Raghad (fourth left) presents the cash donation to the students while Taib (third left) and others look on. — Photo by Penerangan.

 

 
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi had a breaking-of-fast with UiTM staff and students at the compound of the student centre in the university’s second campus here on Wednesday.

The event started with the breaking-of-fast before Taib joined about 550 staff and students for Magrib prayers, which was followed by Isyak and Tarawih prayers.

According to Rector of UiTM Sarawak Prof Dato Dr Jamil Hamali, the annual event was organised by the Student Representative Council and UiTM Student Affairs Division.

A side activity of the event was a special contribution to 83 orphan students studying at the university.
The orphans received cash, which was donated by students, lecturers and staff of UiTM Sarawak, UiTM Sarawak Staff Club (Kekita) and Sarawak UiTM Women Association (Pewani).

“With the contributions, we hope to bring joy to our orphan students and lessen their burden to go back to their hometown to celebrate Raya with their relatives,” Jamil said.

He also hoped that the orphans would persevere and  be courageous to face whatever obstacles and challenges coming their way.

Taib and Raghad handed over the donations to the students. UiTM Pro Chancellor Tan Sri Dato Sri Safri Awang Zaidell and wife Puan Sri Liliah Mohd Salleh, Jamil’s wife Datin Marilyn Edna Perreau and Samarahan Resident  Brahim Lumpu were also present at the event.