On 28 November 2024, MMC Corporation Berhad under its Southern Operating Companies (OpCos) namely Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), Johor Port Berhad (JPB), Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) and Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd (Senai Airport City) joined hands to support the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) Charity Dinner 2024. With the theme "A Night for Fighters", the event was held at Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
With a Batik dress code symbolising unity and cultural pride, the evening celebrated the spirit of solidarity and hope. In line with the foundation's mission, the OpCos demonstrated their moral obligation towards disadvantaged communities by taking up a Gold Package sponsorship to raise funds for cancer fighters and financial assistance for cancer treatments.
The event was graced by the presence of Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, who presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the OpCos, represented by Md Derick Basir, the Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad.
Also in attendance were YAM Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, YAM Tunku Tun Aminah Binti Sultan Ibrahim, Yang Dihormati Puan Sri Datin Dr. Hajah Noor Azizah Abdul Latiff, Yang Amat Dihormati Datin Sharmin Fazlina Mohd Shukor, along with representatives from both the government and private sectors.
The evening ended with a captivating performance from Malaysia's top singer, Dayang Nurfaizah, whose soulful renditions added a special touch to the event.
The Southern OpCos are grateful to be part of this meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in an ongoing effort emanating from its community development pillar which focuses on giving back to the underprivileged while delivering an empowering message to cancer fighters: "There is hope; you are not alone."