Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA) Charity Gala Dinner

Hello readers,

I was at Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA) Charity Gala Dinner last Friday night.

PEKA is a Non-Profit organisation which stands up against the environmental damage. PEKA under its President, Toh Puan Sri Dato' Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil was formed to stop the destruction of natural resources to defend the rights of environment and be the voice of nature. PEKA fight for a healthier environment and keeping the mother nature.

Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina the President of PEKA, Pam and Me

PEKA Malaysia organized its first Charity Gala Dinner last Friday, 27th May 2016 at the lovely The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

The focus of the fundraising dinner is to raise fund to continue PEKA's effort in the protection and conversation of Malaysia's natural environment especially its rainforest and I was invited for the Dinner too. Thank You Puan Sri Sabrina for the invitation. 

Friday .. In KL Friday is known as a 'Jem day'. I made my way earlier to the event venue even Desa Parkcity is only 15km away. 

After registered and collect my Invitation card from Bazlinda and Yati, I met Pam and her husband, Michael. Had a long casual chat with this friendly couple and met other friends too.

What I loved about the Dinner is the "Intelligent/Positive Talk" that we had. As usual, I love Intelligent Talk. Topic on Orang Asli, on the green environment .. tak sedar waktu berjalan .. and we were then adjourned to the Ballroom to make way for the Dinner to start.

*Pic credit to PEKA Malaysia FB*

The dinner was attended by DYMM Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj and other dignitaries, corporate, government agencies and statutory bodies.

*Pic credit to PEKA Malaysia FB*

Dimulakan dengan Lafaz Bismillah dan bacaan Doa Selamat, the Dinner started with a Welcome speech by Puan Sri Sabrina, the President of PEKA. A very inspiring, eye and a mind-opening speech on the actual/real facts on the current environment damaged and how important it is for us to protect the environment. I agreed with Puan Sri, everyone has its own role and responsibility to protect the mother nature. Apa yang Allah anugerah kan kepada kita selama ini janganlah dimusnahkan atas alasan pembangunan. I watched the Slide show ~ Air sungai yang semakin mengering .. malah di sesetengah tempat, sudah tiada lagi sungai malah berganti dengan tanah yang kering kontang dan kita menyalahkan bencana alam .. kita salahkan cuaca .. kita katakan ini masalah dunia .. sedangkan alam itu tidak pernah berlaku kejam kepada kita .. sedangkan pada hakikatnya kemusnahan alam itu disebabkan oleh kerja-kerja manusia. One day, anak cucu kita takkan merasa lagi kemanisan mandi air sungai yang jernih dan bersih. Sedih, kan.

*Pic credit to PEKA Malaysia FB*

PEKA does not against development and I agreed with Puan Sri .. kita  tetap akan maju dengan mengekalkan alam semulajadi itu sendiri. Another slide show which I remembered till today is on the current percentage of the jungle in Peninsular Malaysia .. kemerosotan yang sangat ketara dalam enam tahun kebelakangan ini. I still remembered kata-kata seorang Ustaz satu ketika dulu .. Pokok-pokok ini adalah paku bumi. Kalau dicabut mahupun dibuang, maka roboh/runtuh lah tembok penahan bumi itu dan akan berlakulah bencana alam. So bencana alam seperti tanah runtuh, banjir .. apakah penyebab nya? Kerana pokok-pokok ditebang, bukit di tarah .. kawasan tadahan hujan hampir tiada .. tiada lagi daun-daun hijau pokok buat si embun tumpang berteduh sementara menunggu ketibaan mentari pagi .. tiada lagi daun-daun hijau yang membantu menapis oxygen bagi membolehkan kita bernafas udara segar dari alam semulajadi. Tiada lagi. Sedih, kan.

The speech was well delivered by Puan Sri dan rasanya seumur hidup Misz-ella, ini adalah antara Ucapan paling bermakna yang Misz-ella pernah dengar. Everyone were focusing on the speech .. setiap intipati dan bait-bait ayat dari ucapan Puan Sri sangat bermakna .. sangat membuka minda terutamanya buat 'anak bandar' kota besar metropolitan Kuala Lumpur seperti Misz-ella ini. Yahh .. borned and raised up in this big city, but I loved nature so much. Kalau kau suruh pilih melepak di Pavillion atau berehat di Tanah Aina Resort, I will definitely chosed Tanah Aina. Kalau kau suruh pilih Kashmir atau Dubai, Kashmir is my choice. Bahagia bijik mata dan tenang jiwa bertemankan alam semulajadi.

Then the Dinner was served. As usual, food at The Majestic Hotel never fail to impressed me. I have been supporting this lovely hotel for years. High-Tea at Majestic, Buka Puasa at Majestic, read my blog to find out why I love this hotel so much.

Norhaniza, penyanyi Bob and me

Penyanyi Adilla

Performers for the night includes Salamiah Hassan, Adilla, Sada Borneo,Alena Murang Art and local hip hop dance group WEBO. I hope Salamiah Hassan sang my forever favourite song, Gelombang and Menghitung Hari but understood very well that this is Charity Dinner .. kita dengar lagu-lagu tu kat tempat lain ye wahai Ella. Official PEKA song titled Khazanah Alam were also introduced and presented by Bob AF.

Local painter known for their nature themed art Molly and Prince Pako also showcased their artwork throughout the ceremony and my camera felt in love with this painting ~ An Angel in the Woods. Lovely!

*Pic credit to PEKA Malaysia FB*

The charity dinner also presented 4 awards at the ceremony to honor the contributions of several parties in its efforts to conserve and preserve Malaysia’s natural heritage and promoting a greener Malaysia. The recipients of the awards are Idrissi International School, Cempaka International School, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional.

Patrick and Amy from Concorde Shah Alam *Pic credit to Amy's FB*

Another piece of our photo before we say GooBye to each other
*Pic credit to PEKA Malaysia FB*

I had a wonderful time during the dinner. I love the "Intelligent Talk/Speech" which is the main focus of the dinner. I love the positive aura that flew from the beginning till the end of the dinner.

From the evening cocktail before the Dinner, the speech, the performance, the food .. everything was perfect. 

Betul lah kata orang .. kalau kita buat sesuatu yang baik, dengan tujuan yang baik, orang yang menerima boleh rasa dan kalau kita buat sesuatu atas nama Cinta, maka kita akan dibalas dengan cinta .. and here I am, 'jatuh cinta' dengan perjuangan PEKA. Apa yang diperjuangkan oleh Puan Sri Sabrina dan PEKA adalah kerana rasa cinta pada alam semulajadi kurniaan Allah SWT kepada kita, bukan wang ringgit mahupun populariti. Moga Allah SWT membalas yang baik-baik sahaja buat Puan Sri dan memberkati perjalanan PEKA. 

So readers, if you are not a member of PEKA yet, it is not too late for you. Visit PEKA's website here or follow PEKA'S Facebook page here for more information. We can contribute and show our love to the nature too. Its never too late. Kecil atau besar sumbangan kita, tetap berharga. GO GREEN. KEEP THE GREEN. SAVE OUR PLANET.