Spreading Love to the Fire Victims
Written by Yau Sai Moi,Sandakan Translated by Lee Hui YiengA 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 LinOn 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 JiewIf 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 YiengTzu 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 GephelRag-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 & SelangorOn 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 YiengThings 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 YewAfter 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 ChingEleven-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 LinAfter 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).