KIND-HEARTED MALAYSIANS AND GUARDIAN MALAYSIA DONATE HAND SANITISERS TO 22 CHARITY HOMES TO HELP THE NEEDY STAY SAFE

Malaysians are truly caring and kind-hearted people. Despite the personal constraints of the Movement Control Orders and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands responded to Guardian Malaysia’s campaign to help the needy stay safe by donating hand sanitisers to charity homes.

A total of 9,500 bottles which included 4,477 bottles of hand sanitisers donated by its’ customers in a Guardian campaign were distributed to 22 identified charity homes and organisations. Guardian had earlier organised a campaign where Guardian customers who spend RM40 and above received a complimentary bottle of hand sanitiser, which, they can donate to the charity home or organisation in the various states, selected by Guardian. Moreover, some customers even purchased more hand sanitisers to donate to the homes.

Anna Ng, Brand Marketing Director, Health And Beauty, South East Asia said: “The generosity of our customers towards their fellow Malaysians came through clearly in this campaign. It was only for one week but the response was really enthusiastic. Such kind-hearted support for those in need is really heart-warming, especially during these challenging times where a third wave of the pandemic has increased the need for greater safety.”

“It goes without saying that we need to be EXTRA diligent and disciplined to observe all SOPs including making sure our personal hygiene is good. To do this, it is absolutely essential to keep our hands clean at all times, ” Anna added.

Apart from our loyal customers, none are more vulnerable than the less-privileged, such as the elderly and children in welfare homes. This campaign is one way of helping to make sure both our customers and the less-privileged have effective hand sanitisers to clean their hands and maintain hygiene.”

The charity homes and organisations, from all over Malaysia, that have benefitted from this campaign are;

1. Bukit Harapan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

2. Calvary Victory Centre – Skudai, Johor

3. Green Pasture Senior Life, KL

4. Hope Place, Kuching, Sarawak

5. House of Joy, KL

6. Lighthouse Children Welfare Home Association, KL

7. My Father’s Home, KL

8. Persatuan Kebajikan Vinashini, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

9. Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Perlis, Arau, Perlis.

10. Pusat Jagaan Anak Anak Yatim dan Miskin Nurul Iman, Ipoh, Perak.

11. Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak WP, Kepong KL.

12. Pusat Jagaan Orang Tua dan OKU D’Zenith Homes - Sungai Petani Kedah.

13. Pusat Jagaan Rumah Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Al-Hijrah, Kemaman, Terengganu.

14. Rumah Anak Yatim Ar-Raudhoh, Tawau, Sabah

15. Rumah Anak Yatim Miskin (PAYASUM), Sungai Udang, Melaka.

16. Rumah Kebajikan Anak Yatim dan Dhuafa (Lilbanat) Siti Aminah, Tumpat, Kelantan.

17. Rumah Puteri Anak Yatim & Fakir Miskin Baitul Husna, Kuantan Pahang.

18. Rumah Warga Tua, Tawau, Sabah

19. SHELTER Home for Children, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

20. Silver Jubilee Home For The Aged, Pulau Pinang.

21. The Salvation Army Children's Home, Kuching, Sarawak.

22. Trinity Community Children Home Society, KL

About Guardian Malaysia

Guardian Malaysia started as a 200-sqft pharmaceutical retail outlet catering to the expatriate community 53 years ago. Today, it is the leading pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in the country, with more than 450 stores nationwide, providing an unrivalled variety of pharmaceutical, health and beauty products. The chain of stores serves more than 33 million customers across the country.

 

Communities in Need in the Klang Valley Turn to #AyamWithYou Community Pantries

While times are tough due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysians are pulling together to support communities with kindness and trust, giving old methods such as communal food pantries an innovative spin.

The #AyamWithYou Food Pantry initiative, by Ayam Brand™ and 13 charity homes nationwide is helping charities, empowering them to help surrounding communities that are in need.

For example in the Anjung Singgah homeless shelter in Jalan Lekiu is leading the way for surrounding communities by managing the #AyamWithYou pantry in this area.


“We were concerned for the well-being of some families here especially during Ramadan and for Raya. We don’t have much, but they had less. We have been part of the Ayam Brand™ Community Care campaign in the past. This year Ayam Brand™ again provided our organisation with two months’ supply of their products for our residents, and suggested the food pantry or gerobok rezeki as a solution for the community. They have provided a weatherproof pantry and a separate stock of products that we can bless the community with,” said Anjung Singgah Yayasan Kebajikan Negara, operations officer, Encik Amir Rudin Bin Abdul Rahman.


The weatherproof pantry is set up outside the shelter so that social distancing is observed. It is open to the public round-the-clock. Staff and residents update the community about the food pantry through community groups on social media and messaging apps, and they top up the Ayam Brand™ products daily.


