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Our regular monthly board meeting held in HQ, as usual we pot luck with board members bring their best dishes for dinner before our meeting starts, oh.....not forgetting cake cutting for that month's birthday baby.

Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (KCTTDI) and Books For A Better World (BFBW) have come together once again for another collaborative effort. "Donate A Book, Share A Story" has been running consecutively for three years, and today it was held at Tropicana Gardens Mall (TGM). Together with Nature Farm, ED Labels, D’Italiane, and GSC, we joined forces to make the day extra magical for the children of The Assembly Learning Centre (TALC). The children were initially shy as they took to the stage, but they soon overcame their fear and sang a few delightful songs, with the guests cheering and singing along to boost their confidence. We had the privilege of YAM Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah Binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, YBhg Puan Sri Dato’ Hajah Khir Johari (also known as Mama Kiwanis), Andrew Ashvin of Tropicana Gardens Mall, and Adrian Ung (CEO of Books For A Better World), who personally presented Christmas gifts to the children. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors: BFBW (for gifting books), TGM (for the musical box & carousel ride), Nature Farm Enterprise (for refreshing coconut water), ED Labels (for stationery and bags), D’Italiane (for the delicious lunch & desserts), and GSC (for popcorn, drinks, and Moana 2). Their collaborative effort truly exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas, spreading joy and promoting literacy among underprivileged children. This collaborative effort aims to boost literacy among underprivileged communities, and today we were able to treat 40 children and teachers to an unforgettable experience. We plan to continue our efforts and are happy to announce that from January onwards, we will be donating 1,000 books to various homes, shelters, and communities around the Klang Valley. If you would like to be part of this effort, please get in touch with us. Together, we can make a difference! #DonateABookShareAStory #BooksForABetterWorld #KiwanisTTDI #Kiwanis #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix #MakeADifference #SpecialEducationNeeds #CompassionInAction

(28/11/24) We've been keeping busy, but we always make time for one another! That's the spirit of Kiwanis! Today, old and new friends came together for our monthly fellowship gathering at 385 Restaurant in Amcorp Mall. Together, we shared stories about past projects and our upcoming Christmas project, which will take place on December 4th to bring Christmas cheer to refugee children! We also put our brains together on how we would like to see the club grow! Stay tuned for more exciting projects, or even better, join us on our next adventure! Get in touch with us to learn how you can be part of something GREAT. #Kiwanis #JoinKiwanis #KCTTDI #KiwanisTTDI #KiwanisSpirit #CommunityService #FellowshipFun #ChristmasCheer #JoinUs #MakeADifference #CompassionInAction #RiseofthePhoenix

Kiwanis Club of Klang hosted our November monthly dinner meeting with an EV theme. The dinner was held at Empire Cuisine Restaurant on the 28th November, Thursday, 7pm till 10pm with Fantastic Food at a very fair price. Our Speaker ST Chua, As Managing Director of ChargEV, ST leads the pioneer and leading EV charge point operator in Malaysia with a steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy & utilities industry. With a strategic vision and a proven track record of success, ST is committed to spearheading the transition towards a cleaner and greener future. Previously he was the Regional Director of Southeast Asia for Ikano Insight, a data-driven customer insight and advanced analytics agency from the founder of IKEA. Prior to that, he was heading PETRONAS’ Retail digital transformation “SWAT team”, where he introduced digital automation and streamlined processes across 1070 fuel stations in Malaysia. In addition, ST is also a seasoned venture capitalist, where he has invested in numerous regional startups for the Sunway Group and an M&A specialist with Maxis. He graduated as an Electrical & Electronics Engineer and holds an MBA from INSEAD, France.

When we partner with others, we can achieve so much more! A huge thank you to all the hardworking volunteers who picked up the pasta sauce from the Soup Kitchen and delivered it to refugee centers and homes in Pudu, Ampang, Kepong, and Cheras. It truly is a team effort, and your dedication makes a world of difference! Together, we are spreading hope and nourishment to those in need! Let’s keep this momentum going! Zu Learning Centre, Kepong Refugee Children at Jalan Loke Yew Cornerstone Education Centre, Ampang Good Samaritan Home, Klang Yayasan Sunbeams Home -Ariel. T #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction

(21/11/24) A total of 444 cartons of pasta sauce made their journey from Penang to Shah Alam and finally to the Soup Kitchen, thanks to the incredible support of Kiwanians who lent a hand to unload the sauces. Shout out to Sandra and Jocelyn! That’s actually 10,656 packets of tomato paste that could feed up to 31,968 people! I’m not a numbers person, but WOW—it’s amazing to think that all of this would have just ended up in landfills if we hadn’t stepped in to redirect it to the soup kitchen. I am incredibly grateful to The Assembly Soup Kitchen, who will turn these sauces into meals for the B40 community, refugees, schools, and those in need. I look forward to seeing the delicious menu they will create for the beneficiaries. None of this would have been possible without Mr. Jayshankar Velayutham from Dr. Oetker Nona Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. who reached out to me. We hope to inspire even more individuals to join us in preventing food waste and helping feed our communities. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting our projects, please reach out to us to find out how you can help. Together, we can make a real difference! — Ariel T. #FoodDonation #SoupKitchen #EndFoodWaste #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCan #Kiwanis #Gratitude #CompassionInAction