Spreading Love to the Fire Victims
Written by Yau Sai Moi，Sandakan Translated by Lee Hui Yieng![Volunteers handed the cash aid to the fire victims respectfully. [Photograph by Chin Tet Fui]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_SK20180324_cdh01_004.jpg "Volunteers handed the cash aid to the fire victims respectfully. [Photograph by Chin Tet Fui]")
A fire broke out at about 1 am on March 19, 2018, destroyed 28 wooden houses in Kampung Seng Kee and causing 156 people homeless.
In Times of Misfortune, Love Prevails
Written by Yap Soo Lan， Kota Kinabalu，Sabah / Translated by Ong Mooi Lin![Volunteers were mobilized to assess the situation and conduct a cash relief distribution after a fire occurred at Kampung Lembaga Padi, Likas. [Photograph by Lee Chee Keong]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_KK20180305_lzq02_090.jpg "Volunteers were mobilized to assess the situation and conduct a cash relief distribution after a fire occurred at Kampung Lembaga Padi, Likas. [Photograph by Lee Chee Keong]")
On March 1, 2018, when many were getting ready to celebrate the last day of the Lunar New Year, more than 100 people in Kampung Lembaga Padi, Likas, lost their homes in a fire that broke out at around 4 am. Fortunately, no casualties was reported.
You Light Up My World
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Lee Hung Jiew![Volunteer Tan Hooi Poh (right) gave Shella Chan (left) apples and a red packet, wishing her a blessed New Year. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_KL20180224_lzs01_046.jpg "Volunteer Tan Hooi Poh (right) gave Shella Chan (left) apples and a red packet, wishing her a blessed New Year. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
If everyone gives a little love, it can turn into abundant love, lighting up the darkness in one’s heart and the world. Shella Chan is grateful for the love of Lord Jesus and Tzu Chi, which fill her life with hope and motivate her to live on.
A Warm CNY Reunion
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team，KL & Selangor / Translated by Lee Hui Yieng![The prosperity toss is a must-have dish in a CNY reunion dinner. Everyone tossed the salad with chopsticks while saying good wishes for prosperity, health and world peace. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_KL20180204_lzs01_337.jpg "The prosperity toss is a must-have dish in a CNY reunion dinner. Everyone tossed the salad with chopsticks while saying good wishes for prosperity, health and world peace. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
Tzu Chi volunteers and Chinese care recipients always look forward to spending time together at the annual Lunar New Year reunion celebration, where everyone can enjoy the meals and programmes, and catch up with one another.
The Happy Golden Years of the Rag-and-bone Man
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Shila Gephel![Eighty-six-year-old Ng Chung Eng does his part to protect the environment while making a living collecting recyclables. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_KL20180203_lzs01_059.jpg "Eighty-six-year-old Ng Chung Eng does his part to protect the environment while making a living collecting recyclables. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
Rag-and-bone man Ng Chung Eng has always been the first to arrive for the monthly recycling initiative at Tzu Chi recycling point in Kuala Lumpur in the last five years, except once when he was sick and could not make it. Choosing recycling as a way of life is his loving contribution to our planet and knowing that fills him with happiness.
Bringing Love to Asrama Cahaya
Written by Ann Chung Ching Sei / KL & Selangor![Volunteers presented a little gift pack and mandarin oranges to each resident. [Photograph by Foo Hor Soon]](/images/stories/cs/2018/CS_KL20180203_fhs01_003.jpg "Volunteers presented a little gift pack and mandarin oranges to each resident. [Photograph by Foo Hor Soon]")
On February 3, 2018, Tzu Chi volunteers from the English Group made their first visit to Asrama Cahaya to send their love and care to the residents.
Love Remains After More Than Twenty Years
Written by Tan Siew Chern & Loh Siew Chien, Malacca / Translated by Lee Hui Yieng![A total of 466 care recipients and family members, including residents of welfare homes, “returned home” for a festive reunion. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2018/20180114_YSL01_1_320.jpg "A total of 466 care recipients and family members, including residents of welfare homes, “returned home” for a festive reunion. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Things changed through time but Tzu Chi volunteers’ love and care towards care recipients remain even after more than 20 years. It was heart-warming that many had set aside time for the annual year-end distribution event, a reunion for care recipients.
The Fruits of Great Love
Written by Tham Yok Seng, Tampin / Translated by Connie Yew![Tzu Chi Study & Awards Scheme is a form of recognition and a source of motivation to the needy students for their hard work. [Photograph by Tay Chun Wie]](/images/stories/cs/2017/20171105_TCW01_1_058.jpg "Tzu Chi Study & Awards Scheme is a form of recognition and a source of motivation to the needy students for their hard work. [Photograph by Tay Chun Wie]")
After the introduction of Tzu Chi Study & Awards Scheme, the absent rate among students, who did not perform well in their studies, has been lowered; and the teachers stopped punishing their students by requesting them to copy long texts. Realizing that they too could be recipients of Tzu Chi Study & Awards Scheme with little improvements in their academic performances, students with less-than-satisfactory results became motivated and achieved better results.
Priority for Flood Victims, Savings Is Secondary
Written by Yo Choon Yen & Kang Miew Tiang，Muar / Translated by Connie Ong Yoke Ching![On November 17, 2017, Tzu Chi volunteers in Muar initiated the street fundraising campaign for Penang flood victims, hoping to gather the kindness from all to help those affected to return to their normal lives soon. [Photograph by Kang Miew Tiang]](/images/stories/cs/2017/20171117_KMT01_1_001.jpg "On November 17, 2017, Tzu Chi volunteers in Muar initiated the street fundraising campaign for Penang flood victims, hoping to gather the kindness from all to help those affected to return to their normal lives soon. [Photograph by Kang Miew Tiang]")
Eleven-year-old Chiow Wee Nee donated her entire pocket money of RM10. She said, “The flood victims do not even have a proper place to sleep, so we must help them. As for the money, I could save again.”
Emergency Relief for Rainstorm Victims
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, Mentakab / Translated by Ong Mooi Lin![Taman Saga in Mentakab was struck by a rainstorm. Tzu Chi volunteers were swiftly mobilized to assess the situation and provide relief cash to the affected victims. [Photograph by Lai Nyok Chan]](/images/stories/cs/2017/CS_TM20171025_lyz01_006.jpg "Taman Saga in Mentakab was struck by a rainstorm. Tzu Chi volunteers were swiftly mobilized to assess the situation and provide relief cash to the affected victims. [Photograph by Lai Nyok Chan]")
After the onslaught of a destructive rainstorm in Taman Saga, Mentakab, 22 volunteers in eight teams set off to the severely affected areas to assess the situation. On October 25, 2017, and amidst the drizzling rain, a cash relief distribution was carried out for 65 affected households (comprising 17 Chinese, 16 Malay and 32 Indian).