First of all, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all donors who continuously supported the World Tour For Children program. Our team will continue with our commitment to spread our love and support via ‘Road Less Travelled’ which we want to create a global awareness on underprivileged children homes where mainly left unknown.
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The following are breakdown from World Tour For Children account as for 11 December 2014;
Carried forward from previous balance RM 2706.30
Amount collected this round
HPG (Harley Passion Group) SGD 1500 and RM 200
Family members RM 820
Old Frees RM 850 and SGD 100
Colleague SGD 750
Total collection SGD 2350 and RM 1870
Exchange rate from SGD to RM 2.66
Total collection RM 8121
Balance from previous RM 2706.30
Total balance RM 10827.30
Total spending
Groceries RM 839.24
Adult diapers RM 113.40
Washing machine top load Panasonic 13 kg RM 1670.00
Total spending RM 2622.64
Total balance carry forward 2015
RM 10827.30- RM 2622.64= RM 8204.66
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We left Malacca after a quick hearty breakfast in the hotel at 0800hrs. The journey to Alor Gajah from Malacca city took us 40mins and we were warmly welcome by everyone upon arrival.
Steven with Chris before taking the North South Highway
Safety first!
It was quite a challenge for us to find the place because the address did not seems to appear on both our GPS and Google Map search. We were told to meet up at the main road and was guided by Mr Magentran to the homes.
The home full style contact;
Address: 1551 Taman Alor Kelemak 78000 Alor Gajah Melaka Malaysia
Email: perkekwa_ag@yahoo.com.my
Website: https://ms-my.facebook.com/perkekwa
Phone: +606 5591 244
Management:
Mr Magentran +6012 398 3411
Mr Ravi +6012 601 5731
Video- team work is great among resident and management
Our group took the opportunity to mingle around the children and old folks, before we were shown around the facilities. We came to understand the house actually belongs to a Singaporean owner and like all management, PERKEKWA is working on the feasibility to have their own property in the near future.
Morgan with Amir in PERKEKWA
Mr Magentran explaining to us on how he runs the homes
Our group also exchanged views on how we could improve PERKEKWA visibility outside Alor Gajah and general improvement of the centre. There are few suggestion given by our group especially on branding, website content, affiliation to other homes.
PERKEKWA ( Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa & Warga emas Alor Gajah Melaka ) is a charity body strive to provide a comfortable life for the underprivileged and the old folks which are not been taken seriously by the community.
Mr Magentran and his management team fetch us to the nearest local supermarket where we bought essential provisions including adult diapers. We did not look into cleaning materials as we understand they are coming in by another sponsor next week.
Washer delivered to the homes the next days
Louis bought a Superman figure for Amir
Bargain for the best washer
We left the homes around 1130hrs and proceed right to Lake Chini (Tasik Chini Pahang). Approximate distance 240km from Alor Gajah.
Lunch at Alor Gajah
The rain came right after Morgan's comment 'This place is sunny'!
Good ride, Good company
A long stretch of gravel roads to the Lake Chini Resort
Lake Chini Resort!
Getting ready for the night. Park nice nice ok, Don't block other car
Look closely at the cable and padlock. Superb!
Our team arrived Lake Chini resort on the same day approximately 1900hrs and we are lucky because the resort is not full. The condition of the rooms are not great but for the rate we paid, we can't really complain. Nonetheless, we have clean sheets, hot shower, working aircond and ceiling fan. To me, I am comfortable and one of the best sleep in days.
Louis and Steven
Dinner at the resort
View from chalet balcony
Don, Steven and Morgan
Morning view of Tasik Chini
Increase your volume to hear the sound of nature
Rest stop at Segamat
Lunch break at Segamat Johor
Last petrol stop at Machap before Louis head back to Singapore
Time for a good clean at Johor
Thank you every one for safe riding and a very enjoyable trip. We look forward for next HPG (Harley Passion Group) charity ride in April 2015 in conjunction with Phuket Bike Week ride!
Safe Riding Boys!
Steven Foong
14th December 2014
