscuits, Mamee, Aik Cheong coffee. KK Mart donated 100 boxes of mineral water,” conveyed Sin Woon before adding the Youth wing’s hopes for more than 100 youths to join in this effort.

Meanwhile, he reminded would-be volunteers on the conditions to be expected in this relief effort. “We urge them to be really prepared to help flood aid victims as this is not a tour to snap photographs to be posted on Facebook.”

To another question, a representative from the 8 Chinese associations clarified that “different organisations have their state branches. They have started work relief works and are collecting resources. I urge all state branches, if they have collected resources, we will channel them to CRSM, because it is safer for that resources to use one channel to make (delivery) more effective.

To a question if Youth Care will dispatch the goods now or aftermath, Sin Woon replied that “now that we have collected all items, and since the roads are accessible, today we are packing two 3-tonne lorries to deliver goods to Gua Musang. Once we send there, it covers Kuala Krai.” He added that once Youth Care travels to the affected areas, the movement would also bring along the needed supplies, whilst focusing on public areas like hospitals and schools since the new school year will commence in just nine days’ time.




Cash or cheque donations maybe deposited into the CRSM HQ Bank Account:

Payee: CRSM HQ
Bank: Alliance Bank
A/C No: 1418-500-100-16611

Upon banking in, kindly fax the bank-in slip to fax: 03-2203 3859.

Cheques may also be sent to theMCA National Youth Secretariat located at the 7thfloor, Wisma MCA, 163 Jalan Ampang, 40450 Kuala Lumpur.

Donors are requested to write “Youth Care” at the back portion of the cheque as well as their name, contact number and address so that a receipt maybe issued. All donations raised will be channelled to the flood victims.

Inquiries maybe lodged with the MCA National Youth Secretariat at tel: 03-2203 3863 / 3864 / 3865 or the two MCA Youth contact persons are Sdri Nicole Wong (Tel: 016-326 9069), and Sean Tan (016-659 6888).

-MCA online-