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UEM Sunrise Promotes Healthy Hygiene Habits Amongst Its PINTAR Students
NUSAJAYA, Thursday, 7th November 2013: UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise”) formerly known as UEM Land Holdings Berhad, the master developer of Nusajaya, one of the five key nodes of Iskandar Malaysia, successfully organised a Health and Hygiene Programme for its PINTAR students as part of its corporate responsibility initiatives at Theatrette Hall, Bangunan Dato’ Jaafar Muhammad, Kota Iskandar, today.
The programme introduced for the first time in collaboration with Johor Bahru District Health Department, saw active participations from 150 Year Five and Year Six students of its 13 adopted PINTAR primary schools around Gelang Patah.
The one-day programme was divided into three health talk sessions by distinguished speakers from Johor Bahru District Health Department. In each of the 30 minutes session, students were guided on several healthy diet information, hygiene skills and practices, which included proper hand washing techniques and proper self-care hygiene as well as grooming session.
In addition, the programme was also filled with several exciting yet educational activity such as sandwich demonstration by the students called ‘Do-It-Yourself’ which created a cheerful atmosphere. During the programme the students were then exposed with mini health exhibitions booth such as ‘Johor Bebas Asap Rokok’, body screening, healthy food information, dengue awareness and dental showcase to educate the students on the importance of healthy living.
“We believe in sharing our values with the community. As a responsible corporate citizen, UEM Sunrise Berhad is committed to develop healthy environment in all UEM Sunrise’s PINTAR schools. We trust that early education and awareness is imperative in changing public perceptions and modifying behaviour, and can result in more acceptance and support towards healthy living initiatives and practices. This, in turn, can help ensure sustainable objectives in addressing healthy issues are achieved”, Encik Mohd Nadzari Haji Bachek, Senior General Manager, Nusajaya UEM Sunrise Berhad.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Y.B. Dr. Haji Zaini Haji Abu Bakar, Assemblyman of Nusajaya and Puan Surinah Asan, Johor Bahru District Health Department Officer, whom both gave the opening speeches. The programme was also attended by respective teachers of UEM Sunrise’s PINTAR schools.
The hygiene talk programme organised by UEM Sunrise targeted at primary school students aimed at promoting and educating the students on the importance of personal hygiene, self-care and healthy living.