Organizing Committee:
Sdr. Cheng Wei Loon (Activity Leader),
Sdr. Ho Wee Leong,
Sdr. Bernard Tan,
Sdr. Ivan Tan,
Sdri. Cheong Sze Yin.

(Reported by: Sdr. Cheng Wei Loon)

Construct a high-rise condominium? That’s easy for engineers. If we can do that for the better-off people, why not provide a better quality of life for the less fortunate?

The G&S has taken the initiative and recently embarked on a project to improve the living condition of the Persatuan Kebajikan Warga Tua dan Kanak-kanak Wilayah Persekutuan (PKWTWP). PKWTWP is a shelter home for the neglected and homeless old folks and children located at, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.

G&S has constructed awning at the front of the house, replace doors, repair floor paquer tiles, replace toilet cisterns and plumbing, repaired electrical fittings, and painting. The members and volunteers spend their off-day to complete the painting and repair works themselves on 7 November 2004 and 28 November 2004.

In conjunction with the project, G&S organized a lunch with the folks and children of the home on 5 December 2004. We were honoured to have Yang Berbahgia Datuk Dr. M. Kayveas and IEM Deputy President, Ir, Prof. Dr. Ow Chee Sheng to grace the event. Both Datuk Dr. M. Kayveas and Ir. Prof. Dr. Ow commended G&S young engineers on their committed effort in community service. Datuk Dr. M. Kayveas said “ I’m impressed by your commitments to help the needy, to give them the better quality of life. Your effort has helped to lessen the constraints of voluntary organization in sheltering the less fortunate in our society.”

In the morning, G&S held a drawing contest for the children. The children had fun and show their drawing creativity. Datuk Dr. M. Kayveas presented souvenirs from IEM G&S to sponsors and volunteers of the project and to the drawing contest winners.

Highlight of the day is the launching of the brand new G&S banner with the theme “Show Them We Care”. This is a symbol of G&S commitment to community service.

The greatest reward for us G&S through this project, is the smile and appreciation from the children and old folks. Come on engineers, be part of our community service team!

Another milestone for the hip, happening and CARING young engineers.

The G&S team would like to record our appreciation to the following sponsors:

Bluescope Lysaght (M) Sdn. Bhd.,
Sungai Besi Contruction Sdn. Bhd.,
Kitacon Sdn. Bhd.,
Pagoda Steel Works,
Giant Ace Sdn. Bhd.,
Jurusanwa Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. &
Pumpen Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

For more information about IEM G&S community service project, please email to iemgs@yahoo.com