The Straits Hotel and Suites treats 38 orphans and old folks to unforgettable Iftar event together with staffs on 14 June 2017.
During the holy month of Ramadhan, The Straits Hotel and Suites organised Iftar gatherings for staffs and 40 orphans and old folks at the hotel’s restaurant. The hotel invited 20 orphans from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak yatim Islam Daerah Jasin (PKAYIDJ) and 20 old folks from Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheng.
The function was attended by 100 guests, comprising Mayor of Melaka City council (Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah) YBhg. Datuk Zainal Bin Hussin and committee members of Melaka City council.
“The Iftar gatherings brought together the management, 43 orphans and old folks, who enjoyed the ritual of breaking the fast together, nourishing body and soul with delicious food prepared by the hotel.“ said Mr Rudi Putra, General Manager of The Straits Hotel and Suites during the event.
During the event, 23 orphans from PKAYIDJ presented ‘Nasyid and Qasidah’ performance on stage. Guests were also entertained by Ghazal performance all night. The hotel invited Datuk Bandar on stage to give away donation items such as groceries, school bags and Duit Raya to orphans. Besides, old folks were given groceries, kain pelikat, telekong and Duit Raya.
Besides donation, scrumptious and tantalizing Ramadhan dinner were served to staffs, orphans, old folks and VIP guests. The dinner was specially prepared with patience by the hotel Sous Chef – Al-Araj Bin Abas.