Top Ten Charity Concert 2024 - Fundraising for the UTAR Hospital Patient Welfare Fund

The Top Ten Charity Concert 2024 was a resounding success, raising RM3,016,280.00, aimed to support the UTAR Hospital Project — Supporting Patients in Need of Affordable Healthcare. The event gathered about 600 guests for an inspiring evening celebrating philanthropy and community spirit.

Held on the 18 October 2024 at HGH Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur, the funds raised will go towards enhancing the Patient Welfare Fund and also upgrading the hospital’s medical equipment, ensuring that the hospital maintains its commitment to providing quality care to those in need while making accessible healthcare a reality for all.

Organised by Carlsberg Malaysia, Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press, the event saw the attendance of Chairman of UTAR Hospital Board YBhg. Ir. Academician Emeritus Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Chuah Hean Teik, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Carlsberg Malaysia YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Chor Chee Heung, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia Mr Stefano Clini, Group Senior General Manager (Media Solution) Media Chinese International Ltd Mr Vincent Lee, Education Editor of Nanyang Siang Pau Sdn. Bhd. Mr Fan Tiong Sing, President of the Malaysian Chinese Language Council and Chairman of the Management Committee of HGH Convention Centre YBhg. Datuk Eddie Heng Hong Chai and UTAR Vice President (Student Development and Alumni Relations) Prof. Dr. Choong Chee Keong.

Prof Chuah engaging the guests with his speech

Mr Vincent Lee delivering his speech

Mr Stefano Clini presenting his speech

The name “Top Ten” originates from a key element of the event's early days, the “Top Ten Chinese Songs Awards”, where awards were given to honor the ten most popular Chinese songs, with the goal of raising funds to support Chinese education and various charitable initiatives. Over time, the concert evolved from an award show into a charity-focused event, all while preserving its tradition and broad influence.

Distinguished donors were warmly welcomed to the stage to participate in the captivating Lighting, Drum, and Gong Ceremony, to convey profound gratitude for their generous support and contributions to UTAR Hospital

 

Prof Chuah presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Stefano Clini (left) and Mr Vincent Lee (right)

Prof Chuah presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Fan Tiong Sing (left) and Datuk Eddie Heng Hong Chai (right)

Guests were captivated by a remarkable lineup of performances by Ms Suki, Ms Vanessa, Ms Geraldine, Ms Ribbon, Mr Ash, Mr Sam, Mr Justin and Mr Fuying.

Performances by Ash (left) and Ribbon (right)

 

Performance by Geraldine (left) and Fuying (right)

Performance by Justin & Sam

Performances by Suki (right) and Vanessa (left)

A group photo of the guests with performers and dancers