NST Online Better environment with new dorm
Better environment with new Donni dorm
2010/04/19
By Edmund Samunting
news@nst.com.my
KIULU: Eighteen-year-old Juanson Moidin was a happy boy yesterday. He had been looking forward to this day for 14 months.
“This is a nice dormitory. It is very beautiful,” he said as he stepped into his new bedroom.
He and 72 other schoolmates will be able to sleep comfortably, thanks to the completion of Asrama Donni, located about 60km from Kota Kinabalu.
Juanson of Kampung Pahung here, said he and a few friends used to walk six hours from their homes to school at least once a week.
“On Sundays, I and a group of friends would meet up and start our 60km walk through gravel roads to the school.” At least we won’t feel bored during the 60km walk.”
But living in the school dormitory is not a bed of roses as he has to share a room with at least 16 others who also come from far-flung villages.
“Some of us would also be carrying a week-long food ration, or sometimes food items that would last for a month.”
But Asrama Donni, which can accommodate up to 100 students, has changed all that.
Juanson said he would now be able to enjoy a more comfortable environment to study, especially with the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination a few months away.
His classmate, Hezron Jikin, said that since shifting to Asrama Donni, their former dormitory now housed female students.
“Our dorm used to be just next to the girl’s dormitory. But with the completion of Asrama Donni, more students from far-flung villages can enjoy the facility,” he said.
The two said it was an honour to stay in Asrama Donni, which was named in honour of Donni John Duin, an 11-year-old boy from Kinarut who took his life to relieve the predicament that his family was in.
“We were told about his story by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association chairman, Joinsin Romut.
“It is a tragedy. But we are determined to relive his dream, to help others and we can do that by playing brothers to the younger students in this school,” said Hezron.
Asrama Donni is the brainchild of Killerbatch, the third intake of Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kulim in Kedah, with the collaboration of the Sabah Credit Corporation and supported by the Yayasan Tun Ahmadshah (YTA).
Dubbed “Kulim to Kiulu”, the project is aimed at lessening the burden of students from the district who have difficulty travelling to and fro school daily.
Killerbatch representative, Hasnan Jamaluddin, said the dormitory was built to remind everyone that the tragedy that struck Donni’s family should never have happen.
“The students staying at Asrama Donni do not have to walk for hours anymore.
“It lessens the concern that the rural students here need to face, and is a stronger foothold that they can stand on to face the challenges of their lives tomorrow,” he said during the official handing over of the dormitory to the school.”
Former MRSM Kulim teacher, Teh Sarifuddin, represented the Killerbatch to hand over the mock key to Joinsin during a ceremony yesterday.
Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah, who is also the YTA patron, was present.
According to Hasnan, when the project was mooted by Killerbatch chairman Raja Ali Raja Othman about 14 months back, they thought it was impossible to make their wish a reality.
“We learned about what happened to Donni. We were very touched by his story and thought that something can be done to help the less fortunate children here.
“It is clear that poverty is an enemy we must eradicate.”
Hasnan thanked their sponsors and those who came forward to make this project
possible.
“In total, we raised RM344,855 to construct and furnish the dormitory,” said Hasnan.
“Our endeavour in helping fellow Malaysians from as far as Sabah is testimony that acts of humanity transcend racial, religious and geographical boundaries.
It goes to show that the spirit of 1Malaysia is well and alive in all of us.”
KEMPEN DERMA DARAH PRA-RAMADHAN 2008
'JOM ... DERMA DARAH sebelum puasa'
Salam to ALL Venue Coordinators, Ansara Officials, Volunteers and all exMRSMers throughout Malaysia,
1) I am please and proud to finally present to all of you the almost complete list of the 2nd edition of our Kempen Derma Darah Pra-Ramadhan 2008 (please see the attached 'SenaraiKempen2008A' document). This will probably be the biggest nationwide blood donation campaign Malaysia has ever seen. Congratulation to all of you who have worked very hard in trying to complete this list. Completing this list which has taken us more than 3 months, has been very time consuming, lots of hard work and determination.
2) AlI the plans for this campaign has now been set meticulously throughout the country. Now it is for all of us to prepare to implement this campaign to the best of our capabilities. We must all show to the whole nation what we exMRSMers are capable of doing. I appeal to all exMRSMers, wherever you may be throughout Malaysia, to help make this event a huge success by volunteering at the nearest venue. The success of this campaign will make us all proud to be exMRSMers.
3) Please note that some venues will be coordinated and led by non-exMRSMers who have shown confidence in Ansara to lead this masive nationwide campaign. Their confidence in Ansara must be appreciated and we must perform our part of the campaign well as not to dissappoint them.
4) Soft Launching of this campaign will be conducted at UPNM on Thursday 28th August 2008. The timing of this soft launch and the publicity that it will receive will give us the opportunity to make a nationwide announcement in the Friday morning and afternoon newspapers as to the start the 3-days campaign throughout the whole country.
5) Official Launching of this campaign will be conducted at Jusco Bukit Tinggi in Klang at 2.45pm Friday 29th August 2008. It will attended by some prominent VIPs to give the campaign the significance and nationwide awareness that it deserves. Anyone interested to attend will be most welcome, but do wear your baju Ansara from whichever chapter.
6) The 1st event of the campaign will be conducted at Pasir Gudang Johor Bahru this Saturday 23rd August 2008. Please see the list. We would like to wish our friends in Pasir Gudang all the best and we will pray for their success in conducting the campaign there.
