Two Deaths Recorded in Gaza

Gaza, 16 Jul – Two deaths were recorded over the past few days while 12 others were injured in airstrikes.

 

The incident plotted by the Israeli Defence Forces was described as the largest campaign in Gaza since the 2014 war.

 

A ceasefire seems to have been brokered by the Egyptian but situations may escalate further.

 

On top of the current blockage, the Israeli Government put firmer restrictions on the passing of commercial goods into the Gaza strip, adding to the tensions and suffering of the local people.

 

The office belongs to Islamic Relief (IR) Palestine was also affected by the airstrikes with 5 missiles falling around 200 meters of the office and amongst the target is a mosque used daily by the IR staff.

 

Despite the airstrikes, IR Palestine is still actively responding and providing emergency medical supplies to main health facilities within the Gaza strip, deemed as a priority at the moment.

 

The extent of the damage is yet to be evaluated but further interventions may be required in providing shelter and restoring people’s livelihood if airstrikes persist.

IRM Reinforces Volunteerism Programme

Subang, 14 Jul – 13 volunteers of Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) were involved in groundwork assessment alongside the family of IRM through Crafting Love and Care Programme at Lembah Subang Public Housing Programme.

The programme initiated by IRM imparts a useful exposure for each volunteer who has the interest to learn evaluation process towards potential beneficiaries.

Through the programme, it indirectly improves communication skills with beneficiaries while exposing the real situation on the difficulties felt by those living in the heart of big city.

Shazlin, one of the volunteers in the programme believes that it is a good initiative for everyone to realise the importance of being grateful in life.

“Although our life hits us hard, a lot more are living in difficulties and their life is even more challenging than us. Hence, we should be grateful with all the blessings that Allah awards to us,” he said.

The programme will go through several phases, first, middle, and third phases. Each phase serves to facilitate the implementation of programmes where the first phase emphasises the concept of assessment before helping out, the middle phase involves find out for the allocated aids, and the third phase is a distribution of aid to beneficiaries.

IRM Introduces New Line of Humanitarian Icons

Bangi, 30 Jun 2018 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) nominated eight new figures as Humanitarian Icon of IRM for 2018 – 2020 term at MySinggah Raya 2018.

 

According to its Chief Executive Officer, Zairulshahfuddin Zainal Abidin, the initiative was made to uphold individuals or alliances involved in creating a caring world community in Malaysia.

 

“This time, IRM takes a whole new approach to introduce new faces of icon whom having high-spirit and devoted passion to employ in humanitarian works based on their expertise and skills,” said Zairulshahfuddin in his speech.

 

He further added, a few icons being nominated have been actively joining humanitarian works since years ago.

 

“For instance, Dr. Aizan Sofia, a Senior Lecturer at National University of Malaysia. She has been with IRM long before she furthered her studies abroad. After obtaining PhD, we invited her to contribute her expertise by being our counsellor to the disabled people for volunteerism courses.

 

“As in line with five-years strategy of IRM which emphasises on helping the disabled, IRM is delighted to nominate Dr. Aizan who is also an OKU card holder,” Zairulshahfuddin told the reporters.

 

Apart from Dr. Aizan, other icons introduced are Irma Hasmie, Redza Shah, Diana Amir, Habib Bullah, Elfaeza Ul Haq, Ashraf Muslim and Saujana.

 

The event, Majlis MySinggah Raya 2018 invited more than 700 guests from various backgrounds including beneficiaries, benefactors, humanitarian partners of IRM, donours, volunteers, media representatives and celebrities as well as the public.

 

The programme is held to celebrate and foster a better relationship among beneficiaries, humanitarian partners, icons and celebrity, media practitioner, volunteers, donours, and the public.

Knowledge Cultivation For The Isolated People

Serdang, 26 Jun 2018 – A total number of 55 individuals from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Tampoi, students from Program Kelas Dewasa Asli Pribumi (KEDAP) and teachers had the opportunity to visit EduPark in the compound of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to obtain new experience and knowledge.

 

The visitation is made special for the Aborigine to appreciate environmental knowledge such as science, flora, and fauna in efforts of polishing their passion towards obtaining knowledge.

 

The program is a joint project of community development organised by Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) with the Faculty of Economics and Management, UPM.

 

In fact, the programme is an initiative by IRM in attracting the students to discover animal species and plants so they will understand the historical knowledge of science.

 

Besides, students are also exposed into exploring Malay cultures and heritages which simultaneously allow them to recognise better on Malay histories.

 

Through the programme, IRM believes that it has the capability to foster a better relationship between IRM and the Aborigines so their needs are easily catered.

40 Injured in Airstrikes

Gaza, 4 June 2018 – Around 40 Palestinians have been injured in a protest last Friday as Israel’s military has launched a series of air strikes on Palestinian positions in Gaza,

 

A medical practitioner, Razan Al-Najar was also shot dead in an attempt to reach an injured protestor.

 

Since 23rd until 29th of May 2018, a number of 185 have been injured by Israeli forces, rising the total to around 220 injured Palestinians to date.

 

Between 30th March to 27th May, a total of 245 health workers and 40 ambulances were affected by attacks on health care, based on data provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Palestianian Medical Relief Society and the Union of Health Work Committees.

 

Islamic Relief (IR) Palestine has responded by delivering 5 drug items and 12 disposable items to the Central Drug Store of the Ministry of Health.

IRM Celebrating Iftar Together

Bangi, 1 June 2018 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) had the opportunity to celebrate Iftar #SalamRamadan with every personnel of IRM towards fostering a better relationship with each other.

 

The iftar which also invited a batch of Board of Trustees as well as Humanitarian Icons of IRM, Irma Hasmie and Redza Syah Azmeer has made the event more delightful.

 

Prof. Dr. Azni Idris who is the chairman for Board of Trustees at IRM expressed his gratitude towards IRM family even since 13 years ago until now as they have put a lot of efforts and sacrifices to facilitate the administration and direction of IRM.

 

“I would like to congratulate to all of you because you’re still here with IRM. I hope our organisation will continue to become the driving force and to always offer help for those in need,” he said.

 

In fact, Chief Executive Officer of IRM, Zairulshahfuddin Zainal Abidin also raised his appreciation for all the sacrifices made by IRM family who have been spending their energies in the organisation all this while.

 

“One of our strategies is to foster a better relationship among us. And through this iftar we would like to appreciate everyone who has put a lot of sacrifices to serve IRM,” he said in his speech.

 

Also held that night were promotion ceremony for those involved from various divisions and special acknowledgement for teachers at Rohingya Intellectual School of Excellence (RISE) who work wholeheartedly to educate Rohingya children in Malaysia.