PENANG NGOS

No. NGO Agencies

1 Aids Action and Research Group School of Social Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Penang

Tel/Fax

Contact Person

Remarks
Activities include AIDS education and awareness campaigns, seminars/ workshops, training courses as well as research and counselling service Mon-Fri 8.00am-5.00pm A multi-ethnic reform NGO dedicated to justice, freedom and solidarity Publishing Aliran Monthly to raise public awareness on important issues affecting Malaysians Conducting religious talks/workshops/ seminars

(O/F) 04-656 5984 Prof Madya (E) aargusm@po.jaring.my Dr Ismail Baba (W) www.usm.my/soc/research/aarg

Aliran 103, Medan Penaga 11600 Jelutong, Penang

(O) 04-658 5251 (F) 04-658 5197 (E) alirankn@hotmail.com (W) www.aliran.com

P. Ramakrishnan (President)

Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) 2157, Tingkat Sungai Gelugor 8 11700 Gelugor, Penang Buddhist Tzu Chi Merit Society 316, Jalan Macalister 10450 Penang Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society 360, Jalan Macalister 10450 Penang

(O/F) 04-657 6131 (E) abimpp@tm.net.my (W) www.abim.org.my (O) 04-228 1013 (F) 04-226 1013

Nur Binti Zhari (Pengarah)

Provides financial aid, home visits Running dialysis centre, palliative home care, free clinic, kindergarten, books & caf shop etc Datin Ooi Ah Aing (President) Providing child care centre and kindergarden Conducting religious talks/workshops/ seminars Ensuring the right of every consumer to basic needs such as food, housing, health care, sanitation facilities, public transport, education and a clean environment Fighting for fair prices and good quality products and services

(O) 04-226 2034 (F) 04-226 4643 (E) dejiao@streamyx.com

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) No 10, Jalan Mesjid Negeri 11600 Penang

(O) 04-829 9511 (F) 04-829 8109 (E) info@cap.org.my (W) www.cap.org.my

Hj. SM Mohd Idris (President)

D'home Mental Health Association 11A-6-5 NB Place Jalan Gottlieb 10350 Penang

(O) 04-2291111 (F) 04-2297777 (E) dhome@d-home.org.my (W) www.d-home.org.my

Provides support, guidance and education for carers and family of the mentally ill Helps recovered patients re-integrate into the workforce

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008

Friends of the Earth (Sahabat Alam Malaysia) 21, Lintang Delima 15 Island Glades 11700 Penang

(O) 04-659 6930 (F) 04-227 5705 (E)sam_inquiry@yahoo.com (W) www.foe-malaysia.org

Mohd Nizam Mahshar (Coordinator)

To educate the public on the need for ecologically sound development To assist communities which have been adversely effected by development To advocate for a development model that is ecologically sustainable, socially just and fulfills the human needs of the majority To increase public appreciation and education of plants and the environment Promotes horticultural activities, scientific research and conservation of plants and the environment Services include preaching, religious classes etc Divided into women, youth & social welfare department Service Centre: Sat 3.00pm-6.00pm For food aid, medical aid, old age & funeral To improve the health and well-being of babies,young children and their mothers through the protection and promotion of International Codes and Resolutions Offers courses and programmes on theology and counselling

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society 673A, Jalan Kebun Bunga 10350 Penang

(O/F) 04-227 9915 (E) botanika@tm.net.my (W) www.surforever.com/botanika/

10 Hindu Sangam 765C Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah

(O/F) 04-229 0670 Mr. Murugiah Mohan (H/P) 016-444 9246 (Welfare Chairman) (E) penang@hindusangam.org.my (W) www.hindusangam.org.my

11 International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) P.O. Box 19 10700 Penang 12 Malaysian Baptist Theological Seminary 40 A-D, Mukim 17 Batu Feringhi, 11100 Penang

(F) 04-890 7291 (E) ibfanpg@tm.net.my (W) www.ibfan.org

Annelies Allain (Director)

