Malaysian consulate and MUAT provide scholarships and food packages to 52 orphans and underprivileged individuals in southern Thailand.
SONGKHLA: The Malaysian Consulate in Songkhla has provided scholarships and food packages to 52 orphans and underprivileged individuals in southern Thailand.
The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Universities Alumni Association of Thailand (MUAT).
Malaysia’s Consul-General in Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, said the contributions aimed to ease the burden of poor students who are also orphans, as well as underprivileged families.
“I hope the assistance given today can bring a ray of hope to the students here,” he told reporters on Sunday.
The event was held in conjunction with the 10th anniversary celebration of MUAT in Thailand.
Karimah Hanikmat, a guardian of four orphans, expressed her gratitude to Malaysia and MUAT for their willingness to provide aid to underprivileged students.
“These contributions serve as an inspiration for the students and helps us continue our efforts to assist those in greater need,” she said.
The assistance benefited 42 orphans and 10 underprivileged individuals across southern Thailand. – Bernama
