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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBOARD OF TRUSTEESTan Sri Dato’ Ajit SinghTan Sri Dato’ Ahmad Fuzi Haji Abdul RazakToh Puan Dato’ Seri Hajjah Dr. Aishah OngTan Sri Professor Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul RazakTan Sri Johan JaaffarMrs. Gaik WongMs. Elizabeth Lee Fuh Yen

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

PRESIDENTDato’ Dr. Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus

VICE PRESIDENT (MEDICAL)Dr. Heng Aik Cheng

VICE PRESIDENT (NON-MEDICAL)Hj. Norazam Ab Samah

HONORARY SECRETARYYM Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah

ASSISTANT HONORARY SECRETARYDr. Hariyati Shahrima Abdul Majid, PhD

HONORARY TREASURERIr. Amran Mahzan, PMP

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSMr. Sam Tee Kam BeeProf. Dr. Shalimar AbdullahMohamad Ayof bin Bajuri

CO-OPTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSDr. Jitendra Kumar S.N. TejaniDr. Shahridan Mohd. FathilAssoc. Prof. Dr. Helen Benedict Lasimbang

SECRETARIAT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAhmad Faezal Mohamed

GENERAL MANAGERCOMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISINGMegawati Rashidi

EDITORIALSaw Yu ShenMuhammad Audi Ghazali

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NOTE:News reported is as of August 2014. However, due to space constraints, not all news could be captured in this issue.

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An excerpt from Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Faizal Perdaus’ interview with The Sun Daily in conjunction with World Humanitarian Day:

“MERCY Malaysia has been around for 15 years, providing medical relief to countries and territories all around the world. It is a small number compared to some international volunteer groups, but it shows how much Malaysian awareness of humanitarian work has grown. Volunteerism is putting the needs of others above yourself, often in challenging situations. It brings to light the plight of others in difficult scenarios, be it in natural disasters or areas of conflict, and how sometimes the smallest act of kindness can bring immense relief. In remembrance of all our fellow humanitarian workers who continue to contribute to the cause they believe in without prejudice of race, religion or creed, I would like to say ‘thank you’.”

YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Faizal Mohd PerdausPresident, MERCY Malaysia.

LOCAL STORIES

TheSun Bosnia Flood Disaster Relief Fund

Singer Malaysia Marketing and

Communications Executive, Olivia Wong

showing the insect killer and air sterilizer,

which were among the fastest selling items

during the special sale

Following the dreadful flood that affected more than a million people and devastated large parts of Bosnia

in May this year, The Sun launched the Bosnia Flood Disaster Relief Fund to raise funds from the public to aid communities affected by the flood. A total of RM1,128,911 was successfully raised from the emergency appeal. The funds were handed over to MERCY Malaysia and will be used to rehabilitate and reequip two Bosnian hospitals in the town of Doboj and Maglaj that were badly damaged by the flood waters.

The Sun’s Managing Editor, Freddie Ng presented the mock cheque to MERCY Malaysia‘s President, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus at The Sun’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

This is the second time in the last six months that The Sun has contributed to MERCY Malaysia’s disaster relief efforts, the first being Typhoon Haiyan that devastated large parts of the Philippines late last year.

One particular organisation that contributed greatly to the relief fund was Singer Malaysia that channeled a large percentage of the proceeds from their special sale that lasted for four weekends to the Bosnia Flood Disaster Relief Fund.

MERCY Malaysia is truly honoured to have received such tremendous support from all parties who contributed to the Bosnia Flood Disaster Relief Fund and continue to look forward to further collaborations in the future.

APPRECIATION TO DONORS

Palestine Relief FundMERCY Malaysia would like to express our highest appreciation

to all who have contributed to our relief efforts through your donations to the Palestine Relief Fund. We thank you for your faithful support and financial contributions, which has enabled us to continue to deliver medical and humanitarian aid to the most affected communities in Gaza.

