Toyota Celebrates Chinese New Year With Charity Homes
Shah Alam, Tuesday, 3 February – UMW Toyota Motor organised a Festive Gathering at their Headquarters for the children from Good Samaritan Home, Klang and Precious Children Home, Petaling Jaya. This annual Festive Gathering was organised as part of the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
60 children, with ages ranging from 7 – 18 years old, enjoyed a full Chinese New Year spread and were presented with Angpow and school bags containing goodies. These gifts were intended to give these children some form of assurance that they are not alone in this world and that there are people who care.
According to Mr. Kuah Kock Heng, President of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMW Toyota Motor), “This is the essence of the Chinese New Year celebration – spreading cheer and embracing the spirit of sharing and caring. Let us not forget that while we enjoy a whirlwind of feasting and merry-making, there are others who have little to cheer about. Most of us have families and loved ones to celebrate the festivals with, but this is not a privilege for the less fortunate and orphans who feel their deprivation the most during this time. “
He also said, “This little get together does not only spread a little cheer but also to let them know that there are people who still care for their well-being and that they are not alone in this world.”
Presence at the festive gathering was Mr. Takashi Hibi, Deputy Chairman, UMW Toyota Motor and other senior management of the company.
UMW Toyota Motor’s commitment to CSR has been an integral part of its corporate culture since it was established in 1982. Its CSR approach is consonant with its philosophy of ‘A history of service to society’, where UMW Toyota Motor continuously seeks opportunities to contribute to the communities where they operate their business.
