THE STORY

OF YMCA KL
 Since 1905,
blessed by Christian values, the YMCA of Kuala Lumpur has been
advocating Youth and Community Development in the Klang
Valley. A century on, the pulse of YMCA KL still thrives on
Philanthropy and Volunteering of many of its Members, for all its
Beneficiaries.

Today, we strive
to continue providing this safe space for both Members and
Beneficiaries, to facilitate the individual’s growth in “Body, Mind
and Spirit” therefore becoming dynamic citizens of Malaysia.

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 We stand humbly,
in solidarity with more than 200 nations in our global YMCA
Family, gathered from countries under the World Alliance of
YMCAs and Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, through the
National Council of YMCAs, Malaysia.

The YMCA at heart,

is a youth organisation collectively working to empower young
people and to transform communities with an embedded change
model of SPACE | TRANSFORMATION | IMPACT. This model is a
common DNA in our activities and that’s why being part of the
YMCA is a life changing experience.

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 YMCA KL’S VISION
Where Our Goal Leads
TO BE THE LEADING CHRISTIAN YOUTH AND
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION IN MALAYSIA.

YMCA KL MISSION
How We Achieve Our Goals
TO REACH OUT AND UNITE YOUNG PEOPLE BY
PROVIDING THEM WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT FOR
THE EXTENSION OF HIS KINGDOM & SERVICE TO
THE COMMUNITY.

YMCA KL MISSION STATEMENT

What Drives Us
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
THROUGH PROGRAMMES THAT BUILD HEALTHY
BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT FOR ALL.

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MEET US AT
YMCA KL!
SEE YOU TODAY!
 THE YMCA KL MEMBERS PERKS
PROGRAMS CLUBS FACILITIES
From Trainings, Clinics, Initiated, led and With competitively low
Courses, Workshops, managed by Members, rates, our facilities have
Seminars, and the sometimes representing been delivering to our
YMCA KL has programs YMCA KL in Members a flexible
available to Members of performances and platform to share with
all ages at an affordable competitions. friends and family.
Member’s Rate.
Dance & Cardio Boys’ Brigade Co. Car Park
Language Learning DeafBeat Basketball Court
Lifelong Learning Deaf Club Classrooms
Martial Arts Music Dev. Club Football Field
Sign Language Table Tennis Club Lee Kong Chian Hall
Sports & Recreation Senior Citizens’ Club Volleyball Court
Sing-Along Club YMCA KL Hostel
NEW Youth Group
Silambam Training
Archery Training NEW
Zumba Classes Toastmasters’ Club
Yoga Classes
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 THE YMCA KL MEMBERS’ ALLEGIANCE
VOLUNTEERISM PHILANTHROPY CHANGE AGENTS
A YMCA KL Members’ At YMCA KL, we inspire A new conviction which
identity begins with a Members to fulfil their integrates you to a global
keen lifestyle of healthy desire to express the community and invites
personal and societal act of generous giving, you to lead, transforming
growth in servitude to of funding and the realities into greater
others. sponsorship to our social benefits.
advocacy and causes
YMCA KL has various welfare of others YMCA helps young
Advocacy Work, Social people to journey
Work Projects, Cause YMCA transforms towards the emergent
Driven Progs. and learning experiences global citizenship
Community for personal mentality and to
Partnerships that development in the influence change by
needs energy and time shape of values, exercising a dynamic
from Volunteers. skills/knowledge and leadership.
opportunities to
practice.

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 THE YMCA KL ADVOCACY & CAUSES
CLIMATE
CHANGE
We will rally youth
advocates conscious of
current global
conversations on Climate
Change and Climate
Justice for sanctuaries,
habitats and communities
suffering today.
o Green Teams
o Environmental
Programs
o Advocacy Projects
o YMCA Climate Camps
o YMCA Green
Ambassadors
o Petitions
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YOUTH GENDER
MOVEMENT EQUALITY
We are harnessing the More than mindfulness and
reignited Drive, unlimited empathy, Gender Empowerment
Energy and resonating Voice and Mainstreaming requires a
of the largest demographic in profound consciousness, deep
YMCA KL : Youths. sensitivity and an understanding
of societies’ systemic social
o Safe Spaces & construct on identity.
Empowerment
o Leadership & Mentorship o Gender Studies
o Community Development o Gender Economics
Projects o Gender Support System
o Volunteering Projects o Gender Growth
o Global Citizenship
Education
o YMCA Change Agents
Training
o YMCA Change Agents
Projects
o National/International
Representation
 PIONEERS FROM YMCA KL
J.F. UPFOLD
General Secretary
(1922 - 1923)
× Physical Director
× Managed Y.M.C.A. Physical
Training Classes
× Modules taught for
Certificated Teachers in the
Straits Settlement.
× Basis of these modules
have now evolved into the
current School Physical
Education.
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T. MORI, SR. A.M.N.
President
(1979)
× Joined YMCA KL in the
1930s to participate in
all sports programmes.
× Remained dedicated to
YMCA KL during
Japanese Occupation.
× Dedication in extended
education helped
strengthen and expand
the Education
Programmes of our
YMCA to what it is
today.
 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ For The Deaf was conceptualised in 1981 with the objective to provide safe space and fair opportunities
for the Deaf Community to develop and achieve their fullest potential.

