MIRI GALA
6 AUGUST 2023
GRAND BALLROOM
PULLMAN MIRI WATERFRONT
MAF In Sarawak
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) has been supporting Sarawak’s HIV Treatment, Prevention, Care, and Education programme for over a decade with focus on assisting individuals living below the poverty line. Currently, our efforts benefit more than 1,000 direct beneficiaries.
TERATAK KASIH TOK NAN
In Kuching, Sarawak, our One-Stop Centre for PLHIV – otherwise known as Teratak Kasih Tok Nan, is providing a wide range of services – from treatment referral to transportation assistance and from halfway home to empowerment programme for single mothers living with HIV.
SARAWAK HEALTH ACCESS PROGRAMME (SHAPE)
As an extension to our HIV services, MAF also supports the hospital travel subsidy programme that not only helps HIV patients, but also others who are diagnosed with chronic diseases. The subsidy programme – known as the Sarawak Health Access Programme (SHAPE) – currently benefits more than 200 hardcore poor beneficiaries across the Kuching and Samarahan Division.
EXPANDING OUR SERVICES TO MIRI
MAF recognises the significance of extending its service reach to other parts of Sarawak, especially Miri, which has the second-highest number of HIV cases after Kuching. To accomplish this, we plan to establish a Teratak Kasih Tok branch in Miri that will offer the same quality of care, support, and compassion to People Living with HIV.
Furthermore, our expansion plans will cover SHAPE, providing medical travel subsidies to chronic disease patients seeking treatment at Miri Hospital or other government-run healthcare facilities within the Division.
Call Of Duty
Teratak Kasih Tok Nan owes its existence to Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu’s unwavering dedication and her personal connection to the struggle of the underserved HIV community in Sarawak. The Centre is a tribute to her late husband, Allahyarham Pehin Sri Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem, a compassionate figure loved by the people of Sarawak.
To this day, Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar remains a staunch supporter of People Living with HIV in Sarawak, fulfilling her role as the Patron of MAF Sarawak Branch.
HIV & AIDS IN SARAWAK
As many as 2,720 people have tested positive for HIV in Sarawak since 2015.
This is a breakdown showing the percentage distribution of the cumulative cases of HIV infection in Sarawak.
Within the same period, 1,093 cases, or nearly 40 % of People Living with HIV were diagnosed with AIDS in Sarawak.
Treatment & Prevention at the Forefront of AIDS Response
Why treatment is important?
Continued access to HIV treatment and adherence will ensure better viral suppression outcome which further reduces onward transmission of HIV and improves the quality of life for PLHIV.
Conversely, poor treatment adherence is associated not only with less effective viral suppression, but also with drug resistance and reduced survival.
At MAF, we promote sustainability by collaborating closely with local stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS so that we can avoid duplication of services between different players, and channel our resources to areas that need the most support.
MALAYSIAN AIDS FOUNDATION
Miri Gala 2023
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation Miri Gala is a premium fundraising event aimed at generating crucial funds to support the expansion of Teratak Kasih Tok Nan and the Sarawak Health Access Programme to Miri, Sarawak. The Back Tie Affair will take place on 6 August 2023 at Pullman Miri Waterfront.
GUEST OF HONOUR
SARAWAK PREMIER
YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
GALA HOSTS
MAF SARAWAK PATRON
YBhg Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Hajah Jamilah bt Haji Anu
MAF PATRON
YBhg Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir
MAF CHAIRMAN
YBhg Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman
DEPUTY MINISTER OF HEALTH & MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR SEBUTI
YB Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni
PULLMAN MIRI WATERFRONT GENERAL MANAGER
Mr Alan Tham
Official Hotel
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation Miri Gala will be held in the most exclusive and distinguished venue in town – the Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel, the flagship property of the Interhill Group in Miri. The hotel is renowned for its impeccable service, luxurious amenities, and elegant ambiance.
THE FLAVOURS OF SARAWAK
The uniquely Sarawak experience that we endeavour to create at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Miri Gala covers all fronts.
