The Philanthropist
His humble background made him the ideal giver, and all through his life Tan Sri Lim has supported many charities and a multitude of causes that increased awareness about the homeless, spastics, blind, heart disease, HIV, drug addicts and cancer victims.
His work with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society is well-known. He was its Vice-Chairman and an adviser to the international movement.
He organised campaigns to gain support for the movement. He used his creativity to draw the crowd and reach their hearts.
He produced The Trap, an anti-drug film, which was presented at a world conference by former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It was voted one of the top ten public service films in a worldwide competition in New York. The film carried a universal message and it was made available to other countries to help them counter their own drug problems.
He also produced Take The First Step for the World Red Cross Peace Conference which was screened worldwide to promote world peace. Another effort Ceasefire ’89 was used worldwide as part of an international campaign against nuclear weapons.
He established the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped to help those with multiple handicaps who were rejected by other charities. He helped to form an association to provide aid to senior citizens.
His Foundation for Creative Excellence supports talented individuals, especially those who are physically challenged, to pursue qualifications in creative programmes.
