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World AIDS Day 2009
The “Universal Access and Human Rights” World AIDS Day theme for the year 2009 encapsulated the
pledge made by global leaders to work towards maximising universal access to HIV and AIDS
prevention, treatment, and care; recognising these as fundamental human rights.
In conjunction with the month-long World AIDS Day celebration, Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services
(KLASS) and Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) jointly organised a World AIDS Day event at Wangsa
Walk Mall, Kuala Lumpur from 5th to 6th December 2009. The two-day event aimed at increasing
awareness about HIV/AIDS among the general public, while raising funds to benefit HIV treatment, care,
and support programmes run by KLASS. Stalls selling merchandise and books and game booths were set
up to encourage participation from mall-goers and other members of the public.
The event culminated in the opening ceremony officiated by special guest of honour, former premier
YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad. His wife and former First Lady, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
was also in attendance. A Lion Dance performance preceded the key note address delivered by YABhg
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad himself, and speeches by YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Low Keng Kok (KLASS Trustee),
and YBhg Prof. Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman (MAF Chairman). Other highlights from the ceremony
included performances by kindergarten school children and celebrities such as Yise Loo & Aric Ho
(KLASS Ambassadors) and Dayang Nurfaizah (Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter).
The World AIDS Day event achieved its goals and additionally provided a platform for individuals,
communities and political leaders alike to engage in a public dialogue to address issues related to HIV
prevention and those that affect people living with HIV.
International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) holds first Law
Enforcement Seminar in Malaysia
The Malaysian AIDs Council, under the leadership of Datuk Mohd Zaman Khan and in partnership with
IDPC Law Enforcement project organized its first seminar in December 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
for the Royal Malaysia Police Force.
This seminar was proposed by the IDPC as a means of engaging senior law enforcement officials in
promoting the integration of harm reduction policies into law enforcement activities. This seminar was
attended by 29 senior Royal Malaysia Police Officers, four AADK officers, eight RELA personnel and six
staff of the MAC.
It covered a wide range of topics including talks by people living with HIV, a presentation by Dr Alex
Wodak and a number of sessions led by Tom Lloyd QPM MA(Oxon), former UK Chief Constable, who
leads the IDPC project, on how law enforcement can work more effectively with other agencies to improve
their harm reduction performance. The participants contributed enthusiastically to the debates and
produced an impressive list of 34 recommendations that have been incorporated in the report on the
seminar for the attention of the Royal Malaysia Police senior leadership.
In support of the evidence based Malaysian Harm Reduction programme, the seminar
participants also acknowledged the fact that harm reduction will indeed lower crime levels
and favour decriminalisation of drug users. Emphasis was laid on the need to conduct a fresh
review of the action plan with clear priorities, accountability and funding,
Source: http://www.idpc.net :International Drug Policy Consortium: a global network
promoting objective and open debate on drug policy. 25 January 2010
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
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DIALOGUE SESSIONS
MAC & JAKIM - Promoting HIV
prevention
DATE: TBA
VENUE: Johor
Agenda
Day 1: Dialogue Session with Felda
Pasa residents, JAKIM and other
stakeholders (Jabatan Agama,
Police, AADK and NGO’s)
Day 2: Site Visit to Dignity1 &
Dignity 2 [ILZ shelter homes] for
JAKIM and stakeholders
For more information contact
Guna @ +603 40451033
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ADVOCACY MEETING
Meeting with Jabatan Kebajikan
Masyarakat to advocate for
inclusion of HIV component into
Tunas Bakti School’s curriculum
DATE: TBA
VENUE: TBA
For more information contact
Guna @ +603 40451033
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PRESS CONFERENCE
Publicity effort to announce the
Dayang Nurfaizah Fundraising
Dinner
DATE: February 10, 2010
VENUE: Bangsar
ATTENDEES: Red Ribbon
Celebrity Supporter Dayang
Nurfaizah, MAF Chairman, Prof Dr
Adeeba Kamarulzaman, BOT
members and Media
For more information contact
Azrina @ +603 40451033
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Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services (KLASS) Society
The Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services (KLASS) Society was established to address the
needs of those who are affected by and infected with HIV and/or AIDS in the Klang Valley
region. Its establishment was based initially on the premise that there was a growing need to
bridge the gap identified in areas of dissemination of information, counseling, and support
tailored to the needs of primarily the Chinese and Tamil speaking communities. Today, KLASS
has expanded its services to inclusively address the needs of other communities.
KLASS in the past year of 2009 recorded a number of achievements which culminated in the two-day
World AIDS Day 2009 event held at Wangsa Maju Mall, Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 6 December. It was
organised with the Malaysian AIDS Foundation, a collaboration which best exemplifies how a CBO can
successfully coordinate an HIV awareness campaign with a national fundraising body.
For the year 2010, KLASS will continue to focus on the following support/service-centric activities: The
Hospital Peer Support Programme (HPSP) in Sungai Buloh Hospital and Seremban Hospital; facilitation
of Faith Helping Centre, a temporary shelter and care home for PLHIVs which aims at reuniting the
residents with their families and providing them with survival skills in preparation for reintegration into
society; and the KLASS Helpline (+603-4045-3686), a telephone counseling service run by trained
volunteers which provides information and referrals to other related agencies, NGOs, and CBOs
nationwide.
MAF FUNDRAISING
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Melinda Looi vibrant “Circle of
Lives” design t-shirt for sale
For more information contact
Shanthini @+ 603 40451033
T-Shirt RM40.00
Baby Tees RM40.00
MEDIA WATCH
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KAWAN (Youth With A Mission)
A NGO, offering harm reduction,
welfare and referral services for
IDU’s and PLHIV’s in Pudu and
Cheras areas of Kuala Lumpur
Click on the link below to view a
video showcasing KAWAN’s
efforts in promoting NSEP services.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
x1Bxi_i3tM
For more information contact
KAWAN @
No 24A, Jalan Lengkongan Brunei
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel / Fax: 03 – 2144 4077
Email : kawannsepkl@yahoo.com
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