Foundation

S P Setia Foundation

We are invested in the future of our nation,
lending a helping hand to underprivileged Malaysians since 2000.
Our projects are all designed to create positive impact, foster integration, promote national unity and to cultivate a more caring society.

Impact

Our Impact

In our line of work, impact transcends mere numbers.
While our success is not always solely quantified,
this section illustrates the substantial reach we have achieved since our inception.

The Effect

In our line of work, impact transcends mere numbers. While our success is not always solely quantified, this section illustrates the substantial reach we have achieved since our inception.

2,965+ B40

and Asnaf families

received support

70+

Indigenous communities

reached

136+

Orphans

received assistance

15,204+

Students

received educational aid

969+

Students & Families

received emergency relief assistance

184

Old Folks

received the gift of life

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Who

Who We Are

S P Setia Foundation (SPSF) is the charity arm of S P Setia Berhad (Setia Group), committed to promoting sustainable development and social responsibility. As a key player spearheading the Social initiatives under the ESG agenda for the Setia Group, we take pride in driving positive change by advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Our mission is to create a brighter future for the communities we serve, guided by our Trust Objectives.

Trust Object

1

The relief of distress amongst Malaysians affected by epidemics of disease, natural disasters, or other similar emergencies whether national or local.

2

Assistance in meeting the needs of those Malaysians who are underprivileged, disabled, poverty-stricken, or critically ill.

3

Assistance (whether through scholarship or any other form of subsidy) in advancing the education of disadvantaged pupils in Malaysia, including (without restriction) pupils from poor township areas, rural areas, and informal settlements.

4

Assistance or sponsoring of activities in connection with the promotion of national unity, through sports, culture, or the arts, particularly amongst the youths of various races.

Focus

Focus Areas

Embracing the commitment to promoting sustainable development and social responsibility, SPSF is now directing its efforts and resources towards a set of key focus areas, each aimed at creating a positive impact and addressing critical societal issues.

Disaster Relief

Healthcare

Community Well-being

Education

Arts & Culture

Board of Trustees & Management Committee

Dato' Tengku Marina Binti Tunku Annuar

Chairman of S P Setia Foundation

Date of Appointment as Chairman of S P Setia Foundation: 14th June 2024.

Age 62, holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of London, United Kingdom. She has further honed her expertise through executive programs, including the Business Sustainability Management Course at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge University, the Nestlé Leadership Programme at the London Business School, and the Advocacy in International Affairs and Global Health Diplomacy Executive Course at The Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland.

Dato' Tengku Marina Binti Tunku Annuar is the Director of MISC Berhad and Westports Holdings Berhad.

Passionate about sustainable management and development, she is a strong advocate for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She currently serves as a Council Member of Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM), and a Founding Member of the Circular Economy Club (CEC) Kuala Lumpur, demonstrating her commitment to driving impactful environmental and social change.

She does not have any family relationship with any other Directors and/or major shareholders of S P Setia Berhad (Founder). She does not have any conflict of interest with the Trust. She has not been convicted of any offences over the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed on him by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzul Thani Bin Nik Hassan Thani

Trustee of S P Setia Foundation

Date of Appointment as Trustee of S P Setia Foundation: 15th August 2014.

Age 64, Tan Sri Dr. Nik Norzrul Thani holds Ph.D in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and a Masters in Law from Queen Mary College, University of London. He read law at the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom. He is a Barrister of Lincoln’s Inn and an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. He also holds a post-graduate Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice (with Distinction) from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and is a member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (United Kingdom). He is also a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and has also been admitted as a Practising Member of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF). He was a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at Harvard Law School in 1996/1997 and Chevening Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies, Oxford University (2004/2005). He is also a registered Notary Public.

Tan Sri Dr. Nik Norzrul Thani is the Executive Chairman of Zaid Ibrahim & Co., one of Malaysia’s largest law firms. Prior to joining Messrs Zaid Ibrahim & Co., he was practising with the international law firm, Messrs Baker & McKenzie.

Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzrul Thani is currently also the Chairman of Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, IHH Healthcare Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad (formerly known as Sime Darby Plantation Berhad) and T7 Global Berhad, as well as a director of several public companies including Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad and Cagamas Holdings Berhad.

He does not have any family relationship with any other Directors and/or major shareholders of S P Setia Berhad (Founder). He does not have any conflict of interest with the Trust. He has not been convicted of any offences over the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed on him by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Datuk Choong Kai Wai

Trustee of S P Setia Foundation
President & CEO of S P Setia Bhd

Age 64, Datuk Choong Kai Wai holds a BSc (Hons), Mechanical Engineering from The City University London, United Kingdom.

Datuk Choong Kai Wai was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of S P Setia Berhad (Founder) on 1 October 2021. He has more than 30 years of experience in the property sector, working with other developers as well as running his own business.

He was instrumental in setting up S P Setia Berhad's Australian business that grew over the years and cementing the Company's presence as a formidable property developer in Australia. He is also the Chairman of Perumahan Kinrara Berhad.

He does not have any family relationship with any other Directors and/or major shareholders of S P Setia Berhad (Founder). He does not have any conflict of interest with the Trust. He has not been convicted of any offences over the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed on him by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Dr. Azura Binti Mansor

Trustee of S P Setia Foundation

Date of Appointment as Trustee of S P Setia Foundation: 25th February 2022.

Dr. Azura Mansor, 51, is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon in the field of Orthopaedic Oncology. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery (MS Orth) from the University of Malaya. She has further credentials in the field, including certification as a Medical Assessor (CMIA) from NIOSH and specialized subspecialty training in orthopaedic oncology at the renowned Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna, Italy.

Additionally, Dr. Azura holds a Diploma in Tissue Banking with distinction from the National University of Singapore, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in field of Human Bone and Tissue Banking. She is a fellow member of both the Orthopaedic Oncology Rizzoli in Bologna, Italy, and the Clinical & Research department of the National University of Singapore.

Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Malaya, where she also holds the position of Deputy Director of Clinical Services (Surgical and Critical Care) and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her leadership extends to her role as the Director of the Human Bone Bank at UMMC, highlighting her expertise in tissue banking, on top of the administrative and management duty of University Malaya Medical Centre, the oldest and biggest university hospital in Malaysia.

Her research interest includes the field of clinical Orthopaedic Oncology, human bone & tissue banking, and tissue engineering. The teams actively published clinical and basic science research papers in both local and international journals.

She does not have any family relationship with any other Directors and/or major shareholders of S P Setia Berhad (Founder). She does not have any conflict of interest with the Trust. She has not been convicted of any offences over the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed on her by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Michael Teoh Su Lim

Trustee of S P Setia Foundation

Date of Appointment as Trustee of S P Setia Foundation: 10th April 2023.

Age 37, Micheal Teoh holds a Bachelor Degree - Marketing & International Business Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand. He otained his tertiary education from New Zealand, aside from that he also attended special educational courses from Harvard University, Stanford University and INSEAD. Michael Teoh was an Honorary Inductee into the Golden Key Society, U.S.A , and an Associate Fellow with the Royal Commonwealth Society, U.K.

Micheal Teoh is currently the Founding CEO & Head of Learning Faculty of Thriving Talents Sdn Bhd. Prior to his career as a global speaker, advisor and entrepreneur, Michael Teoh has worked as a Management Consultant, Outreach Strategy Director and a Brand Consultant.

Michael Teoh has spearheaded volunteering projects in 22 countries and mentored young leaders in 41 countries. He was honored as Malaysia's Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 (Companies Valued Up to RM 25 Mil) by The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) and recognised twice as a National Youth Icon by the Prime Minister (2013 & 2017).

Michael was also awarded as the Best Management Training Provider by the Human Resources Vendor of the Year 2024 and the Best Employer in Malaysia in 2024 for Companies Below RM25 Million by The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA).

