Persatuan Sahabat Kaum Semai Kuala Lumpur Dan Selangor (PERKAS):
The mission continues...
PERKAS continues with t...: The mission continues... PERKAS continues with their mission to engage the Semai in economic and social activities in Pos Betau, Pa...
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The mission continues...
PERKAS continues with their mission to engage the Semai in economic and social activities in Pos Betau, Pahang in their effort to uplift their socio-economic status. PERKAS, already in their second year in Pos Betau, continues to receive aids from well wishers in the form of used clothes, reading materials, bicycle, basic groceries, prayer mats, skull caps, festive monies, etc. Ecolife Basecamp (www.ecolofecamp.blogspot.com) continues with their weekly sponsorship of meals for the Semai who attended free Islamic classes, also initiated by Ecolife.
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| Sewang ritualo dance |
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| River activities |
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| Local Universities were among the top guest at Ecolife basecamp, engaging in activities that benefited the Semai tribes. |
The government too has chipped in, providing aid via 1AZAM program and building roads, electricity and water supplies to the inner village, some as far as 30km into the jungle of Pahang.
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| The restive Ecolife Basecamp |
PERKAS, with the support of the government will continue to introduce programs for the benefit of the Semai community from time to time.
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| Free weekly Islamic classes for the Semai folks |
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| The Semai community at the local Surau during this year's Ramadhan activities. |
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| A bike donated by a well wisher |
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| Used clothes being distributed to the Semai. |
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| Teaching the Semai the finer arts of Solat |
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| The weekly meals sponsored by Ecolife Basecamp |
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| Cute Semai kids |
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| Durian - Seasonal gems from the jungle of Pos Betau |
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| Bamboo rafting & river guide provides for economic activities for the Semai here. |
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Fishing at the basecamp
Are you into fishing?
Lately, the basecamp has become the centre of fishing activities. One can fish from the basecamp jetty, on the bamboo rafts lining the jetty, charter a boat or at a fish sanctuary(small licensing fee required for a whole day of fishing). The basecamp will prepare packed food for the anglers who charter a boat. We can even send food to those anglers who prefer to fish at a sanctuary about 30 km away from the basecamp. All in the district of Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
The basecamp have seen repeated visitors for this kind of sport, coming from all over the country. Whatever your fancy, do contact us for any fishing trip.
Are you into fishing?
Lately, the basecamp has become the centre of fishing activities. One can fish from the basecamp jetty, on the bamboo rafts lining the jetty, charter a boat or at a fish sanctuary(small licensing fee required for a whole day of fishing). The basecamp will prepare packed food for the anglers who charter a boat. We can even send food to those anglers who prefer to fish at a sanctuary about 30 km away from the basecamp. All in the district of Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
The basecamp have seen repeated visitors for this kind of sport, coming from all over the country. Whatever your fancy, do contact us for any fishing trip.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Banana business to resume...
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| Bananas for Klang Valley |
Saturday, 14 January 2012
What a year it has been...!
2011 has been a very meaningful and fruitful year for PERKAS. In a very short time, PERKAS has managed to do the following with a handful of volunteers and limited sponsorship:
1. Secured sponsorship to hire 2 Ustaz (both Al-Azhar graduates) to run Islamic classes since 25th April 2011 for FREE at the Al Falah surau in Pos Betau, K.Lipis, at the request of the Muslim community there. They never had one since the country gained Independence in 1957! More than 28 free classes were conducted last year.
2. Taught more than 50 Semai about Islam, while having to turn down a request from a Primary school to teach them too. Insyallah, we will try to raise funds for this group this year.
3. Secured sponsorship to feed them with halal breakfast and lunch every week after classes since April.
4. Managed to get the support of Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to help refurbish the run-down Pos Betau surau and equipped it with PA system.
5. Secured sponsorship to teach the Semai about Haji and ran a free intensive lessons for them.
6. Secured sponsorship to send 4 of them to perform the Haji - a first for the Semai community in Pos Betau since Independence.
