BUILDING
RESILIENCE
2021 ANNUAL REPORT

BUILDING RESILIENCE
AMIDST ADVERSITY

2021 had been a roller coaster year marked with challenges from the pandemic and surviving through natural disaster. Many from the communities lost their loved ones amidst facing difficulties in navigating livelihood through pro-longed lock downs, hunger and floods. It is never easy to rebuild especially during pandemic but nonetheless it isn't impossible.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

— LAWRENCE LIM —

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BUILDING RESILIENCE
AMIDST ADVERSITY

LAWRENCE LIM

President of YAYASAN KOSSAN

2021 had been a roller coaster year marked with challenges from the pandemic and surviving through natural disaster. Many from the communities lost their loved ones amidst facing difficulties in navigating livelihood through pro-longed lock downs, hunger and floods. It is never easy to rebuild especially during pandemic but nonetheless it isn't impossible.

Maneuvering to a new year, we are reflecting on the challenges, opportunities and progress in the communities we supported in 2021. From providing financial aids, wheel chairs and PPE to food, Yayasan Kossan (YK) encouraged the communities to persevere and advance despites the adversity.

YK prioritized to help the community, with immediate supports during crucial period, to allow them a breather to cope with recovery and build resilience. In wake of the importance of vaccinations, YK has donated in kind, wheel chairs, PPEs including gloves and coveralls (total amounting to more than RM85,000) to hospitals, assessment and vaccination centers.

Back in October, YK has had collaborated with KOSSAN Rubber Industries Bhd and its business associates worldwide alongside Selangor Social Welfare Department to collect donation amounting to ~RM1 million aiming to provide at least 10,000 food baskets to the unfortunate families where livelihoods are affected by the pandemic through UNITED to NOURISH program. It is heart warming to receive sincere supports from across the globe evidencing humanity thrives in the face of crisis. These organizations responses are fostering the culture that puts people in the center in times of desperation. It is anchored in our value and purpose to always place care and compassion above all. Our team members and volunteers have shown utmost commitment in delivering supports on a scale not seen before despites all the limiting movement control and challenges to keep close connection with the communities. A tribute to all our team members, volunteers and participants for the care, love and help extended. Amidst adversity, I see that these challenges had served as catalyst to unleash humanity with remarkable benevolence and resiliency.

AT A GLANCE

— Established in 26th July 2016 —
A non profit organization Solely funded by

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.

 

Yayasan Kossan's (YK) vision is build on one simple yet meaningful philosophy of Making Life Better for All. The act of kindness extended in times of need no matter how small the gesture is will make a difference in someone's life. We strongly believes that education and society welfare are essential in building a brighter tomorrow. On top of these, we also undertake the importance of environment conservation as well as culture development being crucial attributes towards sustainable future. At YK, we modeled our strategic reach out with priority to direct aid the needy and the underprivileged within our communities.

We seek to bring forth immediate relief especially to the most vulnerably affected by unfortunate chain of events of poverty and negligence. Our directions and strategies are planned to achieve the end goals in-lined with UN's Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) with focus on

 

WE ARE COMMITTED

  • To create equal education opportunities particularly for the deserving and less affordable.
  • To enhance the welfare of the society especially the neglected children and senior citizen, vulnerable and disabled individuals.
  • To support conservation and preservation of the environment for common good.
  • To support the development and activities for arts and culture.

YK BOARD OF TRUSTEE

The board is made up of 4 trustees, comprising a mix of professionals who are well experienced in welfare and community efforts. They are responsible for the governance and objectives set forth under Yayasan Kossan. The trustees of the foundation sets policy and delegate day-to-day responsibilities for the running of Yayasan Kossan to the EXCO Team lead by the elected President.

TAN SRI DATO' LIM KUANG SIA

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. and Founder of Yayasan Kossan.

LEE CHOO HOCK

Independent Non Executive Director of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.

LIM SIAU TIAN (LAWRENCE)

Executive Director of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. and President of Yayasan Kossan.

DR. LEONG KAI HIN

Director of Chinese Nostalgia Academy Sdn Bhd, JSI Business Centre Sdn Bhd, and Topbooks PLT.