He does not have any family relationship with any other Directors and/or major shareholders of S P Setia Berhad (Founder). He does not have any conflict of interest with the Trust. He has not been convicted of any offences over the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed on him by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus

Management Committee of S P Setia Foundation
Senior Executive Vice Presiden

Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus brings extensive leadership and financial expertise to the Setia Foundation's Management Committee. As the Senior Executive Vice President of S P Setia, she oversees key projects in the Central Region, including Wilayah Persekutuan/Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, and Semenyih/Bangi.

Her career includes serving as Group Managing Director of I&P Group and as an Executive Vice President at S P Setia, where she played a pivotal role in driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

Datuk Yuslina is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and holds an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from Institut Teknologi MARA, along with an Executive Master of Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA. Her strategic insight and financial acumen continue to strengthen the Foundation’s commitment to fostering sustainable impact.

News

News Coverage

S P Setia Foundation brings Christmas joy to the elderly and children in Sabah

11

Dec

2023

Paving the path to success for Sabahan students

05

Dec

2023

Penang DCM I officiates S P Setia Foundation Sincerely, Setia Unity in Diversity: STEM fun learning programme

24

Oct

2023

S P Setia Foundation Continues To Support Communities In Need

11

Oct

2023

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Social

Social Coverage

What

What People Are Saying

Unity in Diversity Outing with Students in Klang Valley

The outing today was a great experience for the students as the activities were exciting and stimulating which helped enhance their skills.

Puan Uma Perumal

The Sincerely, Setia Volunteer Weekend in Sabah

Further accelerating our efforts in engaging the community back in Semenanjung, we reached out to the communities in the Eastern part of Malaysia, with the aim to continuously instil the spirit of unity, empowerment, and appreciation for cultural heritage while enriching their lives and providing the help they need through our engagements.

Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus

Jom STEM: Geotalk with GMS at MSAM, Setia Fontaines, Penang

Setia Foundation is dedicated to providing educational support to the underprivileged.

Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzrul

Milestone

Milestone

2000

Since our establishment in 2000, we have been committed to providing assistance to the underprivileged communities. Our primary activities were then centred on education, as we believe that children are the future.

2001

Our Setia Adoption Programme supported disadvantaged primary students in continuing their education by ensuring their basic educational needs are met.

2002

2,300 primary students from 119 schools in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Pahang benefitted from the Setia Adoption Programme.

2003

Aside from arranging our Setia Children’s meals in school and paying their school and tuition fees, we contributed basic school supplies to them to equip them for the new school year.

2004

In terms of healthcare, we donated vital medical equipment to hospitals. To make dialysis more widely available, we donated dialysis machines and reverse osmosis systems to dialysis centres.

2005

Under the Setia Adoption Programme, we conducted yearly home visits to visit our Setia Children and their families so as to understand their living conditions.

2006

We raised funds for the foundation through Annual Charity Dinner.

2007

We contributed new desks and chairs to SJK (C) Serdang Baru 1 to foster a conducive learning environment for the students.

2008

We kept in touch with our Setia Children and their families to check on their home life and gave moral support to their parents.

October 2009

The Foundation Volunteers Club joined Lend Lease Community Day and headed down to Bagan Lalang, Negeri Sembilan to do some beach cleaning activities.

March 2010

We donated RM61,700 towards the construction of a basketball/netball court for SMK St Mary.

August 2011

We extended the Setia Adoption Program to Sabah with an allocation of RM150,000 grant to three community preschools in Sabah.

September 2012

We donated eye screening equipment worth RM60,000 to Persatuan Glaucoma Malaysia to encourage early detection of glaucoma and prevent blindness.

May 2013

The Setia Adoption Programme welcomed a total of 180 new primary students under its wings with the expansion of the programme to Semenyih in Selangor.

2014

We sponsored the production of Malaysia’s first sign language dictionary, Malaysian Sign Language (MySL) or Kamus Bahasa Isyarat Maaysia (BIM), which was created to help Malaysia’s hearing impaired community navigate the areas of communication and education.

