COMMUNITY NEWS
SPB believes in giving back to the community and we do this by supporting projects that have a powerful, positive impact on society as a whole as well as those who are in need.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SPB believes in giving back to the community and we do this by supporting projects that have a powerful, positive impact on society as a whole as well as those who are in need.
2023
PARTNERSHIP WITH YAYASAN CHOW KIT
Yayasan Chow Kit’s safe home is a shelter for children up to 12 years old who need temporary guardianship. It is a safe haven, for children-at-risk, to protect them from all forms of abuse and exploitation and to heal from their past traumas. The safe home also ensures children are provided with adequate nutrition, healthcare, education and opportunities for socialisation and recreation.
Wen Giving + Selangor Properties are partnering with YCK for 3 years in support of its safe home.
PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AWARD FOR MALAYSIAN DOCTOR
Dr Woo Yin Ling has won the prestigious 2023 Rachel Pearline Award in recognition of her global contribution to cancer research and practice in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Dr Woo, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Malaya and a consultant gynaecological oncologist at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), conceptualized and executed Program ROSE (Removing Obstacles to cervical Screening), an innovative cervical screening program incorporating HPV self-sampling. Launched in January 2019…
WEN GIVING + SELANGOR PROPERTIES LAUNCHED A&E CENTRE OF UTAR HOSPITAL
Wen Giving + Selangor Properties were in Kampar, Perak recently to launch the Accident & Emergency Centre of UTAR Hospital. Built on UTAR Kampar own campus ground amidst a beautiful landscape, UTAR hospital is a private and not-for-profit specialist facility that will provide round-the-clock professional medical services and affordable quality patient care to the local community especially disadvantaged individuals. This 600-bed facility can serve the various adjacent communities who will require the services of the hospital.
Officially inaugurated on 31 May 2023, UTAR Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Centre …
SELANGOR PROPERTIES PARTICIPATE IN ROSE’S CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
ROSE Foundation organised a webinar to introduce ROSE’s cervical cancer screening to Selangor Properties. ROSE Medical Advisor, Dr Geetha Gunasagaran gave a talk on cervical cancer, the importance of screening and how to use the self-swab. ROSE Cervical Screening Day took place within the same week in the office of Selangor Properties with full attendance from all female employees. The screening result were delivered straight to their mobile phone three weeks later. Well done to the ROSE team for a successful ROSE screening experience.
2021
MARCH 2021
BACK TO SCHOOL UNDER THE NEW NORM
Welcome back! Two kindergartens reopened in March 2021 when the Movement Control Order ended. After many months of disrupted learning, the children are happy to be back to school in the new year and seeing their friends again. Selangor Properties provided Back to School items, snack packs, face masks and sanitisers to all students and teachers. The atmosphere in the kindergarten was cheerful and vibrant even though everyone was constantly reminded to adhere to strict Covid- 19 guidelines.
2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FOR SMLC KINDERGARTEN
The young ones returned to kindergarten in July, eager to meet their friends. Teachers are taking precautions and constantly making sure the children maintain physical distance and practising the new normal when they are studying.
To help the children feel comfortable and safe when getting back to their routine, SPB contributed 4,500 kids face masks to the two kindergartens.
We are pleased to know that the children and teachers are getting on safe and well.
MAY 2020
COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF SMLC
As we were moving through the various stages of the Movement Control Order, many households were experiencing job loss and work disruption. In May 2020, we received a request for in-kind donations from Selayang Mulia Low Cost (SMLC). Many residents of SMLC especially families with children and elderly were struggling to make ends meet.
Selangor Properties supported them with Nutrition and Hygiene packs. A small group of staff purchased, packed and delivered items like cooking oil, rice, crackers, soap, toothpaste, washing powder and baby diapers to the residents.
MARCH 2020
COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FOR WAO
As Malaysians stay-at-home during the Movement Control Order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, another crisis has emerged in high numbers. Restrictions on movement which began on 18 March 2020 has led to an increase of domestic violence cases. Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) has reported a 44% increase in hotline calls and WhatsApp inquiries from February to March 2020.