Your continued support to the humanitarian cause and your commitment to humanity have played a key role in our success in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities

1. Farmasia Sdn Bhd2. Zeq Holdings Sdn Bhd3. Persatuan Islam Lembaga Getah Malaysia4. Masjid Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq5. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT)’s staff6. Coffee Planet Malaysia Sdn Bhd7. Surau HSBC8. Jemaah Masjid Seksyen 13 Shah Alam (NAZA)9. Yasmin Technology Sdn Bhd10. Iris Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd

11. Optima Infosystems Sdn Bhd12. Imbas Geofizika Sdn Bhd13. Mohamad Ibrahim Bsd14. Arkitek Jururancang (M) Sdn Bhd15. Tele Flow Corporation Sdn Bhd16. Perwira Niaga Malaysia17. CUEPACS18. System Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd19. Datasonic Group Berhad20. Khazanah Nasional Berhad

in Gaza, and in other countries in need across the world. There is indeed no way for us to express our gratitude and thankfulness for your loyal support.

We, MERCY Malaysia continue to be inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors and supporters who have stood by our side over the years. We look forward to continue to strive for excellence in our work through the delivery of humanitarian aid of the highest standard.

We would like to sincerely thank all donors of the Palestine Relief Fund:

21. The Melium Group22. CIMB Islamic23. RHB Islamic24. PKNS25. PERMATA26. JCORP27. Media Prima28. PERNAMA29. Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)

LOCAL STORIES

Sungai Tiang Outreach Clinic MERCY Malaysia and Pfizer jointly conducted an outreach programme in Kampung Sungai Tiang from 15 to 17 August 2014. The three-day programme was aimed at reducing the spread of communicable diseases and increasing the general wellbeing of the community by raising the community’s awareness on the importance of personal healthcare and basic hygiene practices.

The team of MERCY Malaysia and Pfizer volunteers conducted a dental clinic and held an oral health awareness programme with the community. The oral health awareness programme focused on encouraging the members of the community to maintain good oral hygiene practices, which the team demonstrated through a practical tooth brushing exercise.

Volunteers from previous visits to Kampung Sungai Tiang noticed that many of the children suffered from head lice infestation. In order to address this issue, Pfizer and MERCY Malaysia took the opportunity to conduct a de-licing session with the children. The team helped wash all the childrens’ hair with “Lice Clear” (head lice medication) and provided them each of

Children undergoing de-licing treatment by the river

Sitting: Dr. Nur Zahirah , Norhayati & Jasni RamleeFrom left: Bryan Teng Meng Cheong, Muhd. Shahril, Lee Lip Fong, Yusliana, Jennifer, Choo Sheau Wen, Salwa, Syakir, Hazrool, Md Hanafiah, Yesotha, Kok Kai ,Meng, Dr. Loshini

Pfizer volunteers verifying a patient’s health condition

them with an extra bottle of “Lice Clear” and a lice comb for them to use at home.

MERCY Malaysia and Pfizer also conducted a health screening exercise and held psychosocial sessions with the community during the three-day programme.

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A tribute to Yasmin Ahmad by PenangpacThe Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac) organised a movie screening at its premise in Quay One entitled the

“World Best Movies Special”. In loving memory of one of Malaysia’s most beloved film directors, six of Yasmin Ahmad’s films were featured as part of a special Yasmin Ahmad Tribute during the event.

The six-day free admission movie screening of Yasmin Ahmad’s films was held from 21- 27 July 2014. During the movie screening, penangpac also held a sale of Yasmin Ahmad merchandise such as t-shirts, books and movie posters. The sales revenue collected over the span of six days was channeled to MERCY Malaysia through the Yasmin Ahmad Children Fund.

MERCY Malaysia would thus like to thank penangpac for providing this platform to honour the late Yasmin Ahmad and for helping to raise funds for the Yasmin Ahmad Children Fund which will enable MERCY Malaysia to continue its work amongst children in need.