ZARA ARISSA LAI HENG,

MOHD ZAMRI TAN
Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ Student Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ Student
YMCA KL Junior Member YMCA KL Junior Member

Hearing impaired, she joined He joined Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’

Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ (Playschool (Playschool for Deaf Kids) at
for Deaf Kids) at the age of 3. the age of 3, with low self-
During her 4 years at the esteem and communication
centre, the bubbly Zara difficulties. In the 4 years
developed her artistic skills with us, he has grown to be
and she loves to dance. a confident, mindful, and an
. independent boy.

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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
The Deaf Club for the past 40 years since 1973 has been providing an avenue for Deaf youths to gather, share information,
learn about the Deaf Community and provide support to one another.

TZE LING, HOCK CHYE,

LOH CHUA
Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ Student Drummer . DeafBeat
YMCA KL Junior Member YMCA KL Member

She joined the Pusat Jagaan He auditioned for DeafBeat

‘Y’ (Playschool for Deaf Kids) in 2008 and has been with
at the age of 4. She was a them till today. DeafBeat
deeply shy and quiet girl. In gave him an opportunity to
the years with us, her meet and collaborate with
confidence grew and she is deaf percussionists like
now an active girl that loves himself in Asia and Europe.
to play and dance. His mission is to advocate
awareness on musical
capabilities of the Deaf

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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
The DeafBeat started in 2007 and has grown into an international performing troupe invited to international festivals and
event openings around the world.

BOON ANN, KAI ZHEN,

LIEW CHONG
Drummer . DeafBeat Drummer . DeafBeat
YMCA KL Member YMCA KL Member

Since joining DeafBeat in He become confident and

2008, he had the opportunity more outgoing after he
to show his hidden musical started with DeafBeat in
talent and enhance his skill as 2016. With training,
a Deaf percussionist. He now concerts, and
performs at local and performances, he was given
international music festivals. opportunities to showcase
his talent as a Deaf
percussionist, locally and
internationally.

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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
The 3rd KL Boys’ Brigade (3rdKLBB) Company was founded in 1957 and now evolved in rich tradition and proud heritage of
boys who grew into compelling gentlemen and leaders.

DOUGLAS TAN
Junior BB Boy . YMCA KL Junior Member

“My name is Douglas Tan. I joined The Boy’s Brigade for 6 years now, since 2014 when my
parents’ friends introduced me to it. When I first joined the Boy’s Brigade, I was too shy to make
friends but after a few months, i gradually became braver and made more friends. I literally did
not know what to expect at my first camp but after several camps I learned how to cook, set up
tent, and picked up many other useful skills! I discovered in my six(6) years with 3rdKLBB that my
favourite activity is Foot Drill (marching) because I like challenges with goals and I feel rewarded
with a sense of accomplishment when we complete the drill. I want to be a good leader in the
Boys’ Brigade which everyone loves to communicate with. I also hope to achieve many leadership
promotions and badges in the future, including the President’s Badge (the BB’s second highest
award)“

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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
ROSHAN GHARPURAY
Senior BB Boy . YMCA KL Junior Member

