IPOH: The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) distributed school supplies to 100 children of fishermen in the Hilir Perak area to help lessen the burden of the local fishing community.
The LKIM Madani’s Fishermen’s Children’s Back to School Programme held at Dewan Datuk Haji Mohamed Jamrah, Sungai Sumun, near Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, was organised by LKIM in collaboration with BHPetrol, National Fishermen’s Association (Nekmat) and Fishermen’s Foundation Malaysia (Yanem).
LKIM chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil presented the aid to the recipients.
In a statement, LKIM said each student received RM100 cash as well as a schoolbag and water bottle.
“This programme is seen as able to alleviate the financial burden of fishing families in the Hilir Perak area by providing school supplies for their children, while also bringing joy and boosting the morale of students as they start the new school year.
“It is also hoped that this will encourage the children of fishermen to continue striving for excellence in character and academics,” said the statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
It added that the delivery of aid reflects LKIM’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the welfare, fate and future of fishermen and their children are always protected, in line with the desire to enable them to enjoy a more comfortable and secure life in the future.
