Muar, Johor
2021
SOLUTION PROJECT 1
Project description
By creating a hub and also this movement, it will be able to lift and help them to continue to carry out activities and fields in which they are involved. THE ROOM will serve as a ‘one stop center’ or ‘space’ for teenagers in Muar for them to community, collaborate, express themselves, be active, and also highlight their talents.
This project emphasizes two very important elements, namely education and exposure which will be a guide to adolescents in various aspects such as economics, morals, personality, and others.
The youths in Muar will unite and work together under a hub or movement by being active collectively, which will be able to give a positive impact to them from various angles, thus making the city of Muar a harmonious district and have a ready society.
The project is to benefit 115 people which consists of adolescents (20 boys and 3 girls), adults (6 males and 6 females) and students (50 males and 30 females).
The solution provider of this project is Pudipang Industries. The project duration is around four to five months with an allocation of RM40,000.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project are Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, Goal 8 – Promote sustainable, inclusive and economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all and Goal 11 – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
SOLUTION PROJECT 2
Project description
This project solution funded by APPGM-SDG will provide specific skills training to marginalized groups who need immediate monitoring of education and sources of income, especially to survive the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This group consists of single mothers, minority communities (Indians, Chinese, others), fishing communities and students from B40 families who need more attention in the pursuit of educational excellence.
The types of training provided are sewing, cooking, access to tuition and guidance in the basics of business. This training can also address demand and supply issues in Muar such as the lack of tailors which makes it difficult for Muar residents to obtain such services.
The Muar Parliamentary Service Center will serve as the coordinator, fundraiser and regulator for this program due to the constraints of finding a coordinating body in Muar Parliamentary constituency. The project duration is three months with an allocation of RM39,934.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project is Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 4 – To ensure inclusive and quality education for all, Goal 5 – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Goal 8 – Promote sustainable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full, productive employment and decent work for all and Goal 10 – Reduce income inequality within and among countries.
SOLUTION PROJECT 3
Project description
This project solution will provide specific guidance to the fishing community in the Muar Parliament who are interested in generating ancillary income to face the effects of sand dredging, trawling activities, delays and economic uncertainty in the COVID-19 pandemic era. This project aims to help fishing families in the Muar Parliament generate income to be more resilient in facing environmental and economic challenges, as well as to provide security needs for fishermen.
The type of training provided is on the basics and techniques of building a business. Participants will also be exposed to online business skills, in line with the latest purchasing trends.
This program can help fishermen’s families, whether husbands or wives, to jointly find income for the survival of the family. Part of the funds will also be used to buy safety jackets for fishermen.
The solution provider of this project is Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Muar (Muar Care). The project duration is two months with an allocation of RM39,960.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project are Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 5 – Ensure gender equality is achieved and empowerment for women and girls, Goal 8 – To promote sustainable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full, productive employment and decent work for all and Goal 10 – Reduce income inequality within and among countries.
2022