“I’ve been with The Boys’ Brigade since 2010 when I was 6 years old. I was at an age where I was
as curious and restless as every 6-year old that joined the BB, but I picked up habits from my
Seniors and Officers that helped mould me to mature faster and sharper than the rest of those
my age. In the Junior Section (ages 10-12) and Senior Section (ages 13-19) my first outdoor camp
experience with other BB companies. Experiencing and surviving the outdoors with my
groupmates helped shape my character and personality. Pesta 2018 my first full week with
friends, competing and enjoying the most chilled camp ever together. I love the BB because of
events like this because there are skills to learn no one would bother teaching for free. It’s a
massive win for anyone still in school to join the BB. However, joining doesn’t mean an immediate
change though because we need to put in effort and commitment to make the change. Being in
the BB has made me a better person by handling situations calmly and not to overreact knowing
problems are problems because they are solvable and there is nothing to stress or worry about.
During school projects, I’ve learned to speak up first and I know how to manage groups of people
much better than before. I’ve acquired soft skills through close to 10 years in the BB that people
pay hundreds to learn. It’s not a baby step that the BB provides but a large adult step into life
after school. Special thanks to 3rd KL BB and the officers that have brought me up to who I am
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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
YMCA KL and the Samaritan Ministries served the Brickfields homeless and poor community since 2007 with an average
7000 meals annually. This program was paused during the COVID-19.

GARY MOEY
Volunteer . Feed The Poor Program, a community development collaboration between
YMCA KL + Kenosis Home + Trinity Care + Samaritan Ministries. Leader of Volunteers for
Trinity Centre, a drop in centre for street people in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur and part of the
Feed The Poor Team.

“I have lived a life of drugs and crime for more than 30 years, jailed for more than seven (7) times.
My life turned for the worst each time I was release from prison. I believed that God placed me in
Kenosis Home so that I could surrender my life to Him and His work. And I am so thankful for the
Kenosis community experience that i never seen or experienced anywhere else in my life. God
has truly changed and blessed me. But he is not done with me yet...work still in progress.”

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 TESTIMONIALS FROM YMCA KL
LEE SOON HENG
Volunteer . Feed The Poor Program, a community development collaboration between
YMCA KL + Kenosis Home + Trinity Care + Samaritan Ministries

“Despite being in Pusat Serenti for 5 times and 4 terms in prison, I was never being able to free
myself from drug addiction. But Kenosis Home helps me change that. I am now serving full time
in church, living a productive life for my family, church and society. All I need to do is never to
turn my eyes away from Jesus.”

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 SPECIAL TESTIMONIAL
Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ (PJY) provides specialised education for Deaf children from infancy to primary and secondary school.

TAN LAI HENG

Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ Graduate . YMCA KL Junior Deaf Member

“In 2010, Tan Lai Heng was diagnosed at 3yrs old of bilingual Schinzel Giedion syndrome (SGS).
With hearing impairment and no speech development he was only able to communicate using
Sign Language to his teachers, parent and sibling. He requires physiotherapy to correct his
walking due to a problem with his back bone. He had initially stopped the sessions as the family
could not afford it on their own with irregular income. He was a slow learner and development in
understanding the vocabulary but since joining the Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ Child Development
Program, he had improved tremendously. His understanding of vocabulary, signing and
conversation were understood amongst his friends, classmate and teachers using Sign Language.
After he was sponsored through the Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ Tan Lai Heng slowly showed himself as a
smart student and was always curious to learn. Since 2010 till now, we were happy that he has
improved tremendously in all subject with encouragement from teachers at our center and
friends and parent. He participated and enjoyed all the activities and program like outing, camping
provided by the Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ and attended events where Pusat Jagaan ‘Y’ were invited to in
corporate companies even though he has difficulty in walking and eating well. He is today, a
happy and joyous boy always making jokes with the YMCA KL Staff and his friends.”
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 S.T.A.R.T. PROGRAM (Serve Together And Revise Together)
Project Period: Jan – Dec 2022
Target Group and Location: Primary School
Children with Blind Parents Around Brickfields
(where YMCA Kuala Lumpur situate)
Challenges:
o Children of these Blind parents do not have
a consistent source of tuition classes.
o Parents’ low income put them in a
predicament.
o Blind families live together in crowded
environment and not conducive for learning
especially online.
o The main source of income for the blind
parents/ adult is through blind massage. Due
to COVID– 19 pandemic their income has
been heavily affected.
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Context:
o Providing extended education programs for
children of the Blind community that is
attached to the Malaysia Association for the
Blind (MAB).
Resources:
o Recruit volunteers to serve together as a
tutor and mentor to these children.
o Thrice a week after their school hours.
o Initiating a nutrition program with non-fast
food meals.
o Introducing other facets of growth for the
children from reading, board games,
gardening and community sports with YMCA
KL.
 MY CARECONCIERGE x YMCA KL
A Collaboration for the Care of Seniors
The YMCA KL's collaboration with Jomcare by CARE Concierge during the
COVID-19 period of 2020-2021 provided opportunities for the community.

