Joomla! site syndication http://saijohor.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:36:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://saijohor.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://saijohor.com Joomla! site syndication http://saijohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=260&Itemid=80 Senai - Shelter Project Report Project Summary: Refurbishing Home of Mr. Guna’s Family Project Location: Lee Rubber Estate, Senai, Johor Summary:A house belonging to a family of seven (parents and 5 kids between the ages of 13 months to 7 yrs) was refurbished as part of the Shelter Project initiative. We were introduced to this family through the contacts developed by Bro. Tony of the Johor Jesuit order whom we have collaborated with on previous projects.Background: The original plan of this Shelter Project was to provide drains around the rear of the house to remove water which was discharged from the kitchen and bathroom away from the home. We found stagnant water from the kitchen and bathroom outside the house which was a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other vermin’s. Water for domestic use was being piped directly from a pond located just outside the home via an old pump which used to malfunction ever so often. Our contractor built a water tank to collect rain water and this was supplemented by a new suction pump taking water from the same pond. We also installed grilles around the front of the house per the mother’s request for safety reasons. Both the parents work two jobs and are often not at home. The children are left at home on their own most of the time with the eldest son of 7 years being the caregiver for his younger siblings. He often prepares his siblings lunch and bathes them when the parents are away at work. After our first meeting with the family, we introduced members of the JB Sai Center to them who then later included the family into their monthly Narayana Seva program (supply of basic food rations on a monthly basis). From our interviews it was clear that the family was in dire need of help. Both the mother and father appeared to be honest and sincere through our interactions with them. Total cost of the contracted repairs came up to RM5,500. After the contracted work was completed, volunteers from JB, KL and Singapore came together as one united force to share God’s love with the family. On a beautiful Saturday morning (21st of Aug), more than 20 volunteers gathered at this humble home in the rubber estate of Senai to carry out the work that was planned. The youths and male adults painted the entire house (exterior and interior). We also installed new doors for the bathroom and toilet as they were in a state of disrepair and were falling off their hinges. We installed a spare wooden door for one of the bedrooms and installed a new prayer altar in the family hall. Work started around 8:30am and the last group of volunteers left at 4:30pm. The adult ladies who were present cooked a wonderful meal for all the volunteers and family and we all sat down and ate lunch with the mother and her children. After all the physical work was completed, at around 3:30pm, we sat down with the family and said a few prayers to inaugurate the new alter. Volunteers who were present shared their thoughts and feelings. The highlight of the day was when the mother (Mdm. Devi) whilst choking back tears thanked all of us for all our assistance. She agreed for her children to be enrolled in the Sathya Sai Education in Human Values program and they attended their first class last Sunday. Volunteers from JB have agreed to ferry the three children for these classes every Sunday morning. It was a truly memorable experience and one that all of those who volunteered will remember and cherish for a long time to come. Before Construction: Mother and five children at the entrance to the home Rear of house - Note the clogged “drain”, rotting kitchen door water supply pipeWater for domestic use tapped directly from a pond fed by a faulty pump Mr. Guna with his third son (middle), our contractor with my son (left) Bro. TonyInspecting a chicken coop which was built next to the house The eldest child (in the middle) is studying in a nearby Chinese school. He is not only doing well, but he cooks and looks after his siblings when the parents are at work!During/After completion:Entrance wall being retrofitted for the installation of the grills Water tank installed to collect rain water. New pump was purchased to tap from the pond which tops up the water into tank. Water from tank piped to kitchen bathroom.New concrete drains were laid and kitchen door was replaced. No more stagnant water. Drain also removes water from the bathroom to ensure mosquitoes cannot breedMrs. Guna requested for us to provide some new pictures for her altar. Mold and mildew stained exterior walls results a damp dreary feeling overallA memorable day of sharing:Starting work in the morning, volunteers got to painting immediately! The eldest son helping in the painting workThe third child who is only 3 years old also helped out in the painting! The mother hard at work as well!Our volunteers cutting the bedroom door down to fit the unusual frame before installation. Luckily we had the right tools on hand. Our dearest aunties cooked an awesome lunch for the family and volunteers. Thanks to the girls from Singapore for sponsoring the food!The mother fed the children first as they were getting hungry. Volunteers only ate around 2:30pm once work was almost done Finally we got to eat. Food prayer before hand of course!Sathya Sai Grama Seva vehicle which transported the volunteers from KL who made a day trip just to come and help the rest of us down South. Thank you brothers! Johor State - Reports Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:17:36 +0100 http://saijohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=258&Itemid=78 Johor Street (http://www1.nst.com.my/Current_News/JohorBuzz/Monday/Stories/20100502235337/Article/) 2010/05/02 RESIDENTS of the Serantau Baru flats in Larkin Gardens, Johor Baru, made a beeline to their community hall for free medical screenings and check-ups at a camp organised by the Johor Baru Sai Baba Centre and the Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH) recently. Sathya Sai Central Council of Malaysia (Johor) coordinator S.K. Govindan said the camp was for the lower-income group. We chose more than 200 people in the lower-income group to attend the camp. Most of the people avoid seeking treatment at government hospitals because of the big crowd. The camp provides an avenue for them to go for medical check-ups right at their doorstep. The check-ups included breast cancer screenings, cholesterol and blood glucose tests, eye screenings, ENT (ear, nose and throat) examinations and other general screenings. Johor Bahru Centre - Reports Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:21:38 +0100 http://saijohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=257&Itemid=90 INCONJUCTION OF 85TH BIRTHDAY BHAGWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA SERVED 7 VILLAGES OF SEMAI ASLI ETHNICS (199 FAMILIES with 2100 POPULATION) (PAHANG-MALAYSIA) BANDAR SUNGALA SAI CENTRE AND GRAMA SEVA SAI YOUTHS WOULD LIKE TO THANK TO ALL SAI CENTRES/BHAJAN UNIT AND INDIVIDUAL, WHO SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT. REFLECTION OF UNITY AND WORK FOR THE SAI MISSION AMONG ALL SAI CENTRE and MEMBERS. (TEEN YOUTH AND BAL VIKAS CHILDREN BDR SUNGALA SAI CENTRE.., BAGAN DATOH SAI BHAJAN UNIT.., RAWANG SAI CENTRE..,KAJANG SAI CENTRE.., CHERAS SAI CENTRE.., KULIM SAI CENTRE.., PENANG SAI YOUTHS..,IPOH SAI HAMINDER.. , THONG SINGAPORE.., KUALA LIPIS SAI CENTRE.., BYFORST LOGISTIC..,PEARL WAREHOUSE LOGISTIC../RADHA TRANSPORT CO./JEGAN DAMANSARA TRANSPORT ,APPARAO METAL CO.(LORRY),PHARMANIAGA,CENTRAL REGION SAI YOUTHS, ..MELAKA SAI CENTRE, EQ TRAINING) National - Articles Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:03:09 +0100 http://saijohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=256&Itemid=97 Dear All Sairam On behalf of Taman Universiti Sai Centre, I would like to invite you and your family for the Guru Poornima Celebration at Taman Universiti. Please refer to the attached invitation for details. This is the first time Taman U Sai center is having such a programme for the public and your presence will make the event a more meaningful and a significant one as it is a Humble Dedication with love To Our Beloved Swami. Regards Noka Taman Universiti Centre - News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:33:02 +0100 http://saijohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=255&Itemid=89 National - News Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:12:02 +0100