We finally have our official committee picture! On the 24th of July, Truly Loving Campaigners from the course of APR1(Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication-Public Relations Year One) gathered together to take a "big happy family" photo!
In white, we are stunning... The members of APR1 Truly Loving Campaigners
The board of directors... Team leaders of the campaign organizing committee and our advisor,Ms Lim!
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Also joining us in this photography session were the new additions to our Truly Loving Campaigning family, the course of AAV2 (Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication-Advertising Year Two)!
AAV2!... AAV2's official committee photo!
The bosses of AAV2...the team leaders of the AAV2 committee and their advisor, Ms Serene!
These are the initital logos we were experimenting with
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We, the Truly Loving Campaigners, are thrilled to inform everyone that there are new additions to our Truly Loving Campaign.
And we would like to give a warm welcome to the wonderful people from the course of Advanced Diploma in Advertising year 2(aka AAV2)!
AAV2 will joining this Truly Loving Campaign as an advertising agency! Which is to say, be prepared as they will blow you away with creative advertisements soon!
With that, we would like to take the opportunity to say we're really happy to work with Ms. Serene Yong the Advisor and Chin Wei Meng the Chairperson and of course, the other dedicated departments which are Account Servicing, Creative, Finance, Production, Exhibitors and Publicity Departments respectively; more closely now on! :)
So people, look out!
On the 17th July 2008, at 10.50am, 13 members of the Truly Loving Campaign arrived at Eng Kah Enterprise. Accompanied by 2 members of the Truly Loving Company, Ms. Mabel Ooi and Ms. Stephanie Yeo, we were warmly greeted by Ms. Yeoh Gim Hong, and she introduced us to the factory through a 5 minute presentation of slideshow.
Briefly, what we learned was, Eng Kah Enterprise has become one of the most preferred companies and their top 10 customers have been with them for more than 9 Years. Equipped with the latest machineries and employing advanced technology in producing toiletries like tooth paste and hairspray, household floor cleaner and dishwashers, perfumes, cosmetics and other skincare products.
Eng Kah accredited by MS ISO 9002 for the manufacturing of products- toiletries, skin care, cosmetics and Perfume including as Halal products. They are also certified with the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). On 2002, they were listed on the Second Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, then 3 years later, they were listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.
On an interesting note, the name ENGKAH is not just their name but also their motivation, because ENGKAH also stands for Excellent customer service, No compromise on quality, Globalisation, Keep advancing in Research & Development, Advancement in Technology, Human Resource Development. Now how cool is that..
We had a tour around the factory, watching some of the process of toiletries manufacturing and packing. We were quite impressed with the massive mechanics involved. We were even more impressed by the fact that 4000 packs of big bottled products and 3500 small bottled products are packed per day. This process includes filling, labeling and packing. Ms Gim Hong said that different bottle has different quantity.
After the tour, we were invited to a mouth watering lunch *slurp*, it was a treat by the very nice people of Eng Kah! However, on the way to the restaurant, something unexpected happened! The van we were using got stuck in soft soil! We were rather panicked yet amused and 12 of us tried to push the van out of being stuck, however, to no avail, the van was still stuck! Thanks to the workers from a factory nearby, we managed to finally get the car out and be on our merry way!
And of course, the lunch treat by Eng Kah was fantastic! We enjoyed it so much! As a matter of fact, I feel a little hungry now thinking about it now! We would like to thank Eng kah for their kind generosity. The trip was tremendously enjoyable!
PHOTOS!!
Oh no! We are stuck!... Truly Loving Campaigners trying to save themselves!
YUMMY!... Bet you are jealous! This IS as good as it looks!
YAY!... A happy group photo! :)
It was a rainy morning, a morning too comfortable to be laid under the blanket in bed, but we have more important and meaningful things ahead!– visiting NASAM. 5 of us gathered at Wangsa Maju LRT Station at 11-ish am, got down at the wrong house from Taman Jaya LRT station at 12.15pm but managed to find NASAM eventually but been told that Miss Shen, the PR representative of NASAM will only be free after 2pm. Therefore, we went to search for food!
