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...