Marvelous Gifts: In support of Jamuan Teh Malaysia

We've sponsored 3 gift baskets for this Cancer Awareness Event at Australian International School Malaysia in Seri Kembangan! Read on about what the event is all about...

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of (Australian) The Cancer Council’s foremost fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. Over AUD40 million has been raised since it first began in 1994. On a set date and time, hosts invite people along to a venue (this could be at work, school, home or in a club) and ask people to leave a donation.

1 in 4 Malaysians have a lifetime risk of developing cancer. By the year 2020 it will be 1 in 3 if no action is taken. This means every family will have at least one member suffering from cancer- be it your parent, spouse, sibling or child. The Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) and the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) are working together to establish an annual fundraising event which has been named “Jamuan Teh Malaysia”. The Patron for this event is H.E., Ms Penny Williams, Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia. This inaugural event is planned for 13th August 2009, with an official Press Launch/Reception by the Patron.

What is “Jamuan Teh Malaysia”(JAM)? It is where Malaysians and expatriates together can support BCWA and NCSM, by holding a tea party in their home, workplace, community groups, with colleagues, family or friends. This event is an opportunity for individuals and groups to join as a whole community and support this important cause.

The official launch of the event will be on 13 August, 10:00 a.m. Participants can choose to host Jamuan Teh Malaysia any day from 13 Aug to 16 Aug. AISM will be hosting the event on the 14^th August 2009.

Pretty in PInk Gift Basket

This gift basket contains:

2-meter Songket = RM76.00

Songket is a brocade textile. It is hand-woven in silk or cotton and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. Songket is a luxury product traditionally worn during Malay ceremonial occasions as sarong, shoulder cloths or head ties.

A Sarong (packaged in a canister) called Kain Pelikat in Malay. Gajah Duduk brand. 5000 threads = RM38.00

Kain Pelikat is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn as a kilt by Malay men. The fabric most often has woven plaid or checkered patterns.

3 oval boxes of traditional Malay cookies = RM69.00

2 bars of 100gm Prewstige of Belgian Chocolates = RM29.80

1 photo frame = RM39.80

Weave basket and embellishments = RM58.00

Total value = RM310.60

Goldie!