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That way!... Hoping we are not lost!
On our way... to NASAM!
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NASAM (National Stroke Association of Malaysia) is a nonprofit and non government organisation founded by Miss Janet Yeo 13 years ago, who is also a stroke survivor but had fully recovered and currently leading a normal life. There are total of 7 NASAM centres throughout Malaysia. The main objective of NASAM is to help stroke patients to recover and regain confidence and at the mean time, to create awareness about this disease.
The programs which are available in the centre are physiotherapy which the volunteers will help the strokes to regain physical ability through exercising; occupational therapy which trains them to cope with their daily activities like dressing and eating; counseling session which helps them to regain their self confidence and language therapy, to help them in understanding and the ability to use words.
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We are here!... Finally at NASAM
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We were attended by the manager of NASAM, Miss Margaret and the PR of NASAM, Miss Shen during our briefing session. According to Miss Margaret, the youngest stroke victim is a 3 year old child who is currently attending the NASAM of JB branch. It is known as ‘juvenile stroke’ which is a very rare case that can happen to a child if they were born with weaknesses in brain vessels.
The centre is open 5 days a week except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. There will be 3 physiotherapy sessions per day which will be grouped according to the 3 stages, beginner (people who just got stroke), intermediate (patient who is on the recovering stage) and advance (patients who are mostly recovered but still needs rehab). Volunteers are majority housewives and retirees who had received proper training from NASAM. Although NASAM is charging for physiotherapy session, yet it is not enough to cover their expenses. The total expenses for the 7 centres last year was RM1.5 million, where the income was only enough to cover the 20% of the operating cost.
After the meeting with Miss Margaret and Miss Shen, we went around and observed the intermediate stroke physiotherapy session. In order not to create any discomfort feeling of the patients and their family, we were advised not to take any pictures of them.
When I was gazing around, looking for ‘inspiration’ for the blog, I have decided to approach this uncle who was alone doing physiotherapy that occasionally gets aid from his maid. His name is Mr. Wong, a very nice man in his seventees and was generous enough to share his story and feelings with me. 4 months ago, Mr. Wong got a stroke on the left side of his body when he was driving to Nilai. He first realised that the left side of his body is getting weaker but he couldn’t help it. He felt that this unusual symptom was not a good sign but he was calm enough to drive himself to the nearest hospital. After 2 months of hospitalisation, he decided to join NASAM. Mr. Wong would turn up for the physiotherapy session almost every day and acupuncture session twice a week with the company of his wife and his maid. He thinks that the charges applied for physiotherapy session offered in NASAM is relatively cheaper than other hospitals. Now, he is on the process of recovery and is able to walk around the compound of his house. I sincerely hope that Mr. Wong will recover soon.
I was in so much emotion after visiting NASAM. A simple action that seems so simple for us might take many practices for them to excel, but they have never gave up on life, like there was a man I came across this afternoon, he was trying his best to pronounce his name. To me, they are like the warriors, battling for a better tomorrow. I have learned a life lesson, the world is always beautiful only if we learn how to cherish it. After today’s visit, I find no reason to whine about life anymore but appreciate what lies ahead for me, instead.
Road to recovery...Some of the equipments used for the patients' physiotherapy sessions.
As we know..there are 5 charity partners. So far, we have featured Rumah Aman and Hospis Malaysia on our blog. So what about NASAM, Shelter and Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Childern Association Johor Bahru?
Shelter , a home that was set up in 1981 which provides care to abused, abandoned, neglected and/or at risk children, giving them therapy and counseling, in hopes of guiding and protecting them by building strong communities and loving families. Shelter was visited by the Truly Loving Campaigners on the 9th of July 2008, but due to concerns of privacy of the children there, there will be no report or photos from the trip.
Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Childern Association Johor Bahru currently caters to 160 children, most of these children are mentally disabled. The association provides physiotherapy and has classes to guide them in reaching their capacity to learn. However, due to safety reasons that are associated with such long journeys from KL to JB, the trip to Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Childern Association Johor Bahru has been cancelled. It is very unfortunate as we were very much looking forward to visiting each and every home!
