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PETRA Lifestyle raises RM50,000 for MySkills Foundation

Fund-raising held during first-anniversary celebration of V’s Bar

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 14 Dec 2022 8:00PM

PETRA Lifestyle raises RM50,000 for MySkills Foundation — Contributions towards MySkills Foundation through the auction, donations and purchases of their products will help underprivileged youths through education and training. – PETRA Group, December 14, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – PETRA Lifestyle raised a total of RM50,000 for MySkills Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that helps youths at risk.

The fund-raising event was held in conjunction with V's Bar's first-anniversary celebration last night.

V’s Bar is a cocktail, whisky and cigar bar that provides a unique and prestigious entertainment experience for customers.

PETRA Lifestyle’s President Roberto Guiati said he was happy with the turnout and the contribution from those who attended the charity auction held during V’s Bar first year anniversary celebration.

PETRA Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Datuk (Dr) Vinod Sekhar (right) and Guiati during V's Bar's first-anniversary celebration last night. – PETRA Group pic

“The team at V’s Bar have worked hard this past year to create a unique entertainment venue. We are especially proud of what they have achieved.

“We are really happy with all the support received for MySkills Foundation through the auction, donations and purchases of their products. The contributions will allow the foundation to reach out and help more young people through education and training,” he added.

Meanwhile, PETRA Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Datuk (Dr) Vinod Sekhar said the anniversary celebration is not just about celebrating a milestone but about wanting to give back and taking this opportunity to do something good.

MySkills Foundation provides a life-changing chance for boys and girls from poor families, and school dropouts by offering vocational courses to improve their lives and change the course of their future, says Vinod. – PETRA Group pic

“This is why we did the auction and fund-raising for MySkills Foundation, which is chaired by my wife, Datin Winy Sekhar and founded by Mr Pasupathi Sithamparam.

"Mr Pasupathy has over the years been tirelessly championing and equipping underprivileged youths with skills for a better life.

"MySkills Foundation provides a life-changing chance for boys and girls from poor families, and school dropouts by offering vocational courses to improve their lives and change the course of their future,” he said.

V's Bar is an ideal venue to host events and gatherings in the city centre. – File pic

Recently recognised at Malaysia's Top 30 Bar Awards, V's Bar is home to fine food and beverages, live entertainment, and premium cigars. It has also established itself as an ideal venue to host events and gatherings in the city centre.

As well as offering a variety of carefully crafted food, the restaurant offers a variety of beverages including more than 100 premium whiskies.

These include a line of signature cocktails made by some of the finest mixologists in the country and an exquisite selection of French and Italian wines. – The Vibes, December 14, 2022