By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar and Muhammad Haziq Roshidi
HULU LANGAT, March 15 – An additional RM6.1 million is needed to complete the construction of the Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (Yide) Orphanage Complex in Pulau Indah, Klang.
Its chairman, Tan Sri Mazlan Mansor, stated that RM10.9 million has already been raised, and construction progress reached 64 percent as of March 12.
He said the complex, expected to be fully completed by the end of January next year, will serve as a centre for educational empowerment, character development, and skill-building for orphans.
“We would like to call for all parties to continue their strong support towards this initiative, which moves towards nurturing a generation of orphans with vision, strong morals, and the ability to thrive in life,” he said in his speech during the Aidilfitri contribution ceremony for orphans at Masjid Al-Azim in Pandan Indah, here today.
Previously, Mazlan stated that the total construction cost for the complex is estimated at RM17 million.
The complex could accommodate around 200 orphans and feature dormitories, a surau, a multipurpose hall, a commercial centre, and a playground.
Those interested in contributing to the orphanage complex construction can do so via yide.com.my/infaq-kompleks-anak-yatim.
Meanwhile, Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah presented Aidilfitri contributions totalling RM95,100 to 634 orphans from Hulu Langat district at the event.
A total of 2,046 orphans in Hulu Langat district had received Aidilfitri contributions amounting to RM306,900 from Yide this year.
Mazlan said the remaining RM211,800 for 1,412 recipients has been credited directly to their bank accounts to ensure they receive the allocated aid.
Orang ramai boleh berinfaq untuk pembinaan kompleks tersebut melalui pautan yide.com.my/infaq-kompleks-anak-yatim/.
“The contribution is part of Yide’s efforts to help orphans celebrate the upcoming Aidilfitri,” he said.
During the event, the Raja Muda also witnessed the presentation of a RM30,000 mock cheque to Yide, donated by Yayasan Imanufa’izin.
