2024

In the spirit of Deepavali, Better Malaysia Foundation (“BMF”) and Yayasan My First Home (“YMFH”) partnered with the Malaysian Blind Sports Association (“MBSA”) to bring joy to 100 visually impaired beneficiaries, fostering love and unity within the community.

PRESS RELEASE

BETTER MALAYSIA FOUNDATION AND YAYASAN MY FIRST HOME SPREAD JOY TO 100 VISUALLY IMPAIRED BENEFICIARIES THIS DEEPAVALI

Date: 14 October 2024

Venue: Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 OCTOBER 2024 – In the spirit of Deepavali, Better Malaysia Foundation (“BMF”) and Yayasan My First Home (“YMFH”) partnered with the Malaysian Blind Sports Association (“MBSA”) to bring joy to 100 visually impaired beneficiaries, fostering love and unity within the community.

The event was held at the Malaysian Association for the Blind (“MAB”) in Brickfields, featuring visually impaired singers who warmly welcomed guests and volunteers with captivating performances. Amidst the cheers and joy, a deeper connection and understanding blossomed among all attendees.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Chairman of BMF as well as the Founder and Advisor of YMFH, said: “The spirit of Deepavali reminds us that unity and compassion can light up the lives of those in need. Together, we can create lasting change and bring joy to our community.

Celebrating this special day together, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Trustee of BMF, said: “On this festive occasion, we have the opportunity to extend our support to the underprivileged community through the provision of essential groceries. Embodying the spirit of kindness and compassion that Deepavali symbolises, let us come together to spread happiness and make a positive impact in their lives.”

This partnership not only spreads the legacy of care but also provides a significant opportunity for BMF and YMFH to engage with the community. It also showcases the dedication of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd, and the National Cancer Society Malaysia as the implementing partners contributing to this noble cause.

Also present at the event were Deputy President of MBSA Encik Rosham Sidek, Chief Executive Officer of MAB Dato’ George Thomas, council members of MAB, and among other distinguished guests. Their collective presence emphasised the importance of community support in creating a brighter future for the visually impaired.

About Better Malaysia Foundation

Established as a charitable foundation, Better Malaysia Foundation (“BMF”) supports the community’s welfare in educational programmes, medical and health causes, and humanitarian aid. Among its contributions, one of BMF’s bigger commitments focuses in education, with the aim to improve the standard of English in Malaysia. On top of providing f inancial aid for the treatment of chronic illnesses, BMF has also set up a free acupuncture centre and funded two haemodialysis centres providing subsidised haemodialysis treatments for the underprivileged community.

About Yayasan My First Home

Yayasan My First Home (“YMFH”) is a charitable foundation established as a public company limited by guarantee incorporated under the Companies Act 2016 on 23 December 2021. The Foundation serves as a singular touch point and facilitator to bring together all the various stakeholders, including developers, financiers, donors, NGOs, the relevant Federal and State agencies and other interested parties in a combined and holistic effort to meet our primary goal of promoting and facilitating the development of affordable housing and home ownership by the B40 group.