Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation Launches Abilympics Malaysia Festival 2024

26 December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation, the driving force behind Abilympics Malaysia, in collaboration with Winlife Sdn Bhd, recently launched the Abilympics Malaysia Festival 2024/25 at the KL Wellness City Gallery.

Organising Chairlady Win Lee took the initiative to create a festival cantered around a bonding-driven theme, aimed at engaging corporate entities, trade associations, and families. The concept for the Abilympics Malaysia Festival was inspired by the pride and achievements showcased during the 10th International Abilympics, held in Metz, France in March 2023.

At the International Abilympics, Malaysian Abilympians distinguished themselves by winning several prestigious awards in categories such as cake decoration, painting, and waste reuse. Their remarkable accomplishments not only brought honor to the country but also inspired Win Lee to create a platform that celebrates and promotes the talents of individuals with disabilities. Thus, the idea for the Abilympics Malaysia Festival was born, aiming to foster a spirit of inclusion and collaboration within the community while showcasing the exceptional skills of Malaysian Abilympians.

The Abilympics Malaysia Festival Launching Ceremony was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Tengku Dato' Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi Y.A.M Tengku Azman Shah Al-Haj in the presence of invited notables from various organisation, chamber and companies.

The Certificates of Appreciation were presented by the President of Malaysian Council For Rehabilitation, Datin Paduka Khatijah Sulieman to several companies which have shown great supports last year in 2023 during the MCR Night; The Beauty of Eyes Through Painting gala dinner. The recipients were Smart Rental, Heritouch Gallery, Daily Coffee, Telang 18, Domino's Pizza, Mixology Creation, Runningmen Catering, Boathouse By The Lake, C.S Tan, Sheah & Partners and Brand 21.

The announcement was greeted with cheers; a heartfelt moment applauded by all valuable guests leading to the continuous session of the Corporate Chief Ambassadors appointment by Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation. A number of highly credible individuals being the industry thought leaders as well as business owners themselves shouldered the national agenda objective into supporting the Abilympics Malaysia Festival 2025. Credit mentioned Dato Seri Kenta Goh, David Teh, Alvin Soh, Tan Kai Li, Cecilia Mary Lee, Kit Lee, Shawn Yap, Khoo Li Lu, Jeffrey Tham, Jonathan Yam, Eric Yeoh, Kent Ng Kun Kwan and Andrew Lim.

Abilympics Malaysia Festival 2024/25 will officially go LIVE on 31st May 2025 where participants will get to involve in bonding driven activities such as painting, cake decorations and coffee latte arts. Each activity will span across a specific hour within the particular day.

Participants will get to compete with Malaysia Abilympians which the top 10 winners of each category will walk away with interesting prizes. Bonding has always been the key element in bringing people closer and this applied significantly among corporates between bosses and employees as well as parents and children.

The Abilympics Malaysia Festival Launching Ceremony was a great success; the most fantastic and prestigious ceremony in recognition of Malaysian Abilympians exceptional contributions and dedication to excellence in the 10th International Abilympics alongside special appointment of the Corporate Chief Ambassadors with the unwavering commitment to the success of Abilympics Malaysia Festival 2025.

The Abilympics is a special event, named because it is an Olympics of abilities. It was first held in Tokyo in 1981, to commemorate the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. The second Abilympics was held in Colombia in 1985. The third Abilympics in Hong Kong also led to the establishment of the International Abilympic Federation. The Abilympics are usually held once every 5 years.