7) The 2nd event of the campaign will be conducted in Kuala Terengganu on Sunday 24th August 2008. Please see the list. We would also like to wish our friends in Kuala Terengganu all the best and we will pray for their success in conducting the campaign there.
8) Please refer constantly to the Ansara website at www.ansara.org.my on this campaign for any updates.
9) Utusan Melayu will be publishing a big article in the Mingguan Malaysia this Sunday 24th August 2008 in the section on 'Kesihatan' to explain to the whole nation the purpose of this campaign. Please do get yourself a copy.
10) This campaign will help save many lives, more lives than you can ever imagine, insyaAllah. Each life lost, which can be 'prevented' or 'avoided' by the availability of blood supply, will not only ends one life, but it affects many, and sometimes destroy a few, other lives because that one life lost could well be the mother, father, son, daughter or relatives of many others. You will know in your hearts that your help and contribution in making this campaign a success will help save some lives. Only Allah will be able to reward you for all your efforts and contributions.
11) I wish you all the best in carrying out and implementing this noble 2008 campaign. This campaign will be 'Ansara's Gift to the Nation'.
Wassalam.
Dr Halim Abubakar
National Coordinator,
Kempen Derma Darah Pra-Ramadhan 2008
p/s: Please forward this message with the attached document to other exMRSMers.
Thank You.
Edisi ke-2
Kempen Derma Darah Pra-Ramadhan 2008
Jumaat Sabtu Ahad
29hb 30hb 31hb Ogos 2008
Anjuran: ANSARA
Penaja Utama: AEON Jusco dan Pusat Darah Negara (PDN)
Rakan Media: Utusan Melayu & TraxxFM
Dengan usahasama:
Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM), Skuad 69 PDRM,
Penang Development Corporation (PDC),
BERNAS Sabah, Penawar Group, Liga Alumni, Asputra, RELA
SOFT LAUNCHING
Soft Launching of the 2008 campaign will be conducted at the UPNM on Thursday 28th August 2008. The event will allow us to make a nationwide announcement in the next day Friday morning newspapers to the official launching and the start of our nationwide 3-days Kempen Derma Darah Pra-Ramadhan 2008.
1) Venue: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Kem Sungai Besi.
Date: 28th August 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Coordinator: Sdr Azlan Ambia (xMRSM Seremban)
Handphone: 019-2512559
E-mail: azlanambia@yahoo.com
Status: Confirmed
OFFICIAL LAUNCHING
Official Launching of the Kempen Derma Darah Pra-Ramadhan 2008 will conducted at Jusco Bukit Tinggi Klang 3.00pm Friday 29th August 2008.
2) Venue: Jusco Bukit Tinggi Klang
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th ) Official Launching
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
VIPs:
Coordinator: Zahari Mohd (Chapter Head Ansara Kota Bharu)
Handphone: 016-6058369
E-mail: zaharimohd@yahoo.com
Status: Confirmed
PUTRAJAYA
3) Venue: MECD Putrajaya
Date: 29th August 2008 (Friday)
Time: 11.00am to 5.00pm
Coordinator: Elaine Zana
Handphone: 012-6114554
E-mail: elaine_zak@yahoo.com
Status: Confirmed
KUALA LUMPUR
Kuala Lumpur will have a total of 6 venues.
Each venue will be taken care of different Ansara chapters.
Volunteers are needed at all the 6 venues.
4) Venue: Jusco Taman Maluri KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: Ida Hariyani Abdul Majid (xMRSM Beseri)
Handphone: 012-4457445
Office (DL): 603-2785 8558
E-mail: eiddamajid@yahoo.com
Status: Confirmed.
5) Venue: Jusco Cheras Selatan KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: AnnHaniza Jais (xMRSM Muar)
Handphone: 017-3611880
E-mail: annhaniza@yahoo.com
Status: Confirmed
6) Venue: Jusco Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: Kim Mahmud (xMRSM Seremban)
Handphone: 016-6061864
E-maol: kimisawa@gmail.com
Partner: RELA
Status: Confirmed
7) Venue: Jusco One Utama KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: Firdaus Abu Naim (Chapter Head Ansara PDRM Kulim)
Handphone: 012-6277416
E-mail: encik_firdaus@yahoo.com
Partner: Skuad 69 (Police)
Status: Confirmed
8) Venue: Jusco Metro Prima KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: Nazri Borhanudin (Ansara Terendak)
Handphone: 012-6075479
E-mail: nazribor@yahoo.com.my
Status: Confirmed
9) Venue: Jusco Taman Equine KL
Date: 29th & 30th & 31st August 2008
Time: 2.00pm to 9.00pm (29th)
12.00pm to 8.00pm (30th)
11.00am to 7.00pm (31st)
Coordinator: Faizzudin Serimasran (xMRSM Balik Pulau)
Handphone: 019-2097155
Assalamualaikum wbt.
Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir Batin.
Saudara/i warga ANSARA adalah dijemput menghadiri majlis tersebut yang
akan diadakan pada
Hari Jumaat
Tarikh 25 November 2005
Masa 8.00 malam
Tempat Ruang Legar Menara Kuala Lumpur
Pakaian Baju Kebangsaan/Pejabat/Batik
Saudara/i dan rakan-rakan diharap akan hadir awal bagi mengelakkan kesesakan.
Mohon saudara/i ketua-ketua cawangan ansara memanjangkan jemputan ini kepada rakan-rakan yang lain bagi memeriahkan majlis.
Sekian harap maklum
Terima kasih
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