Kian Kok to host Lions Charity Bazaar 3.0
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025
By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Connie with the organising committee members for Bazaar 3.0. Kota Kinabalu: Following the successful organisations of the first two fundraising events, the Lions Charity Bazaar 3.0 is back again. It will be held from 7am to 5pm on Oct 12, this year, at the Kian Kok Middle School here.
Advertisement Bazaar Organising Chairperson Connie Ting said this major fundraising event brings together 16 Lions Clubs from across Sabah in a united effort to support Lions Clubs International's 8 Global Causes. 'The goal is to raise RM200,000 with all net gross proceeds channelled toward Lions' global service areas,' said Connie during a press conference at GA Space here. The focuses are vision, hunger, environment, diabetes, childhood cancer, humanitarian relief, youth empowerment and rural medical camp. They invited NGOs and youth organisations to take part by setting up booths to showcase their causes.
Advertisement 'Companies are encouraged to support the event through sponsorships, with various sponsorship tiers offering promotional opportunities,' she said. 'Vendors are welcome to join the bazaar and benefit from a large public turnout.' The public can support the cause by purchasing charity coupons priced at RM50 and RM100, which can be used to enjoy food, games, and activities throughout the day, she added. Bazaar 3.0 will offer a full day of family-friendly fun with food and drink stalls, live entertainment and engaging activities for all ages, she said. The event is designed to be a meaningful family outing day, blending enjoyment with charity, she said. The participating Lions Clubs are Api Api, Keningau Downtown, Kota Kinabalu Asia City, Kota Kinabalu Capital, Kota Kinabalu Central, Kota Kinabalu Centennial, Kota Kinabalu City, Kota Kinabalu Downtown, Kota Kinabalu Lintas, Kota Kinabalu Mandarin, Kota Kinabalu Vintage, New Century Kota Kinabalu Star City, Labuan Mandarin, Luyang (Ace), Penampang Host,Ranau, Sabah EveryGreen, and Tanjung Aru. Also present were Charter President, Lions Club of Api Api, Chris Liew (Deputy Organising Chairperson); Second Vice District Governor Elect, Alyssa Lim; and President Elect, Lions Club Tanjung Aru, Cynthia Chung. For more details, contact Connie at 0178210989. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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