Annual Report 2015-2017 Updated 2019
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ACTIVITY REPORT The National Cancer Society of Malaysia 2015-2017 CONTENT CORPORATE INFORMATION • About the Society 1 • Message from the President 2 • Our People 3 • Our Objectives 6 HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Achievement 7 • Education and Advocacy 8 • Care 11 • Support 13 • Melaka Office 20 • Cancer awareness campaigns 22 • Highlights 27 • Our Journey 30 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • Consolidated Balance Sheet from 32 YA 2015 until YA 2017 • Consolidated Income Statement from 33 YA 2015 until YA 2017 LIST OF DONORS & SPONSORS 35 W� s����� t� �� ��� C�n��� So��e�� �ha� ‘���� �� �i�� y�� ����� s��� � ���w�� - Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram ABOUT THE SOCIETY Vision Living in a world without cancer. Mission To ensure that no Malaysian fears cancer by creating an understanding of cancer that leads to prevention and early detec- tion by providing the best possible care and support for those affected by cancer. The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), also known as Persatuan Kebangsaan Kanser Malaysia, is a registered, tax exempt charity body established in 1966 under the laws of the Malaysian Societies Act and Registrar of Societies Malaysia. NCSM is the first not-for-profit cancer organisation in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer. It was founded by Dato’ Dr. S.K. Dharmalingam and officially launched by YAB Tun Abdul Razak in 1966. It is under the distinguished patronage of the Sultan of Perak. The Society is financed entirely by contributions and donations from the public. Being the only charitable organisation that provides holistic cancer support to patients and caregivers, NCSM supports patients in understanding and dealing with cancer in various phases through its five centres in Kuala Lumpur – the Cancer and Health Screening Clinic, Nuclear Medicine Centre, Resource and Wellness Centre, Quit Smoking Clinic and the Children’s Home of Hope and branches in six states, i.e. Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Perak, Penang and Sarawak. NCSM works with corporate partners, colleges, universities, schools and civil societies on awareness and outreach programmes in its efforts to educate the public on the prevention and early detection of cancer. 1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT These past years have been a real joy for me as I have had the privilege and opportunity to get to know our evolving team much better, especially the newcomers, donors and community participants. What I have witnessed makes me even more excited about our future and the ways in which we can deepen our impact in the communities that we serve. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dear supporters who have tirelessly championed our cause and for your patronage towards the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. In presenting the activity report from year 2015 to 2017, I would like to offer a few words. In 2016, we at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was our largest and proudest milestone yet, and was a time of reflection as well as gratitude towards all those who have gotten us here. In our journey of empowering Malaysians in the battle against cancer, we have seen the parameters of cancer control worldwide shift from treatment, to support, and now, to early detection and prevention. The Society has thus evolved from a medical-centric organisation to one that leads awareness and behavioural shift programmes, advocates for policy change, provides stronger support services, and complements the work of all stakeholders in cancer control. At our core, we remain a community organisation – run by people, for the people. From 2015 to 2017, we have carried out hundreds of awareness programmes, served thousands of survivors, screened as well as reached tens of thousands of people, and helped teenagers quit smoking. One of our biggest highlights in 2015 was the launch of Cancer Action Malaysia – an initiative to revamp our Society, as well as the introduction of new medical services such as X-Ray and ECG by our Royal Patron, DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. In 2016, we opened our very own Quit Smoking Clinic to create awareness on the negative impacts of smoking and help people quit their addiction. We had also successfully launched our Cancer Information Service, a toll-free helpline service manned by experienced nurses - to provide clear and credible information to patients, care givers, healthcare professionals as well as the public. Additionally, we inaugurated our Young Cancer Survivors Group, aimed to bring young cancer survivors together to discuss issues, challenges and support each other. None of our efforts would have been possible without your support. I encourage you to celebrate our victories with us and continue to support our initiatives. Together, we can