Victims are stuck at home with their abusers and unable to access support system. They are constantly in an unsafe environment and running low on food and income. Survivors who are living independently with their children now are finding it hard to cope…
FEBRUARY 2020
ROSE Laboratory Opens
ROSE FOUNDATION and Laboratory were launched on Monday, 17 February 2020 at Armada Hotel in Petaling Jaya. ROSE stands for Removing Obstacles to cervical Screening.
The Foundation has leveraged on science, technology and principles of design thinking to deliver an innovative cervical screening solution that is evidence-based. The service model of ROSE consists of three components, namely self-sampling, HPV testing and e-Health to deliver a comprehensive program which will save lives.
2018
DECEMBER 2018
YWCA VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY CENTRE TRAINEES HAVE GRADUATED
In December 2018, Nagarani a/p Tabitha together with her peers graduated from the YWCA Vocational Training Opportunity Centre. She has completed her one-year course in Culinary and Bakery. Young and gregarious, Nagarani was also the Vice President of the Student Welfare Council and organised many activities for other students in the centre.
Growing up, Nagarani lived in a welfare home but remained in contact with her family throughout the years. “The day I received my Certificate, I was speechless. I finally achieved…
NOVEMBER 2018
HELLO FROM TFM FELLOW, AISYAH
We are happy to hear from Teach for Malaysia Fellow, Aisyah Ajib. She is currently teaching English in a high-need school in Pasir Gudang, Johor.
“In my first year of teaching, I facilitated students to take ownership of their learning. In my classes, I asked students to set personal targets at the beginning of each lesson based on the respective lessons’ learning objectives. These learning objectives and their explanations were displayed on a board in the classroom as a written reminder for the students. The students…
NOVEMBER 2018
FRESH NEW LOOK FOR SMLC TUITION CENTRE
On Saturday 17 November 2018, 11 staff gathered at Selayang Mulia Tuition Centre ready for another round of painting. The second unit of tuition centre is adjacent to the first unit which was painted in October 2018.
This time, staff had decided to go with the theme of nature. They have painstakingly prepared cut outs in the shape of leaves which were then imprinted on the walls.
Students were caught by surprise when they came to class in the evening. They were very happy…
OCTOBER 2018
BRINGING COLOURS INTO SMLC TUITION CENTRE
On Saturday 13 October 2018, a group of staff arrived at Selayang Mulia Low Cost (SMLC) early in the morning ready to give the tuition centre a makeover. The centre is being utilised in the evenings by school-going children living in SMLC for extra lessons to assist with their examinations. Staff had volunteered to spruce up the centre with colours to give them a more vibrant and cheerful environment.
In preparation for painting, triangular patterns were created on the walls with tapes. Before…
OCTOBER 2018
“LET’S LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS TOGETHER!” WITH MMHA
Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) celebrated their 50th Anniversary this year. To mark the significant year, the 2018 Mind Run & Carnival was organised in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on Saturday 6 October 2018. The run was held at night as a representation of the darkness surrounding mental illness. Runners wore neon coloured t-shirts and received glow bands at checkpoints as a metaphor of bringing light to the topic of mental…
JULY 2018
REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR PDK
Persatuan Dialysis Kurnia Petaling Jaya or PDK has been operating since 2008 and is supported by a dedicated team of staff consisting of nurses, nursing aides, administrative and general personnel. The centre is equipped with 14 units of haemodialysis machines and supporting facilities like the reverse osmosis water treatment plant and automatic dialyzer reprocessors. These equipment are currently catering to 72 patients.
In 2018, PDK had to replace two type of equipment that complement the hemodialysis mac…
MAY 2018
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN WITH YWCA VTOC
YWCA Vocational Training Opportunity Centre (YWCA VTOC) was established in September 1998 to serve the needs of young women from economically disadvantaged segments of the society irrespective of race, religion and cultural differences.
