2025 - Rotary Club of Sitiawan – Eye Care Project


The Rotary Club of Sitiawan has allocated RM25,100 under its Eye Care Project to provide spectacles to students in two schools. A total of 331 pairs of spectacles were delivered as follows: 

SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs
SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs

This initiative aims to improve students’ vision and support their learning by ensuring they have proper eye care and access to corrective lenses.


Rotary Club of Sitiawan – Eye Care Project


SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs


SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs


SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs


SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs


SM Seri Manjung – 267 pairs




SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs


SMJK Dindings – 64 pairs

Sometimes, the smallest change can make the biggest difference — like seeing the world clearly for the very first time. With this in mind, the Rotary Club of Sitiawan embarked on its Eye Care Project, setting aside RM25,100 to bring better vision to students in need. What followed was more than just a delivery of spectacles — it was the gift of clarity, confidence, and new possibilities.

At SM Seri Manjung, 267 students received their spectacles, each pair opening up a sharper view of the classroom, the blackboard, and the world beyond.

At SMJK Dindings, another 64 students experienced that same moment — the simple yet powerful joy of seeing clearly.

In total, 331 pairs of spectacles found new homes, each one carrying a quiet promise: that no child should struggle to learn simply because they cannot see. For many of these students, this was their first pair of glasses. For all of them, it was a step toward a brighter, clearer future. Because sometimes, changing a life begins with helping someone see.

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2025 - The Rotary Ekiden Run in Ipoh on 9 Nov 2025


ROTARY PERAK EKIDEN RUN FOR CHARITY 2025 ON 09/11/2025 @ POLO GROUND, IPOH. The Rotary Ekiden Run returned to Ipoh, bringing together runners of all ages and backgrounds to honor collaboration, endurance, and community spirit. The youngest participant was 18 years old, while the oldest contestant, at 82, showing that age is no barrier to community involvement and athletic enthusiasm. 


The Ekiden Run, which originated in Japan, is a relay race that places equal emphasis on fellowship and competition. Each team comprises of five runners, each covering two kilometers, for a total distance of ten kilometers.


This year's event was co-organized by the Rotary Clubs of Perak and the Perak Tourism Association.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.






10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.




Governor Edward Khoo of District 3300 was the Guest of Honor, with Past President Francis Vijeyaselvan, District 3300 Area Coordinator for the Perak Rotary Clubs and member of the Rotary Club of Greentown, serving as the Organizing Chair.


The revival was a success, gathering 31 teams and 155 players. Runners came from a variety of backgrounds, including government agencies, private companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Rotary Clubs, and the general public.


The event also welcomed competitors with special needs, including those in wheelchairs and scooters, who encouraged both runners and spectators.


Team members were spotted motivating one another, exemplifying the Ekiden Run's message of brotherhood and solidarity.




10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.














10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.


10 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sitiawan participated.










Every participant was given a finisher's medal and a certificate of completion, but the genuine reward was the sense of encouragement and unity.




The Rotary Ekiden Run's comeback emphasized Rotary's objective of bringing people from all walks of life together for the greater good.





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