YK MEMBERS

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WE PLEDGE

  • To faithfully and diligently discharge our duties entrusted by the Board of Trustees and abide by the provisions of the Memorandum & Articles and Association of YK, expressed or implied, in all aspects and at all times.
  • To uphold the dignity and independence of YK without having have, even attempt, directly or indirectly, engaged in personal agenda to gain personal benefits or result whatsoever conflict of interest to YK.
  • Not to engage in any and whatsoever activities which is detrimental to and harm the goodwill and reputation of YK.
  • Not to willfully and deliberately misrepresent facts or false information or baseless promises to the public at large.
  • To be subjected to disciplinary and legal action in the event of breach of the code and/or found misconduct.

BENEFICIARIES
SERVED TO DATE

77,653 pax

VOLUNTEERS
TO DATE

1961 pax

IN 2021, WE'VE ENGAGED WITH

6
Animals Shelters

66
Associations & Hospitals

13
Schools

STATEMENT 2021

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YK PILLARS

THE WAY FORWARD IN PURSUING SUSTAINABILITY

We care, we love, we help is exactly the direct expression and action Yayasan Kossan (YK) adopts in our effort to realize our vision in 'Making life better for all'

2021 is unprecedented with many challenges brought forth by the Covid-19 Pandemic. With lockdowns forcing slow turn in economy worldwide and hitting worse to the lower income communities with many losing their jobs and incomes affecting capabilities to sustain basic living needs. Yayasan Kossan has in 2021 highly focused on the Social Welfare pillars at ~67% from our fund; with aims to reach out to more in our community with direct monetary aids and assistances in forms of food provision and PPEs to battle thru the difficult times during pandemic.

2021 % SPENT BY PILLARS

A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME IN SUPPORT OF
UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES
IN MEETING THE ESSENTIAL FOOD SUPPLY NEEDS

Essential Food Supply Outreach

10,000
HOUSEHOLDS*

*Consisting of B40 Communities and Shelter Homes

Contribution Pool

RM1,000,000

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The global Covid pandemic had gripping impact over the livelihoods of many, hitting hardest especially to lower income families.

After one and a half year of battling the spread of Covid-19 with pro-longed lock downs, by end June 2021, many Malaysians had reached their threshold and raised white flags signaling distress and struggle to put food on the table; mainly resulted from job losses and slashed income.

During this crucial period, Yayasan Kossan (YK) together with Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (KRI) and its global business partners initiated United to Nourish programme. United to Nourish literally as named, is encouraging unification in pooling resources to help the community (Bersatu demi masyarakat) by providing essential items, primarily food to B40 families and the surrounding communities in need. We received generous contributions from KRI and its global business partners amounting to RM1,027,450.81 and prepared 10,000 units of food baskets. We worked with Selangor & Perak Social Welfare Department to identify and distribute at least 5000 units of food baskets to the B40 families within 11 districts of Selangor and 5 districts of Perak. We had also arranged distributions to 37 welfare homes from orphanages to old folks and special care homes.

We applaud our team members and volunteers for their great efforts; which was made twice harder due to the movement control order and during the time of uncertainty with infection rates at peak; for them to reach out to the communities and arranged the successful distributions of all the food baskets to reach 10,677 beneficiaries in totality. We are thankful towards all from these organizations that have shown great compassion and care to lend a hand and bringing hope to the struggling Malaysians. It is heart warming to receive not just the monetary support but also sincere words of encouragement from the generous donors to Malaysians to stay strong and to build resilience over adversity.

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Country: THAILAND
BORNEO TECHNICAL (THAILAND) LIMITED

Country: USA
HENRY SCHEIN CARES FOUNDATION

Country: USA
HOURGLASS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Country: INDONESIA
PT MARK DYNAMICS INDONESIA TBK

Country: SINGAPORE
PAXXUS PTE LTD

Country: MALAYSIA
TIONG TAT PRINTING
SDN BHD

Country: THAILAND
TAT WIN CO., LTD

Country: ITALY
GARDENING SRL

Country: USA
MAZZA HEALTHCARE / DYAD MEDICAL SOURCING LLD

Country: ITALY
REFLEXX SPA

Country: HONG KONG
AHP FAR EAST LIMITED

Country: MALAYSIA
EMERSIVE SDN BHD

United to Nourish (UTN) food basket programme was launched on 14 October 2021. Invitation was extended to sponsors and beneficiaries at vicinity and at minimum to crowd control as part of protocol and precaution against Covid-19 infection. The launch was held at Klang's Bengkel Daya "Klang Power Workshop" which is one of the Protected Workshop under the Social Welfare that is specialized for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) who are not competitive to get a job in the open market.

