RM50,000 to combat HIV/AIDS among children

NST: The Malaysian Council For Child Welfare (MKKM) today received a donation of RM50,000 to finance its campaign against HIV/AIDS, violence and neglect among children.
Berjaya Group chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Vincent Tan made a personal contribution of RM20,000 while RM30,000 came from Berjaya Group Berhad.
Tan presented the cheques today to MKKM president Tan Sri Zaleha Ismail at its annual Hari Raya lunch treat for 270 children from 12 welfare institutions at Kelab Darul Ehsan in Ampang.
They are from Persatuan Kebajikan HIV/AIDS Malaysia, Shelter Home, Asrama Darul Falah Perkim, Pusat Latihan Autisma, Sekolah Pertuturan Kia, Pondok Penyayang Raudah, Wisma Anak-Anak Kesayanganku, Persatuan Ibu Tunggal Pantai Dalam, Persatuan Anak Yatim Taman Permata, Sekolah Rendah Agama Sri Al-Ummah, Persatuan Penyayang Nurul Iman Setapak and Persatuan Anak Bekeperluan Taman Sri Rampai.
The children, aged between six and 12, also received duit raya and gifts from the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Fauziah.
In her speech, Zaleha said the number of children afflicted with HIV/AIDS was increasing and more awareness programmes were needed.
"We are working with our 32 affiliates to conduct campaigns on violence, neglect and HIV/AIDS among children," she said.
Also present were the Unicef representative to Malaysia Gaye Phillips and Kelab Darul Ehsan general manager Muhamad Azmir Abdul Rahim.
Entertainment was provided by singer Norsheila Amin, nasyid group Feelherc and 11-year-old Nurzaitul Aina Johari from Wisma Anak-Anak Kesayanganku.