fight cancer. Sincerely, Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram President 2 OUR PEOPLE PATRONS & BOARD MEMBERS Royal Patron D.Y.M.M Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfurlah (Sultan of Perak) Principal Patron Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Honorary Advisor Dato’ Zuraidah Atan 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram President Dr. Felix Sundram Vice President Ms. Clare Ratnasingham Vice President Dr. Sulaiman Tamanang Honorary General Secretary Mr. Anthony Skelchy Honorary General Treasurer Mr. V Mahalingam Publicity Director Dr. Lam Chin Chyou Expansion Director Dr. Felix Sundram Social Services Director Dato’ Seri Dr T Devaraj Council Member Ms. Sue S C Pan Council Member Ms. Charlene P. C. Chew Council Member Mr. AS Dass Council Member Mr Lee Cheng Fatt Council Member MANAGEMENT TEAM President & Medical Advisor Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram General Manager Mr. Sudhaharan Nair Dr. Murallitharan Medical Director Ms. Clare Ratnasingham Project Director Ms. Indira Menon Marketing Director Ms. Sharon Lee Strategic Planning Director Dr. Dalilah Kamaruddin Head of Cancer & Health Screening Clinic Mr. Anthony Ng Head of Nuclear Medicine Centre Ms. Sue S C Pan Administrator 4 NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY MALAYSIA (HQ) PERSATUAN KEBANGSAAN KANSER MALAYSIA CENTRES BRANCHES OFFICE CANCER & HEALTH WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN MELAKA SCREENING CLINIC & SELANGOR Education & Support Education, Support & Screening Services NUCLEAR MEDICINE CENTRE NEGERI SEMBILAN RESOURCE & Education & Support WELLNESS CENTRE PERAK CHILDREN’S HOME OF HOPE Education & Support PENANG QUIT SMOKING CLINIC Palliative Care,Education & Support JOHOR Education & Support SARAWAK Education & Support 5 OUR OBJECTIVES In line with our mission, “Giving Hope. Celebrating Life”, our objectives are to: Educate To minimise cancer in Malaysia by raising public awareness on the prevention, screening and early detection of cancer through education. Care To increase access to cancer services in Malaysia by providing affordable as well as advanced screening and diagnostic facilities. Support To empower individuals and those affected with cancer to maintain the highest possible quality of life. 6 ACHIEVEMENT In 2015, our President and Medical Director Dr Saunthari Somasundaram was elected to the Board of the Union for International Cancer Control. The Society also became a member of Childhood Cancer International, as well as the ASEAN Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance. Being a part of the international cancer community means that all of our initiatives in cancer control are aligned on a global level. We learn from the successes and challenges from different regions, and are guided by the World Cancer Declaration. The specific targets we are pursuing are: MEASURE CANCER REDUCE EXPOSURE REDUCE STIGMA UNIVERSAL ACCESS IMPROVE ACCESS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION BURDEN AND IMPACT OF TO CANCER RISK AND DISPEL MYTHS TO SCREENING AND SERVICES ACROSS AND TRAINING CANCER PLANS IN ALL FACTORS ABOUT CANCER EARLY DETECTION THE CANCER CARE OF HEALTHCARE COUNTRIES (MALAYSIA) OF CANCER CONTINUUM PROFESSIONALS Apart from working towards these targets through our network of six branches across Malaysia, we also harness the support and power of corporates and local communities to achieve better outcomes for patients, and drive positive and sustainable changes at grassroot levels. 7 EDUCATION & ADVOCACY Almost half of cancer cases can be prevented through healthy lifestyles, and early detection greatly increases the chances of a patient’s survival. Your donation has supported our education programmes in schools, corporates, and communities. Summary of achievements: 2015 2016 2017 131 168 207 26, 280 EDUCATIONAL TALK, BOOTHS, EVENTS NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE HAVE AND PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED REACHED OUT TO FROM 2015 - 2017 8 Tobacco control Tobacco is the single greatest preventable cause of death worldwide. Around five million people smoke in Malaysia, with 500,000 of them below age 18. And each year, 20,000 Malaysians die from smoking related diseases. As council members of the Malaysian Convention of Tobacco Control (MCTC) as well as the Malaysian Women’s Action Tobacco Control and Health (MyWatch), we advocated for reduced access to cigarettes, and better enforcement of non-smoking laws. Supporting the Ministry of Health’s initiatives, we have lobbied for the: zoning of smoke-free areas in eateries and parks prohibition of cigarette sales in coffee shops and retail outlets banning or regulation of electronic cigarettes plain packaging of cigarettes Intervention Studies show that people who have professional support are more likely to quit smoking successfully. To complement our awareness campaigns, promote behavioural change, and reduce smoking