Our collaboration with Pullman Miri Waterfront, our partner hotel, will showcase a modern take on traditional Sarawak cuisine as an exquisite, multi-course fine dining experience.
Additionally, the Gala’s decorations and accompanying materials will integrate traditional Sarawak decorative motifs and cultural symbols, providing a glimpse into the rich heritage of this proud State.
Entertainment
Dayang Nurfaizah & Bob Yusof
Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters
The highly anticipated Gala event will feature an unforgettable performance by Sarawak’s very own favorite daughter and multi-award winner, Dayang Nurfaizah, who will be teaming up with Bob Yusof, a celebrated ballad performer hailing from Limbang, to deliver a sensational musical experience. The duo’s dynamic setlist will feature an electrifying blend of both new and classic tunes, sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Both Dayang and Bob are the original lineup of the MAF’s Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters who have been volunteering with MAF for more than a decades, and dedicated their times and effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to members of the public.
Honouring The Culture Of Penan People
At the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Miri Gala, MAF plans to pay tribute to the remarkable indigenous Penan tribe.
The Penan are among the precious few remaining nomadic hunter-gatherers in Borneo who have chosen to preserve their ancestral ties to the rainforest and maintain a lifestyle that their ancestors have cherished for countless generations.
The Gala will showcase the Penan People’s cultural heritage through tribal dance performances and on-site exhibition of their artistry, particularly their delicate basket weaving and the ancient art of “Keleput” (blowpipe) making.
We hope our efforts will contribute to a greater appreciation of their culture and existence.
THE PENAN WOMEN PROJECT
The Penan Women Project is an extraordinary social enterprise initiative that aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the traditional weaving craft of the Penan People. MAF and our Gala partner, the Interhill Group, are delighted to present this venture to you.
By supporting the Penan Women Project, we are not only enhancing the well-being and household income of 60 Penan weavers and their families, but also preserving their culture and heritage.
The exquisite woven artistry of the Penan community is seamlessly incorporated into innovative and contemporary designs, which are then marketed both locally and internationally.
The products crafted through the Penan Women Project can be purchased at Pullman Miri Waterfront and the Pullman Kuching Hotel as part of the Interhill Group’s corporate social responsibility initiative. Additionally, these products are conveniently available for purchase online at penanwomenproject.com
PR & Publicity
MAF aims to achieve cumulative PR value of RM500,000 from the event.
A press conference is scheduled to be held in Miri one month prior to the Gala..
Official Media Partner will be selected from the following outlets
- 1 x Newspaper (English)
- 1 x Newspaper (Bahasa Malaysia)
- 1 x luxury lifestyle magazine
- 1 x online entertainment portal
In addition, the event will be promoted to media outlets in neighboring Brunei Darussalam.
Support Us
TABLE SALES
MAF extends a gracious invitation for you to join us and become a part of this captivating event by securing one or multiple tables at the Gala, each accommodating up to 10 guests. We offer your 3 table tiers:
- DIAMOND TABLE RM 25,000
- PLATINUM TABLE RM 10,000
- GOLD TABLE RM 5,000
All table sales are entitled to tax exemption receipt.
TITLE SPONSOR
(Value: RM 500,000)
We are delighted to present the opportunity for a more significant engagement and increased ROI through our Title Sponsorship slot. We welcome your esteemed company to adopt this role.
Contact
If the option to become a partner for the Miri Gala is untenable at this moment, MAF also accepts donation of any amount from your esteemed organisation.
Account Information
Your donation can be made by crossed cheque, made payable to Malaysian AIDS Foundation. You may also directly transfer your donation to our account:
Bank: Affin Bank Berhad
Account name: Malaysian AIDS Foundation
Account number: 105410003479
Branch: Kuching Branch
Address: Lot 247 dan 248,
Seksyen 49,
KTLD Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak.
SWIFT Code: AIBBMYKL
Contact
For further information about Miri Gala 2023, kindly contact:
Jasmin Jalil
Executive Director
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
T 03-4047 4311 | 012-3200 686
E jasmin@maf.org.my
Azahemy Abdullah
Coordinator, Special Project
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
T 016-6465 874
E azahemy@maf.org.my