(O) 04-881 1245 (F) 04-881 1995 (E) info.mbts@gmail.com (W) www.mbts.net.my (O/F) 04-227 3673 (E) mnspenang@yahoo.com (W) http://mns.org.my (O) 04-826 4524 (F) 04-828 8118 (W) www.pemadam.org.my Kanda Kumar (Chairman)

13 Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Penang Branch 673-B, Jalan Kebun Bunga 10350 Penang 14 PEMADAM No. 66, Jalan Scotland 10450 Penang

Pn. Latiffah Bee

Running recreational activities eg hiking, caving, bird watching etc Talks on nature and environmental issues Mon-Sat 8.00am-11.30am To promote, educate, create awareness on drugs issues Counselling provided

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008

15 Penang Heritage Trust 26 Church Street 10200 Penang

(O) 04-264 2631 (F) 04-262 8421 (E) phtrust@streamyx.com (W) www.pht.org.my (O) 04-227 3405 (F) 04-228 3870 (H/P) 012-574 1188 (E) pohd@tm.net.my (W) www.pohd.org (O) 04-228 9899 (F) 04-229 3528

Dr. Choong Sim Poey (President)

Taking on the challenge to preserve the heritage of Penang for future generations and to re-establish a cultural vibrancy for diverse communities Organizing children, disabled, migrant workers, urban/rural poor ministries, empowering the marginalized, promoting justice and peace

16 Penang Office for Human Development (POHD) Pusat Keuskupan Katolik 290 Jalan Macalister 10450 Penang 17 Persatuan Isteri-isteri Pegawai Penjara (PERSIAP) Jabatan Penjara Jalan Penjara 10460 Penang 18 Persatuan Keluarga Polis Pulau Pinang (PERKEP) Jalan Penang 10760 Penang 19 Persatuan Melayu P.Pinang J/K Hal Ehwal Kegiatan Wanita 69, Taman Western 10450 Penang 20 Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) No 239 Jalan Burmah 10350 Pulau Pinang 21 Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram Penang) 85, Lorong Pekaka 5 Taman Desa Baru 11700 Gelugor 22 YMCA 211, Jalan Macalister 10450, Penang

Joachim Xavier (Human Dev. Officer)

Pn. Nasimah (President)

To strengthen ties amongst wife of staff, conduct religious classes etc

(O) 04-222 1522 (F) 04-261 5054

Datin Wira Norah Bt Puteh (Chairperson)

Strengthen ties amongst policewomen, female personnel of PDRM, wives and daughters

(HP) 012-553 1740 (O) 04-227 3092

Pn Hjh Azizah Hj Md Daud (Deputy President) Dato' Seri Hj Md Yusuf Latif

Focusing on social aspects for Malays 18 years and above RM1 for membership

(O/F) 04-226 2699 (W) www.perkim.net.my

Dato' Hj Noor Md Backer (Chairman)

Enhancing Dakwah activites & the knowledge of Islam Providing assistance and care to the needy Human rights organisation working for a free, equal, just and sustainable society Monitors, documents, exposes and opposes violations of human rights

(O/F) 04-658 2285 (E) suarampg@suaram.net

Lau Shu Shi (Coordinator)

(O) 04-228 8211 (F) 04-228 9094 (E) ymcapg@streamyx.com (W) www.ymcapg.com

Runs community services for the deaf, senior citizen & Christian work, hostel, education & training etc

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008

OTHER NGOS IN MALAYSIA

No. Other NGO Agencies 1 Persatuan Guru-guru Tadika Malaysia P.O. Box 126 34008 Taiping, Perak 2 Malaysia AIDS Council 12, Jalan 13/48A The Boulevard Shop Office Off Jalan Sentul 51000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Care 15, Jalan 3/146, Metro Centre Bandar Tasik Selatan 57000 Kuala Lumpur Tel/Fax (O/F) 05-805 3129 (H/P) 016-629 2939 Contact Person Puspa (President) Remarks

(O) 03-4045 1033 (F) 03-4042 6133 (E) contactus@mac.org.my (W) www.mac.org.my

Prof. Dr. Adeeba (President)

Helpline counselling for HIV/AIDS, shelter home, advocacy, education and training on HIV/AIDS

