LAUGHTER and smiles filled the halls of Selangor King George V (SKGV) care home as some 40 residents celebrated Chinese New Year with warmth and festive cheer.
The residents, all women aged between 69 and 94, gathered for a traditional lunch amid bright red decorations and the familiar scent of mandarin oranges.
They were also treated to a lion dance show and a Chinese martial arts demonstration.
The event was made more memorable by the presence of Cik Puan Besar Kalsom Abdullah, who distributed ang pow and mandarin oranges.
Event sponsor Datuk Seri Johnny Ch’ng Ewe Gee said the programme was organised by Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) to show appreciation for the residents.
Ch’ng, who is MCPF Crime Prevention Club Committee chairman, added that the foundation had previously held a Mother’s Day celebration there.
SKGV trustee and executive committee chairman Datuk Seri Yong Seng Yeow said the facility housed women aged 65 and above with no family support.
“We make sure they have access to not just proper meals and healthcare, but also activities that keep them physically active and mentally engaged.”
He said the residents regularly took part in morning exercises, gardening and indoor pastimes such as karaoke and chess.
“We also take them on occasional trips.
“We recently visited Jenjarom, Seri Kembangan and Sekinchan as it is important for them to see new places and enjoy change of scenery,” he added.
The care home has seven full-time employees.
Yong said maintaining a clean and comfortable environment was a top priority at the care home.
SKGV was founded in the late 1930s to care for elderly women from underprivileged backgrounds.
Also present were businessman and donor Tan Gou Lin and social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