However, a report on the trip to NASAM is on the way and will be reported here soon! So stay tuned! :)
There was basically 2 parts to meeting the Truly Loving Company this time around.
The first part started at 10.30am in the morning, in which they arrived in Tunku Abdul Rahman College to attend a meeting with the 7 representatives Truly Loving Campaigners to discuss the progress since the last meeting on 20th of June 2008. There were 6 members present, namely, Ms Julia Chong, Mr Khaw Chay Tee, Ms Yap Lai Peng, Ms Lee Ming Siew, Ms Mabel Ooi and Ms Tan Sim Lan.
Despite it was not the first time I was going to meet up with them, I was honestly nervous about the whole deal, I suppose that is to say that I hold these people at such high regard. There is such a respect for what they do. It may be safe to say the same for the other members present too, because during the preparation of the meeting we were rushing about like monkeys...hehe, maybe they were nervous too.
Presentation of the progress of the event was done one by one by the representatives of the Charity Exhibition Team, the Company Exhibition Team, the Sales and Redemption, Sponsorship and finally Publicity and Promotions...being the representative that was to present last, I practically suffocating in suspense!
The meeting ended at 12.30pm.
The second part of the meet up was actually a public talk, in which Ms Julia Chong presented about the Truly Loving Company. She talked about the initial inspiration for starting up such a company. Her story of how she was so consumed by the corporate world and overlooked certain things in life, that really drew a few sniffs and tears from a very macho audience. Videos were displayed showing the charity partners of TLC with Ms Julia Chong as the narrator. I have personally seen the video before, but I was not imune to it's effects, the message was emotional and strong. Everyone was drawn by the video.
After a very heartfelt presentation from Ms Julia Chong, there was a standing ovation. This certain nameless emcee came out of nowhere and summed up the basic message. That it all involves choice, the choice we make in life. These days, we have chosen to take too many things for granted... our parents, family, love, material things... But when offered a choice such as all quality for charity, why not take it? By choosing to use a soap, a dish wash or a body wash and it helps others, why don't we choose that?
As people took a moment to ponder. It suddenly turned less serious! It turns out that this very day it was the anniversary of the Truly Loving Company, and everyone took this opportunity to stand and sing birthday wishes to TLC.
Once the scene settled, there was a short Question and Answer session between the attendees of the talk and Ms Julia Chong in which she answered with such charisma and grace.
We ended the entire talk with a short presentation by that emcee presenting pictures taken during trips to factories and charity homes.
Finally,a big group picture of the TLC members and the attendees of the talk! It was in essence a success...and we felt it in our hearts! SPREAD THE LOVE!
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Look at the number of the attendees!... I dare say we are not as attentive during lectures, hahahaha!
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The presentation... Ms Julia Chong telling the story behind the Truly Loving Company and displaying slideshows
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Watching closely... The TLC members lending their emotional support as they watch the presentation by Ms Julia Chong
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Q&A session...Ms Julia Chong gets a question from a curious attendee
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Spreading the love together... and watching it grow further
* Special thanks to Mr Loi Yaw Yuen(Manager of the Centre of Continuing Professional Education of TARc) for the group photo
9 am, on the 10th of July 2008, six truly loving campaigners embarked on a journey to Hospis Malaysia. Two trains and 2 cabs later, we arrived at 10.20am, we were earlier than expected but nevertheless, we made it there excited and enthusiastic. After a few routine procedures, we were greeted by Ms Indrani Ramachandran, the publication manager of Hospis Malaysia. From the Truly Loving Company, we were accompanied by Ms Yap Lai Peng and Ms Lee Ming Siew.
Hospis Malaysia is actually one of the charity partners of the Truly Loving Company, they provide palliative care to people who have life-limiting illnesses around Klang Valley at absolutely no cost at all. Hospis Malaysia’s doctors and nurses visit patients at their homes to give palliative care and they also have a day care centre where patients who are mobile can gather to engage in recreational and therapeutic activities. On a personal note, the place had a warm atmosphere about it, the place was neat and the people were friendly.
