
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) or Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita
Who are we An independent, non-religious, non-governmental organisation based in Malaysia, committed to confronting violence against women. WAO opened Malaysia’s first Women’s Refuge, providing shelter, counselling and child support to battered women. In 1979, the late Tun Tan Siew Sin was awarded the Tun Razak Award for his invaluable contribution to the country. He generously donated his cash award of RM 30,000 to establish a shelter for battered women and their children. A pro tem committee, headed by Puan Sri E.N. Chong, had its first meeting in November 1981. It took 9...
Kuala Lumpur Junior Chamber
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 01/1954 Kuala Lumpur Junior Chamber (KLJC) is the first Malaysian Junior Chamber chapter formed. We are affiliated to Junior Chamber Malaysia (JCM) and Junior Chamber International (JCI). Junior Chamber is a worldwide leadership and entrepreneurship development organisation. Objective Junior Chamber’s programmes focus on 4 areas of opportunities available for members: *Individual *Business *International *Community These four areas enable Jaycees to acquire or sharpen leadership skills and contribute to their communities through practical learning in...