PETALING JAYA, 10 OCT 2025 – Megah Rise Mall had opened its doors to the community for a three-day programme dedicated to World Mental Health Day from 10 to 12 October 2025, 10am to 5pm. The initiative seeked to raise awareness, provide education, and strengthen community support for mental wellbeing across all stages of life, particularly working adults, senior citizens, retirees, families and caregivers.

The line-up of events was guided by this year’s theme: “Community: Supporting Mental Wellbeing Together. Rewirement, not Retirement.” It seeks to create greater awareness around mental health, empower individuals with knowledge, and encourage supportive conversations within families and neighbourhoods.

The initiative was jointly organised by Alliance for A Safe Community (IKATAN) and PPB Properties, while supported by National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH).

At the heart of the event is the belief that mental health is not a private struggle, but a shared responsibility. Participants will explore various topics such as grief, mindfulness in old age, dementia, depression in later life, parenting in the age of AI and the importance of rest and sleep for healthy ageing.

Highlights of the weekend included a series of engaging talks on 10 and 12 October, an official launch event followed by an interactive forum on 11 October with four expert panellists.

Certified professionals will also shed light on post-retirement challenges, including isolation, loss of purpose, and empty nest syndrome. It encourages the community to embrace the idea of rewirement, seeing later life as a phase of renewal and growth.

In addition to educational sessions, visitors benefitted from complimentary mental health support and consultations by clinical psychologists from UCSI University across all three days, as well as basic health screenings held on 11 October from 3-5pm, including blood tests, BMI and fitness checks.

The event was free and open to the public, welcoming individuals and families to take part in this community-driven effort. The full programme aspires to foster empathy, resilience, and meaningful connections that extend beyond the three-day event.

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About Alliance for A Safe Community (IKATAN)

Pertubuhan Ikatan Komuniti Selamat also known as Alliance for A Safe Community is an NGO founded by Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye in 2019. IKATAN’s vision is to be a leading NGO in building a sustainable safety culture for all with the mission to promote awareness and educate communities to take collective responsibility in making safety and health a culture and a way of life to create a better living environment.

About PPB Properties

PPB Properties, the property division of PPB Group Berhad, has built a sterling reputation for crafting high-value residential, retail and commercial spaces since 1982.

Its recent projects include Megah Rise in Petaling Jaya, Southern Marina Residences in Iskandar Puteri, Taman Tanah Aman in Penang and Lumina Bedong in Kedah. PPB Properties also manages several retail projects, including three shopping malls in the Klang Valley, Cheras LeisureMall, The LINC KL and Megah Rise Mall, as well as New World Park and The Whiteaways Arcade in George Town, Penang.

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