By Amanda L
KUCHING, Nov 14: Agape Centre has honoured the late Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang by naming one of its new buildings after her, in recognition of her contributions to community welfare, particularly efforts to support children with special needs.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his appreciation for the gesture, recalling how his late wife had played a role in mobilising welfare initiatives for children with special needs and others in need of assistance.
Beyond honouring Juma’ani’s contributions, Abang Johari also commended Agape Centre for its two decades of work in bringing together organisations with different areas of expertise to address the social needs of the community.
“For 20 years, Agape Centre has served as an important community-based institution, bringing together various organisations under one roof to address the social needs of the community,” he said at the centre’s 20th anniversary celebration and the opening of its new building in Sibu today.
The centre houses five organisations: the Sibu Special Needs Children Association, Methodist Care Centre, Sibu Autistic Association, Special Olympics Sibu and Lau King Howe Memorial Children’s Clinic.
He said their collective work reflected the importance of social inclusion as part of Sarawak’s development, alongside economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
“Social inclusion means embracing every community so that no one is left behind,” he said. — DayakDaily
