AirAsia and Tzu Chi Signed Memorandum of Agreement
Written by Ong Ay Jiun, KL & Selangor / Translated by Chong Pei Fen
![On December 16, 2015, Echo Chien (left), representative of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, and Aireen Omar, representative of AirAsia, signed a MoA. [Photograph by Sam Pin Fook]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KL20151216_tpf01_021.jpg "On December 16, 2015, Echo Chien (left), representative of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, and Aireen Omar, representative of AirAsia, signed a MoA. [Photograph by Sam Pin Fook]")
On December 16, 2015, CEO of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, Echo Chien, and CEO of AirAsia, Aireen Omar, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on behalf of the two organizations, at KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. It signified Air Asia’s recognition of Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts.
Wherever There Is Disaster, Tzu Chi Will Be There
Written by Yong Siew Lee & Bee Yong Chin, Melaka / Translated by Lee Ren Hui
![Volunteers split into small groups to visit and care for the victims door-to-door. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2015/20151215_YSL01_1_040.jpg "Volunteers split into small groups to visit and care for the victims door-to-door. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
After nights of rain, low-lying residential areas in Pangkalan, Alor Gajah, Melaka, were flooded. Tzu Chi volunteers cared and comforted the victims without delay, while inspiring love. Some victims were recipients of Tzu Chi’s aid during the floods in 2006, and they were pleased to see Tzu Chi again; some were also touched by Tzu Chi and decided to become monthly donating members to help others in need.
A Long Way Home
Written by Teh Seng Lim & Low Hui Cheng, KL & Selangor / Translated by Lim Wen Xin
![With Tzu Chi emergency relief grant, Sri Wulan Kari successfully returned home with her twins. [Photograph by Lee Kok Keong]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KL20151208_lgq01_053.jpg "With Tzu Chi emergency relief grant, Sri Wulan Kari successfully returned home with her twins. [Photograph by Lee Kok Keong]")
Like many Indonesian women, Sri Wulan Kari came to Malaysia to earn a living. However, her life took a bad turn after she gave birth to a pair of twins – one healthy and one very ill. With no money to return to Indonesia, her desperation became a matter of life or death!
A Real Life Lesson outside the Studio
Written by Lim Bee Lai & Soon Fock Chuen, Klang / Translated by Yap Sui Hong
![Actor Eric Chen (left) was emotional when helping to bathe a very thin disabled child. [Photograph by Soh Teck Hing]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KA20151206_stx01_017.jpg "Actor Eric Chen (left) was emotional when helping to bathe a very thin disabled child. [Photograph by Soh Teck Hing]")
At eight o’clock in the morning, children at the disability centre gathered in the courtyard, and stared blankly into space…
Providing Care through Spring-cleaning
Written by Kok Ling Lin, Melaka / Translated by Eg Zhong-Qi
![Tzu Chi youths and other volunteers cleared up the rubbish and mud in the drains behind the house. [Photograph by Hong Geok Hui]](/images/stories/cs/2015/20151206_HGH01_1_081.jpg "Tzu Chi youths and other volunteers cleared up the rubbish and mud in the drains behind the house. [Photograph by Hong Geok Hui]")
Volunteers have been spring-cleaning the home of care recipient, Chen Jin Lai, on an annual basis. This time, while cleaning his house, they found RM1,450 in notes and a heavy piggy bank on a messy table top. Jin Lai told volunteers that he would empty the piggy bank at Tzu Chi’s annual New Year distribution.
Opening the Door to Gratefulness
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, KL & Selangor / Translated by Chew Chiau Ping
![During the presentation ceremony of sponsorship, four awards on Overall Excellence, Filial Piety, Diligence and Academic Progress were also given out. [Photograph by How Siew Heok]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KL20151129_hxy01_052.jpg "During the presentation ceremony of sponsorship, four awards on Overall Excellence, Filial Piety, Diligence and Academic Progress were also given out. [Photograph by How Siew Heok]")
On November 29, 2015, Tzu Chi Education Sponsorship Scheme’s humanities course was held for the second time at KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. The course included a series of programme to nurture filial piety in the children, in the hope of inspiring gratitude in them. The cohesive effort of Tzu Chi Education and Charity Teams, while leveraging the power of community, had made this event a success.
