Boxes filled with new year cheer for the less fortunate


Members of PCCC’s Young Entrepreneur Section giving away a festive gift box to Hsiao Ping at Wisma Tah Wah in Butterworth. With them is Phee (right). — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

SOME 200 underprivileged families in north Seberang Prai received festive gifts for Chinese New Year, comprising food items packed in boxes, thanks to the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce (PCCC).

PCCC president Datuk Seri Hong Yeam Wah said among the foodstuff were rice packets, sugar, biscuits, coffee, Milo, canned food, cooking oil and beehoon.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Temple group wants to meet MPKu to discuss long-term site
Electronics brand conjures up smart experiences at flagship store in Putrajaya
‘No washing, cooking in Iskandar Puteri back lanes’
Private hospitals urged to be transparent over fees
Indian actor applauds Malaysians for preserving culture within diverse society
Tuning in to closer ties
Upgrades for Butterworth KTM station on the way
Sumptuous delicacies for Year of the Fire Horse
Penang’s fractured ferry-rail link
Gallop into the festive season with feast of abundance in KL

Others Also Read