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&#39;Healthy Ayam Diet&#39; rings in like music to Salvation Army <b>Kuching</b> Boys&#39;

&#39;Healthy Ayam Diet&#39; rings in like music to Salvation Army <b>Kuching</b> Boys&#39;

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:29 PM PDT

KUCHING: The Salvation Army Kuching Boys' Home, which was started in 1958 at Jalan Ban Hock, has through the years taken care of over 1,000 boys.

Its superintendent Major Mary Ng said most of the residents came from children of risky background, mainly from a single parent family through separation by choice, divorce, death, abandonment, medically unfit, poverty and abused.

"They (just) walked in or come through the recommendation of other agencies such as the Social Welfare Department, non-governmental organisations, schools, hospitals, voluntary groups and individuals," she said at the launch of Ayam Brand 'Healthy Diet for Creativity' Charity Campaign 2014 at the Salvation Army Kuching Boys' Home yesterday.

Ng stated that currently, the home houses 35 boys ranging from seven to 20 years, all of whom attend school or further their studies.

"Besides schooling, the boys are encouraged to take part in multiple sports and recreational activities like basketball, futsal, swimming, ping-pong, bowling and cycling. Some of the boys are good athletes representing their own schools in track events and hockey."

She said sports indirectly helps to build discipline and self-esteem, adding that the home has produced a string of promising cyclists who are attending training in Alor Setar and will be representing Sarawak for the upcoming Sukan Malaysia XVII in Perlis.

"We have a promising cyclist in our midst currently attending training in Alor Setar for the coming Sukma which will be held end of May to June, representing the state of Sarawak. His name is Noel Lim.

"Developing a positive character and good habits are a process we endeavor in to provide for each boy's growth."

Ng said some boys are learning musical instruments such as guitar, drum and keyboards.

"Some of these boys are very good musicians and self-taught. Now the older ones are teaching their skills to the younger ones."

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