Health
NATIONAL SHARING CARING CANCER ASSOCIATION (NSCCA) (PERTUBUHAN KANSER KASIH SAYANG)
Rumah Jaireh
Who are we RUMAH JAIREH was set up in Batu Arang on the 7th of June 2005. This home caters to the following needs:- 1) HIV+ women, with or without children, rendered homeless or rejected. 2) HIV+ children made homeless or rejected. 3) Sex workers and female drug addicts. 4) Women and children with special needs who cannot be taken in by other homes or institutions, for some reason or other. Our services The home is open to all faiths and all races and will also serve as a halfway home until a suitable alternative or home can be found e.g. for unwed mothers. There are two experienced...
House of Hope Kota Tinggi
House of Hope in Kota Tinggi , Johor is a Drug Rehabilitation Centre. They also have a Youth Centre and Children’s Home.
Hospis Malaysia
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 08/1991 Hospis Malaysia, the first hospice in Malaysia was formed in August 1991. It is born out of the awareness of the importance of introducing and developing professional palliative care for the public. Hospis Malaysia is an independent charity, and is free from affiliation to other health institutions. Palliative care is the active care for patients with serious life limiting diseases. Thus, Hospis Malaysia strives to provide the best service for patients and their families, where pain management and control of symptoms, as well as monitoring of...
Pusat Majudiri Y (PMY) For The Deaf
Who are we The Pusat Majudiri Y for the Deaf caters for a wide range of programmes and services for the Deaf and their families, geared towards the development of the Deaf, particularly in the building of self-reliance. The Pusat Majudiri Y caters for the needs of more than 500 deaf children, youth, adults and their families. Among the services and programmes are the Deaf Kids Club, Deaf Teens Club, parents Support Group, Employment Support Programme, Promotion of Deaf Awareness (through leaflets and exhibitions), Interpreting Service, Camps, and Family Life and Home Management Our...
Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Tuaran Chapter
BACKGROUND/HISTORY The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (Tuaran Chapter) was established in 1963 to provide health-related services to the communities within the district of Tuaran, Sabah. The district measures 1166 km2 in size and has a population of around 85,000 (2004 est.) living in 334 villages. The society aims to offer support services to the Fire, Police and Health departments during times of emergency and natural disasters. It also seeks to provide health-related services targeting poor rural folks, and organise community service projects. By recruiting volunteers the society hopes to...
Penang Family Planning Association
BACKGROUND/HISTORY The Penang Family Planning Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation with charity status and formed in 1961. Our main activities: – Family planning clinics – Sexual and reproductive health clinics – Youth clinic – Reproductive health information service – Medical outreach (women’s health) – YAC for youth members & volunteer peer educator training – Youth-to-youth projects – School outreach reproductive health talks (STARGATE) – HIV/AIDS awareness education – Early childhood development...
National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM)
The National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) is a non-profit organisation that provides affordable rehabilitation services for stroke survivors and their families, as well as to create awareness about stroke prevention and recovery. NASAM was founded by Janet Yeo, who suffered a major stroke in 1989 and has been actively involved in the stroke community ever since. NASAM has eight centres across Malaysia, offering group therapy sessions, one-to-one rehabilitation therapy, and various support programmes. NASAM’s mission is to inform the public that there is life after stroke through...
Yayasan Jantung Malaysia
Who are we The groundwork for today’s solid base began in 1982. The Heart Foundation of Malaysia was established by a small group of dedicated and concerned lay people who were determined to make an impact on the control of heart and blood vessel disease. In the 1960’s, deaths in Malaysia were due to communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, typhoid and cholera. Our health system was then developing and our health facilities were inadequate to meet the needs and demands of the population. With the improved standard of living and better understanding, now, there is a...
Malaysian Dyslexia Association
The Malaysian Dyslexia Association, also known as Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia (PDM), is a non-governmental organization that has been providing quality service since 19951. The association was initially registered as Persatuan Kesukaran Pembelajaran Spesifik, Wilayah Persekutuan. However, in the Annual General Meeting of 2008, the members agreed to change the name to Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia as the membership had exceeded 1,200 members from all over Malaysia1. PDM was established in 1993 by a group of participants1. They offer a 3-Month Intensive Class that is carried out four times...
Pertubuhan Medifund Kuala Lumpur
Pertubuhan Medifund Kuala Lumpur (PMKL) is dedicated to providing Day Care Dialysis Treatment to underprivileged Malaysian patients in the Ampang area. Their team, consisting of a manager, nurse, and two assistants, works tirelessly to support those in need. End-Stage Renal Failure affects over 2,000 Malaysians annually, with many unable to afford private hospital charges, often reaching up to RM2,000 per month. Government hospital treatment might also be unavailable. PMKL recognizes the challenges faced by these patients, especially in terms of transportation for frequent dialysis...
Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia
Who are we Persatuan Pengasih was first conceptualised in 1987 and currently it carries out 8 services, although very unique, are still interconnected to each other. Strategies and measures are being made to extend the association’s services to other states. 1. Rumah PENGASIH (Primary Treatment Service) Private Treatment and Rehabilitation Institute that has been recognised by the Malaysian government. 2. Bakti Kasih (Caring Service) Drop-In Facility and Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS-Information Centre. 3. Sinar Kasih (Secondary Treatment Service) Re-Integration into Society Programme...
Pelangi Community Foundation
The Pelangi Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides shelter for People Living With HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) who are rejected by family and society. The foundation was started in September 1998 and is located in Kuala Lumpur. The foundation provides a clean and hygienic place to stay and nutritional food to assist in the recovery process. They also ensure that all homeless PLWHA have access to basic medical care and treatment for opportunistic infections. In addition to providing shelter, the foundation also offers services such as: Counselling and a friendly,...
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Universiti Malaya Medical Care Centre
Who are we The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM) is a tertiary referral centre for critically ill children. The unit has eight beds and is staffed by two full-time paediatric intensive care consultants, three trainee paediatric medical officers and 22 nursing staff. Four hundred children are admitted each year from Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Banting and rural areas of Selangor, Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. The children who are admitted are those who are at risk of dying but have the chance to recover fully if appropriate care is...
National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM)
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) is a non-profit cancer organization dedicated to various aspects of cancer management, ranging from education and support to detection and treatment. NCSM’s Activities Include: Providing cancer information to the public, media, private, and government bodies. Organizing conferences for medical professionals. Offering diagnostic facilities for early cancer detection. Providing treatment for individuals with cancer. Assisting the families of those affected by cancer. Collaborating with the Ministry of Health to develop...
Foundation for Community Studies and Development (FOCUSED)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 09/1993 FOCUSED’s objectives are :- 1. To uplift the quality and standard of living among the poor. 2. To transform the mindset of the poor towards self-reliance and development of their own communities. FOCUSED is in contact with over 30 villages under its Orang Asli community development programmes. They have adopted 1 low-cost flats community as their urban community building project. Its programmes include Teens’ Service Centre (serving the young people from 12-18 years old), Teens’ Voice Centre (serving the young people...