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  • Hock Kee Kopitiam and NASOM’s Charity Art Initiative Honors 810 Aspiring Young Creators

    Hock Kee Kopitiam and NASOM’s Charity Art Initiative Honors 810 Aspiring Young Creators

    Hock Kee Kopitiam has officially announced the successful conclusion of its nationwide art initiative, “Happy New Year 2026 with Hock Kee Kopitiam: The Most Joyful Wins.” The competition, which took place from 1 December to 31 December 2025, attracted a total of 810 young participants aged between 4 and 12 years. This initiative was designed to foster creative expression and youthful imagination among the younger generation, culminating in a diverse collection of artworks that celebrate cultural joy and community spirit.

    (From right to left) Nick Ng, Founder of Hock Kee Kopitiam presented a token of appreciation to Isaac from Two Creative Art & Design.

    In a strategic effort to integrate corporate social responsibility with artistic recognition, Hock Kee Kopitiam has launched an online exhibition and charity sale via its official website. The public is invited to purchase these children’s creations, with the organization committing 100% of all proceeds to the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM). This initiative reflects Hock Kee Kopitiam’s commitment to utilizing its platform for significant social impact, ensuring that the creative efforts of young Malaysians contribute directly to the support and development of programs for the autism community.

    The selection of winners was conducted through a rigorous adjudication process, resulting in the recognition of 13 awardees each from Group A (4–6 years old) and Group B (7–9 years old), alongside 14 winners from Group C (10–12 years old). The judging panel comprised esteemed representatives from the creative and media sectors, including Hock Kee Brand Ambassador Bella Astillah, management executives from Hock Kee, and representatives from Two Creative Art & Design. The participation of media partners from Oriental Daily and Utusan Malaysia further underscored the transparency and prestige of the evaluation process.

    (From right to left) Nick Ng, Founder of Hock Kee Kopitiam, and Isaac from Two Creative Art & Design, in a group photo with the Group A (ages 4–6) winners of the “Happy New Year 2026 with Hock Kee Kopitiam: The Most Joyful Wins” nationwide colouring and drawing contest.

    Mr. Nick Ng, Chief Executive Officer of Hock Kee Kopitiam, stated that the initiative extends beyond mere artistic recognition, aiming to transform child-led creativity into a meaningful instrument for community welfare. By facilitating this charity sale, the organization seeks to provide a tangible contribution to NASOM while encouraging public engagement with a noble cause. This sentiment was echoed by Julian Wong, Chairman of NASOM, who emphasized that such collaborations are instrumental in fostering inclusivity and enhancing public awareness regarding the autism spectrum in Malaysia.

    Moving forward, Hock Kee Kopitiam continues to reinforce its dedication to community enrichment across its extensive network of outlets in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Perak, and Kelantan. The “Most Joyful Wins” initiative serves as a benchmark for how corporate entities can effectively mobilize local talent to address pressing social needs. For those interested in supporting the charity art sale, further details and the digital gallery are accessible through Hock Kee Kopitiam’s official online platforms.

  • Sentuhan Prihatin RMHC & PlanToys: Mainan Istimewa Untuk Anak-Anak Autisme

    Sentuhan Prihatin RMHC & PlanToys: Mainan Istimewa Untuk Anak-Anak Autisme

    KUALA LUMPUR, 22 APRIL 2025 – Dalam semangat menyambut Bulan Kesedaran Autisme Sedunia, Persatuan Kebajikan Ronald McDonald Malaysia (RMHC Malaysia) melangkah ke hadapan bersama jenama mainan lestari, PlanToys Malaysia, bagi menyebarkan kebaikan melalui permainan. Sebanyak 3,760 unit mainan pembangunan kanak-kanak telah diedarkan kepada kanak-kanak autisme di seluruh Malaysia, menyokong persekitaran pembelajaran yang lebih inklusif dan menyeronokkan.

    Inisiatif ini selari dengan usaha RMHC Malaysia menerusi program andalan mereka – Bilik Terapi Sensori Ronald McDonald (RMSR), yang menyokong perkembangan kanak-kanak berkeperluan khas. Tambahan pula, sebanyak 640 pusat autisme dan pusat komuniti di bawah Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia turut menerima manfaat daripada sumbangan mainan ini, memberi peluang lebih ramai kanak-kanak menikmati pembelajaran yang menyeronokkan.

    Penyerahan sumbangan tersebut berlangsung dengan penuh makna di acara ‘Inclusion is Kindness’ Autsome 2025 yang dianjurkan di Sunway Putra Mall baru-baru ini. RMHC Malaysia sebagai rakan kerjasama acara turut mengedarkan mainan ini sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmen mereka untuk menjangkau lebih ramai komuniti yang memerlukan. Malah, keluarga yang mempunyai anak autisme dan berdaftar sebagai ahli Autsome juga menerima mainan ini secara percuma, membawa keceriaan terus ke rumah mereka.

    Autsome, yang bermaksud “Autism is Awesome”, adalah inisiatif oleh Sunway Putra Mall – pusat beli-belah mesra autisme pertama di Malaysia. Menerusi pelbagai kemudahan seperti bilik tenang, dinding deria, tempat letak kereta khas serta tawaran eksklusif pada Hari Autsome, pusat ini berperanan besar dalam mewujudkan suasana yang selesa dan mesra buat keluarga yang membesarkan anak dalam spektrum autisme.

    Presiden RMHC Malaysia, Dato’ Haji Azmir Jaafar menyatakan bahawa inisiatif ini adalah refleksi terhadap usaha berterusan pihaknya untuk memberi sokongan menyeluruh kepada kanak-kanak daripada pelbagai latar keupayaan. “Melalui program Bilik Terapi Sensori Ronald McDonald, kami membantu anak-anak ini belajar, bermain dan membesar dalam suasana yang memahami keperluan mereka. Kerjasama dengan PlanToys Malaysia membolehkan pendekatan ini diperluas, bukan sekadar di bilik terapi – tetapi ke tangan keluarga dan pendidik di seluruh negara,” katanya.

    Sehingga hari ini, RMHC Malaysia telah membangunkan 35 Bilik Terapi Sensori Ronald McDonald di pelbagai lokasi. Ruang-ruang ini direka khusus bagi menyokong pembangunan deria, komunikasi dan kognitif kanak-kanak melalui teknik pembelajaran berasaskan permainan – yang terbukti berkesan dalam menyokong perkembangan anak-anak autisme serta mereka dengan keperluan khas lain.

    Inisiatif ini bukan sekadar menyampaikan mainan – tetapi harapan, peluang dan pemahaman. Dalam dunia yang semakin terbuka terhadap kepelbagaian, usaha sebegini memberi makna besar dalam memupuk masyarakat yang lebih inklusif dan penyayang.