Words simply fail me. I couldn't describe how meaningful Friday, 22nd of October is to me. It is just.. So.... Meaningful. :D
I would say that the launch of OKU Dobi Sdn Bhd is a success. A HUGE one. Everyone played a big role in ensuring the success of OKU Dobi Sdn Bhd. Therefore, I would like to express my gratitude and my deepest and warmest regard to everyone who have help to make this project a success especially to Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, Ambank Group, Mid Valley Management, Ms Irene Shiu and the rest.
Below are some of the pictures that are taken on that day.
9 Directors of OKU Dobi Sdn Bhd perform 2 songs on that day
So many people attend the event!
From left : Wendy Ung, Datin Paduka Khatijah Suleiman, Ms Irene Shiu, Mr Ong Hock Siew
A group photo
From left : Ms Irene Shiu, Mr Ong Hock Siew, Ms Rennie Lee, Dato' Meme Zainal Rashid, Cik Norani Hj Mohd Hashim, Miss Jennifer, Tuan Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Ms Anne Kwa
Happy faces by the end of the day!
[WorldwidePreneur's staff with the 9 directors of OKU Dobi Sdn Bhd]
Newspaper reports
To quote Bernama,
OKU Dobi sees RM15k monthly sales
2010/10/22
OKU Dobi Sdn Bhd has targeted to achieve RM15,000 sales monthly over the next six months. It is the first business programme for disabled people (OKU) to independently operate a business in a major mall.
Its business coordinator, Ong Hock Siew said for the first six months, the company is looking to achieve a sales turnover of RM200-RM300 daily.
He was speaking to reporters after the ceremony to launch OKU Dobi at the Mid Valley Megamall today. Ong is also the Group Managing Director of WorldwidePreneur. The company is responsible for establishing and training the staff of OKU Dobi.
OKU Dobi is however, owned and operated, by nine OKU. It is also strongly supported by the AmBank Group, the Welfare Services Department (JKM), the Selangor Cheshire Home and the Mid Valley Megamall which has provided space free of charge for the businesss.
According to Ong, there are plans to open more OKU Dobi stations in other states, with the support of the JKM and AmBank Group.
Meanwhile, AmBank Group head of group public affairs Syed Anuar Syed Ali said, the Group was pleased to contribute RM25,000 to help fund the renovation required to complete the set-up for the OKU laundry station.
The launch of OKU Dobi today was officiated by the JKM director-general, Datuk Meme Zainal Rashid. -- Bernama
And to quote The Star,
Thursday October 28, 2010
Lending a hand to the disabled
AS PART of the AmBank Group’s CSR programme, the Group has contributed RM25,000 towards the renovation cost of the OKU Dobi at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur.
The OKU Dobi aims to improve the lives of the disabled whereby they can contribute to the society as well. The is one of the first business programmes for OKUs to independently operate a business by themselves in a major mall with support from the Ministry of Welfare, Mid Valley Megamall, the NGOs and their families.
“We are delighted that the renovation has been completed as the outlet is now fully operational for the OKUs to run the laundry business. AmBank Group is very happy to have been given the opportunity to participate in a community project like this. It addresses real needs and is of real value and will be supported and maintained for the long term,” said AmBank Group public affairs director Syed Anuar Syed Ali .
“In this regard, we are very pleased with the Mid Valley City’s contribution of providing space for the OKUs to run a business and contribute to the society as well. The commitment shown from the OKUs and their parents is exemplary in giving hope to other OKUs to operate and establish a business like this,” he added.
The OKU Dobi is located at Basement 2, South Court, Mid Valley Megamall.