April 2015

In conjunction with the launch of our Caring School Programme, we adopted three schools as part of our commitment to making holistic education accessible to all levels of society.

2016

In conjunction with World Environment Day, the “My Better World” Workshop was hosted at S P Setia Foundation’s Caring School Program’s adopted schools, featuring an activity booklet that comprises illustrations on eco-related facts.

2017

We sponsored 100 “The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice 2017” tickets for Setia Foundation’s Caring Schools students in Johor and Selangor as a reward for the teachers and students who have sacrificed their time and energy towards the success of SCSP since 2015.

2018

We continued to support Unity Field Trip for underprivileged students, the Inclusive Caring Arts (TICA) Programme for special education students, provided breakfast for UPSR students, as well as distributed festive grocery package for low-income family students.

2019

We continue to contribute to the communities via the annual #StandTogether anti-bullying campaign. Our main objective is to rally students, educators, and society at large, to stand up against bullying and to revive the lost art of kindness. #StandTogether 2019 was focused on a nationwide “Kindness Tour” by bringing fun, educational workshops to every state across the country.

2020

Our maiden School Hygiene Education (“SHE”) Programme was launched in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A total investment amount of RM877,478 was spent to provide personal hygiene kits and equipment to both the students and the schools.

March 2021

We conducted the School Hygiene Education and “Jom Bawa Bekal” programme at our selected Setia schools which benefitted 5,200 students and teachers. The programme aimed to cultivate a hygienic culture in their daily lives and encourage them to bring healthy home-cooked food to school to protect the students and teachers from COVID-19.

March 2022

We contributed RM150 to each of the 2,689 SCSP schoolchildren from B40 families to assist them on their back-to-school journey.

April 2022

We contributed festive food aids such as rice, condiments, flour, sugar, cordial fruit juice and cookies to a total of 147 families from the identified locations close to S P Setia's developments.

December 2022

As part of our agenda to promote national unity, we organised the “Unity in Diversity Cultural Exchange Workshop” in collaboration with various parties including Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Selangor (JPNS), Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Sepang dan Hulu Langat, Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (“JAKOA”) Sepang, Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS) and student volunteers.

December 2022

We hosted an educational outing named “Unity in Diversity Sincerely, Setia School’s Out Programme” for 90 primary school students from the Foundation’s adopted schools under SCSP in Klang Valley for a movie viewing and educational play session.

February 2023

As part of our “Sincerely, Setia Chinese New Year Gift Basket Programme”, with contributions collected from Team Setia, we delivered gift baskets containing dry food supply and festive angpows to the senior residents of several old folk homes.

March 2023

In the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, together with S P Setia’s Setia Fontaines, we broke fast with 80 B40 and asnaf children. Under the “Sincerely Setia Sharing Grace of Ramadan” initiative, the children also received goody bags and duit raya worth RM50.

March 2023

To promote unity, we organised the Sincerely Setia Volunteer Weekend engagement programme with the orang asli community in Bukit Tampoi, Dengkil.

April 2023

We hosted the Financial Literacy Workshop For Asnaf Community With Lembaga Zakat Selangor, ASNB And AKPK.

April 2023

As part of our “Sincerely, Setia Ramadan Mubarak” campaign, we distributed Syawal gift baskets, upcycled curtains and Raya packets to more than 160 asnaf adults and children.

April 2023

In collaboration with Amari SPICE Penang, we hosted the “Riang Ria Aidilfitri” Raya Open House with 52 children from orphanages.

May 2023

In continuation of our “Sincerely Setia Syawal Programme”, this engagement with the old folks” home also included a gotong-royong programme, physiotherapy workshop and syawal basket distribution.

July 2023

Under the “Sincerely, Setia Healthcare & Wellbeing” programme, we handed over 20 wheelchairs to the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre (MPEC).

July 2023

We engaged with the community in Sabah through our signature programme, “Sincerely Setia Volunteer Weekend”.

August 2023

We extended our support to B40 and veterans via “Sincerely, Setia Healthcare and Well-Being Assistance Programme” with contributions of food and hygiene kits as well as wheelchairs.

