Maxis spreads joy this Chinese New Year by connecting and uplifting families in Ipoh
(L-R) Ganesan a/l Nilamegan, Head of Kampung Baru (Buntong) Police Station; Muhammad Faiz Abdullah, Chairman, Rukun Tetangga Area Committee (KRT), PPR Taman Harmoni; Leonard Chin, Head of Nothern Region, Maxis; Nazialita Geynna Maharan, Vice President, Perak Women for Women; Cllr. Sivam a/l Kalimuthu, Ipoh City Council (MBI), Councillor for Ipoh Barat Buntong (Falim Zone); Cllr. Lawrence a/l R.Palanisamy, Ipoh City Council (MBI), Councillor for Ipoh Barat Buntong (Buntong Zone); Hajar Binti Ahamed, Deputy Director, Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN) Perak.
Maxis, in collaboration with Perak Women for Women (PWW), ushered in the Year of the Horse by bringing cheer and togetherness to underserved families in Ipoh through its “Maxis Connecting Moments: Chinese New Year Celebration”. The event was graced by Cllr. Sivam a/l Kalimuthu, representing the Mayor of Ipoh, and Cllr. Lawrence a/l R.Palanisamy, both from the Ipoh City Council (MBI), alongside representatives from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN).
Themed “Connecting Today, Prosperity Tomorrow”, the event was held at PPR Taman Buntong Harmoni, Ipoh with beneficiaries from 100 families from surrounding communities.
In preparation for the upcoming New Year festivities, each family received essential aid including rice, cooking oil, sugar, and other daily necessities, complemented by mandarin oranges. In addition, the community received 300 free SIM cards, and three refurbished laptops, enabling digital access for their weekly complimentary computer classes held at the PPR’s community hub.
“Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings and creating meaningful connections, and we are honoured to celebrate it with this community. Through this initiative, we hope to bring festive joy and give back to the families, providing essential support so they can celebrate with peace of mind and stay connected.” - Azizul Abdul Rahman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Maxis
The celebration was further enlivened with various festive family-friendly games including a lively Bingo session with the support of Maxis volunteers.
A vibrant lion dance and traditional Yee Sang tossing ceremony led to a communal festive lunch, marking the event's conclusion and symbolising unity, abundance, and shared hopes for the year ahead.
In line with its belief that “Tomorrow Begins Today”, Maxis remains committed to uplifting communities in need.