8. Organised their 1st ever breaking of fast for the Semai community for the whole month of Ramdhan thru' the sponsorship of ANGKASA.
9. Gave away Hari Raya money during the month of Ramadan, courtesy of Masjid Taman Melawati, K.L.
10. Distributed countless used clothes, books, bags, shoes and crockery sets to the Semai community since April, and has continued until today.
11. Distributed free sarongs, mini telekongs, prayer mats, copies of the Holy Quran and Yassin from well wishers.
12. Managed to secure a permanent Muslim burial plot for the community from the State Government.
13. Managed to teach the Semai the basic skills in soap making with the help of Sunway College.
14. Sponsored 6 of the Semai to learn the finer trade of Tapioca Chip making in Sepang - thanks to FAMA.
15. Attract various visitors to the place, including Universities and government departments , as another tourist destination with its various attractions such as Sewang dance, cooking demo, blow pipe shows, fishing and bamboo rafting.
16.Helped organise and distribute business grants to the Semai community with the help of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
17. Arranged a visit to Pos Betau for the motorbike brigade of the Malaysian Police Force's Community Policing programme.
18. Helped produced a TV documentary for TV Hijrah (aired twice this year).
19. Helped initiate a Cooperative movement for the Semai - KOBETAU
This year will see more development at Pos Betau with the involvement of FAMA, a university cooperative movement among others, that will see further progress of the place, insyallah.
1. Secured sponsorship to hire 2 Ustaz (both Al-Azhar graduates) to run Islamic classes since 25th April 2011 for FREE at the Al Falah surau in Pos Betau, K.Lipis, at the request of the Muslim community there. They never had one since the country gained Independence in 1957! More than 28 free classes were conducted last year.
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| The 1st class started in April 2011 and has continued until today |
3. Secured sponsorship to feed them with halal breakfast and lunch every week after classes since April.
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| Halal breakfast and lunch was served every week, prepared fresh by Ecolife Basecamp |
4. Managed to get the support of Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to help refurbish the run-down Pos Betau surau and equipped it with PA system.
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| The government assisted with the refurbishment of the Al Falah Surau |
5. Secured sponsorship to teach the Semai about Haji and ran a free intensive lessons for them.
6. Secured sponsorship to send 4 of them to perform the Haji - a first for the Semai community in Pos Betau since Independence.
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| Off to perform the Haj |
8. Organised their 1st ever breaking of fast for the Semai community for the whole month of Ramdhan thru' the sponsorship of ANGKASA.
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| Breaking of fast with the Semai |
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| Terawih prayers were held for the 1st time ever for the Semai Muslim community |
9. Gave away Hari Raya money during the month of Ramadan, courtesy of Masjid Taman Melawati, K.L.
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| Raya packets for the Semai |
10. Distributed countless used clothes, books, bags, shoes and crockery sets to the Semai community since April, and has continued until today.
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| Used clothes for the Semai |
11. Distributed free sarongs, mini telekongs, prayer mats, copies of the Holy Quran and Yassin from well wishers.
12. Managed to secure a permanent Muslim burial plot for the community from the State Government.
13. Managed to teach the Semai the basic skills in soap making with the help of Sunway College.
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| Soap making class |
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| At the Tapioca Chip factory, Sepang |
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| UKM student program |
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| Students trying the blowpipe |
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| Sewang ritual dance |
16.Helped organise and distribute business grants to the Semai community with the help of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
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| Recepients of the 1AZAM Grants |
17. Arranged a visit to Pos Betau for the motorbike brigade of the Malaysian Police Force's Community Policing programme.
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| Pahang Chief Police astride his 1300cc bike, leading the convoy |
18. Helped produced a TV documentary for TV Hijrah (aired twice this year).
19. Helped initiate a Cooperative movement for the Semai - KOBETAU
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| The 1st meeting organised by ANGKASA which played a leading role in getting the Coop moving |
This year will see more development at Pos Betau with the involvement of FAMA, a university cooperative movement among others, that will see further progress of the place, insyallah.
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