Creative Studies June 2025

1. What is the name of the NGO chosen? The name of the NGO chosen is SUKA Society, formally registered as Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA Society, n.d.). 2. What is the meaning of the NGO’s name? SUKA Society abbreviated two Malay words, “Suara” and “Kanak-kanak” to form “SUKA”. The words translated in English means “CHILDREN” and “VOICES” (SUKA Society, n.d.). 3. When was it established? SUKA Society was established on October 22, 2010 (SUKA Society, n.d.). 4. What is the legal status of the NGO? SUKA Society is a legally recognized non-profit organization under Malaysian law, dedicated to child welfare advocacy (SUKA Society, n.d.). 5. Where is the NGO headquartered? SUKA Society is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (SUKA Society, n.d.). 6. Who are the founders behind the NGO? The founder behind the SUKA Society is Anderson Selvasegaram, a child rights advocate with over two decades of experience in social work. He was inspired by his...

  Introduction In my market research assignment, I have chosen EcoKnights which is a Malaysian Non-Governmental Organisation that prioritises on the awareness of the environment and development. This conducted research is to understand the organisation’s background, development, mission, vision, and recent campaign.   Who started EcoKnights and when was it founded? EcoKnights was establish in 2005 by Dr. Yasmin Rasyid, a marine biologist and passionate environmentalist as a young mother passionate about sustainability and community engagement. She started the NGO to highlight the growing gap in environmental education and action in Malaysia (EcoKnights, 2023a). What does EcoKnights do as an organization? EcoKnights promotes sustainability through  five pillars:  Outreach & Education, Community Development & Education, Rehabilitation & Conservation, Youth & Volunteerism, and Sustainability Communications. Its programs include KLEFF ...

  NGO: Tenaganita A. A brief introduction to Tenaganita Q1: What is Tenaganita? Answer= Tenaganita is a Malaysian human rights organisation dedicated in assisting, building, advocating and protecting migrants, refugees, women and children from exploitation, abuse, discrimination, slavery and human trafficking.   Q2: When was it founded? Answer= In the 1980s, women worker groups were largely found to be employed in plantation and the manufacturing sectors. As their economy was flourishing, the early 1990s also invited an influx of migrant workers. Workers were exploited and suffered from gross violation of their rights. Their saw a huge need with these worker groups as they grew in numbers, and struggle to survive in the country. Although they work had started a decade earlier, Tenaganita only came to be in year 1991.   Q3: Why was Tenaganita created? Answer= It began from struggles of plantation and industrial women workers seeking decent wages and pro...