FOR the 11th year, Kids Day Out will return to bring joy to children with cancer, giving them an opportunity to enjoy a day of activities, play and family time.
Organised by the North Region Children’s Cancer Friends Association (Foccan), the programme was announced by state Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen during a press conference at Komtar today.
Founded in 2016, the association is expecting between 150 and 170 children to participate in this year’s event on Sept 16. Additional booths and activities will also be available for families and children to enjoy.
Gooi highlighted the importance of the programme in bringing joy, enthusiasm and hope to children with cancer.
“Through Kids Day Out 2026, we want to give them the space to be themselves as children, to play, have fun and enjoy a day without even thinking about the challenges they are going through,” he said.
“When a child faces cancer, the challenge is not only experienced by the children themselves, but also felt by the entire family,” he added.
Foccan chairperson Maznah Tayib also reiterated that cancer remains a serious issue affecting children.
“Cancer is still hurting children. It remains a serious issue in Malaysia,” Maznah stated.
Also present at the press conference were North East District Dental Health Office dental officers Noor Baiti Bab and Muhammad Hamizan Hasan Gani; Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station deputy fire chief A’azelean Hassan; Penang Island City Council assistant administrative officer (Events) Mokagathi Ganesan; Hompton by the Beach Penang sales and marketing assistant director Emylia Ahmad; Tanjung Muslim Association (Pelita) Penang Island founder and chairman Mohamed Nasir Mohideen; Lions Club of Penang Straits Quay representative Wong Shem Shim; Lions Club of Penang Queen and Hosts representatives Collien Teh, Ang Zi Yang and Teoh Shaw Jhee; and Malaysian Children Hospice representative Khoo Swee Lin.
Story and pix by Ammar Mikhail Aamer