M'SIANS MUST MAKE IT A HABIT TO HELP DISASTER VICTIMS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysians must make it a habit to help
disaster victims in other countries, said Deputy Information Communication and
Culture Minister Senator Heng Saei Kie.

She said the effort of 40 Buddhist organisations coming to the aid of
earthquake victims in Haiti was something that should be emulated.

"It is my hope that efforts like this will help raise awareness among
Malaysians on the need to help others in need.

"At the same time, we must be also thankful that we live in a country that
is very peaceful and blessed by God. We are free of any major threats or
disasters," she said after attending the "Sound of Campassion" concert organised
by Malaysian Buddhists for Haiti earthquake victims, here Sunday.

Meanwhile, Chief Monk (Judiciary) of Malaysia B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka
Maha Thera said the organisation collected RM208,888 (US$65,312) for the Haiti
Fund.

--BERNAMA



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