“We sent out messages by WhatsApp and Facebook that the food pantry items are free for those who need, while those who want to contribute can add dry foods, snacks, stationery, cleaning products and other essential items. The residents relish the responsibility of managing the food pantry and keeping it well-stocked. They get to practice kindness and generosity,” Encik Amir Rudin said.


Response to the initiative has been overwhelming with the daily allocation of Ayam Brand™ products such as tuna, baked beans, processed peas, canned pineapples and coconut milk snapped up quickly, and other essentials being added, with strong support from the community.


“Surprises have turned up at the food pantry including fresh vegetables, dates, baby formula, diapers and Raya cookies! We can feel the #KitaJagaKita closeness. The #AyamWithYou food pantry project has made this Raya very special by building stronger bonds of kindness, trust and support in our community, allowing us to contribute actively well-being,” he added.

Through its long-running Corporate Social Responsibility programmes Ayam Brand™ has contributed more than 2 million healthy meals for charity, providing nutritious food to more than 21,800 people from 524 charity organisations and NGOs over the past 12 years.


This year the brand has supported Covid-19 front liners at Hospital Sungai Buloh, 13 charity homes, the #AyamWithYou food pantry initiative, and the Anjung Singgah Kuala Lumpur Homeless Transit centre, with plans to support more organisations and communities.


“Covid-19 drastically changed our plans for the 13th annual Ayam Brand™ Community Care Campaign, but we see the positive impact of the #AyamWithYou Food Pantry initiative. It changes the narrative for our charity home partners, from being recipients to being contributors and donors in their respective communities. The community here has embraced the food pantry concept of ‘take what you need, leave what you can’ creating a virtuous cycle that is sustaining the initiative” said Ayam Brand Malaysia’s Marketing Manager, Nathan Deverre.

Ayam Brand™ staff have helped spread the word on the food pantry so that more can benefit or contribute, and started the ball rolling by being among the first to contribute non-food items to the pantry.


“Starting with our families and friends we sent out a list of necessities for the pantry. Those who could dropped off essential items at the pantry. The community are so willing and eager to help. They have shared the location of the pantry with those in need as well. All of us can help within our means,” said an Ayam Brand™ team member who lives in the area.

The #AyamWithYou food pantry is located Anjung Singgah, Lot 28-32 Jalan Hang Lekiu, 50100 Kuala Lumpur and at Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kasih Nurul Hasanah No 1, Jalan Pimping Kanan, Ukay Heights 68000 Ampang Selangor.


Be part of the movement to receive or to give essentials.


Find out more about the #AyamWithYou food pantry initiative, visit https://www.ayambrand.com.my.

About Ayam Brand
Ayam Brand, a household name in Malaysia and Asia for 128 years, is famed for its wide range of quality and healthy canned food that are preservative free and contain no added MSG. Ayam Brand products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the highest international standards with worldwide-recognized certifications (HACCP, ISO 9001) and are certified ‘Halal’. Since 2013, Ayam Brand has been ranked in the Top 10 of Malaysia’s most chosen FMCG brands, according to the Kantar Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint Study.

Spirit of WIPRO Run @Kompleks Sukan Negara Shah Alam

Last Sunday morning, I attended the Spirit of WIPRO Run at Kompleks Sukan Negara Shah Alam. 

It was the 10th year anniversary for the Spirit of Wipro Run, which started in July 2006 and has since been a global annual effort. Every year, the Wipro employees and extended community around the world participate in Spirit of Wipro Run as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. 

3,200 runners from the WIPRO's community in Malaysia together with their family and friends participated in the run this year.

The objective of the "Spirif of WIPRO Run" is to create a platform that would bring together employees, families, customers and senior leaders across all divisions to fulfill the organization's goals. The goals are to create an entity where Wipro's diverse ecosystem grows united and believes they are all in it for the long run, to engage employees keep in mind their passion for health and fitness besides inculcating the culture of giving back to the society among the employees. 

The crowd preparing themselves having a warm up session together.

"Spirit of WIPRO Run" is part of WIPRO Cares, a corporate social responsibility program which focuses on contributing to the society by catalyzing systematic improvement in education and to the local communities where WIPRO operates in.

Wipro Cares is globally active in 3 charity categories which are Community, Education and Ecology.

Funds collected from the annual run are topped up dollar to dollar by Wipro.

Photo credit to Ayu Rafikah

Fitness First kick started at cool morning with some warp up exercises to get the participants ready for their run. At 7.30 am sharp, the participants were flagged off by Mr. Krishnamurthy Sriram.

There three categories available for the Spirit of Wipro Run were the

7km Men Open Category for ages 12 and above, 7km Women Open Category for ages 12 and above and a 3km Fun Run which was for families with young children below the age of 12 as well as the senior veterans for those aged 50 and above. 

