Mutts & Mittens (M&M) 7th Annual Charity Dinner 2023

The Super HLT Restaurant was packed to the brim on Sunday evening to support the 7th annual charity dinner of Mutts & Mittens (M&M), a non-profit animal rescue organisation in Ipoh.

VIP march in: M&M Ambassadors: El Lye (L) & Koe Yeet (R)

Leading the list of guests of honour was Perak State Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker YB Jenny Choy, who presented a mock cheque of RM10000 to Mutts & Mittens President Chong Choon Kit.

VIP march in: Ipoh City Councillor for Canning Zone Clr Deric Lee (L) & Deputy Speaker Perak State Legislative Assembly YB Jenny Choy (R)

VIP march in: Datin Janet Yeoh (M) with May Goh (R)

The fundraiser brought together pet owners, non-governmental organisations, animal rescuers, supporters, and volunteers to help shoulder the responsibility of animal welfare in and around Ipoh. There are currently 300 dogs and cats under the care of M&M, many of whom are looking for their furever home.

VIP march in (L) Mayyang Lam (SUB International School of Beauty and Make-up) & Datin Irene Lee (Team Keris Berhad co-founder-cum-Deputy Chairman)

actress Koe Yeet takes a photo with Datin Janet Yeoh while Brandon Mah (L) and Datin Irene Lee (2nd L) look on

While M&M previously had an animal shelter in Menglembu, they were forced to move to a temporary location at short notice due to land development. With this change, M&M and their charges are making do with limited space, which is also at risk of flooding every time it rains.

7th Annual Mutts & Mittens Charity Dinner 2023

For now, a piece of land has been earmarked for their animal shelter. With the charity dinner event, the organisers have aimed to raise RM500K for setting up the shelter, including expenses for cages and fencing.

Mutts & Mittens President Chong Choon Kit (R) receives a mock cheque from Deputy Speaker Perak State Legislative Assembly YB Jenny Choy

In addition to the sale of tables for the dinner function, M&M ambassador El Lye donated RM4888; RM2000 came from newly-appointed M&M ambassador Koe Yeet, and RM3000 from Mr. Ron Tan, besides passing the hat around.

donations from (L-R): M&M ambassadors El Lye & Koe Yeet, President CK Chong (recipient), Deputy Speaker Perak State Legislative Assembly YB Jenny Choy and Dato' G. Manjit Singh Gill, the newly-appointed M&M Honorary Legal Adviser — donations from (L-R): M&M ambassadors El Lye & Koe Yeet, President CK Chong (recipient), Deputy Speaker Perak State Legislative Assembly YB Jenny Choy and Dato’ G. Manjit Singh Gill, the newly-appointed M&M Honorary Legal Adviser

Datin Janet Yeoh (L) entertains guests with her favourite number, Shanghai Bund

Meanwhile, an anonymous donor pledged RM5,000 for guest of honour Datin Janet Yeoh, mother of Ipoh-born Hollywood icon Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Michelle Yeoh, to sing a song. The octogenarian chose her favourite number, ‘Shanghai Bund’ (上海灘), to the delight of guests.

Video: Datin Janet Yeoh Sings Shanghai Bund (上海灘) @ Mutts & Mittens (M&M) 7th Annual Charity Dinner 2023

Four pieces of art, plus a bottle of brandy donated by animal lovers, were also put up for auction.

auction winner receives his art piece (L)

auction winner Mr. Nilson Pan, Waikiki Travel Sdn. Bhd. company director (L)

An art piece of a peacock was won by Mr. Brandon for RM1200, while a diamond painting was won by Mr. Jason for RM2265. The third piece, an elephant diamond art, was won at a top bid of RM7000 by a guest who requested anonymity. Mr. Nilson Pan, Waikiki Travel Sdn. Bhd. company director, successfully won the bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu at RM9199.

(L-R) the newly-appointed M&M Ambassador Koe Yeet, M&M President CK Chong, M&M Ambassador El Lye & newly-appointed Honorary Legal Adviser Dato' G. Manjit Singh Gill — (L-R) the newly-appointed M&M Ambassador Koe Yeet, M&M President CK Chong, M&M Ambassador El Lye & newly-appointed Honorary Legal Adviser Dato’ G. Manjit Singh Gill

During the event, a Certificate of Appointment was officially presented to Dato’ G. Manjit Singh Gill, as the Honorary Legal Adviser of Mutts & Mittens, and to local access Koe Yeet as an M&M ambassador.

performance by Kinta Valley Wind Orchestra (KVWO)

The evening of good food, entertainment, and camaraderie was enlivened by the musical performance of Kinta Valley Wind Orchestra (KVWO). View the full photo album of Mutts & Mittens (M&M) 7th Annual Charity Dinner 2023 on our official Facebook Page by clicking HERE.

YK Loke entertains guests while his friend (R) plays the fool with him

To learn how you can do your part for these stray dogs and cats, contact Mutts & Mittens President Mr. CK Chong at +6014-6248070.

Mutts & Mittens appreciation to Jenny Hoo (R), among other animal welfare NGOs and independent rescuers

Donations are to be channelled to Persatuan Pencinta Haiwan Daerah Kinta Perak (Public Bank: 3200329836). Request for a receipt for tax exemption. Website: muttsmittens.org

Video: Mutts & Mittens (M&M) 7th Annual Charity Dinner 2023