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Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
Solar Initiative Brings Electricity To Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Lagong
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS GOMBAK, July 6 (Bernama) -- After more than seven years without electricity, five Orang Asli families in Kampung Bukit Lagong here can finally breathe a sigh of relief as their homes are now powered by solar energy. The solar installation, provided free of charge, was an initiative by the Hawariyyun Welfare Association in collaboration with the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS) to provide the community with clean and sustainable energy. AAGBS Dean Prof Dr Norzanah Mat Nor said the initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the villagers and promote a more sustainable lifestyle. bootstrap slideshow 'This benefits especially those living in remote areas with limited access to electricity. Insya-Allah, we plan to continue this effort to help more underserved communities,' she told Bernama after officiating the Solar Power Outreach Programme at Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Lagong here today. The programme also featured talks on solar energy awareness, free health screenings and the distribution of food aid to 100 families. AAGBS senior lecturer Dr Sharizan Sharkawi said the programme was initiated by students under the Leadership and Managing Talent subject, who successfully mobilised various parties to provide sustainable energy solutions and welfare aid to the Orang Asli community. 'The installation, which began on June 21, took about two weeks to complete. So far, five homes have been equipped with solar panels. 'We hope to extend the project to 10 more homes, subject to funding,' she said. Meanwhile, Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Lagong village head Muhammad Asran Tepus said the village, established in 2018, has never had access to electricity, with residents relying on oil lamps and kerosene lights.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Solar energy lights up Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Lagong in Gombak
GOMBAK: After enduring over seven years without electricity, five Orang Asli families in Kampung Bukit Lagong have finally gained access to solar energy. The initiative, led by the Hawariyyun Welfare Association and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), provides clean and sustainable power to the remote community. Prof Dr Norzanah Mat Nor, Dean of AAGBS, highlighted the project's significance in improving villagers' lives and promoting sustainability. 'This benefits those in areas with limited electricity access. We plan to expand this effort to assist more underserved communities,' she said during the Solar Power Outreach Programme launch. The programme also included solar energy awareness talks, free health screenings, and food aid distribution to 100 families. Dr Sharizan Sharkawi, a senior lecturer at AAGBS, explained that the project was driven by students studying Leadership and Managing Talent. 'Installation began on June 21 and took two weeks to complete. We aim to extend it to 10 more homes, depending on funding,' she added. Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Lagong's village head, Muhammad Asran Tepus, expressed gratitude but noted that some homes remain without power due to their isolated locations. 'We hope further assistance will reach them,' he said. Al-Ikhwan Rahmatullah, chairman of Hawariyyun Welfare Association, assured continued support. 'Three homes still rely on kerosene lamps. We will collaborate with UiTM's Solar Research Institute to install solar systems for them soon,' he stated. - Bernama
