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MENDAKI CLUB 2014
COLLABORATIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING & INCLUSIVENESS
About
MENDAKI Club
our vision
A dynamic and progressive young generation
of Malay/Muslim Singaporeans with a strong
commitment to society and plugged into the global
community.
our mission
Our mission is to engage young Malay/Muslim
Singaporeans through Thought and Action. We do
this by fostering a community of young Malay/Muslim
professionals which:
•Build bridges within the Malay/Muslim community, and
between our community and other communities to
promote mutual understanding and cooperation
• Participate actively in discussions on current developments
in the local and global arena
•Engage in strategic youth development initiatives to act
as positive agents of change in the community and nation
MENDAKI Club, or MClub, is a community
of Malay/Muslim young professionals
and students who are engaged in affairs
concerning the community, Singapore and
the world. We engage in strategic youth
development initiatives and participate
actively
in
discussions
on
current
developments in the local and global arena.
We also strive to build bridges within the
Malay/Muslim community, and between
our community and other communities,
to promote mutual understanding and
cooperation.
MClub was launched in 2000 by then-DPM
Lee Hsien Loong and constantly seeks new
and interested individuals to be part of its
growing community. As a registered society
affiliated to the Malay/Muslim Self-Help
Group Yayasan MENDAKI, the activities and
programmes of MClub are largely organised
and run by volunteers from a wide range of
professions and backgrounds.
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ABOUT MENDAKI CLUB
ADVISOR’S
MESSAGE
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
This year marks MENDAKI Club (MClub) 15th year of
existence. Increasing number of Malay/Muslim young
professionals and students has stepped forward
to contribute back to our community. MClub has
contributed to this trend by enhancing its existing suite
of programmes and built on the new initiatives launched
the year before.
Signature events such as Graduates’ Tea, Young
Professionals’ Day and MClub Conversation Series
were well attended and saw lively discussions among
the participants. These events continue to provide a
platform for MClub to engage stakeholders on issues
that matter to them. More importantly, these events
gave the young an opportunity to be inspired and
discover ways on how they too can give back to society
at large.
In encouraging young professionals to be involved and
contribute to society, MClub’s Leadership Incubator (LI)
programme has achieved good progress. LI members
worked in teams to identify critical community needs
and implemented projects which created a positive
impact. For instance, volunteers from “The Numbers
Story” project had helped bridge the learning gap by
teaching Mathematics to less-privileged children aged
six through storytelling and the use of technology.
Another example is “Project Khadijah” which sought to
increase financial stability and sustainability for single
mothers via better job matching and retention.
MClub’s efforts to leverage on technology to enhance
service delivery are indeed commendable. Besides
the mobile application, the Young Minds Club (YMC)
also developed a Web Application in an effort to
contribute back to our pioneers. It allows them to enter
information about senior citizens’ food choices and
capture preferences and trends. It is also heartening to
note the increased number of parents’ involvement in
our YMC programmes.
These initiatives are made possible by partners that
believe in MClub’s Vision and Mission. They open their
doors for collaborations and gave access to the Club to
carry out their programmes. Partners like Beyond Social
Services, Google Singapore and Al-Amin Mosque, just
to name a few, played a critical role in MClub’s success
in 2014 and I thank them for their support. This gotongroyong spirit has contributed significantly to the Club’s
success and I hope this will continue for years to come.
Dear Members,
This year has seen plenty of growth opportunities for
the Club. The team of ExCo members and myself went
through periods of high intensity, not only in executing
the Club’s activities and programmes but also realigning
the work, internal processes and exploring new
partnerships that would put the Club in a better position
to further fully engage the Malay/Muslim community
and other communities in Singapore.
DR YAACOB IBRAHIM
Minister for Communications and Information
and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs
I am pleased to note that the current ExCo, led by its
President Mr Jeffrey Salleh, has invested time and effort
to ensure a smooth succession planning and leadership
transition. On this note, I would like to thank the outgoing
ExCo for their contributions and wish the incoming
team all the very best as they build on the achievements
as well as the experience of their predecessors.
As MClub marks its 15th year, I hope that it will continue
to strengthen its offerings and position itself as a
key institution for Malay/Muslim students and young
professionals to not only serve the community, but to
develop themselves as well. With the participation of
committed, passionate and talented volunteers, I believe
MClub will be in good a position to realise its vision of
“A dynamic and progressive young generation of Malay/
Muslim Singaporeans”.
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ADVISOR’S MESSAGE
We continued 2014 with our key primary themes of
Collaboration, Capacity Building and Inclusiveness for
all our activities and programmes. As you go through
this yearbook, you will find examples of one or more
of these three themes and their manifestations in our
activities and programmes. Each one of us who were
involved in the programmes from ExCo members to
sub-committee members were conscious in our effort
to ensure that the programmes have one or more of the
key primary themes.
I would also like to pay a great tribute to the team
of extremely dedicated team mates in the form
of my ExCo members. While our number is small,
they have made great contributions to the club but
most importantly their contributions impacted our
members and the community at large especially the
Muslim youths in school and the young professionals.
