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When a local kindergarten had to relocate and couldn’t take their large playground set with them, we saw a chance to give this structure new life at a place where it could bring joy. Governor Olivia and I immediately thought of the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Klang Centre, envisioning the children there enjoying this gift. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that the playground was too big for our space. It was a surprising setback, but we knew we couldn’t give up. As fate would have it, our neighbours at the Salvation Home Orphanage, led by Pastor Sundar, became our next hopeful destination. Moving the playground there brought so much happiness to the children. Seeing them laugh, run, and play on the playground was a joy beyond words; it was a reminder of why we do what we do. But soon, another twist came along. In October, Pastor Sundar informed us that the orphanage had to move, leaving behind the beloved playground. Realizing the urgency, I reached out to our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governors for guidance. By a stroke of luck, LG Division 3 said that the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan was eager to take on this playground for their own children's center. Filled with hope once more, our Vice President, Dennis Yam and I joined in, and we organized transport to bring the playground to its new home. However, the first attempt fell short as the truck couldn’t handle the playground's size. With renewed determination, we set a new moving date and arranged for a bigger lorry and a team to help dismantle the structure. After hours of work, the playground was finally loaded and made its way to Kuantan. However, when it arrived late that night, the gates were locked due to Deepavali celebrations, and the playground remained outside, waiting for one final journey. Today, on November 8, 2024, the playground has found its forever home at the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan Children’s Center. This journey, though filled with unexpected twists, was worth every effort. We hope that this playground becomes a place of joy, laughter, and connection for the children in Kuantan—a testament to the shared commitment of our community and the spirit of giving. We would like to thank all the relevant parties involved in this arrangement of supply, transport and installation of this playground. Rodney Leo Director Kiwanis Club of Klang/ Lieutenant Governor Division 1

The “Blast from the Past” Charity Bazaar, organized by Books For A Better World and the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, is having a three day community spirit, nostalgia, and fun event from October 25-27 at Level 4, Avenue K. This vibrant bazaar had something for everyone, with 30 booths offering pre-loved books, clothes, toys, handmade crafts, organic produce, saris, delicious food, and even a petting zoo! The event was launched by Kiwanis Malaysia District Governor Olivia Chin together with Adrian Ung President of TTDI and also CEO of Books for A Better World. At the event were Immediate Past Governor Michael Chiew, First Lady Kiwanis International President See Yan, Past Governor Dato Fatimah Saad, Lieutenant Governor Div 4 Sandra, Lieutenant Governor Div 1 Rodney and PR Chair Katherine Chew. All funds raised go directly to the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, with a significant portion dedicated to their upcoming Christmas project. This project will bring joy to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive a special holiday gift. A huge thank you to Avenue K, Nature Farm, Skywave, and Party Kingdom for making this event possible! Come and join us today and tomorrow!! Or call us for more information at - • Books For A Better World: Adrian Ung, 6017 812 8121 • Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail: Vivian Nicholas Gunasagaran, 6014 629 7483 Join us in making a difference!

Blast from the Past Charity Bazaar: NOW HAPPENING AT AVENUE K!! The “Blast from the Past” Charity Bazaar, organized by Books For A Better World and the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, is having a three day community spirit, nostalgia, and fun event from October 25-27 at Level 4, Avenue K. This vibrant bazaar had something for everyone, with 30 booths offering pre-loved books, clothes, toys, handmade crafts, organic produce, saris, delicious food, and even a petting zoo! The event was launched by Kiwanis Malaysia District Governor Olivia Chin together with Adrian Ung President of TTDI and also CEO of Books for A Better World. At the event were Immediate Past Governor Michael Chiew, First Lady Kiwanis International President See Yan, Past Governor Dato Fatimah Saad, Lieutenant Governor Div 4 Sandra, Lieutenant Governor Div 1 Rodney and PR Chair Katherine Chew. All funds raised go directly to the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, with a significant portion dedicated to their upcoming Christmas project. This project will bring joy to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive a special holiday gift. A huge thank you to Avenue K, Nature Farm, Skywave, and Party Kingdom for making this event possible! Come and join us today and tomorrow!! Or call us for more information at - • Books For A Better World: Adrian Ung, 6017 812 8121 • Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail: Vivian Nicholas Gunasagaran, 6014 629 7483 Join us in making a difference! #BlastFromThePast #CharityBazaar #KiwanisTTDI #BooksForABetterWorld #kiwanismalaysia #KidsNeedKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix

Greetings! I am excited to share with you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact this Christmas through the “Donate a Book, Share a Story” campaign. Now in its 3rd year, this initiative is organized by Books For A Better World (BFBW) in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (KCTTDI) to provide books to children from underprivileged backgrounds. I would like to invite you and/or your organization to participate by purchasing boxes of books from BFBW to be donated to these children. Each box contains 10 gift-wrapped books and costs only RM100 per box. Your contribution will help bring the joy of reading to the kids we support through Kiwanis. Together, let’s make this Christmas special for the children in need. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting a cause that brings joy and education to those who need it most. How many boxes would you be inspired to contribute to make this holiday season brighter for these children? Best regards, Adrian Ung Books For A Better World

The Kiwanis Children's Fund (KCF) offers grants to Kiwanis clubs and districts to support impactful community projects that align with Kiwanis' mission of improving the lives of children and building better communities. These grants are available through several programs, such as the Club Grant Program, Microgrant Program, and District Grant Program. The Club Grant Program funds service projects designed to create measurable benefits for children in need, while the Microgrant Program provides smaller funds for immediate, short-term initiatives. District grants help scale up larger projects within a broader geographic region. Eligible projects should emphasize sustainable, innovative, and community-driven solutions, with a clear focus on addressing critical needs related to health, education, and youth empowerment. The process for applying includes submitting a detailed project proposal that demonstrates how the grant will make a difference and align with KCF’s goals. Kiwanis clubs are encouraged to apply for these grants to expand their local efforts and make a more significant impact aligned with Kiwanis’ mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time.

October 20, 2024 - We held our KCTTDI Installation at Royale Chulan Damansara. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our special guests, Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong and his lovely wife Cze Yan! Special thanks also to Governor Olivia Chin for dialing in via WhatsApp Video call to address us and to LG Sandra Choy for conducting the Installation. We are also grateful for the support from YBhg Puan Sri Dato' Hajah Khir Johari (a.k.a. Mama Kiwanis) and the other clubs who attended. We take this opportunity to thank and recognize the outstanding contributions made by the outgoing BOD 2023/2024 for their hard work and dedication. President - Desiree Kaur Vice President - Adrian Ung Secretary - Dr. Hamidah Mohamad Asst. Secretary - Hasmidah Mohamad Treasurer - Roliza Ghazali IPP - Fatimah Abu Bakar Directors: Service - Rizman Ghazali SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Membership - Adrian Ung PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Events & Meetings - Sat Wei Ping We warmly welcome the incoming BOD 2024/2025 and eagerly anticipate the vision and exciting projects they will bring to life during their term. President: Adrian Ung President Elect: Rizman Ghazali Vice President: Ariel Teh Secretary: Vivian Nicholas Treasurer: Ng Kok Seng Immediate Past President: Desiree Kaur Directors: SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Events & Meetings - Ng Kok Seng PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Interclub - Dato' Fatimah Saad Director Emeritus - Dato' Fatimah Saad Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success! Our Key Club, TTIS, and CKI KYUEM, KCKL, KC Kota Kemuning, KC Bukit Jalil, KC Metro KL, KC Pantai, and Nature Farm. #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix