Baku:Section 3 Laughter and joyful cheers from hundreds of underprivileged children marked the 10th anniversary of McDonald's Malaysia's Komuniti Mekdi Month. Over 100 McDonald's restaurants across the nation participated in this effort, celebrating the birthdays of children from welfare homes.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, McDonald's Malaysia has collaborated with the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) to involve 140 welfare homes in this initiative. Datuk Azmir Jaafar, managing director and local operating partner of McDonald's Malaysia, highlighted the company's commitment to positively impacting the community through this annual celebration. The event aims to provide children who may not have previously experienced a birthday celebration with a memorable day.

At the summit of the 10th Komuniti Mekdi Month celebration, held at the McDonald's Drive-Thru Section 3 restaurant, McDonald's Malaysia's senior vice-president and chief impact officer, Melati Abdul Hai, joined over 100 participants from various welfare homes. Melati emphasized the importance of these events in strengthening the company's corporate social responsibility efforts, which include over 10,000 community programs each year.

The celebration this year was enhanced by video and craft workshops, allowing children to develop new skills and create gifts for their friends. These activities fostered creativity and strengthened friendships among the children.

Jamaludin Wahab, principal of Rumah Kasih Harmoni Paya Jaras, praised McDonald's Malaysia for their dedication to the welfare of underprivileged children. The event provided an opportunity for children to feel appreciated and to enjoy new experiences with their friends.

Additionally, McDonald's Malaysia, through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Malaysia, donated RM5,000 to three welfare homes to assist with expenses and repairs of their facilities.