The world of Tzu Chi Jan-Feb 2022 (Vol.139)

2022 • 02 10 Coming together as one The light emitted by a single firefly is faint, but the light of a group of fireflies is enough to light up the darkest sky. The strength of one person is limited but moving the hands of a hundred or a thousand people is enough to remove the thick mud, giving back the earth a cleaner appearance, and restoring the flood-ravaged houses. T he recent flood came like a nightmare to Selangor, upending the pace and rhythm of life. Even after the ordeal, remnants of wounded hearts linger on, like shattered fragments of yesterday. Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, and Taman Sri Nanding in Hulu Langat were the worst hit. On the morning of December 22, the flood had relented. It was time to pick up the pieces, clear the menace and move on. Tzu Chi KL & Selangor posted videos and posters, calling for the public to participate in the post-flood clean-up operation at the two areas. The response was encouraging—6,605 volunteer-shifts were recorded for the three-day clean-up, starting from December 24. Volunteers garbed in rain boots and gloves, spread far and wide in the targetted areas with cleaning equipment such as buckets and shovels. Meanwhile, SK Taman Sri Muda 2 became the temporary operation centre. The medical volunteers of the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) were there to provide free medical help. Mr. Mohd Nasarrudin, senior assistant pecial Feature By Tan Kim Hion & Sia Ah Tong Translated by Goh Kai En Photo by Lai Jih Chuan