Viewers browsing through the books and poster at the merchandise booth after the movie screening The Yasmin Ahmad merchandise booth

Yasmin Ahmad’s movie screening poster

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School Preparedness Programme (SPP) Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Kedah and Kelantan

Established in the year 2007, the School Preparedness Programme (SPP) has become one of MERCY Malaysia’s core Disaster Risk Reduction Projects that has since been successfully implemented in schools across Malaysia.

The programme is designed to promote a culture of disaster preparedness and to increase the capacity of schoolteachers and students alike, to respond to natural disasters, such as the reoccurring seasonal floods that affect many parts of Malaysia annually. As a practical hands-on programme, school students are taught simple methods through a series of interactive activities, which will empower them to take responsibility for their own safety in the event of an emergency.

The programme is made up of two main phases:• Phase 1: Covers topics such as School Watching, Grab Bag & Disaster Awareness • Phase 2: DRR Explore Race – a four checkpoint race that consists of activities such as word search games, crossword puzzles, grab bag preparation and a creative disaster-

matching exercise. There is also an experience sharing session among the students and volunteers at the end of each activity.

MERCY Malaysia has successfully conducted SPP Phase 1 in Kuala Lumpur and SPP Phase 2 in Melaka, Kedah and Kelantan, in the month of August, covering 11 schools and reaching 376 students in total.

The following table lists the schools, resources and additional details for the month of August:

NO1

2

3

4

STATEKUALA LUMPUR (SPP PHASE 1)

MELAKA(SPP PHASE 2)

KEDAH (SPP PHASE 2)

KELANTAN

TOTAL

SCHOOLSMK SERI BINTANG SELATANSMK BANDAR TASIK SELATANSMK COCHRANE PERKASA

SMK MALIMSMK SG UDANG

SMK KUBOR PANJANGSMK TUNKU SERI INDERA PUTERASMK ALOR JANGGUS

SK SRI RANTAU PANJANG 1SMK RANTAU PANJANGSMK GUAL PERIOK

DATE9 AUGUST 20149 AUGUST 20149 AUGUST 2014

9 AUGUST 20149 AUGUST 2014

16 AUGUST 201416 AUGUST 201423 AUGUST 2014

23 AUGUST 201423 AUGUST 201423 AUGUST 2014

NO OF STUDENTS353732

2322

363337

404041

376

NO OF VOLUNTEERS555

55

655

555

56

INTERNATIONAL STORIES

Students focusing on finding key words that are related to DRR

Students being briefed before the start of the grab bag preparation activity

Students brainstorming during the “Creative with Disaster” activity

School Preparedness Programme (SPP) Kuala Lumpur, Melaka,

Kedah and Kelantan

INTERNATIONAL STORIES

Emergency Food Parcels to Gaza

YBhg Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, His Excellency to Cairo (red shirt), and Dr. Khamis Elessi (blue shirt), Country Project Coordinator of

MERCY Malaysia receiving the food parcels

In response to the conflict that affected more than 475,000 people in Gaza, many of whom were displaced and lacked access to basic lifeline services, MERCY Malaysia deployed a two-person

response team consisting of the Executive Director of MERCY Malaysia, Mr. Ahmad Faezal Mohamed and Senior Logistic Officer, Ms. Azura Ibrahim to Jordan. The main objective of the mission was to procure and deliver emergency food supplies to the most affected communities in Gaza.

Working around the clock to reach those caught in the midst of the chaos caused by the conflict, the team procured, packed and delivered 4,000 emergency food parcels to Gaza onboard ten trucks. Each emergency food parcel contained a variety of ready to eat items and other dried goods that are

Items QuantitySugar 3Kgs. 1Sesame Paste/ Halawah 450 Gms. 3Canned Tuna 10Milk Powder 800-900 Gms. 1Canned Chickpeas Paste/ Hommus 380 Gms. 20Canned Beans 400 Gms. 5Tea 0.5 Kg. 1Biscuits 24 Pcs. 2Instant Juice 24 Packs. 1Canned meat/chicken 800 gms. 3Canned Cheese 200 gms. 2

essential for the beneficiaries’ daily nutritional sustenance.

