The world of Tzu Chi March-April 2022 (Vol.140)

TZU CHI 140 33 Lending Support to Landslide Victims Sabah 09.01.2022 Report by Voon Siew Jin, Ong TuenYiok & Fong Chun Lee Photo by Tsang Pui Ling Heavy rain on the afternoon of March 10, 2022 caused a landslide in Taman Bukit Permai 2, Ampang Jaya, claiming four lives and injuring one other. According to the terrified residents, it was the worst landslide in the area. For safety reasons, residents of houses located near the site were ordered to evacuate. Tzu Chi volunteers were mobilized to assess the situation, identify the list of the affected households and extend care to them. They also handed condolence money to the bereaved families and blessing packages to the affected households, wishing the deceased peace and the survivors, peace and safety. KL & Selangor 11.03.2022 Compiled by Yap Chai Hoon Photo by Ong See Lim The Inaugural Free Clinic for Stateless People in Kampung Panji ocal News Translated by the Tzu Chi Translating Team Five doctors, 3 pharmacists, 34 volunteers and 4 Health Department staff took advantage of their off- day to provide medical services and Covid-19 vaccinations to stateless residents in Kampung Panji, Lahad Datu. This inaugural free clinic initiated by a paediatrician from Lahad Datu Hospital, Dr. Yeoh Kheng Song, who is also a TIMA member, has benefitted 122 adults and 86 children. The village chief, Beny bin Iskrasam, who is conversant in both the Malay language and Bajau dialect, volunteered as an interpreter for those who did not speak Malay. He said, “I am very grateful to you for treating the villagers. I will do whatever I can.” Taking into consideration the villagers’ medical needs, Dr. Yeoh aspires to organize such free clinics on a monthly basis.