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"What’s happening"
The
Star (www.thestar.com.my)
(01/12/06)
Byline: NASA MARIA ENTABAN
IF YOU don’t already know, today is World AIDS Day (celebrated on Dec 1 each
year) and organisations all over the country have organised numerous events
for the public to raise awareness about the fight against HIV and AIDS.
n World AIDS day on MTV begins at 10am with a special VH1 news documentary,
Tracking The Monster, which chronicles two emotional journeys to Africa by
actress Ashley Judd and soul diva India.Arie, who tell their stories of
volunteering with local projects in Kenya and Madagascar.
At 2pm, tune into the intimate and personal THINKHIV: This Is Me documentary
filmed by young people who are HIV-positive.
Staying Alive: 48Fest, is a 30-minute show that follows the trials of 48
young filmmakers from around the world, writing and filming about HIV/AIDS
within 48 hours. It airs at 2.30pm. The MTV specials will close with
Transit: The Movie, which will air at 3pm.
n Buy makeup and support the fight against HIV/AIDS at the same time! M.A.C
Cosmetics has an AIDS Fund, where all proceeds from the sale of their Viva
Glam VI lip glass and lipstick will go to people living with HIV/AIDS. In
Malaysia, this cause is supported by celebrities such as Carmen Soo, Nita,
Johnson Wee, Ida Nerina, Aisya and Ashraff Sinclair, who spent last weekend
promoting M.A.C products and selling cards drawn by kids with HIV in Kuala
Lumpur.
n The Federation of Family Planning Malaysia is holding H.U.N.T AIDS in
Prangin Mall in Penang to raise awareness on the cause. It will be held from
1pm to 5.30pm tomorrow. There will be explorer games, performances and lots
of fun in store for anyone who wants to participate and find out more about
HIV/AIDS. For details, call 04-282 5191.
n In Kelantan, a charity run will take place tomorrow at the Institut
Kemahiran Belia Negara in Bachok, organised by Pertubuhan Masyarakat
Prihatin (PMP). On the same day, a comic book on HIV/AIDS will be launched,
an effort to educate young people about the virus. Two weeks later, a
theatre performance titled Salah Siapa? will be staged at Dewan Jubli Perak,
Kota Baru. For more information on the events, call 09-765 1596.
n The Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services (KLASS) Society will be running an
awareness campaign at its headquarters tomorrow. It is located at 16-4 Jalan
13/48A, The Boulevard Shop Office, Off Jalan Sentul, KL. Expect games,
performances and educational talks all day. For more information, call
03-4045 6681.
n Another event happening in Penang is the Stop AIDS, Keep The Promise
Poster Exhibition & Awareness Campaign, organised by the AIDS Action and
Research Group (AARG). It will be held today at the Soc Science Complex
(C23), Foyer UAM, USM, Penang. To find out more, call 04-656 5985.
n Channel [V] also has an interesting line-up of shows today starting at 1pm
with its World AIDS Day special Be Safe, Be Informed, Be Alive. Hong Kong
star Edison Chen hosts the programme which will look at a wide range of
issues related to HIV/AIDS. It will also feature a conversation that took
place between VJ Sarah and a person living with HIV. VJ Dom, on the other
hand, will share with you his personal trip to the doctor as he undergoes an
HIV test.
Following that is Scissor Sisters Live At Red Square, part of U2’s Bono’s
fundraising efforts to fight AIDS in Africa.
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