The emergency food parcels arrived safely in Gaza on 19th August 2014 at 10.30 pm and were received by Ambassador Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, and Dr. Khamis Elessi, MERCY Malaysia’s Humanitarian Advisor in Gaza. The emergency food parcels were then distributed to the most vulnerable communities through a partnership with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). MERCY Malaysia has to date reached more than 24,000 people with emergency food supplies MERCY Malaysia has been working in Gaza since 2009 supporting the local health system and has established long-term partnerships with local health service providers.

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A complete emergency food

parcel that is ready for delivery to Gaza

The food parcels ready to be distributed in Gaza city. The food items that makes up an emergency food parcel

MERCY Malaysia Vice President II, Tuan Hj Norazam Abu Samah and partners helping each other to pack food items in boxes

Emergency Food Parcels to Gaza

MERCY MALAYSIA ACCOUNTS Announcements

Malaysian Medical Relief Society (RN:1155)No. 4, Jalan Langgak Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel no.: +603-2142 2007 Fax no.: +603- 2142 1992

MERCY Malaysia Accounts

As a non-profit organization, MERCY Malaysia relies solely on fundings and donations from organization and generous individuals to continue our services to provide humanitarian assistance to beneficiaries. Your contribution could make a difference in someone’s life. No matter how small, it goes a long way.

Donors also can make an online donation through Maybank2U (via registered biller), CIMBclicks (via CIMB Cares), AmOnline (via registered biller) and iRakyat (via registered biller). Please include proof of transaction for Tax Exemption Receipts which will be issued once the transaction is successful. More queries, please do not hesitate to contact fre@mercy.org.my. Contact no: +603 2142 2007

Postponement of Kayuhan Kemanusiaan Gaza on 1st

September 2014 to 25th October 2014

We wish to inform that “Kayuhan Kemanusiaan Gaza” 2014 originally scheduled doe the 1 September 2014 at Dataran Putrajaya has been postponed to Sunday 25th October 2014.

On behalf of the MERCY Malaysia, we wish to apologies for the change of dates.

Kindly visit our Facebook page for more information regarding the event at

or contact our Fundraising and Events Officer Ms Suhaili Hassan at mobile : 019 3142470 or email at

Volunteer Management Department (VMD) Trainings

MERCY Malaysia will held our next following VMD trainings on • Basic Mission Training (BMT): 7th – 9th November (location to be

advised)• Volunteer Induction Programme (VIP): (Completed for this year)• Basic Life Support (BLS): 18th October MERCY Malaysia HQ• Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Lecture: 27th – 28th September Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM)• Emergency Response Unit Field Training Exercise (ERU FTX): 17th – 19th October 2014 ILSAS, Bangi

account name: MERCY HUMANITARIAN FUNDaccount number: 5621-7950-4126

Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

account name: MERCY Malaysiaaccount number: 8000-7928-08

Swift Code: CIBBMYKL

account name: Malaysia Medical Relief Societyaccount number: 212273-0000-9257

Swift Code: RHBBMYKL

w w w.fa c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s / Kay u h a n -Kemanusiaan-Gaza-2014

suhaili@mercy.org.my

ABOUT US Stories From Our Volunteers

MERCY Malaysia focuses on providing medical relief, sustainable health-related development and risk reduction activities for vulnerable communities, in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

We provide emergency medical and humanitarian aid wherever we are needed. We carry out sustainable development, in terms of:

• Helping the communities find ways to prepare and protect themselves in the event of natural disasters,

• Rebuilding and refurnishing hospitals and health clinics, and • Providing health training and health education.

Our aim is to build resilience in all the communities that we touch.

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