Revving up the fun for needy kids
For many, it was their first motor show
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 150 children from 10 charity homes enjoyed a fun-filled outing at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS’18), thanks to organiser Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
The motor show is being held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) till Dec 2.
The underprivileged kids were from Rumah Charis, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amal Al-Ummah, Trinity Community Children Home, Shelter Home for Children, Persatuan Kebajikan Rumah Jalinan Kasih Anak-Anak Yatim Miskin Selangor, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Agathians Malaysia, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Insan Istimewa Kuala Lumpur, Good Samaritan Home, Persatuan Kebajikan Islam Peribadi Mulia and Pusat Jagaan Telaga Kasih Nur Muhammad.
For many of the children, it was their first time visiting a motor show.
The children were thrilled with vehicle displays, racing simulators and interactive games at the exhibitors’ booths.
They were also entertained with a clown and magic shows. The day concluded with a lunch hosted by MITEC management.
MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad also presented a RM5,000 cheque to each home.
The outing for the children ended on a high note with a goodie bag filled with stationery, toys and gifts for each of them.
“We are glad that we had the opportunity to organise a fun day for the children at KLIMS’18, and at the same time, we hope to inspire them to join the automotive industry as the future generation of leaders.
“I would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to the management of MITEC for joining MAA in this CSR drive by hosting the lunch for the children and their guardians.”
KLIMS’18 features over 74 marques of vehicle brands and automotive products spanning over six exhibitions halls covering two levels at MITEC.
Participating automotive brands include CAM, Citroen, Daihatsu, DS, Ford, Grand Max, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Lexus, Petronas Motorsports, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Proton, Tata, Toyota and UD Trucks.
KLIMS’18 opening hours are from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends.
Every entrance ticket purchased stands a chance to win either a Toyota C-HR, a Honda City or a Perodua Myvi in a lucky draw.
Entrance tickets secured via online at AirAsia Red Tix are also entitled to win a fortnightly draw with AirAsia return flights to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Bali, Taipei, Jakarta and Shanghai as well as the grand draw to Tokyo.
Online tickets are available via https:// airasiaredtix.com or KLIMS’18 website www. klims.com.my.
Entrance fees are RM20 on weekdays and RM25 on weekends. For children aged three to 12 years old, entrance tickets are RM5 and students/senior citizens are charged RM5 (weekdays only).
There is also a family package where parents and up to five children aged 12 and below are charged RM40 (weekdays) and RM50 (weekends).
Those with special needs (with handicapped card/physically handicapped) get free entry together with one accompanying person.
Star Media Group is the official media partner of KLIMS’18.