How we started

The Malaysian Care story is simple yet big in dreams. Sometime in the late 1970s, a group of young Christians were inspired to put their faith into action.  A Board was soon elected in 1978, comprising 11 visionaries like Wong Kim Kong, Lim Heng Seng, Lim Wei Meng, Shirley Lee, Jack Cheah, Liew Chee Kien, Steven Chong and Doreen Chan, with David Boler, Rev. Douglas Anderson and Timothy Phua as advisors.

Malaysian Care became official in 1979 as a registered establishment and started its first home “Rumah Care” which provided shelter for children whose parents were patients at Sungai Buloh Leprosarium. On 1st January 1980, Rev Peter Young was appointed the first Executive Director of Malaysian Care.

From then till now, our purpose remains to encourage active social work amongst the churches in Malaysia, being the visible expression of the wholistic mission of Christ although the expressions of our actions may be have taken different directions according to the needs of the current time.

Where we are today

Malaysian Care today is an organisation offering diversified services such as residential care and community services and is strongly committed to community development. Beginning with just a staff team of five, today we have over 60 staff. Apart from direct services by staff and partners, we seek to inform, educate and encourage Christians to be involved with the poor and deprived. Malaysian Care also offers consultancy, partnerships and networking with Churches and groups to set up social caring ministries across Malaysia.

Our core services

1. Rural and Urban Community Development – working alongside with the Orang Asli, indigenous people in Sabah, urban poor and refugee communities: agriculture development, economic development, community-based resource centre, youth development
2. Services for People with Special Needs – early intervention programme; school-age programme; inclusive preschool programme; workbase and job coach; family resource and support services; training for teachers parents; awareness
3. Prison, Drugs and AIDS – prison, substance abuse and addiction ministry; counselling and referral; aftercare; community-based support for people living with HIV/AIDS; youth and juvenile programmes

How you can help

• Volunteer at any one of the roles here, select one that fits you – click here

• Donate to us: We are tax exempted and our banking details can be found here. Our finances are first audited by internal auditors and then by professional external auditors. Financial accounts are submitted annually to the Ministry of Finance and the Registrar of Societies. All donations to Malaysian Care are tax-exempted.

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