The Jalan Kedah Welfare Association held its annual Hari Raya celebration in the presence of more than 150 residents.
Present was Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Tanjong YB Lim Hui Ying, Komtar assemblyman YB Teh Lai Heng, YB A. Kumaresan assemblyman for Batu Uban, Penang Island City Council Mayor Dato A Rajendran, councillors among others.
Organising chairman Mohd Hisham Iqbal said that the annual event serves to bring residents and community together.
He also requested for support to put up a permanent roof over their sepak takraw court which is utilised by the teenagers and youth in the vicinity.
In her address, Lim wished the residents a joyful Hari Raya celebration and harmonious gathering.
“I hope for unity and a peaceful occasion for all of you and your family. I also wish to contribute a sum of RM2,000 towards this gathering,” she said, adding that she will also look into their request for the sepak takraw court roof too.
The association will also organise a charity run in May to raise funds for children afflicted by cancer.
Guests enjoyed a host of seasonal favourites like satay, koay teow, ais kacang, fried chicken, biryani and other local dishes.
Children also received duit raya and hampers.