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Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Friday, 11 April 2014
ANTI DRUG PROGRAMME
SJK(C) Bukit
Tinggi, Bentong: Anti-drug Programme
In
accordance with the anti-drug movement carried out by the Ministry of
Education, SJK(C) Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, invited ten speakers from the Rumah
Victory Rehab Centre from Semenyih, Selangor on the 5th of March,
2014, to talk about drug abuse and anti-drug awareness. Among t he activities
prepared by the speakers were testimonials from ex-drug addicts, a captivating
drama performance, an exhibition on the dangers of harmful drugs and a singing
performance dedicated to the anti-drug movement. The purpose of this programme
is to leave a deep impression about the dangers of drug abuse in each of the
participants’ minds, which comprised of teachers, schoolchildren and parents
alike.
Headmaster
Mr Thum Veng Keng commented on the extent of violence and crime committed by
drug addicts to fulfil their addiction and its negative influences on the
society as a whole. He also added that it was important that youngsters should
be instilled with the dangers of drug abuse in order to maintain a peaceful and
progressive society in Malaysia. At the same time, Mr Thum also extended
special invitations to the students from the neighbouring schools to
participate in this programme, so that they could hopefully learn more
regarding this topic. Mr Thum thanked Rumah Victory Rehab Centre for organising
this anti-drug seminar, which allowed many young people to learn invaluable
lessons from the ex-drug addicts’ tough life experiences. Besides, the
headmaster also thanked the Parent-Teacher Association and the Bukit Tinggi
Methodist Chapel, for contributing donations amounting to RM300.00 and RM200.00
respectively for this programme.
The
director of the Rumah Victory Rehab Centre, Mr Gan Chin Keong pointed out that
anti-drug advocacy should be a priority given the fact that the number of drug
addicts in Malaysia which are increasing every day, are getting younger and
younger too. He said that youngsters who are naturally curious, easily succumb
to the temptations of drug abuse. Ex-drug addicts play their part in educating
these children about the negative effects of drug abuse and how to prevent getting trapped in the turmoil of substance abuse through
organising anti-drug programmes around schools in Malaysia. Mr Gan also opined
that parents must play an important role in their children’s life by getting to
know their friends, caring about their social activities and paying attention
to changes in their attitude and behaviour.
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