April 2, 2024, Kuala Lumpur – Global apparel retailer UNIQLO, as part of its ongoing commitment to helping make life better for communities across Malaysia, recently organised special activities for underprivileged children from local orphanages, as part of Raya festivities. In the spirit of giving back, UNIQLO welcomed 15 children from Pertubuhan Rumah Anak Yatim Daerah Kuala Muda (PRAYDKM) in Sungai Petani. Each child received a budget of RM 150 to shop for their favorite items at the newly opened store at Aman Jaya, enabling them to select clothing and accessories that reflected their preferences.
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Caretaker of PRAYDKM, Mohamad Fakhiran Bin Mohamad Ridzuan said, “The children at PRAYDKM had a fun day out with UNIQLO, where they had a valuable opportunity to learn about the retail experience. Thanks to Uniqlo’s initiative, they gained practical insights into how stores operate and the importance of customer service. This hands-on learning experience will undoubtedly empower them with valuable skills for their future endeavors.”
Separately, 16 children aged between 8 and 16 from Rumah Anak Yatim dan Asnaf Baitun Nurrawdhah, Ampang, enjoyed a unique experience at UNIQLO The Exchange TRX store, engaging in a creative design workshop with Malaysian artist Eureka. In the workshop, children were gifted UNIQLO T-shirts to personalise, engaging in UTme! printing sessions with Eureka to produce creative designs, experiencing the joy of creating new clothes for the festive season.
Hafifah Ismail, caretaker of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Rumah Anak Yatim Baitul Nurrawdhah said, “As the caretaker of our orphanage, witnessing the children’s joy and creativity during their experience at UNIQLO The Exchange TRX store was truly heartwarming. We are very grateful to UNIQLO and Malaysian artist Eureka for providing such a unique opportunity for our children. This experience will leave a lasting impression on them, reminding them of their potential and the kindness of others.”
“At UNIQLO, we believe in giving back to the community and spreading happiness wherever we can, especially during special occasions like Raya. It was truly heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of the children as they shopped and experienced the joy of picking out new clothes. We hope that this initiative has brought a little bit of happiness and excitement to their lives during this festive season,” said Evelyn Tan, Legal, Sustainability and Corporate PR, Director of UNIQLO Malaysia.
The Raya shopping experiences are just one of the many ways UNIQLO is committed to positively impacting communities in Malaysia. Going forward, UNIQLO will continue to engage in initiatives that support local communities and the underprivileged, in line with the company’s core values of giving back to society, improving people’s lives, and making the world better for future generations.
For more information about UNIQLO Malaysia’s community initiatives and corporate social responsibility efforts, please visit www.uniqlo.com/my.
