Past Programmes
A list of Martabat PJ's past programmes, each a reflection of our dedication to empowering marginalised groups, building inclusive communities and fostering sustainable change. Martabat PJ would like to thank our community of volunteers past and present, and those sponsors who helped us along the way in making our journey possible.
2018-2022
Lembah Subang Food Bank
Between 2018-2022, Martabat PJ volunteers ran a food bank to distribute rescued and essential food items to PPR Lembah Subang families who earned less than RM1,500 a month. 1000 families had received our food baskets twice a month, with each basket containing an estimated 2 weeks worth of essential food supplies to sustain each family. In partnership with the Food Aid Foundation (FAF) and other sponsors, a total of 22,000kgs of food was saved and more than 100 distributions were done.
2018-2022
Program 50 Keluarga Sihat
A transformative community programme aimed at encouraging low income residents of Taman Medan Cahaya to adopt healthy lifestyle changes by maintaining a consistent nutritional diet and through regular exercise. A survey conducted in 2018 found that a large number of residents in the area suffered from obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. The programme was run along with the ultimate aim of preventing and managing Non-Communicable Diseases and to promote healthy living among urban poor communities without the need to spend more.
2019-2023
Community Childcare Workshops (Kaptr)
The programme, which first began in 2019 was meant to allow women from marginalised communities to get professional training so that they can acquire the skills to run their own childcare centres in their respective communities.
The lack of childcare centres in the urban poor areas, especially the PPRs makes it difficult for mothers in those communities to drop off their children when they go out to work. With community based childcare, mothers can help increase the family's income when they go out to work without worry. Modules that were taught to participants include: introduction to the field of childcare in Malaysia; child development; traditional stories, songs and games; balanced diet and menu planning; caregiver ethics and professionalism; and administration and finance.
2022-2023
Bazar Kongsi
Through this programme, we collected used household items donated from members of the public and distributed them to residents in need. The items often include home and kitchen appliances, electronics, fabrics and clothing, bags, and more. Our most recent distribution was in 2023 when pre-loved items from the public were distributed to all 8 blocks of Taman Medan Cahaya.
2022 - 2024
Sama-sama Membina Malaysia Workshops
Sama-sama Membina Malaysia is a community building workshop that encourages individuals from various communities in Malaysia to get to know, understand and challenge existing stereotypes about each other in a safe space. Participants will get to acknowledge their shared Malaysian identity and develop a sense of concern for one another as they work towards building skills that they can later use to challenge societal barriers, advocate for inclusivity, and create a fairer, more equitable nation. Sama-sama Malaysia was developed and conducted by Patricia Nunis and Dr. Hamidah Marican from Harmonyworks Resources and we are working towards conducting a number of workshops among the marginalised communities in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya in the near future.
2020-2022
Covid 19 Aid
The distribution of food baskets containing essential supplies to residents affected by the Movement Control Order during the Covid-19 pandemic, including those areas that were declared to be under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO). During this period, many residents were not able to put food on their table because their income had been severely affected. Through funds and donations in kind from members of the public and other sponsors, we were able to reach thousands of affected families all over Petaling Jaya through the office of its former MP Maria Chin Abdullah.
2022
Kitarefill Express Kiosk
A Kitarefill express kiosk was set up at NZX Ara Damansara that sold eco-friendly household cleaning detergents such as dishwash, laundry detergent, floor cleaner, handwash and hand sanitizer refill liquid. The products were sold by women entrepreneurs from the B40 community at PPR Lembah Subang 1, and was a chance for these women to understand and gain valuable skills on how to be involved in business operations as a more sustainable way to uplift themselves from poverty.
2023
Tik Tok Workshop for B40 Women
An introductory workshop to Tik Tok for B40 women entrepreneurs and those thinking of starting their own business. The programme targeted women from PPR Lembah Subang who were keen on using Tik Tok as a means to promote and market their products/services.
2020-2022
Cookies for a Cause
An initiative to bring economic empowerment to B40 women in Petaling Jaya during the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants were taught how to bake, market and sell cookies to earn an income for themselves.
2022
Karvinal Kesihatan - Lembah Subang & Taman Medan
Two health carnivals - in Lembah Subang and in Taman Medan (which was jointly organised with Masjid Jumhuriah, Taman Medan) allowed residents the opportunity to get free health screening, access to early cancer detection and for the community to get connected with quality healthcare services. The events were also meant to promote healthy practices to the community, especially among the B40 residents. Other activities included: health exhibitions, dental examinations, Zumba sessions, interactive toys for mental health, free physiotherapy, subsidised spectacles, government agency exhibitions, weight loss challenges, health awareness programs and various quizzes and prizes to be won by residents.
2018-2022
Leaderonomics and Eco Fashion Classes for School Kids
After school classes for students of SMK Taman Dato' Harun in Petaling Jaya. The classes were introduced as part of the school's co-curricular involvement in order to create more well-rounded students by encouraging them to be more creative and assertive.
2022
Terrarium Boxes
A project run in collaboration with Dr Billy Tang of PWD Smart Farmability as a way for residents to participate in regenerative agriculture where they grow indigenous food they can eat. The terrarium boxes do not use fertilisers, causes no soil imbalance, produces zero waste and uses zero energy. The programme took place among residents of Petaling Utama, Lembah Subang and Section 14.
2020-2022
Digital Marketing Workshop
This Digital Marketing workshop for women from the B40 community taught participants how to utilise Facebook to market their goods/services. The programme allowed participants understand basic business marketing strategies and gave them the chance to use digital ads for their businesses for free.
2021-2022
Tuition for a Cause
A Covid-19 initiative in collaboration with Yayasan YTL to provide a free online learning platform to B40 children who have missed learning sessions for a year due to the pandemic. In addition, the program also aims to encourage children to regain interest in learning and gaining new knowledge.
2022
Jualan Mega
A series of successful sales fairs organised in collaboration with the former Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abbdullah's office that offered discounted essential items to residents of Petaling Jaya, especially those from economically struggling communities. This was done in 2022 as rising prices caused many to struggle to put food on the table. A total of five Jualan Mega events were held around Petaling Jaya throughout 2022. These were in PJS1 & PJS2, TTDI Jaya, Seksyen 2 and Desa Mentari.
2018-2022
Komuniti Prihatin
A series of community driven initiatives in Desa Mentari, Petaling Jaya including citizenship education and community building exercises to encourage residents to to become actively involved in developing Petaling Jaya into an inclusive and sustainable area through community participation and empowerment.
2021-2022
Covid-19 Vaccination & Outreach Hotline
In addition to answering calls on the hotline, the initiative saw our volunteer team help members of the public register for the Covid-19 vaccine, free screening and provide transport assistance to those who needed assistance getting to the vaccination centers.
