As one of Malaysia’s most recognised UNESCO World Heritage sites, Penangites have a lot to be proud of when it comes to the state’s history, heritage and culture. Thus, it is important that this pride is felt not just by the elder generation but also new blood in the state. It is with this realisation […]
According to a 2014 report by Khazanah Research Institute, while Malaysia’s overall poverty rate has fallen over time, the country still sees 0.6% of its population unable to fulfil basic needs. This group of Malaysians also do not have access to basic amenities such as electricity, water and medical care. “Poverty eradication is not just […]
Maintaining personal hygiene is necessary either for personal confidence or for health. The simple act of washing hands before eating and after using the toilet will help to fight off germs. While personal hygiene and grooming is something that we do on a daily basis, but for some, there is still a lack of education […]
Access to sufficient and wholesome meals might come easy to most of us however, there are parts of society who are unable to have proper meals on a daily basis. This situation is not ideal for growing children, especially those in secondary school and facing some of the most vital years in their growth. To […]
Happiness is about sharing what you have and showing care for others. In some areas of the country, not everyone has access to basic necessities and the students of SK Pekan Nanas in Johor wanted to do their part and provide for the community. For their Hari Hasanah initiative, 10 students together with their parents […]
Behind the doors of an unassuming pre-war shophouse, different groups of youths, aged between 13 and 18 years old gather together excitedly, flipping through photos they’ve recently taken at a beginner’s photography workshop. In another room, others are in deep discussion about an assignment given by volunteer teachers. These youths are part of the KL […]
Education is the best tool to bring a positive change in society and MySkills Foundation is doing so with a dedicated team to take care of the needs of underprivileged youths. Led by Pasupathi Sithamparam, MySkills Foundation was established in 2011 to help underachievers and school dropouts, particularly among the Malaysian Indian community. Based on […]
All staff of Khazanah Nasional will be doing their bit for Hari Hasanah, contributing time and effort to causes close to their hearts. When Siti Nur Azlina Nor Azli heard about Hari Hasanah, her immediate thought was to do something related to her love for animals. She rounded up her fellow colleagues, Zu Khairunnisa Zainurdin […]
Malaysia is home to many beautiful islands, found both on the west and east coast. A number of them make great holiday destinations with beautiful beaches, diving and snorkelling opportunities given the crystal clear waters and colourful coral reefs. However, keeping them in their pristine conditions require much effort from the community. Having lived by […]
Creativity is the capacity to innovate and think of new ideas, which can be cultivated through the arts, play and imagination as creative tools, as well as mediums of expression. If creativity has no limits, why then should the ability to develop the skill be available to certain individuals only? For some, access to colouring […]
