In conjunction with its 108th anniversary, Girl Guides Association Malaysia launched a fundraising initiative called “Girl Guides Cookies” in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Nov 17) to support its community programmes and empower young women.
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00:00To celebrate its 108th anniversary, the Girl Guides Association Malaysia, GGAM, has launched
00:12a fundraising initiative called Girl Guides Cookies to support community programs and
00:17empower young women.
00:19At the launch in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, GGAM Chief Commissioner Datuk Yosu Keng emphasized
00:26that the initiative aims to promote leadership, teamwork and service, aligning with the Sustainable
00:31Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 for Quality Education, Goal 12 for Responsible
00:37Consumption and Production, and Goal 17 for Partnership for Goals.
00:43GGAM President Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Aziza Wan Ismail, who officiated the event, expressed
00:50gratitude to supporters, stating that funds raised would contribute to the holistic development
00:55of young women through GGAM's programs.
00:59The Girl Guides Association of Malaysia has been in existence for 108 years.
01:06This year, we have seen many successes and faced many challenges throughout our journey.
01:15Our greatest achievement is the cultivation of generations of girls and women, filled
01:22with discipline and leadership qualities.
01:25We have also ensured that importance is placed upon the character building of our Girl Guides
01:32with emphasis on spiritual, physical and mental building.
01:38She highlighted that members are equipped with practical skills, such as first aid,
01:43and are encouraged to become responsible and courageous in overcoming life's challenges.
01:49Although the way of life in Malaysia is very different, the existence of GGAM for 108 years
01:59is proof that GGAM remains relevant and is able to adapt to the changing times.
02:08Dr. Wan Aziza also addressed the unique challenges today's youth face, particularly in navigating
02:15the digital landscape, urging GGAM leaders to guide members in avoiding harmful online
02:21behaviours like cyberbullying, scams and harassment.
02:25As part of the campaign, nearly 20,000 tins of cookies have already been donated to over
02:31120 children's and elderly homes.
02:34Also present during the launch were China Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, Youths
02:39and Sports Minister Hana Yeo, and Julie's Biscuits Director Martin Ang.