Special postcard fund-raising in aid of Sabah heroes

KOTA KINABALU - A special 'Postcard' launching was held on August 28 to commemorate the earthquake on 5th June 2015 which killed many people including 4 mountain guides was organised by local NGO Sabah Youth Solidarity.

The postcards depicting Sabah's mountain guides' bravery and selflessness who risked their lives in protecting their guests during the deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Ranau.

This spirit inspires all the people of Sabah and when floods swept mud and debris across the area of Kota Belud and Ranau, people from all walks of life regardless of race and religion came together in solidarity to help these victims.

SYS hopes that through this postcard campaign could put across the message of our Sabahan spirit and solidarity.

According to Stephan Gaimin, chairman of the Sabah Youth Solidarity (SYS), proceeds from the postcard sales fund-raising program will be handed over to the Association of Mountain Guides and Porters Association of Mount Kinabalu.

To purchase this postcard people can call SYS chairman Stephan Gamin 0166668124 or contact the treasurer SYS Dexter Chin 0168338737 and 0167539783. organizing secretary Charles Yong. Counters are also open for postcard sale counters during Sabah Day celebrations on August 31. "Semangat Sabah" t-shirts are also available for sale.

Representatives from Mountain Guide Association Mr. Yunus Kinsoi (AJK) and Chairman Mr. Hajim Wasili Porter each received a gift in the form of larger than normal size replica postcard inside a picture frame from Sabah Solidarity Youth.

Meanwhile SYS chairman Stephan Gaimin thanked Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Treasurer-General Japiril Suhaimin for willing to officiate the launching which was witnessed by Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) deputy president Melanie Chia Chui Ket.