The Sin Chew Carnival (优医星洲情义嘉年华) Special Showcase took place on 26 June 2023 at Student Pavilion I, UTAR Kampar Campus. It was held to announce and publicise the Sin Chew Carnival, which will be taking place on 29 and 30 July 2023 at Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, UTAR Kampar Campus to raise funds for UTAR Hospital.

Present at the Showcase were UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd Communications and Promotion General Manager Tan Kim Chuan, Perak Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd Business Manager Foong Ching Mean, Sin Chew Carnival Public Relations Department Head Sean Wong Tian Fu, delegates from Sin Chew Daily, UTAR staff and students.

In his welcome remarks, Prof Choong expressed his gratitude to Magnum Care for its strong support and sponsorship; Sin Chew Daily for its promotional support, and all sponsors for their donations and sponsorships. He said, “Many people have called us regarding the Carnival’s donation methods, activities, purchase of coupons and booths after reading the news published in Sin Chew Daily. I hope that the popularity and the influence of the Carnival will be further expanded through today’s special showcase.”

He also introduced the highlights of the Carnival, which included the international cultural exchange booth, a collaboration with UTAR international students; the “Japanese Summer Festival” by UTAR Japanese interns and students, and the Xu Yang (旭飏) Concert by UTAR Kampar Chinese Orchestra Unit, to name a few.  

Tan said, “In the past three years, Sin Chew Daily has organised three charity shows for UTAR Hospital, and successfully raised more than RM10million. This time we will continue to raise funds for the T&CM Centre and Medical Centre through the Carnival to provide comprehensive teaching facilities for medical students, and at the same time to benefit the people through affordable healthcare services.”

He added, “Sin Chew Carnival has never been held in a tertiary institution, and it is special because this Carnival will be a joint work between UTAR students and staff. I believe that with the creativity and innovation of students, the Carnival will usher in new elements and more vitality.”

Prof Choong, Tan, Foong and Wong were also invited to officiate the Sin Chew Carnival Special Showcase. The event ended with an inspiring performance by UTAR Kampar Campus Chinese Orchestra Unit. They will organise the Xu Yang (旭飏) Concert in conjunction with the Sin Chew Carnival to celebrate their 15th Anniversary.