CARE Concierge's Caregiver Training & Development Program and conducted

intensive training. This program worth RM 3,500 is fully subsidized by HRDF
under the HRDF GIG Generator initiative (Gemilang Man's Movement). Get
Senior Citizen Care Special Implementation Certificate from CARE Concierge
and UTAR.

During the 2021 lockdown JOMCARE was paused to comply with the
Government requirement and therefore were unable to conduct onsite classes
until 1 Oct 2021.

Care Concierge’s main focus now is to have the Instructors evaluation first for
placement in different centres.

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 NOTABLE CORPORATE DONORS IN THE PAST 30 YEARS

Donated RM30,000.00 for Contributed regularly Sponsored the total

the New Building Fund towards Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ number of Chinese Drums
during 110th Anniversary For The Deaf for Deaf of DeafBeat.
Celebration three years Work.
ago.
 NOTABLE CORPORATE DONORS IN THE PAST 30 YEARS

Contributed towards Donated seven Laptops Refurbishment  of the Sponsored all Paint for
the furnishing and for our Youth YMCA KL Soccer Field the current YMCA KL
fixtures of the current Programme. Building.
Lee Kong Chian Hall at
YMCA KL.
SUPPORT
OUR
FUTURE
AS YMCA KL
COMMITMENT
In 2013, a Development Committee was formed to identify key activities that
will benefit the community in the long run. This study is what eventually lead
to the new proposal of a 6-Storey Facility at YMCA KL.

PURPOSE
The overall function for this proposed new Office and Multi-purpose Facility
is to expand the use of space for our ever increasing Programmes and Cause-
Driven Projects at the YMCA of Kuala Lumpur.

PLEDGE
The total construction and interior works will cost of RM15 million. To raise
these funds we have broken the Cost Structure up into six different sections
of which we are looking for sponsorships for each either by Floor or by
specified Rooms / Studio / Hall.
BASIC DETAILS
Building Sq Ft: Approx. 65,300sf Floors: Six floors and one sub-
basement.
Disability / Handicap Friendly Features:
Five (5) Person With Disabilities (PWD)/ Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) toilets.
SPACE
The New YMCA KL Facility will generally include:
o A Multi-purpose Hall & Multi-purpose Classroom Floor
o Studios, A Dojo Centre and Multi-purpose Rooms
o A Membership Office, Staff Rooms & Coach/Instructor Room
o Restaurant / Cafeteria, Retail space, Travel Agent, Laundry
o Rooftop Garden (Function Hall) with landscape

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
o Tinted glass facade to minimize solar heat gain and reduce artificial lighting.
o LED Light fittings which are energy efficient and last longer.
o Motion sensor in all toilets (energy efficient system).
o Insulated roof covering (energy efficient system).
o Rainwater harvesting system (for irrigation of landscape).
o Energy efficient lift system (with sleep mode).
o Dual flush cistern in toilets (water efficiency).
SUB BASEMENT 1st FLOOR 4th FLOOR
Lower Ground. Approx 8,300 sq.ft Approx 8,500 sq.ft Approx 4,550 sq.ft
o Recreation Room o Meeting Rooms & Classrooms** o Activities Room (2)
o Boy’s Brigade Room o Counselling Room o Gallery Area (2)
o Equipment Room o Display / Exhibition Space
o Female & Male Changing Rooms
with Lockers 2nd FLOOR 5th FLOOR
Approx 8,500 sq.ft
Approx 8,500 sq.ft
o Open Floor Space*
GROUND FLOOR o Roof Top Garden (Function Hall)
o Lounge
Approx 8,300 sq.ft
3rd FLOOR o Landscape Terrace
o Laundry* Approx 8,500 sq.ft
o Lounge cum Exhibition Area o Pre Function Lounge &
o Restaurant & Café (with Kitchen) o Banquet Hall with Stage 6th FLOOR 2,650 sq.ft
o Retail Space (4)* (300 Pax)** o Lift Motor Room
o GATN/Travel Agent Room o Holding Room
o YMCA KL Membership Front Office o Changing Rooms (Male & Female)
o Backstage with Service corridor
o Food Preparation Room
*Rentable Space Available
** Space for Sponsorship
PROGRESS
BRIEF
Lower Ground, Ground,
First and Second Floor
slab concreted.
Formwork in progress
on Third Floor

