Auctioned painting raises RM168,888


Shot in the arm: Chong (fourth from left), Seremban Wet Market Welfare Traders Association head Koh Lee Giap (yellow T-shirt) and association members giving the thumbs up during the cheque presentation ceremony.

SEREMBAN: A painting donated by MCA Youth chief Datuk Chong Sin Woon and auctioned at a dinner has raised RM168,888 for a special fund to help traders affected by the fire at the Seremban wet market last month.

Chong said he decided to donate the painting, which was given to him by a local artist, to ensure that the 327 traders affected by the fire could restart their businesses soon.

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