Lot 1862, Lorong Laksamana 8, Off Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak Tel : +6082-428260 Fax : +6082-428334 E-mail: ernest_smile@hotmail.com
Persons to contact: CEO/Principal, Terence Ee H/p: +60165229700 Tailoring instructress, Rodim@ Rudim Ak Ringo H/p: +6016-8946392 **************************************************************************************************** Ting Administrative Assistant, Ernest
January to June 2008
************************************************************************************************** Ȟ Chairman Message Ŕ Working Committee Chairman - Sim Boon Chuan Vice-Chairman - Andrew Gan Vice-Chairperson - Nancy Lo Hon Secretary - Titus Chuo Assistant Secretary - Chai Si Kar Hon Treasurer - Jason Lau Assistant Treasurer - Chong Nam Fah
Since our inception on 24th May 1982, we are happy to produce our First Bulletin. We named it “ KNOW DEAF BETTER “. We appeal to the public to visit us, patronize our car wash and tailoring services. To know us better and assist us to help the Deaf Community to be independent and lead their lives with dignity & pride. Thank you for your past and present support. Looking forward to your bigger support in the future.
Yours Faithfully, SARAWAK SOCIETY FOR THE DEAF
___________________ SIM BOON CHUAN Chairman
Committee members - Jee Gee Ho (Deaf) - Daisy Kon - Michael Kho - Joseph Chang - Stanley Song - Tony Lim
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Some of the Deaf members who attended the party
Mr B.C.Sim receiving the gift and Ang pow from the GM of Magnum 4D
Chai Wee Min received a gift and Ang pow from GM of Magnum 4D witnessed by Mr B. C. Sim.
Mr B.C.Sim distributing Ang pow from party SSD to Deaf members
Pui Gine Hon received his prize from Chairman Mr. B.C.Sim witnessed by
A game being played during the
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Five people signed up for new Sign Language
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Deaf Members worked together to clean the fence of SSD. Dirty walls outside were also cleaned. We also helped to tidy up the garden
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Sign Language Class got started for Hearing people. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7.30pm9.00pm
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Group picture of Deaf members of with Lions Club Kuching Host
Having Fun in the Sea
Playing games on the Beach Rambungan
One of the Deaf members Nikson ak Rampah, received an incentive for work / training excellence and prizes were given out to winners of games played in Rambungan. Lions Club Kuching Host under Mr. Micheal Kho sponsored the outing
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Warming up before the match visiting
Group picture of Kuching Team A and B
Picture of Host Teams (Miri) and Teams A and B from SSD (Kuching
Winner of competition : Team A from SSD (Kuching Deaf Club)
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On Monday - Sunday, 8.00am 5.00pm
On every last Sunday of the month
On Monday - Saturday, 8.30am - 4.00pm
On Monday - Friday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
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KFC Saujana, the KFC outlet manned solely by our Deaf took part in the annual “KFC Sarawak CHAMPS Challenge”. “CHAMPS” is the acronym for “Cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed.” All outlets in Sarawak took part in the challenge and KFC Saujana won “The Best Customer Mania” “Gold Achiever Store” and the “Best Cashier” awards.
“The Gold Achiever Store” and “The Customer Mania” winner team from KFC Saujana They are (L to R): M. Jamal, Hing Sung, Phil Ping and Adeline Ng
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Yong Phil Ping KFC Sarawak “Best Cashier” from KFC Saujana Kuching with his award.
Tiong Wee Ling Self employed at selling Fashion Accessories
Ali Hanafiah, Khairul, Jimmy and Halid ( L to R )
Dendnary ak Richard
Chang Phay Ling and Su Meau Huong
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Khoo Hun Yeang Road Kuching
Over thirty members are working here
Monica ak Sako
Zainal Abidin
Rock Road Kuching
Yantie ak Toria
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Khoo Hun Yeang Road Kuching
Azmat B. Omar and Gabu B. Britis HP Reload card sales personnel at A.S.K Abdul Kareem and
Pui Gine Hon as a cook at Grandma’s homemade noodles
Stanley Mantel as a general worker at Grandma’s Homemade Noodles
Joseph Chang (self employed) at work
Yeo Suh Chan at work
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Lot 1862, Lorong Laksamana 8, Off Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +6082-428260 Fax: +6082-428334 E-mail: ernest_smile@hotmail.com
OUR PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES
1. Free sign language classes for Deaf and General Public.
2. Counseling for parents of Deaf children, to assist, support and enable them to have knowledge of Deaf culture, language, education and social interaction. 3. 4. of Free Tuition Class for Primary Deaf Students. Monthly luncheon gathering for Deaf members & their families , including free hair cut service (last Sunday every month) 5. 6. Organizing motivation camps for Deaf members through a program, i.e. KUCHING DEAF CLUB. Vocational Training: A) Sign Language/Daily living skills for over aged Deaf people B) Tailoring; C) Hair dressing; and D) Car Wash Jobs placement. Free accommodation, food and vocational training for eligible outstation Deaf.
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WE ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: 1. 2. 3. Car wash at our Centre, please contact Terence Ee - 016-5229700 Making all types of clothing/uniform, please contact Rodim@ Rudin Ak Ringo - 016-8946392 Minor homes repair & maintenance, please contact Terence Ee – 016-5229700
OUR STAFF STRENGTH TO DATE: • • • • • • CEO/Principal – Terence Ee Administrative Assistant (Deaf) – Ernest Ting Tailoring instructress – Rodim @ Rudim Ak Ringo Hairdresser – Miss Chai (Part time) Car Washers (Deaf)– Peron Ak Sidop, Lee Kong Fah, Voon Boo Eik Tailoring trainees (Deaf) – Lau Ming Ling, Chang Ei Sieng
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