In a world that often rushes past compassion, some communities choose to slow down – to give, to care, and to connect. In Kuching, one kindergarten is proving that kindness is not just taught in classrooms but lived through action. Through an inspiring outreach called ‘Love on Wheels’, teachers, parents and even little ones are learning that the simplest act of giving can create ripples of love that reach far beyond their own neighbourhood.
From Classrooms to Communities
KINDNESS is a reflection of love and care. At Super Champs Kindergarten, Kuching, which pioneered ‘Love on Wheels’ in East Malaysia, affection is shared with the community through blessing bags – spreading love one bag at a time.
Sharing more about the campaign launched by the school alongside the FunGates Superflow Foundation – a non-profit organisation established in West Malaysia – Super Champs Kindergarten’s Director, Ooi Peik See, quoted the foundation’s founder, Clarine Chun, who said, “Acts of kindness show genuine love when the actions take us out of our way and inconvenience us.”
Ooi added that the motivation to love, care and give back to society is what ‘Love on Wheels’ is about. During their first blessing bag distribution, held on September 24, the programme reached 100 children and elderly residents, who received ‘love’ from the school’s teachers, students, parents and volunteers.
Held at Kampung Stutong Baru, Ooi shared that a strong sense of togetherness was fostered during the event.
Having previously volunteered for a mobile soup kitchen in the same area before the COVID-19 pandemic, she said many of the residents there still remembered her – an epitome of love and care which served as touching reminder of the bonds built through kindness.
“When we give, we do it without making anyone feel undignified. Instead of simply handing out donations, we bless them with love. When I returned after so long, many came to greet me, and I saw a lot of old friends that I met from back then. They could still remember me,” Ooi added.
Blessed with groceries
At Super Champs Kindergarten, love and care are instilled in every child. For Ooi, this is an essential part of nurturing kindness and empathy as the children grow and step into society.
Behind each blessing bag lies the generosity of parents and their children – each child was tasked with filling a bag with a minimum of RM30 worth of groceries.
“Some brought even more, and a few wanted to contribute to our next ‘Love on Wheels’ programme,” said Ooi, adding that the initiative will run monthly at Kampung Stutong Baru, with teachers, children and volunteers helping to run the scene.
Ooi noted that the programme’s positive effects were already visible among the students. Even those not assigned to fieldwork helped by loading the ‘Love on Wheels’ van with the grocery bags.
Children as young as three years old eagerly lent a hand alongside their seniors.
“At first, the children on site were shy and hesitant,” Ooi recalled. “But once they saw people coming in, they were at ease.
“When I asked how they felt, they said they were happy. They even started speaking Bahasa Malaysia naturally, and I can see they were proactive – some carried the recipients’ bags for them.”
Ooi added that the impact of the outreach went beyond ‘hellos’ and ‘thank-yous’ – the children were embraced with hugs, handshakes, and the warmth of genuine admiration from the receivers. from those they helped.
“Some even shared stories of mutual friends who had passed away. It reminded me that ‘Love on Wheels’ is not just about giving = it’s about building bonds, empathy and shared humanity.”
“I feel that it is important to show people that you care,and you love. The groceries we bring may not be much, as most can afford them – but it’s the gesture of showing up, asking ‘How are you?’, and putting the efforts into the blessing bags. This is our way of saying we love and care for you, even if you’re not from our neighbourhood,” Ooi said.
About the FunGates Superflow Foundation
The FunGates Superflow Foundation, founded by Clarine Chun in April 2007, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the community with social, welfare and health needs.
Prior to its establishment, several community programmes had been operating since June 2001 under an organisation known as Superflow.
“The Foundation simply wants to offer a better life to those in need – both physically and mentally. May we all rise together with greater awareness of social concerns, providing love, care, acceptance and joy to all without prejudice or discrimination,” said Chun.
To date, the Foundation runs over 10 active programmes, including a dialysis centre, soup kitchen, and ‘Love on Wheels’ – a mobile soup kitchen in West Malaysia.
With Super Champs being the pioneer of the foundation’s programmes in East Malaysia, Ooi hopes to see more initiatives launched across the region – including Miri, Sibu and even Sabah.
For more information, the public may visit the kindergarten’s Facebook page ‘Super Champs Rock for Kids’ or email spchamps.kch.lowbb@gmail.com.