The Top 3 runners for each of the category received winner's medal. In addition, all participants received a goodies bag and a t-shrit from Wipro while those who completed the 7km category run received a finisher medal.

Family time, parent pushing kid stroller to join the run together. 

Cute Mascots that every child like to have photo with.

Fun games awaiting everyone to take part. Total of 5 games on the day.

Fun for the kids to play, throw the ball to hit the bacteria. If able to hit 4 balls, will win the water gun.

A good morning catch up with buddies, we have fun in the games we took part too. 

If you like to know more information, do check out www.wipro-unza.com

Guardian Malaysia treated 100 children from three charity homes within Klang Valley

Last week I attended an event where Guardian Malaysia treated 100 children from three charity homes within Klang Valley to a delightful afternoon out in preparation of upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The event was held in Giant at Kinrara Puchong.

100 children aged 7 to 19 from Yayasan Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih Puchong and Rumah Safiyyah Shah Alam were treated to an afternoon out, which included a shopping spree and buka puasa dining. The children’s excitement was infectious, with lively chattering and laughter heard throughout the shopping aisles as 12 Guardian Malaysia team members assisted them with the daunting task of choosing from the myriads of Hari Raya goodies.

Guardian Health Advisor Aishah Yunos shared with the children the importance of staying healthy via an interactive health and nutrition talk. Topics of discussion included the benefits of drinking water, nutritional facts about food and how food choices affect health.

The health talk session by Guardian Health Advisor Siti Aishah Yunos before the shopping spree and buka puasa session.  The health talk about nutrition and its importance to good health would equip them into adulthood. Teaching them the facts about high nutrition food vs. those poor in nutritional value will help them make informed choices. They can put what they learn to test in this holy fasting month as it will contribute hugely to the difference between feeling energetic or lethargic throughout the days

PR & Government Relations Assistant Manager of Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Farahani Failul Rahman with happy shoppers from charity homes.

Each child went home with RM100 worth of goodies, which included festive clothing, snack, toys, stationery, daily essentials and personal care products. Part of Guardian Malaysia's long-standing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, the event was held under this year's theme Beramal Bersama Guardian. 

If you like to know more information, please visit www.guardian.com.my.

Tony Roma's Donates RM20,000 to Rumah Titian Kaseh

Tony Roma's Malaysia brought cheers and much joy to the residents of Rumah Titian Kaseh (RTK) over the weekend on 23 August, a home and that provides shelter for single and abused mothers and orphans. The American casual-dining giant donated RM20,000 to Rumah Titian Kaseh and celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri with fun-filled games and tantalizing food.

Tony Roma's contribution to RTK was officiated in a cheque handover a ceremony that took place at RTK's shelter in Titiwangsa, which is home to 130 residents. The event, part of Tony Roma's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, was attended by Revenue Valley's Chief Operating Office (COO), Dickson Low and RTK's founder Hajjah Sharifah binti Adian, and joined by over 100 children from the home.

Tony Roma's Malaysia collaboration with RTK began in June, when they made a pledge to contribute part of their sales revenue to support RTK's efforts. Throughtout June 30 to August 17, customers at all Tony Roma's Malaysia outlets who purchased their Beef 10 dish contributed RM5 to the cause. Customers and suppliers also supported the cause by contributing to the donation boxes places in all outlets.

Funds collected from this CSR campaign will be used to provide food, clothing, education and basic care for the residents of the home. Besides the RM20,000 donation, the team at Tony Roma's Malaysia also assisted with repair of cookers a the home, and donated everyday essentials worth up to RM6,000. They include food items, a commercial chiller and blender, rice cooker, serving trays and two desktops computers for schoolwork and research.

RTK was established in the year 1988 to provide shelter for single and abused mothers mothers and orphans. Today, three shelters operate under the RTK banner. Two are located in the vicinity of Taman Tasik Titiwangsa and the last is in the vicinity of Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. RTK's mission includes providing basic care, vocational training and confidence-building activities for its residents.

The contribution to Rumah Titian Kaseh is part of Tony Roma's Malaysia's corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities toward fostering a more caring society. In the past, the casual-dining chain has contributed to the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and SJC (C) Pin Hwa 1 Setia Alam.

The American casual-dining giant, haled the world's largest restaurant chain specialising in ribs, entered the Malaysian market in 2006 when Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd acquired the Malaysian franchise. It launched its seventh outlet in Nu Sentral Shopping in May.

Natta Cosme Beauty Bag December- Rainbow Edition

 Do you recalled I have posted of the Natta Cosme?

This month it is Rainbow edition, so look at below! It cost RM19.90, I need to pay RM6 for the courier.

The items consists of following:
Baviphat AC Theraphy 
Simply Beauty Silky Mask 2ml RM3
Gamila Secret hand cream
Prettia Bubble Hair Dye RM38
Naruko Tea tree peeling gel
Face Q Mask 30g/pcs RM2.80

 

You can still purchase this set before it's sold out.

