With the ambition to help
the underprivileged children of Malaysia, a charitable event known as the
Moneypollie Fun Fair (MFF) was organised by the Board Games Club at UTAR
Kampar Campus from 2 April to 3 April 2016.
Held at the UTAR Sports Complex over the course
of two days, the event welcomed the public and students to discover the fun
of various board games and card games. Besides providing a platform for
students to interact, other highlights from the event were performances by
both international and local stars. The crowd-pullers included Thai internet
sensation Happy Polla, and local celebrities, such as UTAR Alumna Yise Lo
罗亿诗, Amy
文小菲,
and Uriah
徐凯.
Invited to grace the closing ceremony was UTAR
Vice-President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Assoc Prof
Dr Teh Chee Seng. Also present were Chairperson of Board Games Club Low
Kelvin, Advisor of Board Games Club Kuar Lok Sin, and Chairperson of Student
Representative Council Chong En Di.
From left: Chong, Kuar, Dr Teh, and Ting during
the closing ceremony
The collaborative effort between the organisers
and the vendors targeted a 70 percent donation to World Vision Malaysia from
the total profits earned. With the donation, poverty-stricken children in
Malaysia will be provided with education, nutrition, healthcare, and
safeguards to their rights to survival, development, protection, and
participation.
Complimenting the committee’s effort to raise
funds for a noble cause, Dr Teh also delivered his thanks to the sponsors
and crowd for their support in making the event successful. “This event
helps to create an awareness of the noble works piloted by World Vision
Malaysia. I do hope everyone will continue to support coming events at
UTAR,” encouraged Dr Teh.
“The initial objective of MFF was to introduce
Board Games Club to UTAR students, but with the overwhelming support from
the committee members, we were able to organise a larger-scale event,” said
MFF Organizing Chairperson Alexis Ting.
Sponsored by Digi, the success of MFF served as a
platform to inspire UTARians and visitors to contribute to society and help
the underprivileged.
Fans posing with Happy Polla at the meet and
greet session
Participants at the card game competition booth
Group photo of the organising committee
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