HUMANITARIAN organisation United Sikhs Malaysia held a goodwill walk and medical camp at Gurdwara Sahib Bayan Baru, Penang, over two days.
A full-day medical camp provided complimentary health screenings to more than 200 members of the public.
“Volunteer doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals administered comprehensive health assessments.
“These included glucose monitoring, cholesterol testing, dental examinations, eye screenings, bone density checks, and cardiac evaluations.
“This ensured attendees received holistic health assessments addressing multiple aspects of their well-being,’’ said United Sikhs Malaysia director Sunil Shukvir Singh.
The United Sikhs legal team also set up an interactive information booth for participants seeking to understand their legal rights and protection.
The non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) legal team also addressed issues like bullying and cyberbullying.
A 3km goodwill walk was held the next day attracting more than 100 participants.
It aimed to promote healthy living and interfaith unity, with people of different backgrounds walking together in a display of harmony.
Sunil Shukvir said the collaboration with Malaysia Foodbank Organisation and healthcare professionals showed how faith-based institutions could serve all communities, transcending boundaries of race and religion.
Both events were launched by Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo, who said Penang remained committed to being a model state where people were healthy and lived in harmony, regardless of race or religion.
“The location of this gurdwara beside a church and a Buddhist temple symbolises what Penang stands for – unity, respect, and shared humanity,’’ said Jagdeep.
