Kuala Lumpur and Penang – Beneath the bustling energy of Malaysia’s cities lies a quiet but powerful mission: the commitment to care, connect, and uplift.

Under the Ascott Cares initiative, CapitaLand Investment Limited’s wholly owned lodging arm, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), once again demonstrated the heartfelt purpose that drives its presence in Malaysia, extending support to local children’s homes and filling these spaces with warmth, comfort, and shared joy.

In Kuala Lumpur, the Ascott team arrived at Rumah Kasih Paya Jaras early, ready to make a difference not just with fresh coats of paint but with open hearts. Walls that had weathered years of life were soon brightened, becoming canvases for the laughter and energy filling the space.

The team and children shared a warm meal together, each plate a symbol of connection and each smile a reminder of the power of small acts of kindness. For many of the team members, the day was more than just a visit, it was a memory made, a bond formed, and a promise to return.

Meanwhile, over 350 kilometers away in Penang, the team from Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang brought a similar sense of compassion and purpose to Ru Yi Home.

Armed with cleaning supplies, tool kits, and generous hearts, the team set about repairing, refreshing, and reinvigorating the home’s spaces, knowing that a well-cared-for space brings a sense of security.

With each repair made and each corner cleaned, the children’s home felt lighter, more welcoming, and full of potential. The team also contributed much-needed food supplies, creating a pantry of nourishment and love to sustain the home’s daily needs.

These initiatives reflect Ascott Malaysia’s ongoing promise through the Ascott Cares program: to nurture communities and inspire change with compassion and purpose.

By bridging the corporate and the personal, Ascott Malaysia aspires to create a ripple effect of support and belonging, from their guests and employees to the children’s homes that nurture Malaysia’s future.

With every connection made, Ascott Malaysia strengthens its commitment to leave a lasting impact and embrace the joy of giving, together.

About The Ascott Limited

Since pioneering Asia Pacific’s first international class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, co-living properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.

This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service with the launch of Ascott Unlimited, a full year campaign that will offer Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good. Navigating a future of unlimited possibilities against a backdrop of global change and evolving perspectives of travel, Ascott Unlimited marks Ascott’s ambitions to break new ground, and springboard to its next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company. Find out more about Ascott Unlimited at www.discoverasr.com/ascottunlimited.

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About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.  As at 30 June 2024, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management, as well as S$100 billion of funds under management held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in thematic and tactical strategies.  Its diversified real estate asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage and data centres.

CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management.  As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm. 

As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050.  CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.