Photo taken:
14 Jan 2022 10am
PROGRESS
BRIEF
Lower Ground, Ground,
First and Second Floor
slab concreted.
Formwork in progress
on Third Floor

Photo taken:
14 Jan 2022 10am
DONOR APPRECIATION
For floor sponsors, a plaque will be placed in the building entrance and the specific floor in recognition of your
organisation’s contribution. Room specific sponsors will have a plague inside the room. All sectional and room specific
sponsors will also receive free advertising on our website and in our newsletters.
Details RM
Contract Sum 12,678,750
Variation Order Works at rooftop 550,000
Interior Design Works 2,500,000
15,728,750
Miscellaneous (fixture & fittings, office equipment & etc) 771,250
Total Building Cost 16,500,000

To be funded by:
1) Funds from own reserve – Fixed Deposit 6,000,000
2) Amount to be raised 10,500,000
Total 16,500,000

Contract Sum 12,678,750

Less: Pre-Contract Amount (880,000)
Amount paid to date on Post Contract (Interim Certificate 1 to 12) (3,252,908)
Balance of Amount Outstanding on Contract Sum 8,545,842
Details
1. The total Contract Sum for the new building is RM12,678,750.

2. The construction is currently at the SuperStructure stage. The building

project is approximately 30% completed.

3. The Lower Ground, Ground Floor, First and Second Floor slab concreted.
Formwork in progress on Third Floor.

4. The amount mandated by the General Body to be utilized in this project

was RM6.0million.

5. The total amount utilized to date as of 23rd November 2021 is

RM3,252,908.37 or 54.22% of the amount mandated by the General
Body has been utilized.

6. Due to MCO there were many delays, the project is currently expected
to complete approximately by August 2023.
Details
7. Total donation and funds derived from fund raising activities as of 31st
October 2021 is RM526,900.42 (before 1/1/2016 RM334,930.89, after
1/1/2016 RM191,969.53).

8. We had some fund raising activities but our efforts were hampered
because of MCO.

9. During January & February of this year, we sold CNY face masks as part
of our fund raising activities and we made a Net Surplus of RM1,308.

10. Currently we are organizing a Virtual Run which will be held from 14th to
27th February 2022 to raise fund for the building.

11. Now that things are coming back to normal, we will make effort to visit
some of the foundations and corporate bodies to put in our appeal and
hopefully they will assist us in financing our building and support us in
our programmes and activities.
 We invite you,
to partner with us in the funding of this new YMCA KL facility.
The new YMCA KL will provide additional collaborative and
purposeful space for the continuation of our global mission in
amplifying a deeper social impact and empowerment for youths
as future global citizens and leaders of the Kuala Lumpur
community.

We seek your
generosity,
and attention towards our work,
advocacy and mission. As you decide to
pledge monetary funds to the progress
and sustainability of this new SPACE
and FACILITY for the YMCA KL
YMCA KL New
Community, we provide two (2) Official
Facility Building
Fundraising Channels available to
Fundraising Page
receive your kind contribution:

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DONATION METHOD
BY CHEQUE
payable to “ YMCA KUALA LUMPUR – BUILDING FUND ”
to the YMCA KL Public Bank Account No: 3211166524. Do
inform us of your generous donation so we can issue an Official
YMCA KL Receipt.

DIRECT TRANSFER
payable to “ YMCA KUALA LUMPUR – BUILDING FUND ”
to the YMCA KL Public Bank Account No: 3211166524. Do
inform us of your generous donation so we can issue an Official
YMCA KL Receipt.

DONOR APPRECIATION
For floor sponsors, a plaque will be placed in the building entrance and the
specific floor in recognition of your organisation’s contribution. Room specific
sponsors will have a plague inside the room. All sectional and room specific
sponsors will also receive free advertising on our website and in our newsletters.
DONATION ONLINE
BY DUITNOW, NGOHUB AND GOOGLE FORMS (with QR Code)
Do inform us of your generous donation so we can issue an
Official YMCA KL Receipt.

YMCA KL Organisational YMCA KL’s Facility

DuitNow Platform Building Google
Profile @NGOHub
Donation Form
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OUR FAMILY
TODAY!
@ YMCA KL