Retired Editor Sheila Rahman – Muhibbah Awards recipient for October 2023

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Mr. Haresh Deol (Deputy President, National Press Club of Malaysia), Ms. Sheila Rahman Natarajan and Dato’ Kenny Goh (Co-Founder, MACROKIOSK).

Sheila Rahman Natarajan, a retired editor of Sunday Mail, was selected as the recipient of the National Press Club (NPC)-MACROKIOSK Muhibbah Award for October 2023 for her exceptional dedication to the welfare of five stateless children for the past six years.

Sheila and her husband Abdul Rahman bin Hj Ishak welcomed the five children into their home providing food, shelter, and, most importantly, access to education. Her intervention has transformed the lives of these children, ensuring they receive the education they rightfully deserve.

Dato’ Kenny Goh (Co-Founder, MACROKIOSK) in congratulating Sheila, described her outreach to the five children as “an extraordinary act of compassion” that continued for over six years.

"Her selfless acts of kindness exemplify the Muhibbah spirit that we, as Malaysians, hold dear. Her unwavering commitment to uplifting the lives of these stateless children is truly commendable," he said.

The NPC-MACROKIOSK Muhibbah Awards is a monthly award series to recognise any individual, group or organisation that best exemplifies the true spirit of Muhibbah in Malaysia. Groups of 28 media editors from leading media establishments take turns to evaluate nominees for the award.