Generous donations raised at UTAR Hospital charity dinner to aid
underprivileged patients
UTAR Hospital charity dinner
The “Culinary Feast Charity Dinner” for UTAR Hospital
was a tremendous success, raising RM481,168 in support of the UTAR Hospital
Patient Welfare Fund. Held on 5 July 2024 at the HXC Grand Ballroom, ICC
Pudu, the event gathered approximately 600 guests
for a night dedicated to philanthropy and
community spirit.
Organised by UTAR along with the Asia Chinese Traders Federation and
Taiwan Chefs Association, the event saw the attendance of Member of the
Malaysian Parliament for Tanjung Piai YB Dato’ Sri Dr Wee Jeck Seng,
Chairman of UTAR Hospital Board YBhg Ir Academician Emeritus Prof Tan Sri
Dato’ Seri Dr Chuah Hean Teik, President of UTAR YBhg Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe
Hong Tat, President of the Asian Chinese Trader Association Mr Kang Beng
Hooi, Hao Xiang Chi Group representative
Mr B, President of the Taiwan Chef
Association Mr Alan Ho Yu Jen, President of the Federation of Malaysian
Chinese Surnames Dato’ Francis Heng Hong Him, CEO of Star Media Group Mr
Chan Sheng Fatt, Dato’ Ng Sea Bu and spouse from SSB Construction Sdn
Bhd, and Dato’ Sri Dr Pearson Chia Tian Chai and spouse from MC Ocean
Holding Berhad.
Guests enjoying the delicacies
The highlight of the evening was the appetisers
featuring Taiwanese cuisine, prepared by 17 renowned chefs from the Taiwan
Chefs Association. Guests enjoyed delicacies like salt and pepper chicken,
Taiwanese sausage wrapped in sticky rice, Taiwanese radish cake, and bubble
milk tea. The main dinner featured a fusion of traditional and innovative
dishes, including double-boiled mango with sago, superior soup with
scallops, and steamed glutinous rice with sakura shrimp.
Prof Chuah engaging the guests with
his speech
Tan Sri Chuah presented an update on the progress and forthcoming plans
of UTAR Hospital and said, “The hospital, which commenced operations in
August 2023, had more than 5,600 patient visits as of last month. Our
specialised team includes experts in various medical fields. As of May 2024,
we registered 12,699 new patients and reached a 90% daily usage capacity in
Ward A, prompting expansion plans. UTAR Hospital is truly a hospital built
‘by the people, for the people,’ and we are immensely grateful to all who
have made the hospital a reality. Looking ahead, the hospital plans to
expand wards and introduce traditional Malay medicine to enrich its
offerings. Upholding the principle of 'by the people, for the people’, the hospital aims to integrate new technology and methodologies to
promote sustainable development in the health sector.”
Prof Dato’ Ewe delivering his speech
at the event
Prof Dato’ Ewe, in his speech, expressed profound gratitude to the Asia
Chinese Traders Federation, MCA, the Taiwan Chefs Association, and all
partners for their unwavering support. “Their selfless contributions have
made the charity banquet a resounding success,” he said. He emphasised the
hospital’s mission, saying, “We are gathered here not only to enjoy a
culinary feast but also to support a noble cause. Our hospital is dedicated
to providing high-quality medical care and nurturing the next generation of
medical professionals. The generous support from tonight’s event will
significantly contribute to our patient welfare fund.”
Mr Kang delivering his speech
Mr Kang thanked UTAR and the Taiwan Chefs Association
for their cooperation. “We chose the UTAR Hospital fundraising event because
we believe in supporting the underprivileged and elderly. We have been
meticulously preparing for this charity dinner for the past three months,”
he said.
The evening also featured a performance by UTAR Sungai Long Campus’s 24
Festive Drums, song and dance performances by UTAR students, and a special
performance by invited Malaysian artists. A souvenir presentation session
was held to appreciate the culinary contributions of the chefs from the
association.
Performers at the charity dinner
Prof Dato’ Ewe (eight from right)
presenting souvenir to the chefs for their culinary contribution
The funds raised will support the operation of UTAR
Hospital, particularly in providing essential medical assistance to
underprivileged patients.
Attendees of the charity dinner
