Setia Foundation pampers elderly residents in CNY programme

• Part of the foundation’s “Sincerely, Setia Festive Assistance – Chinese New Year Programme”

SHAH ALAM (Feb 21): In conjunction with the Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Mei celebrations, Setia Foundation, the charity arm of S P Setia Bhd lavished 50 elderly residents from Ampang Welfare Committee (Rumah Orang Tua Ampang) on Feb 10, 2025 with activities, lunch and goodies.

Part of the foundation’s “Sincerely, Setia Festive Assistance – Chinese New Year Programme”, fun-filled useful sessions encompassed a chair robic activity and an informative talk by Kalaivani Sreetharan and Zulnorleena Zakaria from Ampang Hospital, who shared valuable mobility and exercise tips with the residents.

Also in attendance was Ampang Welfare Committee’s Chairman, Lee Check Hong.

The elderly residents then participated in making Tang Yuans in commemorating Chap Goh Mei and was presented with a delicious lunch sponsored by Amari Kuala Lumpur.

The programme also included a performance by the up-and-coming Esern from Kernos Entertainment, where the residents sang and clapped along.

Things ended on a high note with distributions of Chinese New Year gifts, goodie bags and ang pows to the residents.

“As a community developer and as part of our Live Learn Work Play philosophy, we champion diversity, inclusiveness and the spirit of togetherness across our society,” said Setia Foundation’s management committee and Setia’s general manager of group brand marketing and communications, Adelene Wong.

“Guided by our Trust Deeds, our Sincerely, Setia Festive Assistance – Chinese New Year Programme serves as an important platform that aims to support underserved communities including the elderly, and to spread joy and valuable experiences for them during the festive season, whilst strengthening the bonds between all residents,” Wong added.

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