This year, SPB supports five young trainees selected by the YWCA VTOC from the Culinary and Bakery course. These trainees aged between 16 and 20 years old travelled from various states…
JANUARY 2018
EARLY EDUCATION FOR THE YOUNG ONES AT SMLC
After initiating the tuition centre, SPB embarked on a new project with Selayang Mulia Low Cost (SMLC) which is the kindergarten. The kindergarten started with a reading class for 20 students from five to six years old. It was then officially opened in January 2018 with over 30 students.
Nature-loving Cikgu Anita was keen to start an edible garden which she eventually did with the help of her young students. They grew fruits and vegetables next to the kindergarten…
JANUARY 2018
OUR NEW PARTNER, TEACH FOR MALAYSIA
SPB forged a partnership this year with a new beneficiary, Teach for Malaysia (TFM). The non-profit organisation was established in 2009 with the objective to end education inequity in Malaysian, helping children in high-need schools realise their potential. TFM is part of the global network, Teach for All, which aims to expand educational opportunities around the world.
SPB joins forces with TFM to empower children to learn and be the change that they want to see. In the future, they will lead and inspire their own communities. Through this partnership, SPB…
JANUARY 2018
SUPPORTING THE RIGHTS, SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE WITH WAO
In January 2018, our partnership with Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) was renewed. This time, SPB lends a hand to the Social Work Department. In the previous years, SPB supported the Child Care Centre for a total of three years impacting the lives of 63 children.
With the new collaboration, SPB will support a team of six Social Workers who advocate…
2017
DECEMBER 2017
SMLC TUITION CENTRE IN FULL SWING
In 2016, SPB set up two units of tuition centre for school-going children aged between 10 and 16 years old living in Selayang Mulia Low Cost (SMLC). The centre started with two teachers and 37 students in preparation for UPSR, PT3 and SPM examinations.
In 2017, the tuition centres were operating in full swing with workshops every evening in August and September during the examination season. It is not just all work and no play for the young ones. They celebrated Chinese New Year and Hari Raya with lots of goodies.
DECEMBER 2017
‘TINA’S JOURNEY’, A WAO BOOK LAUNCH
For two years, author Bernice Chauly conducts creative writing workshops with domestic violence survivors at the shelter of Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO). The survivors are turning their pain into poetry. They are finding hope, healing, and their voices.
On 9 December 2017, WAO launched “Tina’s Journey: a collection of words and poetry by survivors of domestic violence” at RUANG by Think City in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the worldwide 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign.
OCTOBER 2017
MMHA’S 1ST FOOD AND FUN FAIR
Celebrating World Mental Health Day this year, Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) organised its first Food and Fun Fair to promote mental health and to raise more funds for their activities. The fair took place at SRJK (C) Puay Chai 1 in SS2 which welcomed hundreds of visitors during its opening hours.
From homemade cookies and Char Kuey Teow to coffee and ice cream, there were long queues at every food truck. Visitors were spoilt for choice. Young children and those young at heart…
OCTOBER 2017
TADIKA FATIMA IS 55!
On 9 September, SPB had the opportunity to celebrate Tadika Fatima’s 55th Anniversary together with their students, supporters and the Assunta Alumni at the Assunta Secondary School in Petaling Jaya. The afternoon started with an opening speech by Sister Letitsia Yang who leads the team at Tadika Fatima. Sister Letitsia’s passion in helping disadvantaged individuals especially children started way back when she was teaching in the 50’s.
The highlight of the party was the children’s performances and they were wonderful…
MARCH 2017
WAO BRINGS AWARENESS AND HOPE THROUGH ART
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) launched ‘Harapan Sentiasa Ada’ an art exhibit at Masjid Jamek LRT station, on display from March to mid-May 2017. The art exhibit featured artwork by domestic violence survivors, their quotes and illustrations of TINA (Think I Need Aid). TINA is WAO’s SMS/WhatsApp help service conceptualised as a person survivors can talk to.
The art exhibit was sponsored by SPB and supported by Think City, as part of the Arts on the…