IOI Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor and IOI Foundation (formerly known as Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng) Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong sharing the joy of giving with the 14 recipients of the charity homes and organisations at the RM260,000 mock cheque presentation. (File pic by IOI Corporation).

PUTRAJAYA, 1 December 2021 – A total of 14 charity homes and organisations were treated to an early Christmas gift when Bargain Basement, an initiative by IOI Group’s foundation, IOI Foundation (formerly known as Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng), gave out RM260,000 of its net proceeds in a presentation ceremony at IOI City Mall.

IOI Foundation (formerly known as Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng) Executive Director and Bargain Basement founder Datin Joanne Wong spread the giving spirit of Christmas together with her Bargain Basement champions as they presented cheques to the welfare organisations. The proceeds will enable these organisations to purchase daily neccessities, help needy students to buy stationery and school supplies, assist the old and the ill and those with special needs and the disabled with medical expenses as well as help abandoned animals.

The 14 beneficiaries are Pusat Jagaan dan Rawatan Orang Tua Al-Ikhlas, Rumah Orang Tua Chok Lam, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kristian Aman, Shelter Home for Children, Malayasia Lotus Charity Care Centre Association, PAWS Animal Welfare Society, Ti-Ratana Welfare Society Malaysia, Dignity for Children Foundation, Pusat Jagaan Sejati, Star Foundation, SJK (C) Chen Moh, Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia, Sin Chew Foundation and Dual Blessing Bhd.

Since its inception in 2016, Bargain Basement has given out over RM280,000 to 20 various homes. An innovative social enterprise, Bargain Basement encourages the public to donate pre-loved or unused items. From clothing to household items, the items are then resold at low prices. All net proceeds will be channelled to different charities annually. Bargain Basement’s second outlet is located at IOI Mall Puchong while its third outlet is located at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Perak through a collaboration with the UTAR students.

On the same day, children from Rumah Shalom in Puchong also enjoyed themselves in a day of fun and games at the adventurous District 21, courtesy of IOI Foundation (formerly known as Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng). The children got to explore every exciting game and challenge in the first-of-its-kind 70,000 sq. ft. indoor adventure theme park located in the mall while adhering to standard operating procedures. They were then treated to lunch at Texas Chicken and everyone left with happy smiles on their faces.

(File pic by IOI Corporation).

(File pic by IOI Corporation).

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