Persatuan OKU Sentral (OKU Sentral) is celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities with song and dance at the upcoming ILHAM concert featuring some of the most talented stage performers amongst Malaysia’s community of persons with disabilities (PWDs).
YB Senator Datuk (Dr) Ras Adiba Radzi, president of OKU Sentral, said, “The past two years has no doubt been a trying time for our PWD friends. We have lost a few of them, and many have also lost loved ones and suffered financially. Hence, it is time for us to celebrate them and experience their ‘magic’ first-hand as we commemorate the International Day of PWDs, which is celebrated worldwide on 3 December annually.
Datuk (Dr) Ras Adiba, who is also a Senator representing the nation’s PWD community in the Malaysian Parliament, continued, “The ILHAM 2022 Concert will feature performances by our PWD friends. We are hoping to be able to uplift their spirits and empower them once again as this show will be a platform for them to showcase their talents as stage performers. We hope more people will discover and appreciate the talent of our PWD performers.”
With composer Rafi Mohd as the music director, the ILHAM 2022 Concert will feature the following performers:
Singers
- YB Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi
- Khai & Dinie
- Umar Hasfizal
- Shahril of Muniros
- Eyelitz
Dancers
- Anak Seni OKU Sentral
- OS Wheelies
- Permata Gemalai Sari
- Adik Neranjan A/L Maniam from PPKI SMK Desa Perdana KL (Indian traditional dance)
- Low Mee Li & Orange of OS/Beautiful Gate
- Tadika Istika Jaya
Extending her gratitude, Datuk (Dr) Ras Adiba said, “I am very thankful to the Almighty for being given this opportunity to carry out OKU Sentral’s mission in representing and empowering the PWDs. I’m especially grateful to our talented PWD friends who agreed to come out to perform and showcase their talent as it is important for us to share their abilities and skills.
“I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our programme partners and supporters
– Yayasan Hasanah, CIMB, CIMB Foundation, Yayasan Sime Darby, Yayasan Telekom Malaysia, Celmonzee Wellness, and Glenreagh Sdn Bhd.”
The ILHAM 2022 concert will take place on Monday, 19 December, at Stage 1 Theatre, PJPAC in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, S611, Second Floor, 1 Utama E, Bandar Utama. There will be two sessions – 3pm and 8pm. Seats to both sessions are limited. Please contact Eita at +6012 325 0326 or Linda at +6013 356 5939 to book your seats.