Improved sights for 92 recipients of glasses at Kg Kiau

Ewon (left) presenting one of the recipients with the glasses

By AVV

9 December 2024

KOTA BELUD: Today, 92 residents of Kampung Kiau received free eyeglasses from the Spectruck team, a significant milestone achieved through a collaborative initiative with Pernas. These beneficiaries were selected from over 400 individuals who participated in comprehensive eye tests conducted in the village.

The SpecTruck team spent two weeks in four villages including Kampung Kiau, providing essential eye examinations to locals. This initiative underscored the pressing need for vision care across all age groups within the community, with recipients ranging from young children to senior citizens.

Dr. Carmen Soo, Director of SpecTruck Sdn Bhd, conveyed her commitment to addressing the community's vision needs. During their time in Kota Belud, the team engaged closely with local residents to gain insights into their specific requirements.

Nurshuhadah Hamid, a representative from the Strategic Communications Department of Pernas, expressed her satisfaction with the initiative's outcomes. She emphasised the transformative impact of the programme on residents' eye health and overall well-being.

She praised the collaboration, noting that it greatly benefited this rural community, which traditionally faces significant barriers to accessing essential eye care services.

This programme not only highlighted the importance of vision health but also fostered a sense of community support and engagement.

Going on stage to receive their glasses were Rayner Yukun, Sabinus Tuboh, Sabrina Sibin, Marcillus and Fredolin Gahu.

The presentation of the spectacles was held during the launching of the Tamu Desa Kampung Kiau as well as the officiation of the Kampung Kiau as a MADANI Adopted Village by the Kadamaian State Assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick

Ewon who is also the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative (MEDC) presented the spectacles to the recipients’ representatives.

Also present were MEDC notables such as the Chief Secretary of MEDC, Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee Daud; the Deputy Chief Secretary (Entrepreneurship Development) , Datuk Zamri Salleh; the Deputy Chief Secretary (Policy and Monitoring), Noor Afifah Abdul Razak; as well as heads of MEDC agencies and representatives from state government departments and agencies.