Daiyan Trisha, 28, actress and singer

       I DECIDED to sign up as a volunteer for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme because I wanted to do my part for society and help ease the burden of the frontliners.

       On July 2, I started my “job” as a volunteer at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia vaccination centre.

       I am there every Saturday and it’s heartening to see many other youths who are also dedicating their time and efforts to helping the frontliners.

       However, some may be concerned about their safety as volunteers risk exposing themselves to Covid-19.

       I protect myself as best as I can by adhering to the strict standard operating procedures.

       ‘It is better for me to do something that can benefit the public instead of doing nothing at home,’ says Daiyan, seen here during a shift at the UKM vaccination centre.

       God willing, if our intention is good and sincere, everything will go smoothly and according to plan.

       Rather than not doing anything at home throughout the movement control order period, it is better for me to do something that can benefit the public.

       Naim Daniel, 24, singer and composer

       What is the use of having a slogan like #kitajagakita if its spirit and meaning are not deeply appreciated by Malaysians?

       Like many others, I have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

       But it is important to remember that if we stay united, we can do a lot of things to help those who are truly in need.

       The idea of setting up a food bank came when the #BenderaPutih movement took off in early July.

       Naim with some of the items collected for his food bank.

       I met with a petrol station operator in Semenyih, Selangor, and asked if I could use a small corner of his premises as a place to put basic items and necessities for people in need.

       Thankfully, the operator gave his permission, so I invited a few friends to buy basic necessities to start off the food bank. Several fellow celebrities also supported our efforts.

       The most touching part for me was when I bought disposable diapers, a necessity that many needy families could not afford to buy.

       At that point, I started to realise how difficult things could get for the less fortunate, especially those with large families.

       For those in need, please do not be ashamed to ask for help. We will do whatever we can to help you.

       Syafie Naswip, 29, actor

       I HAVE been through tough times myself, so I wanted to help others avoid facing a similar situation during the pandemic by setting up a charity fund.

       One idea I came up with to raise funds was to sell the trophy I had won for best male supporting actor at the 25th Malaysian Film Festival for the film Songlap in 2013.

       It turned out that there were people willing to bid between RM10,000 and RM25,000 for it.

       I always stick to the saying, “The best gift is when we give something we hold most dear.”

       What is the point of keeping the trophy if it cannot be used to help other people?

       Syafie auctioning off his preloved clothes on Instagram Live and showing his Malaysian Film Festival trophy, which he sold to raise funds for charity.

       To raise more funds, I also auctioned off some of my preloved clothes on Instagram Live with prices ranging from RM10 to RM50 per item.

       I was actually inspired to start the charity fund after receiving many private messages on Instagram from people asking for financial help as they had been hit hard by the pandemic.

       The proceeds of the sales have been distributed properly to purchase daily essentials for individuals and families who are facing financial hardship.

       This cause is very dear to my heart, so I hope that the public will continue to support my efforts.