For these underprivileged children, a van is a lifeline to education

The Assembly Soup Kitchen (TASK), a charitable organization in Shah Alam, provides free transportation for refugee children attending its learning center in Subang Jaya. The van used for this purpose was recently broken down, leaving TASK scrambling to find alternative transportation for the children. Founder Soo Mun Keong explained that the van had been used daily to transport students from areas like Sunway Mentari to the learning center, enabling regular attendance and access to education.

The van, originally a display model with minimal mileage, was also utilized for excursions and other educational activities. Due to engine issues, TASK has had to rely on volunteers using their personal vehicles, a situation Soo hopes will not persist indefinitely. The organization aims to repair the van for under RM27,088, with any extra funds going towards future maintenance.

TASK, which began as a meal provision initiative during the pandemic, now offers educational support to children from Standard One to Form Three, aiming to help them overcome food insecurity and other challenges. To contribute to the van's repair, donations can be made to RHB bank account 2621 1100 010155 (Assembly Ground Sdn Bhd).