S'wak deaf community group gets RM10,000 grant to support sign language campaign
Yap (second left) presents the mock cheque to Wong.
KUCHING (June 29): The Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association (SDCSA) has received an allocation of RM10,000 from Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, channelled via his Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant.
The fund is intended to support the association's community-based initiatives, particularly in the teaching and promotion of sign language.
'What the association does is crucial in empowering the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across Sarawak,' said Kota Sentosa service centre in a statement yesterday, issued in connection with the presentation of the cheque for the MRP fund to the association, which was represented by its president Albert Wong.
In his remarks, Yap expressed his support and appreciation for the association's noble mission and reiterated his commitment to backing inclusive and people-centred initiatives.
'I am inspired by the meaningful work that the association is doing to bridge communication gaps in our society.
'I hope this grant could help ease some financial burden off the association and strengthen its outreach to more individuals in need,' said the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) lawmaker.
In the statement, SDCSA thanked Yap for his continuous support and pledged to make full use of the grant to enhance its programmes and community services. lead MRP Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association Wilfred Yap
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Yap (second left) presents the mock cheque to Wong. KUCHING (June 29): The Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association (SDCSA) has received an allocation of RM10,000 from Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, channelled via his Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant. The fund is intended to support the association's community-based initiatives, particularly in the teaching and promotion of sign language. 'What the association does is crucial in empowering the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across Sarawak,' said Kota Sentosa service centre in a statement yesterday, issued in connection with the presentation of the cheque for the MRP fund to the association, which was represented by its president Albert Wong. In his remarks, Yap expressed his support and appreciation for the association's noble mission and reiterated his commitment to backing inclusive and people-centred initiatives. 'I am inspired by the meaningful work that the association is doing to bridge communication gaps in our society. 'I hope this grant could help ease some financial burden off the association and strengthen its outreach to more individuals in need,' said the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) lawmaker. In the statement, SDCSA thanked Yap for his continuous support and pledged to make full use of the grant to enhance its programmes and community services. lead MRP Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association Wilfred Yap
