The Malaysian AIDS Foundation
Kuching Gala
The The Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala is a special fundraising dinner by the Malaysian AIDS Foundation that will be held under the esteemed patronage of YABhg Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Hajah Jamilah Haji Anu, wife of the Chief Minister of Sarawak. The Gala will be held on December 8, 2016 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala will be presented as a black tie affair, featuring top-notch entertainment and the very best of Sarawakian hospitality. The Gala is being organised to coincide with the National World AIDS Day Celebration that will be hosted by Sarawak in December 2016.
The Gala is important because it represents the highest level of commitment by the state’s leadership in fighting AIDS. The Gala also offers concerned corporate citizens in Sarawak with the opportunity to be part of the solution to the AIDS epidemic in Malaysia. Proceeds from the Gala will enable MAF to respond to the growing need for HIV and AIDS prevention, care and education programmes, especially in Sarawak.
All donations and contributions made in the name of the Gala will be entitled to tax exemption receipt from the Malaysian AIDS Foundation.
YABhg Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Hajah Jamilah Haji,
Patron of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala
The Gala will feature the following artists and Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters:
Dayang Nurfaizah
Ziana Zain
Fahrin Ahmad
Aaron Aziz
Bob Yusof
Dee
Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala Co-Chair
Leading the fundraising effort for the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala are our distinguished Co-Chairs, Tuan Haji Yazlan Dato’ Yahya and Bob Yusof.
Tuan Haji Yazlan Dato’ Yahya
Tuan Haji Yazlan Dato’ Yahya
Tuan Haji Yazlan Dato’ Yahya is a leading philanthropist and zealous advocate for the HIV and AIDS cause. He was the driving force behind some of the most successful fundraisers for MAF in recent years, canvasing supports from the elite circle and members of Kuala Lumpur high society.
Tuan Haji Yazlan is also deeply passionate about the plight of women and children living with HIV and has spent a significant amount of time volunteering at Shelter Homes operated by the Malaysian AIDS Council’s partner organisations in numerous locations in Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang and many more.
Bob Yusof
Bob Yusof
Bob Yusof, a leading singer from Sarawak, found his true calling when he joined the Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter Programme in 2011.
An accomplished recording artiste and affable TV host, Bob Yusof has dedicated his time to educate the public, especially teenagers and young adults, with basic information about HIV and AIDS. It is a commitment that has brought him to dozens of colleges and universities across Malaysia as one of the spokespersons for the Red Ribbon Youth Club.
For his native home, Bob has decided to embark on his greatest endeavour yet – that is to initiate the construction of a facility that could change the lives of People Living with HIV in Sarawak and provide them with the love, care and support that they need. It is these dreams that inspired us to bring you the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala.
The Gala Highlights
Keynote address by YABhg. Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Hajah Jamilah Haji Anu
A special address highlighting the State Government’s unwavering commitment to ending AIDS will be delivered by the Gala’s Patron, YABhg. Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Hajah Jamilah Haji Anu. YAB’s speech will also reflects on her compassion to the plights of People Living with HIV and calls for the end of AIDS-related stigma and discrimination.
Charity Auction
A combination of live and silent auction of exclusive and luxurious items such as jewelry, designer watches and bespoke holiday experiences will be conducted during the Gala. Expect a lot of surprise and exciting moments during the live auction.
Live performance and hosting by Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters
The RRCS is a lineup of prominent celebrities and media personalities who have pledged their voluntary commitment to support Malaysian AIDS Foundation in raising awareness for HIV and AIDS. They also contribute their talent and times towards effort to raise funds for AIDS programme in Malaysia.
TABLE SALE
| CATEGORY | ONE TABLE (10PAX) | ONE SEAT |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | RM 25,000 | N/A |
| Gold | RM 10,000 | N/A |
| Silver | RM 5,000 | RM 500 |
| Bronze | RM 2,500 | RM 250 |
| Fan Zone | RM 1,500 | RM 150 |
| Balcony (Dinner Not include) | N/A | RM 60 |
To book for table (10 pax), please contact MALAYSIAN AIDS FOUNDATION Secretariat:
Arif | 012-959 4596
Hafsah | 019-441 3577
To book for seat, Silver, Bronze dan Fanzone table, online purchase is available: www.ticketpro.com.my
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) was formed in 1993 to raise and administer funds to support the activities and programmes of the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) and its Partner Organisations. It was formally incorporated under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1952 on May 13, 2003.
These programmes include financial assistance schemes for children and adolescents infected and/or affected by HIV and the medicine assistance scheme to support Malaysians living with HIV in accessing life-saving treatment as well as community-based HIV & AIDS education, prevention, treatment, care and support programmes nationwide.
Objectives of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation
:- Prevent the spread of HIV in Malaysia.
- Increase public awareness and knowledge on HIV issues.
- Support Malaysians living with HIV, including women and children orphaned or made vulnerable by AIDS.
- Protect the rights of PLHIV who may suffer discrimination due to their HIV status.
Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman,
Chairman of Malaysian AIDS Foundation
How the Gala proceeds will be spent
Proceeds from the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala will be dedicated to the development of the One-Stop Healthcare Center for Integrated HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care Services for key affected population, mainly children and women from underprivileged background. The Centre, the first of its kind in Sarawak, will be operated by the Sarawak AIDS Concern Society (SACS), a local NGO and a Partner Organisation of the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC).
Below are the proposed services and empowerment programmes to be provided by the One Stop Centre:
Halfway House
The centre will offer accommodation services/short-term transition for underprivileged individuals from Sarawak's interior area who have to travel far to seek HIV treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital. These people are reluctant to step forward about their status for fear of stigma and discrimination.
Referral Service
To help individuals who have not started HIV treatment at Sarawak General Hospital and to be a mediator in counselling programmes and provide peer group (“peer support”) guidance for People Living with HIV in Sarawak who live in isolation due to stigma and discrimination.
Community Empowerment
Programme to develop the skills of People Living with HIV, especially women and single mothers, so that they can lead an independent life and be a productive member of society. Through this programme, we hope to produce individuals living with HIV to step forward and share their success despite being HIV positive in efforts to increase public awareness and those infected with HIV.
The Venue
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is the Official Partner of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Kuching Gala.
The Gala will take place at the majestic BCCK Great Hall, capable of accommodating up to 2,000 guests for banquet setting.
BCCK is the first international purpose-built convention centre in Sarawak, Malaysia. Growing alongside Sarawak’s position as a captivating ecotourism destination on the mystical island of Borneo, BCCK serves the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry at local, national, regional and international levels.
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
- Borneo Convention Centre Kuching The Isthmus, Sejingkat, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