UTN programme is officially launched with the first distribution made to following beneficiaries in attendance:

  1. Persatuan Rumah Kanak Kanak Ini Di Sayangi (Rumah KIDS)
  2. Pertubuhan Rumah Anak Yatim Berkat Kasih (House of Love)
  3. Persatuan Jagaan Kanak Kanak Ekliptik Klang
  4. Beautiful Gate Foundation for The Disabled (Klang)
  5. Pusat Jagaan Wargamas Air Tenang
  6. Pusat Orang Tua Lee Tiam Yew

5000 UTN food baskets were allocated to Welfare Department to distribute to the B40 communities.

UTN food baskets were distributed to Bidor B40 community including Kampung Orang Asli Batu 6, Bidor, Perak and Malaysia Hindu Sangam Sri Andalas Local Council.

Distribution were also made to nursing and old folks homes such as Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amal Warga Emas Sejati Kuala Lumpur Dan Selangor, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Orang-orang Tua Bahagia Selangor, Chik Sin Thong Old Folks Home, Sentosa Nursing Home in Klang to name a few.

Distribution were also made to orphanages such as Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim dan OKU Mesra Petaling Jaya (OKU), GRACE Home for Destitude, Klang, Rumah Jagaan Anbe Sivam, Klang, etc.

THANK YOU

TO OUR COLLABORATORS

TO OUR PARTNERS

THE VIBRANCY OF
MALAYSIAN CULTURES

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country rich with colourful cultures. Under the same roof of One Malaysia, we appreciate and respect the value of cultural diversity. We always feel blessed to be able to celebrate different festives that build more liveliness into our society. Yayasan Kossan (YK) has since inception celebrated the Chinese New Years, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas with our fellow community from old folks homes, orphanages, disable homes and under- priviledged families in ushering goodness, goodwill and a big smile to those around us.

3,000 BENEFICIARIES

RM150,000

JANUARY 2021
YK Chinese New Year Giveaway

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APRIL 2021
YK Hari Raya Giveaway

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NOVEMBER 2021
YK Deepavali Giveaways

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DECEMBER 2021
YK Christmas Giveaways

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CONSERVATION OF ECOSYSTEM & PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE

Yayasan Kossan (YK) encourages and supports the effort of conservation and preservation of ecosystem and species. To date, YK has committed more than RM75,000 for Environment pillar include donations to animal shelters, tree planting activities, beach cleaning in our quests of supporting sustainable environment.

YK ADOPT A FRIEND

YK has since year 2020 initiated the “Adopt A Friend” Programme in which financial support was provided to Zoo Negara’s wildlife conservation programme. We have in these years, adopted Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus), Malayan Elephant (Elephas Maximus Hirsutus), Malayan Tiger (Panthera Tigris Jacksoni), Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo Abelii), the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca), Binturong (Arctictis Binturong), Capybara (Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris), Chimpanzee (Pan Troglodytes), Stripped Hyaena (Hyaena Hyaena), Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus), Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros Rhinoceros), White Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus Humboldti), Black Leopard (Panthera Pardus Delacouri), Malayan Porcupine (Hystrix Brachyura), Ring-tailet Lemur (Lemur Catta), Racoon (Procyon Lotor) and Black & White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia Variegata Variegata).

Over the years, we rotate the animal adoption annually to ensure more animals are able to be supported by YK. We encourage and support the efforts of zoos in the conservation and preservation of our fauna biodiversity.

YK DONATIONS TO ANIMAL SHELTERS

Not forgetting our little friends during the difficult times of pandemic outbreak, YK has allocated RM30,000 as donation in kind to a few animal shelters in the vicinity. We have taken the initiative to check out the condition of a few animal shelters to understand their needs. These shelters too are very much impacted by the pro-longed lock downs due to pandemic outbreak; which hindered funds collection normally raised through events and campaigns. Even the quantum of donations were reduced due to overall slow down of economy. YK has sponsored pet food, purchased medications from veterinary clinics and donated cleaning materials, all being the few essential items needed by the shelters.

