Sime Darby Oils fetes underprivileged children for Ramadan with sumptuous buka puasa feast
Sime Darby Oils (SDO), a fully owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad’s (SDP) feted invited guests and the residents of Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Bestari orphanage with a sumptuous buka puasa feast that featured local delicacies made by five B40 entrepreneurs which are Najanootes Apam Balik, Cendol KL Katering, Putu Bambu Kak Nor, Eatsammo Dumplings and Kak Nor Kitchen Laksa.
The the residents of the orphanage were gifted goodie bags that contained tote bags, notebooks illustrated by local artist Abdul Rashid Mohn Noor and cute animal plushies produced by SDO in collaboration with Zoo Negara, RM2,500 in duit raya to the residents of the orphanage along with a generous cheque worth RM15,000 to the orphanage to celebrate the month of Ramadan.
“We believe that our Culture of Care values are an integral part of our identity and it is pertinent that it is shared not only with our staff but with the greater public. This is reflected in our tagline “Realising Possibilities, Together.’ This philosophy ensures that in everything we do with our partners, Malaysians from all walks of life can enjoy life to the fullest in the most sustainable manner with our quality products,” said Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, SDO’s Managing Director. For the uninitiated, SDO manufactures a host of palm oil based products including Alif brand margarine and palm-based cooking oil, the Sunbeam range of oils, Natrieo Vitamin E capsules and Elaiese Red Palm Fruit Oils.
Mr Mohd Haris Arshad, Sime Darby Oil Managing Director
Asmanira Mohd Ramly, the founder of Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Bestari said, “As caretakers of these children, it is our hope that they do not feel left out in experiencing the traditions of Ramadan and Syawal, just like other more fortunate children. Being a part of this buka puasa event in addition to the donation we received today will help us the caretakers to provide a meaningful and joyous celebration for these children this year.” For more on Sime Darby Oils check out their official page at www.simedarbyoils.com