The month of Ramadan is the time of giving and caring, which brings out the spirit of togetherness. It is important to have gratitude for the blessings received and to give back to the community during the holy month. Watsons Malaysia has taken the opportunity to contribute to 30 welfare homes nationwide this year through its “Ada Hati Raya Menjadi-jadi” CSR campaign in-line with the upcoming festivities of Hari Raya. The campaigns aim to remind Malaysians to be thoughtful and caring to those our community. A total of RM100,000 worth of Watsons brand product include health, personal and skin care products were donated to the 30 welfare homes across Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak.
Watsons has continuously embarked on a yearly CSR initiative and believes that giving back in any form, shape or manner will give a positive impact to the society. It is Watsons' tradition as a brand to encourage shoppers to "Feel Great" by encouraging actions of good deeds with pure and honest intentions.
“We are very honoured to initiate Watsons “Ada Hati Raya Menjadi-Jadi”, which is our very own community outreach programme in-line with observing the holy practices of the month of Ramadan. Giving has always brought out the best in people. We at Watsons are taking the opportunity to give back to the community during the month of Ramadan, it is common to practice compassion for others in need and gratitude for all that we have received. In this day and age, where we are always rushed for time. We must never forget to repay our gratitude for what we have in the form of giving back to those who are in need and we hope this campaign will help spread the word to our loyal Watsons customers too where we hope they can perform random acts of kindness. At Watsons we advocate our customers to “Look Good, Feel Great” and feeling great does not refer to the material things that we possess but rather an emotionally fulfilling experience for you and your loved ones,” said Caryn Loh, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia.“We feel very grateful and thankful for the generosity of Watsons in their contribution of products which are much needed by the kids in the home especially for coming Raya preparations,” said Puan Rohana of Pertubuhan Rumah Kasih Harmoni.
“It is important during the preparation for Raya for individuals or companies to take the kids of our shelter home for some shopping as they won’t feel left out and alone for they were abandoned by their parents. As such, we thank Watsons for its contribution of products which makes it a real Raya celebration for all,” said Mak Pah of Rumah Titian Kaseh.
The 30 underprivileged homes that collaborated with Watsons in its “Ada Hati Raya Menjadi-jadi” campaign are Care Heaven (Sabah), Pusat Penjagaan Anak-anak Yatim & Miskin Nurul Iman (Perak), Rumah Seri Kenangan Kanga (Perlis), Amitabha Old Folks Shelter (Kuala Lumpur), Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah (Selangor), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Orang Tua dan Kanak-kanak Cacat Shan Ai (Selangor), Pusat Jagaan Orang Kurang Upaya Si Putih (Negeri Sembilan), Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak Harapan (Melaka), Darul Hanan- Rumah Anak Yatim dan Miskin Kelab Balkis (Kelantan), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Seri Cahaya (Pulau Pinang), Rumah Intan (Pulau Pinang), Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged (Pulau Pinang), House of Love (Pertubuhan Rumah Anak Yatim Berkat Kasih) (Selangor), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim/ Anak Miskin Kelang (Selangor), Pusat Jagaan Rumah Kesayangan (Selangor), Rumah Nur Iman (Pahang), Good Samaritan Home (Selangor), Wealth Creation for Orphanage Children (Kedah), Rumah Sejahtera Taman Bahagia (Terengganu), Pusat Jagaan Wargatua Sherun (Johor), Comfort Nursing Home (Sarawak), Pusat Jagaan Titian OKU Nur (Selangor), Pusat Jagaan Warga Tua Maimunah (Johor), Johor Cheshire Home (Johor), The Sarawak Cheshire Home (Sarawak), The Salvation Army Children’s Home (Sarawak), Pusat Jagaan Nurhidayu (Selangor), Ractar Orphanage (Selangor), Rumah Titian Kasih (Kuala Lumpur) and Rumah Kasih Harmoni (Kuala Lumpur).During this Ramadan, customers can enjoy savings up to 50% in-store and online. Customers can shop 24/7 on the Watsons Mobile App and at Watsons’ website at www.watsons.com.my too. For more details, please follow Watsons Malaysia on both Facebook and Instagram.
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