Rotary Club of Penang Bulletin

On 1 November, during our Intracity Deepawali celebrations at Tiffin Café, Little India, Penang, the renewal of our Sister Club Agreement with the Rotary Club of Pandan Valley, Singapore (District 3310), was signed by President Reena Rajamohan and our President R. Chandra Segar. Rotary’s Sister Club system helps clubs build long-term international friendships, encourages cultural exchange, and enables meaningful collaboration on service projects that benefit our communities.

On Tuesday, 11 November, Rotary Club of Penang continued its Gift of Sight mission by delivering prescription glasses to students in the following secondary schools: SMJK Heng Ee SMK Datuk Haji Mohamed Nor Ahmed SMK (P) St. George SMK Al Manshoor (L) SMK Al Manshoor (P) (photos not available) Our club president, Rtn. Chadra, personally delivered the glasses on behalf of the club. These spectacles will support students who have been identified through earlier screenings as nee

A Strong Start to Rotary Year 2025/2026 I am deeply honoured to serve as the 95th President of the Rotary Club of Penang, one of Malaysia’s oldest and most respected clubs. Since my school days, I have admired Rotarians for their selfless service — always giving back through charity programmes, community projects, and awareness campaigns that make a real difference. Our guiding mantra, “Service Above Self,” continues to inspire all that we do. As we celebrate our 95th anniver

The Rotary Club of Penang held its 95th Board Installation Dinner at the historic Eastern & Oriental Hotel, the same venue where the club’s first inauguration dinner took place on 8 October 1939. The evening was a celebration of fellowship, continuity, and the enduring spirit of service that has defined the Rotary Club of Penang for nearly a century. The dinner was held on 9 August 2025, and drew more than 200 guests, including YB S. Sundarajoo (State EXCO) and the Mayor of P

On the morning of 28 February 2025, the fairways of Penang Golf Club in Bukit Jambul were filled not just with the sound of tee-offs, but with purpose. The Rotary Club of Penang, together with partner clubs from Penang Strait and Bukit Angkasa, hosted the Swing To Better Lives charity golf tournament — a day where sport met service, and every swing carried the promise of hope. This wasn’t only a golf competition. It was a call to action — to raise both funds and awareness for

For many children, struggling to read a blackboard isn’t about effort or interest — it’s about eyesight. Among low-income families in Penang, undiagnosed vision problems often hold students back in school and limit opportunities later in life. Recognizing this silent but pressing issue, the Rotary Club launched the Gift of Sight project, bringing free eye screenings and prescription spectacles to those who need them most. Opening Eyes, Opening Opportunities The project ran fr

The Rotary Club of Setia Alam, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Penang, proudly organized the Seeing Eye to Eye Conference (SEEC) — an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about blindness prevention and improving access to eye care. Held at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, the conference brought together healthcare experts, volunteers, and community partners to address vision health challenges faced by local communities, particularly among B40 families, children,

In classrooms across Malaysia, teachers face a growing challenge: the rising number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With over 100,000 cases reported in 2024, the need for effective strategies in special needs education has never been more urgent. Recognizing this, Rotary stepped in with a cross-border initiative to bridge knowledge gaps and bring world-class expertise to Malaysia. From Australia to Malaysia – A Knowledge Exchange In January 2025, Ro

On 24th November 2024, the festive spirit of Deepavali in Penang carried an even deeper meaning. That evening, Rotarians, families, and friends came together not just to share a meal but to join a global fight — the fight to end polio. The Rotary Club of Tanjong Bungah, together with five other Rotary Clubs in Penang, proudly hosted World’s Greatest Meal (WGM), part of a worldwide initiative in support of End Polio Now, Rotary International’s flagship campaign to eradicate po

On November 15th, 2024, our club made a meaningful contribution to SJK(T) Ladang Batu Kawan by donating 10 sturdy benches. These benches now provide a comfortable waiting area for students as they wait for their parents after school. The handover ceremony was a touching event. Pn. Kavita, the Headmistress of SJK(T) Ladang Batu Kawan, gratefully accepted the benches. Representing our club were Dato Seri Ramanathan, Stephanie Wong, and Mr. R. Chandra, whose smiles reflected the