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Shelters that YK worked with:

  • FURRY FRIENDS FARM
    Furry Friends Farm being the home to over 500 abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Furry Friends Farm practices No-kill Policy to all species living and sharing its home within the perimeter of the sanctuary.
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  • PAWTARIAN
  • SI HOME SHELTER
  • SPCA
  • LITTLE CARE ANIMAL REFUGE SERVICES

FURRY FRIENDS FARM

Furry Friends Farm being the home to over 500 abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Furry Friends Farm practices No-kill Policy to all species living and sharing its home within the perimeter of the sanctuary. While 350 dogs live in huge enclosures & let run on rotation basis, the 150 cats live in the cattery and have their own outdoor garden. Furry Friends Farm normally organizes events and campaigns to raise funds to support the sustainability of the sanctuary.

This is Macho and he is now 15 years old. After recovering from stroke in 2021, Macho has continuously experienced more complications due to aging. His paw is diagnosed with cancer and is at terminal stage. The sanctuary referred him to their panel veterinary clinic and Macho is currently on medications such as moringa and steroid for pain management. Caregivers try their best to provide better comfort to Macho and make his final days more pleasant.

Macho is rescued in 2009 from Pulau Segat Kering. He has been in a mess and is extremely timid in presence of human. He is named Macho with hope to instill the quality of the name into his personality. Today, although he is still jumpy in front of strangers, he has however shown better acceptance under the careful care and attention provided by the sanctuary caregivers. The shelter would not put up Macho nor those animals that needed special care, for normal adoption as they hope to provide them with stability and avoid unnecessary change of environment that may trigger emotional distress.

The shelter hopes to be able to nurse back the health of these sickly souls prior readying them for adoptions. While those that are not ready for adoption and still needed care, they would keep them at the sanctuary for them to live as peacefully possible till the end of live.

Lil Henry Heng has been the darling in the shelter. Albeit having only one good eye, he never let it become an obstacle in his search for adventure. He is super smart and fearless in exploring the surrounding around him; like a little explorer. He is very active and not at all intimidated by the rest of the animals even those larger in size around him.

He has his fair share of anxiety moment at times but he can be easily comforted once he sense no danger or harm surrounding him. Smart as he is, he is easily bought over due to his foodie nature. He has always been quiet in his little exploration and you can hardly hear his voice. We hope that he will never experience breach of trust and to remain his simple trustful nature to grow into a fine and independent guy. Lil Henry has been adopted by one of the caregivers that is able to provide him the special care needed and now he is waiting for his eye surgery.

HOW WE CAN HELP
THE ANIMAL SHELTERS

Adopt an Animal

Sponsor an Animal

Volunteer at The Sanctuary

Donate to The Sanctuary
(Monetary or Provisions)

(Monetary or Provisions)
** It is encourage for compassionate and lovers of animals whom are interested to contribute to animal shelters to firstly make contact with the shelters directly to understand their needs so as to be able to effectively support the needed type of assistances that may varies from shelters to shelters.

SUPPORTING MALAYSIA
IN THE FIGHT WITH COVID-19

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Yayasan Kossan (YK), with the support of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, has had made donation of 2 million pieces medical gloves for our heros in Malaysia amounting to RM240,000. In 2021, YK continued with our efforts to support our heros in white suits with PPEs in the effort of combating the pandemic. YK has donated not less than RM85,000 worth of medical gloves and Tyvex Dupont coveralls to front liners in hospitals and assessment centres such as Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, CAC Sri Andalas and Hospital Shah Alam.

In line with Malaysian's National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme to achieve herd immunity and flatten the curve of Covid-19 infection rate, Malaysia International Trade Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has from June 7th, 2021 operated on a mega scale increasing its daily capacity to up to 8,000 vaccine recipients. The facility which covers 75.5 acres in the KL Metropolis with 51,000sqm of space is serving up to 2,600 senior citizens in its first vaccination roll-out phase.1

Yayasan Kossan donated 10 wheelchairs to the Centre to contribute our part in helping to ease the mobility of old folks and the disabled to get their rightful vaccinations in safe and orderly manner.

1 MITEC opens as national mega vaccination centre in Kuala Lumpur

DECEMBER 2021
Donation to Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Selangor

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DECEMBER 2021
Donation to Flood Settlement Center Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Binjai, Meru Klang

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AUGUST 2021
PPE Donation To Hospital And Assessment Centre

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JUNE 2021
Gloves Donation To Rela Klang

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YK PACKAGE

YK Package consist of Yayasan Kossan’s long term programme to continuously support target groups of deserving individuals, schools and communities. We believe in approaching consistent supports will provide more practical and effective assistance to reduce burdens, enhance and empower communities at large.