Malaysian AIDS Foundation Sarawak Branch
HIV prevention, care and support services for People Living with HIV and other chronic diseases in Sarawak
HIV Epidemic In Sarawak
4,000
Sarawakians affected
900
Casualties
Since then, the epidemic has affected nearly 4,000 Sarawakians, with 900 reported casualties.
Thanks to the advent of modern medicine and highly effective antiretroviral treatment, we have been able to witness a turning tide of the AIDS epidemic in Sarawak although we are still far from completely eradicating the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
At the same time, AIDS-related prejudice and discrimination still persist until today in Sarawak causing our most vulnerable community members to fall deeper into poverty and pushing people away from HIV testing and treatment services.
Malaysian AIDS Foundation Sarawak Branch
- For PLHIV in Sarawak
- Treatment, Care & support
- SUSTAINABILITY
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation Sarawak Branch was established to address the growing needs of HIV prevention, care and support services for People Living with HIV in Sarawak.
We are big in SUSTAINABILITY.
We promote the sustainability of our clients by nurturing them to good health and linking them to high quality treatment programmes that will make them fit to work and able to lead normal, productive lives as working adults who no longer need charity handouts.
Treatment at The Forefront of AIDS Response
At MAF Sarawak, we put great importance on HIV treatment. Quite literally, this is where our sustainability drive hinges on.
Why treatment is important?
- Continued access to HIV treatment and adherence will ensure better viral suppression outcome which further reduces onward transmission of HIV and improves the quality of life for PLHIV.
- Conversely, poor treatment adherence is associated not only with less effective viral suppression, but also with drug resistance and reduced survival.
As an organisation, we promote sustainability by collaborating closely with local stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS so that we can avoid duplication of services between different players, and channel our resources to areas that need the most support. We create a platform for long-term partnership with corporate donors from Sarawak and beyond, which is extremely important in order to create institutional stability and fiscal freedom for us to plan ahead in the future.
OUR PROJECTS
Teratak Kasih Tok Nan
In 2017, an important milestone for HIV/AIDS response in Sarawak was met when the first ever halfway home and One-Stop Support Centre for People Living with HIV was established in Kuching. The Centre helps to link patients from rural Sarawak to lifesaving treatment available at Sarawak General Hospital. Low-income patients who were previously forced to neglect their treatment because they couldn’t afford to stay overnight in town are now able to seek comfort and refuge at the Centre.
It was later renamed as Teratak Kasih Tok Nan in honour of the late Pehin Sri Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Hj Adenan bin Hj Satem,
Teratak Kasih Tok Nan would not be possible without the sheer tenacity and dedication of Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. It was a deeply personal project – one that she took up after learning about the real struggles of the HIV community in Sarawak who remain hidden and critically underserved due to the overriding stigma and discrimination against those living with the disease.
Halfway home
Halfway home to facilitate treatment adherence, especially for single mothers and children.
Referral service
Hand-held referral service to nearest hospital for treatment.
HIV screenings
HIV, Syphilis & HEP C test for HIV prevention.
Empowerment
Empowerment related talk and activities.
Counselling
Behavioural health change interventions (counselling, outreach activities for HIV prevention).
Please drop by our Centre at:
Teratak Kasih Tok Nan
Jalan Crookshank, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak.
Operation hours: 8.30 am. – 5.30 pm
For emergency after hour service, kindly contact our In-Resident Associate, Mr Henry at +60 12-875 7431
Sarawak Health Access Programme (SHAPE)
Travel subsidy payout for SHAPE is based on Zones.
The subsidy is to relieve the burden of transportation cost from their respective hometowns to the referral clinics / hospitals for their treatment / medical follow-up.
SHAPE is offered only to Borneo Malaysians with a monthly household income of RM3,000 and below
Subsidies will be given to a qualified applicant who adheres to the treatment for a given period.
SHAPE is a programme run by Malaysian AIDS Foundation with cooperation from the Ministry of Health and the Sarawak State Government.
APPLY TODAY
MAF Sarawak is accepting new applications to join SHAPE for 2022.
You may download the Application Pack here (available in Bahasa Malaysia / English).
For inquiries about SHAPE, contact:
Sabrina 010.456.1508
PARTNER WITH US
Sarawak AIDS Solidarity Fund
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation – Sarawak branch would like to cordially invite you to partner with us by making a donation to the Sarawak AIDS Solidarity Fund. All proceeds from the Fund will be used to sustain the operations of Teratak Kasih Tok Nan and expand the Sarawak Health Access Programme (SHAPE).
All cash contributions will be entitled to tax exemption receipt.
EVERY SINGLE DONATION COUNTS
Every contribution and support given is of great value to us and to the vulnerable communities whose lives are not only burdened by the pandemic but also marginalised due to stigma and discrimination.
Your donation can be made by crossed cheque, made payable to MALAYSIAN AIDS FOUNDATION TERATAK KASIH TOK NAN.
You may also directly transfer your donation to our account:
Bank : Affin Bank Berhad
Bank account name : Malaysian AIDS Foundation
Account number : 105410003479
SWIFT Code : AIBBMYKL
Branch : Kuching Branch
Address : Lot 247 and 248, Section 49,
KTLD Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
93100 Kuching Sarawak.
CONTACT US
Yayasan AIDS Malaysia– Cawangan Sarawak
(Teratak Kasih Tok Nan)
(PPAB-03/2003)
Quarters Padi, Jalan Crookshank,
93000, Kuching Sarawak
T 082-523118 / tktn@maf.org.my
OUR ADDRESS
Yayasan AIDS Malaysia – Cawangan Sarawak
(Teratak Kasih Tok Nan)
(PPAB-03/2003)
Quarters Padi, Jalan Crookshank,
93000, Kuching Sarawak
T 082-523118 E tktn@maf.org.my
Operation hours: 8.30 am. – 5.30 pm
DISCLAIMER
Unless otherwise stated, the appearance of individuals in this publication gives no indication of HIV status, sexual orientation or gender identity.