September 2023

We handed over refurbished laptops to our adopted schools in Johor under the Setia Caring Schools Programme.

September 2023

Together with Amari Kuala Lumpur, we handed over 300 Amari toiletry kits to the National Sports Council of Malaysia for almost 100 Paralympians representing Malaysia at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, as part of our “Sincerely, Setia Healthcare & Wellbeing” programme.

October 2023

Through our “Sincerely, Setia Healthcare & Wellbeing” programme, we contributed wheelchairs to 6 selected nursing homes, NGOs, and hospitals in Penang.

October 2023

We hosted an educational program called 'Jom STEM: GeoTalk with the Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM)' at Minggu Saham Amanah Malaysia (MSAM) 2023, which benefitted more than 30 students and asnaf orphans.

October 2023

We organised the “Sincerely, Setia Unity in Diversity (Penang Edition) Setia Caring School Programme with The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)” to provide engaging STEM workshops and talks to the disadvantaged students.

October 2023

We joined forces with Ella for a meaningful visit and distributed goodie bags to the elderly residents at Pusat Jagaan Darul Hanan in Kepala Batas, Penang.

November 2023

In line with our “Sincerely, Setia Deepavali Gift Basket” programme, we handed over Deepavali Baskets and innovative NFT hydroponics to the Association of Social Services and Community Development of Gombak District (PSPK).

November 2023

We had a “Sincerely, Setia Children’s Day Celebration” at the Pediatric Department, University Malaya Medical Centre. In collaboration with other parties, we enhanced the reading corner and sponsored four Computers (CPUs) for ‘PlayStation’ kiosks in UM Hospital's In-Hospital School.

November 2023

We organised the "Sincerely, Setia Tuition Mission in Sabah: Pecutan Akhir SPM" week-long workshop for 120 underprivileged students in Sabah to improve the students’ chances of passing SPM.

December 2023

As part of our “Sincerely, Setia Christmas Gift Basket” programme, we celebrated Christmas in advance with the communities in need at Sabah Women and Children's Hospital (Sabah). We distributed gift bags to the children and parents.

December 2023

Providing assistance to the elderly residents, we distributed gift baskets to 24 residents of Grace Old Folks Home Care Centre which included personal care items, aligning with “Sincerely, Setia Christmas Gift Basket” programme.

Volunteer

Team Volunteer

R Chandran A/L M Rambanda

Lorry Driver

Joanna Choo Li Lian

Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing

Martin P. Kenson Johnny

Senior Supervisor, HSSE

Mawaddah Asilah Binti Mat Zainuddin

Executive, Finance

Getting my hands dirty, reviving a garden—yeah, I did that! Spent time planting, painting murals, and turning that space around.

It's more than just flowers and colors; it's about making a place feel alive and bringing folks together, one brushstroke and plant at a time. Plus, it's a secret weapon – boosts my focus and concentration on the road, delivering the task at hand. It's a win-win!

Volunteering with team Setia is an absolute delight! From the first day, I found myself surrounded by a community radiating positivity and passion. The laughter-filled moments and shared successes are etched in my heart. Not only have I gained valuable skills, but the personal growth is like sunshine for the soul.

I'm genuinely thankful for the cheerful camaraderie and the meaningful changes we're bringing together. Joining was a decision that continues to bring boundless joy and fulfillment!

"Volunteering in diverse programs, from rural community engagement to joining hands in providing free tuition and spreading joy during festivities, each act is a beat of connection.

These experiences revealed dreams taking flight and wove together hope and strength.

It's about building bonds, making a real difference, and witnessing smiles promising better days for everyone. They remind us that even a small gesture can light the way to a brighter tomorrow."

Volunteering has touched my heart deeply. From giving out essentials and relaying assistance to seeing grateful smiles, every moment resonates.

It's not just about giving; it's about the shared humanity that binds us.

Volunteer!

Experience the difference you can make within S P Setia Berhad.




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