Natta Cosme's Charity Fund Raiser

Natta Cosme's Charity Fund Raiser to help rise funds for the Typhoon Haiyan. If you planning to shop skin care products for love ones, this is good time. This is where one can make a donation or a purchase and the full price of the purchase will go to the charity.

My computer is acting up and slow loading plus what I have wrote earlier gone. It's my rewrite now, unable to save picture of Natta Cosme's products but you can click on the link mention to see.

If you doesn't feel like shop for anything, you can donate RM10 for Charity Tyhoon Haiyan Relief fund.

The donation will go through Fo Guang Shan (佛光山) Malaysia, and they will arrange to Philippine Fo Guang Shan.

DIWALI CHARITY ‘FOOD DRIVE’ AT SUNWAY PYRAMID

The time of Diwali is one of the most beautiful times of the year that is filled with light and love.

This year, through the Some Of uS Campaign, Sunway Pyramid is running a charity Food Drive from 11 October – 5 November. It is a community project held in the mall for the underprivileged, where shoppers can donate some food items such as cooking oil, condensed milk, rice, biscuits and more at the Food Drive box located in front of Cold Storage (LG2) and Aeon (LG2). The food items collected will be channelled to underprivileged students from Sek. Keb. Bandar Sunway and Sek (Jenis) Keb. Tamil Seaport.

Mother and Son in baking with Planta@Mydin USJ

 

It is a fun moment for mother and son, yeah we took part in Mothers Baking for Charity with Planta.

 

Just take a look at how serious my son is, he helped to decorate the Raya cookies.

 

If you have interest in baking for charity, it is happening at Mydin USJ. For detail click on the above link to find out.

 

 

Esse Gives Back on 19 July,ANNEXE Gallery, Gallery 2

 

You can refer to my earlier post by click on the poster above.

 

Esse Organic Skincare, an eco-conscious skincare brand promoting a sustainable lifestyle, will be hosting a one day "Nature" themed charity art sale event. The artwork will be painted by children, for children. Proceeds from the artwork will be donated to SHELTER – Home for Children in Malaysia. We protect what we love. By encouraging our children to paint the beauty of nature, we are also teaching them to love our irreplaceable Mother Earth.

 

We would like to invite you to come join us on the 19th July at Annexe Gallery, Central Market, to show your support for these amazing young artists and to SHELTER. Gallery can be view here and is available for bookings.

RSVP: Camy Ling | +6012-976 5737 | camyling@rocketmail.com

Sales: Maria Yap | +6012-212 0371 | myap@zeccaltd.com

Date: 19th July 2013 Time: 11am to 7pm Location: ANNEXE Gallery, Gallery 2
Click here to join the event : https://www.facebook.com/events/159500284232325/

 

One of the children painted above.

Butterfly City - Tan Ming Xi, 9
“Inspired by the most beautiful little creature in the nature and how she can be this awesome to occupy the humans.”

Esse Gives Back 2013

 

 

Esse Gives Back is a one day "Nature" themed charity art sale event. The event encourages children all over the world to participate by creating an artwork about nature. These amazing young artists, ages from 3 to 16 years old, painted their love for nature into these artworks. The artworks are submitted from as far away as USA and South Africa, to Hong Kong, China, Australia, Singapore and also from Malaysia.

All the artworks are painted by children, for children. The proceeds from sales of the artwork will be donated to SHELTER – Home for Children in Malaysia. SHELTER is a registered welfare organization in Malaysia that has been in existence since 1981 to help abused, abandoned, neglected or at-risk children. They provide care and education to them and raise public awareness on issues such child abuse and child protection.

[Invitation card to Public to come] You may refer to the above. :D
Good day to you.  We would like to to extend our gratitude to invite you [and your friend] to ESSE Gives back charity on 19 July, at Annexe Gallery, Central Market. 11:00 am till 7:00 pm

Please feel free to extend the invitation to your esteemed organization to support us by distributing out this invitation to all your corporate or VIPs members, those are keen to do charity and participating for this meaningful event.

Also, you may view the 100 paintings and purchase them online prior to the event day or just attend the auction at 4pm on 19 July, at Annexe Gallery. 

Of course, you’re cordially invited to attend this cheerful event on 19 July and really appreciate if you could RSVP and support the event via
https://www.facebook.com/events/159500284232325/?fref=ts



Shelterhome website :
http://www.shelterhome.org/
Pictures of the paintings : 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4bzd06bylebbk8q/Qk7DyeOP3c/Esse%20Gives%20Back%20Entries
Photos of Nadia Heng visiting Shelter Home :
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ohdpzx6eb0ctls8/u6FWowEVt
Photos of the painting :

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xs4ccoqs3m0ttyh/yVDkFw2cOJ