During this visit, we had a briefing session with Ms Indrani. She basically told us that Hospis Malaysia wishes to see Palliative care reach more people, to help ease as much pain as it could because most people who have such life limiting diseases do not know what other options they have other than to wait. Palliative care is basically medical care to help lessen the suffering of patients and specifically to ease the pain.
We also manage to speak to Ms Maureen Tan, the volunteer coordinator, who told us what it is like in Hospis Malaysia, and it would appear that though these patients are ill, they are nevertheless optimistic and extremely friendly. Activities included in Hospis Malaysia’s Day Care Centre are exercises, Xi Yang Gong and many many other activities.
In other words, Hospis Malaysia focuses on the concept of palliative care, which doctors can use to improve the quality of patients’ lives with medical, psychological, physiological and spiritual support. Isn't that not just a loving, but a very true cause?
Wow!...we have arrived!
Listening closely... Ms Yap Lai Peng and the gang listening to the explanations given
A heavy discussion...getting an idea of what it's like in Hospis
Fruits Basket!... Truly Loving Campaigner handing a small token of our sincerity to Hospis
Look at the atmosphere...busy as bees as you can see
Group photo... a last picture before we leave
Bye Bye...and so we left with heavy hearts
The first impression we had of Rumah Aman was how clean it was! And the moment we walked in, we saw products from the Truly Loving Company. Basically, one member of the Publicity & Promotions and members from the Exhibition department joined forces and embarked on a journey to Shah Alam to pay Rumah Aman, one of the Truly Loving Campaign’s charity partners.
The home, Rumah Aman seeks to provide the best environment to raise orphaned children and children from poor families by focusing on giving them a good education, so that they become successful individuals and leaders.
When we took out free gifts, which were small Adidas bouncing balls, the children were ecstatic! The children in Rumah Aman are all very well mannered, disciplined and friendly, and were busy with arts and craft, using plastercine to make all shapes and sizes. It took all of us and 20 minutes to settle them down, and it was exhausting as there were 26 extremely happy children!
Other than spending time with the children, we also spend time with the founder of the home, Mr. Abdul Rehman Dakri, who established the home 4 and a half years ago with his wife. The basic concept is to give a home to the orphans, poor and needy.They hope to give them what the normal people have. They only accept 30 children only because they hope to give and fulfill them in the form of educations, clothes, food and cares by not handling too much of the children, which is why they do not except more than 30, this is so they can focus all they have on the 30 they have received.
A wise man once said, give a man a fish and he may feed for a day, give a poor man the knowledge to fish and he may feed for a lifetime…in this case, the children are getting what could last them a lifetime. It is a Truly Loving Cause.
We left with such heavy hearts and this trip has really brought much more new meaning to the campaign we are doing. It would appear, with each day, there are more new inspirations to fuel our passion, and motivations to drive us.
Arts and craft...the kids making masterpieces
Having fun...Truly Loving Campaigner Trev, watches on as the kids draw
Woohooo!!... The kids happy about their new Adidas merchandises
YAY!... The kids showing off the Adidas gifts they got
A truly loving cause... The Truly Loving Campaigners posing with Mr Rehmen Abdul Dakri
Hello, we are the Truly Loving Campaigners...
There are 77 of us;
taking Advanced Diploma in Public Relations;
year 1,
Tunku Abdul Rahman College.
Organizing this event is part of our coursework assessment, but that has evolved into passion to do good!
This event is led by our lecturer and advisor -
Ms Lim Siz Siz,
in cooperation with
The Truly Loving Company!
Anyhow, please help us spread the LOVE!
♥ The Truly Loving Company
♥ Rumah Aman
♥ Hospis Malaysia
♥ Shelter
♥ Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru
♥ NASAM
♥ Advanced Diploma in Advertising Year 2
♥ Digi D'Campus (Main Sponsor)
♥ Adidas (Product Sponsor)
♥ Ideahouse (Pen Sponsor)
