ROTARACT CLUB KBU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Our journey started at 10.30am from Ipoh with PP Amy and family. It took us about two hours on a van to reach Grik Town. After lunch, we depart for an hour journey to Banding Jetty. The group arrived at Banding Jetty at 2.30pm. We loaded all our supplies and bags in a small speedboat while our group of 13 people was transported by a bigger speedboat to the Jehaians’ Village. We arrived at the village in an hour time. The Penghulu and Pastor Henry welcomed us upon our arrival. After all supplies and bags are placed at the school, a warm-welcome lunch was served by Pastor Henry’s wife, Ibu Jenny. Later on, Rotaractors were busy packing 200 units of snack packs in the school building while villagers were doing medical check-ups in the multi purpose hall by Dr.Gong. Snack packs were handed out to every single villager. As the sun almost setting, around 6pm, we wrapped up the snack packs giving session and headed for our first dinner in the village. There was also a Fellowship Gathering with villagers after dinner time. Rotaractors presented a holy Christmas skit titled “Have you seen Christmas?” and ended it with Christmas songs. As an addition program for the night, villagers also performed their traditional dance with songs of the local language. It was a warm get-together night.

On a sunny Sunday morning (27/12/09), we followed the villagers to their Sunday service in multi purpose hall after breakfast. We were impressed by the kids in the village who play different music instruments and they were singing for their god. After that, Rotaractors prepared sandwiches and snacks as tea break for waterfall trekking which went on later in the evening. We left for the waterfall in Sungai Enam Base Camp around 1pm, and it was an hour journey trekking to the fourth level of the waterfall. We enjoyed the beauty of nature as we were at this wonderful waterfall. After a great waterfall trip, we went back to the village for lunch at 3pm. Art and Craft session for the children was led by Rtr. Mei Hwei meanwhile a Health Talk for adults was presented by Dr.Gong in the multi-purpose hall. The children loved their final artwork so much and share the happiness with their parents. After both sessions, another session was carried out. It was the “Outdoor Relay Races”. Villagers were separated in a few groups and played a few interesting games such as balloon fighting
, filling up water bottles, newspaper relay and so on. The game session filled with laughter ended at 8pm. Dinner was served by then by Ibu Jenny and family.

Early in the morning of the departure day (28/12/09), Rotaractors visited all the families in the village led by President Janice. We learned and understood their living condition and daily life; at the same time we realized that Jehai Orangasli community really needs more help and attention from the public on their needs, particularly in health, education and standard of living. Before we left Kg Sungai Tekam, many photos were taken as memories of the trip. At 1pm, we left Kg Sungai Tekam. We had a farewell lunch in a restaurant in Grik Town. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful fresh fish given by Kg. Sungai Tekam villagers. After the lunch, we headed back home with tired body but yet a heart full of satisfaction. Overall, the objectives for the trip had been accomplished. But as what President Janice said, although the visit to the Jehai community has end but the journey for community service has just begun.