- Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) is suporting the Malaysian contingent participating at the 10th International Abilympics, which will be held between 23 and 26 March 2023 at Metz Eurometropole in France.
- The Company – via its corporate social responsibility arm, Allianz4Good – partnered the Malaysian Council of Rehabilitation (MCR), which is the national and international Abilympics coordinator in the country, for this competition.
- Abilympics – coined from the phrase Olympics of Abilities – is a world vocational skills competition for persons with disabilities (PWDs), which has helped to overturn traditional views on the skills, potentials, and abilities of PWDs, resulting in increased employment opportunities and vocational stability.
- Allianz Malaysia supported the Malaysian contingent by funding the Abilympians‘ training sessions, travelling expenses, and preparation for the journey to France.
- Head of Allianz4Good, Ng Siew Gek said, “One of our main priorities has always been to ensure social inclusivity for the PWDs. We have been supporting the Abilympics since 2016 as we saw this as a global opportunity to help them improve their skills, which can help them find better employment opportunities and eventually, lead to financial security.
- “As such, we are honoured to provide aid for the contingent via MCR, and lessen their financial burden, so that they are able to focus entirely on their preparation for the skills-based competition. We wish the Malaysian contingent the best of luck and can’t wait to see them make Malaysia proud again,” she said.
- A flag-off event for the 16 Abilympians was held on Sunday, 19 March 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, before their departure to France. The ceremony was witnessed by the Allianz4Good team and MCR President Datin Paduka Khatijah Sulaiman.
- The contingent for the 10th International Abilympics include:
1. Mohd Yunus Mohd Ismail, Hearing Disability – Floral Arrangement
2. Chew Lay Peng, Hearing Disability – Dress Making (Advanced Course)
3. Anis Humairah Riduwan, Multiple LD and Hearing Disability – Embroidery
4. Nur Amiratul Farahin Ab. Rahman, Hearing Disability – Painting and Water Reuse
5. Muhammad Hanif Naufal Mohd Mazni , Learning Disability – Restaurant Service
6. Wan Muhammad Hafizunif Wan Roslan, Hearing Disability – Cake Decorating
7. Salahuddin Ahmad Kamsan, Learning Disability – Cooking (Individual Work)
8. Muhammad Darwisy Haziq Mohd Zam, Hearing Disability – Photography Outdoor
9. Haymasuthan Periasamy, Hearing Disability – Studio Photography
10. Daviddas Ramadath, Hearing Disability – Studio Photography
11. Loh Seng Fong, Hearing Disability – Creating Web Pages
12. Yow Shann Koon, Hearing Disability – Computer Assembly
13. Khairunnisa Johari, Physical Disability – Word Processing (English)
14. Shahrul Nizam Mohd Hanafiah, Physical Disability – Dress Making (Basic Course)
15. Najwa Mahmud, Learning Disability – Data Processing
16. Rosemary Yvonne Marcus, Hearing Disability – Painting and Waste Reuse
- Allianz Malaysia has been showing unwavering support for the Malaysian contingent and MCR since the 9th International Abilympics in 2016, which was held in Bordeaux, France. The competition saw four Malaysian Abilympians winning medals in photography, painting, hand silk painting, and web design categories.
The Malaysian contingent set to compete at the 10th International Abilympics, at Metz Eurometropole in France.
MCR President Datin Paduka Khatijah Sulaiman (right) hands over a token of appreciation to Allianz4Good Manager Teeneswary K Jayaraman during the flag-off ceremony at Kuala Lumpur International Airport recently.
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