Fund Raising Event Host By Klang Dolphin Skill Singing Class In Contribution to Kiwanis Club of Klang

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 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 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