2009 News Releases

Johor - Residents of Sherun Old Folks Home in Johor Baru had a pleasant surprise when 22 Manulife agency members and staff paid a visit to their home recently.  The visit coincided with celebrations to mark World Senior Citizen Day on 1 October 2009. 

Sherun Old Folks Home houses 58 senior citizens and the Manulife contingent chatted to the residents in an engaging and fun “getting-to-know-you” session during which the residents readily shared some of their life experiences. 

“As a Manulife agency member, we want to play our part in keeping with Manulife’s commitment to giving back to communities where we conduct our business.  We often forget that people interaction is crucial in making the elderly feel important and cared for, so we decided to spend some time at the home,” said Mr. Ho Chin Hwa, a Manulife Agency Manager.  

As part of the visit, Sherun Old Folks Home received RM5,000 worth of essential items comprising two washing machines and some food supplies.

The items were presented by Manulife Agency Director, Mr Kam Sing Ming to the Home’s Assistant to the Founder, Mr Veliatham.

During the cheer visit, the home residents were also treated to a sumptuous meal specially prepared for them.  

“Senior citizens are an asset to any family and like any other family members, they deserve our care and attention. It is important that we remember and appreciate their past contributions to society.   For the elderly, it can be very lonely if they do not have friends visiting them. We hope our visit today has made a difference to their life.” said Mr Kam.

“On behalf of the Home, I would like to thank Manulife for this kind gesture as the Home depends mainly on the contribution of generous individuals and organisations to operate.   It is also very thoughtful of Manulife to check with us on what items are needed. These items will definitely help to alleviate the home’s expenses besides creating a better living environment for the residents.” said Mr Veliatham.

About Sherun Old Folk Home & Handicap Centre
Sherun Old Folk Home & Handicap Centre is a charitable organization located in Skudai, Johor. The Home was founded by Miss Kala in 2001 and provides care and shelter to elderly citizens and the terminally ill.

About Manulife Malaysia
Manulife Insurance Berhad, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Holdings Berhad, is a member of Canada-based Manulife Financial Corporation. Manulife Insurance Berhad currently serves the needs of more than 270,000 policyholders. Through its subsidiary companies, the Manulife Group offers an innovative range of financial protection and wealth management products and services to meet different customer needs. Manulife Holdings Berhad has been listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1984. As at June 30, 2009, its assets under management were over RM3.0 billion.

About Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners.  Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$421 billion (US$362 billion) as at June 30, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

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