This is a fun fair held annually to raise funds for an organisation which is inadaquately underfunded by the government. NASAM is involved with the rehabilitation and support of stroke survivors in this country. I have been volunteering physiotherapy for 2 mornings a week at the PJ branch and yesterday was involved in the operation of a stall.
This was a wonderfully well run event and we had a great time. More importantly there was over 200,000RM raised. Typically for Malaysia there was plenty of makan available, with a variety of games as well.
From a personal standpoint, I enjoyed being part of a community event in a country that we are guesting in. When you are not working, there is a risk of becoming detatched from the local community, inevitably lessening the experience of living abroad.
Stroke is a growing issue in Malaysia as this country become more affluent and risk factors for strokes increase. Lets hope that the Malaysian government starts to get more serious about this and supports these organisation better.
http://www.nasam.org/
Victory dance following the passing of the 200,000RM mark 
Food stalls
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