(O) 03-90582102 (F) 03-90584057 (E) mail@malaysiancare.org (W) www.malaysiancare.org

Services: Prison, drugs & AIDS, people with special needs & services for community

Malaysian Care Petros Residential 9, Jalan Pisang, Batu 3.5 Off Jalan Kelang Lama 58100 Kuala Lumpur

(O) 03-7987 0227 (O) 03-7981 2954 (H/P) 016-361 2870

Martin Balhetchet

A half-way home for male ex-prisoners & those discharged from drug rehab

Malaysian Care Petros Community 11, Jalan Pisang, Batu 3.5 Off Jalan Kelang Lama 58100 Kuala Lumpur 4 Malaysian Child Resource Institute (MCRI) No. 4, Jalan 2/98, Taman Supreme 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

(O) 03-7981 9857 (F) 03 79814612 (H/P) 016-356 4045

Kenneth Wong

An office cum community centre where counselling, assessment, day care referrals & other services are provided to people who are discharged from prisons or involved with drugs. To serve as a resource and referral centre for child-related issues To promote alliances that work together for the welfare and well-being of children and their families

(O) 03-9132 1748 (F) 03-9132 1035 (E) webmaster@mcr-inst.org (W) http://mcr-inst.org

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008

Malaysian Nature Society JKR 641Jalan Kelantan Bukit Persekutuan 50480 Kuala Lumpur Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) Tingkat 29, Menara Tun Razak Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur.

(O) 03-2287 9422 (F) 03-2287 8773 (E) mns@mns.org.my (W) http://mns.org.my

Anthony Sebastian (President)

To promote the study, appreciation, conservation, and protection of Malaysia's natural heritage

(O) 03-2612 5600 Tan Sri Abu Talib Othman (F) 03-2612 5620 (Chairman) (E) humanrights@suhakam.org.my (W) www.suhakam.org.my

Promoting awareness of and providing education relating to human rights Advises and assists Government in formulating legislation and procedures Recommends necessary measures to be taken To inquire into complaints regarding infringements of human rights Reporting on child abuse

Teledera

(Hotline) 1800-88-3040 Pn. Siti (Direct number) 03-2616 5950 (O) 03-2697 3671 Dr Irene Fernandez (F) 03-2691 3681 (Director) (E) dw_actionline@yahoo.com (W) www.tenaganita.net (Helpline) 012-335 0512/ 012-339 5350 (O) 03-2274 1439 (F) 03-2274 0559 (E) ymcakl@ymcakl.com (W) www.ymcakl.com

Tenaganita Wisma MLS 31, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 50100 Kuala Lumpur

Promoting and protecting migrant rights Helpline is 24 hours

YMCA Kuala Lumpur 95 Jalan Padang Belia 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Initiates a wide range of activities including sports and fitness programmes, children and youth activities, martial arts, educational and enrichment courses, senior citizens and deaf development programmes & hostel A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights

10 Amnesty International Malaysia A-3-3A, 8 Avenue Jalan Sungai Jernih 8/1 Seksyen 8, 46050 Petaling Jaya

(O) 03-7955 2680 Nora Murat (F) 03-7955 2682 Executive Director (E) aimalaysia@aimalaysia.org (W) www.aimalaysia.org

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008

11 Community Communications Centre (KOMAS) 40-A, Jalan 52/18, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

(O/F) 03-7968 5415 (E) komasjj@pc.jaring.my (W) www.komas.org

Arul Prakkash (Coordinator)

Producing and popularizing creative media for community and public education Organizing process of the marginalized communities through a rights based approach Empowerment with the poor and marginalized community towards the attainment of human rights in Malaysia, through popular communication approaches Focuses on the prevention, intervention and treatment of Child Sexual Abuse.

12 PS The Children 2nd Floor, Bangunan GB No. 66C, Jalan PJS 1/46 Taman Petaling Utama 46150 Petaling Jaya

(O) 03-7784 4344/55 Madeleine Yong (F) 03-7784 4322 (Director) (E) protect@psthechildren.org.my (W) www.psthechildren.org.my

Source: Women's Centre for Change (WCC), 2008