The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) contributed 100 food packs to SK Lahad Datu 2 in conjunction with the Ramadan month, marking the season of giving.
“This is a simple for BRL to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the well-being of the community,” said its chief operating officer, Sail Jamaludin.
He said the initiative was part of BRL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme which began in 2021, just before the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
Even during those difficult times, the company remained committed to continuing the programme as supporting the community was a long-term pledge rather than a one-off effort, he added.
Sail who visited the school together with director of operations Hendry Filames said SK Lahad Datu 2 was identified as a key representative of the district’s student population.
“We hope this small gesture inspires a spirit of giving and kindness that lasts well beyond the fasting month, fostering a more compassionate environment for everyone in Lahad Datu,” he said.
For an operator such as BRL, a subsidiary of Yayasan Sabah Group, engaging with the community helps preserve Sabah’s unique cultural identity and heritage.
“By being an active partner in local development, we help create a vibrant and thriving region that our international guests feel privileged to visit,” he said.
He said the company intended to continue organising such programmes as a permanent part of its operations.
“Since our first outreach in 2021, we have seen how much these gestures mean to the local community.
“We are already looking at our calendar for the coming year to see how we can further strengthen our outreach and reach even more groups within the district,” he said.
Meanwhile, BRL staff also visited Sri Pritchard Home in Kinarut to deliver basic necessities for the welfare of its elderly residents.
The visit, led by BRL chief financial officer Esner Chong and involving about 20 participants, was part of the company’s CSR initiative aimed at supporting the needs of the home and bringing cheer to its residents.
The management of the home expressed appreciation for the contribution, noting that such donations help ease operational costs and ensure that residents continue to receive proper care and daily necessities.
