Tax Exemption
SPCA Kota Kinabalu
Desa Amal Jireh
Who are we Set up Reverend Terence and Mrs.Kamala Sinnadurai and registered with the Government Welfare Department and the Registrar of Societies with tax-exemption status, for underprivileged children and old folks. It does the work of Rumah Faith (established in 1985) for needy children and Faith Eagle’s Nest (established in 1992) for destitute senior citizens. Nearly 500 (inclusive of the present) needy and poor children have been helped in their education and today many are doing well. They are working as a Civil Engineer, a Nurse, Computer Graduates, Salesmen, Businessmen, a...
Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation – Selangor Centre
Who are we The Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organisation with tax-exempt status. It relies totally on donations to fund its various activities. It started with its first Down Syndrome Centre at Petaling Jaya in 1989 and expanded to Johore Bahru, Klang in Selangor, Seremban in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah and Ipoh, Perak. Besides its official website www.kdsf.org.my, Kiwanis has a disability information website which is very informative and helpful, here. Our mission The Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation is committed to the welfare of children with Down...
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 Harian Harapan Bakti (Centre for Special Children)
Pusat Harian Harapan Bakti, also known as the “School For The Mentally Retarded Children,” is located in Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. It was established in March 1983 and officially opened its doors on February 16, 1984. The centre serves children with learning difficulties in the South-West District of Penang. The objectives of the centre are to: Promote the right to education for children with learning difficulties. Set realistic goals for these children to enhance their purposeful functioning in the community. Safeguard the basic human rights of mentally retarded...
Persatuan Untuk Insan Bermasalah Intelek Perak (Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan)
Background Established in 1991, Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan is one of six schools under the wing of Persatuan untuk Insan Bermasalah Intelak Perak or Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID). The objective of the school is to provide education/training for children with intellectual disabilities. Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan provides education for about 70 mentally disabled children and the school is run on a non-profit basis managed by volunteers. Parents of the children are also trained to take care of the children’s special needs. The New Zealand government supports the...
United Voice
Who are we United Voice is a self-advocacy group for persons with learning disabilities. Its vision is to form a national body for persons with learning disabilities in Malaysia. Our objectives To provide a meeting place for persons with learning disabilities where they help and support each other. To develop leadership, independent skills, and confidence among members so that they can speak for themselves and make their own decisions. To speak and act on behalf of other persons with learning disabilities. To promote self-advocacy and form self-advocacy groups throughout Malaysia. To make...
Damai Disabled Persons Association of Malaysia
Who are we Damai Disabled Persons Association of Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan is a non-profit organisation started in 1998 by the disabled, for the disabled. Its vision is to bring forth structural and social change to eliminate prejudice and create educational and employment opportunities for the disabled. Its primary objective is to provide people with disabilities with the necessary skills to live independently. Essentially, Damai acts as a stepping stone for its members, which at the time of writing, stands at approximately 100 members. Damai provides its members with counselling,...
Children’s Protection Society
The Children’s Protection Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to address the needs of neglected and abandoned children. Founded by Puan Sri Chui Kah Peng in April 1992, their primary objective is to offer at-risk children a safe and nurturing environment, focusing on their emotional and physical development, education, social skills, and recreation. The society strives to provide alternative options for each child’s future. The children under the care of CPS often come from broken homes, abandoned orphan cases, or difficult situations due to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ma’daerah Turtle Sanctuary
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 1999 By Whom: Department of Fisheries & WWF Malaysia. The Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a hatchery and interpretation centre dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles. The project aims to protect marine turtles in their natural habitat. Department of Fisheries Malaysia manages the area, while education and Awareness programmes are being conducted by WWF Malaysia. In June 2004, a local community group known as Persatuan Ma’ Daerah Khazanah Rakyat (Ma’ Daerah the People’s Heritage), or MEKAR was set up,...
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)/VTOC
The YWCA of Kuala Lumpur, established in 1913, is an organization dedicated to the development of women and girls, regardless of their race, religion, culture, language, or socio-economic circumstances. The YWCA has a four-fold mission: Helping women and girls recognize their equal value in society and their potential to contribute to it. Enabling them to achieve self-determination and self-reliance in all aspects of life. Motivating and empowering them to reach their full potential physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Developing their leadership skills and moral...