Spreading Hope for Children’s Education
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, Klang / Translated by Jacqueline Khoo
![The study grant recipients happily showing the blessing and cash card received. [Photograph by Lee Eng Foo]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KA20151122_lyf03_047.jpg "The study grant recipients happily showing the blessing and cash card received. [Photograph by Lee Eng Foo]")
On November 22, Tzu Chi Klang organized four rounds of Tzu Chi Study Grant Presentation Ceremony at Chung Hua Independent High School, Klang; SJK(C) Yoke Kuan, Sekinchan; and SJK(C) Dengkil, respectively. At Chung Hua Independent High School, the morning and afternoon sessions drew a total of 765 grantees from 65 schools from around Klang area.
Tzu Chi Study Grant – A Lamp in the Dark
Written by Chang Chun Mui, Lee Lay Sim & Chen Xiu Yan, KL & Selangor / Translated by Wong Mun Heng
![At the 2015 Tzu Chi Study Grant presentation ceremony, volunteers presented the study grants to students, offering them good wishes and blessings from the public. [Photograph by Ng Chung Wai]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KL20151122_wzw01_117.jpg "At the 2015 Tzu Chi Study Grant presentation ceremony, volunteers presented the study grants to students, offering them good wishes and blessings from the public. [Photograph by Ng Chung Wai]")
November 22, 2015 was a special day for some students in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. That morning, 932 students (Chinese, Malay and Indian) from 86 schools, in their neatly attired school uniforms and accompanied by their parents, congregated at KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall to attend the 2015 Tzu Chi Study Grant presentation ceremony.
Protecting the Love of Your Life
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Lim Wen Xin
![Volunteers sent the sickbed to Vikneswari’s home. Vikneswari (on the bed) beamed. Her mother, Indravedi, gave a thumbs up. With this, Vikneswari would never have to sleep on a mattress on the floor anymore. [Photograph by Ten Chee Hean]](/images/stories/cs/2015/CS_KL20151101_dzx01_016.jpg "Volunteers sent the sickbed to Vikneswari’s home. Vikneswari (on the bed) beamed. Her mother, Indravedi, gave a thumbs up. With this, Vikneswari would never have to sleep on a mattress on the floor anymore. [Photograph by Ten Chee Hean]")
An Indian girl, Vikneswari a/p Gunasekaran, laid on a brand new sickbed, moving it up and down like a cradle, using her disfigured hands. She then smiled and said, “This is a magic bed! It’s magical! I like it!” She giggled non-stop as if she had obtained the most precious piece of treasure.
With Love, Encourage Students to Do Better
Written by Hoe See Leei & Kang Miew Tiang, Muar / Translated by Lim Sai Ho
![On November 14, 2015, Tzu Chi Muar held the fourth and fifth session of Tzu Chi Study Grant Presentation Ceremony. Photo shows volunteers leading the crowd in performing the sign language for song, “We Are Family”. [Photograph by Ng Pei Sze]](/images/stories/cs/2015/20151114_NPS01_1_032.jpg "On November 14, 2015, Tzu Chi Muar held the fourth and fifth session of Tzu Chi Study Grant Presentation Ceremony. Photo shows volunteers leading the crowd in performing the sign language for song, “We Are Family”. [Photograph by Ng Pei Sze]")
Ng Jia Xiang shyly expressed, “In the past, my school results were very poor and I almost failed in every subject.” He felt that the “Tzu Chi’s Self-Assessment” mini-booklet has helped him tremendously as it reminded him to be responsible, study hard, and refrain from wrongdoing. Now, he is more mature and considerate.