Aniu strums up support for UTAR

KAJANG: Homegrown star Aniu will be helping to raise funds through a concert for the completion of UTAR Hospital.

Themed “Caring and Sharing Concert with Aniu in Aid of UTAR Hospital”, UTAR chancellor Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik said the proceeds would go into the final phase of completion for the hospital, which is still RM70mil short.

“UTAR Hospital is a non-profit private hospital established with donations from the generosity of philanthropists, donors, businessmen, corporations and people from all segments of society.

“It is built by the people for the people, and the hospital will provide affordable quality medical and health services to the people, especially those in the lower income group.

“The total completion cost is estimated to be RM330mil,” he said during a ceremony to announce the concert at the UTAR Sungai Long Campus yesterday.

The concert will be held on Oct 29 at the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar Campus.

Also announced is for Aniu to be the Caring and Sharing Ambassador for the UTAR Hospital donation drive and its activities.

The artiste, whose real name is Tan Kheng Seong, is famous for his hit Dui Mian De Nü Hai Kan Guo Lai (The girl in front, look at me).

Other performers at the concert are Yise Loo, who is a UTAR alumnus, students from the Caring and Sharing Singers choir as well as those from the university’s Chinese orchestra, and the Music Club and Dance Club.

Dr Ling said UTAR was fortunate to engage Aniu, the performers and students for the concert.

“It is a big collaborative effort for an afternoon of good entertainment.

“We invite everyone to support this concert, and donate generously to the hospital.

“It is for a very good cause which will ultimately benefit many members of the public,” he said.

During the ceremony, LBS Bina Group Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San handed a RM250,000 cheque to UTAR Hospital while Engtex Group Bhd director Tan Sri Tee Tiam Lee donated RM50,000.

Aniu, who made a special appearance during the ceremony, revealed that he would show off his newly acquired dancing skills during the concert.

“Throughout the years, fans have said that I only strike a few poses when dancing on stage.

“This time, I will dance with students from the university’s dance society. I have been practising my moves in the past few weeks, including jogging for better stamina,” said the singer-songwriter and director.

Aniu said he was determined to give a good show and raise more funds for UTAR Hospital.

“I feel honoured to be able to contribute and help raise funds for UTAR Hospital.

“I hope people will come forward to contribute and enjoy the show in Kampar later,” he said.

Also present at the event were Dr Ling’s wife Toh Puan Ena Ling, UTAR Education Foundation chairman Tan Sri Dr Sak Cheng Lum, UTAR Hospital board chairman Emeritus Prof Tan Sri Dr Chuah Hean Teik and UTAR president Prof Datuk Ewe Hong Tat.

UTAR Hospital is a teaching and community hospital at the UTAR Kampar Campus in Perak.

It provides medical care and services in Western medicine as well as traditional and complementary medicine (TCM), including Chinese, Ayurvedic, and traditional Malay medicine.

The project comprises an initial phase of a hospital complex with 250 beds for Western medicine and 100 beds for TCM and a future phase of 250 beds.

It will include facilities for out-patient and in-patient treatment, diagnostics and treatment, medical and non-medical support, research and education, as well as for staff, student and administrative centres.

The TCM medicine block, which began operation in April, has received over 9,000 patient visits as at September.

The Western medicine block will start operation by the first quarter of 2023.

The concert’s tickets are available through donations from as low as RM20 to RM300 in different seating zones.

Those who donate RM1,000 and above will get two seats in the VIP zone.

For details, log on to Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMMGc7S9LtkCiay0um O3pL6HHCZTEd5I1XTe6ifT-8hlxbJg/viewform

Those interested can also contact Ma (016-210 0864) or Kong (016-223 3820) from the Kampar Campus or Chan (016-210 0862) from the Sungai Long Campus.

A tax exemption receipt will be issued by UTAR Education Foundation upon request.