Our club and the ExCo are blessed with a dedicated
team of sub-committee members who like each one of
my team members, selflessly sacrificed their time and
brought much value to our programmes. I am humbled
and privileged to get to know them and have them as
part of my life.
Jeffrey Salleh
President
MENDAKI Club Executive Committee 2013/2015
This year is also the last year I am helming this club.
I joined the club because of its progressive thoughts,
boldness in its execution, diverse in terms of its
membership and its ability to impact positively to our
Muslim community and beyond. After spending four
years as an ExCo member which includes two years
as the Club’s president, I know all these characteristics
are alive and well. In transitioning to a new team, the
office bearers have spent a significant amount of time
getting the best individuals that we can possibly find
in our community to continue carrying forward MClub’s
Vision and Mission. I hope they will continue to have
the support of our members, partners and other Malay/
Muslim organisations who have been giving my team
and myself great support during my term. I trust the
club is in good hands with the next team. I wish them
well and may Allah bring them to greater heights and all
of us closer to things that are pleasing to HIM.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
MENDAKI CLUB
EXCO 2013/2015
INDAH PUTRI
ANDAYANI
EXCO Member
SITI NURBIAH
DAUD
NUR ATIQAH
MUNIRAH
Secretary
WARDHA
MOHD SAID
Secretariat
Secretariat
NUR AMALINA
ZULKEFLI
EXCO Member
ATIQAH HALIM
Vice President
JEFFREY SALLEH
President
ADAM HASHIDY
Treasurer
MUHAMMAD
NADJAD ABDUL
RAHIM
MUHAMAD
FIRDAUS HAMZAH
Assistant Treasurer
MOHAMMAD
AZREE RAHIM
Assistant Secretary
EXCO Member
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EXCO MEMBERS
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EXCO MEMBERS
SHAHROM TAHA
EXCO Member
YOung
MInds Club
The Young Minds Club (YMC) is the
youngest wing of MENDAKI Club. The YMC
programmes are tailored for Malay/Muslim
secondary school students and center on
nurturing holistic life skills, capacity building
and personal development. The curriculum
is developed and delivered by young Malay/
Muslim professionals and undergraduates,
many of whom eventually become mentors
and role models to junior members of YMC.
The programmes focus on the current needs
of the students and how they can contribute
positively to society. While YMC-ians make a
constant effort in growing and empowering
themselves
through
participation
in
workshops and planning of events, they also
engage in volunteering efforts from time to
time. This keeps them aware of the presence
of the less fortunate and serves as a way
to help these people. Recently, more YMC
graduates are contributing as members of
the YMC subcommittee, effectively helping
to ensure a continual pool of committed
volunteers connected to and familiar with
the mission and vision of YMC.
YMC Initiation 2014
Young Minds Club (YMC) Initiation is held annually to welcome new members to
the Club. YMC Initiation introduces the programme and how it can benefit students
holistically. Attendees were treated to an afternoon of performances by current
YMC members and team-bonding activities. The event was put together by a core
team of YMC members who showcased their ability at event management—a skill
that the freshmen can look forward to learning and practise.
Parents of these Malay/Muslim Secondary 1 students also had the opportunity to
attend a seminar on how to be more involved in their child’s mental and emotional
development as they make the transition to their secondary school years. Invited
speakers were Mr Mohamed Khair Bin Mohamed Noor, CEO, Chief Consultant &
Master Trainer of SuChi Success Initiatives Pte Ltd and Mr Ahmad Taufiq, PhD
Candidate in Family Ecology, University Putra Malaysia. The panel session also
offered tips for parents with teenage children. YMC Alumnus Muhammad Danish
Fawaz also shared his experiences and key takeaways from the YMC programme.
Speakers of Parents' Seminar at YMC Initiation 2014
with Mohamed Danish Fawaz and Jeffrey Salleh
The organising commitee with
participants of YMC Initiation 2014!
…to inspire and to reach out
“
to youths of our generation
to step up to become leaders
at a young age. To be leaders
who are also followers. To be a
leader who is compassionate
and empathetic like Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh). A leader
who is a role model…
Mohamed Danish Fawaz
Member of YMC Alumni
YMC Members who were part of the organising
committee for YMC Initiation 2014
”
Facilitating the games session with participants of
YMC Initiation 2014!
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YOUNG MINDS CLUB
YMC
CAREER
CAFÉ
Speakers of YMC Career Café were presented tokens of
appreciation for their contribution to the event
Young Minds Club (YMC) has always kept the
ambitions of the young ones as part of the
curriculum planning. The Career Café is no
exception. This event provides an avenue for
young Muslim professionals to network with
other members and inspire them to continue
working hard towards their goals.
The Career Café is an excellent opportunity
for me to network with professionals in many
different fields. It is natural for a 16-year-old to
be exploring career options at this stage. The
free time that I may have post-As/pre-NS, I
choose to gain insights into possible careers
through internships and seminars.
Why is this session so important to me then? It
is to be able to map out my career ambitions
at a young age with a backup plan. I would like
a career with monetary gains and guaranteed
success. However, keeping our options open
will work in our favour. When we keep our
options open, it helps us eradicate the sense
of hopelessness that we may feel when we
experience failure.
This session builds an excellent foundation
for all of us to get to know professionals and
ask them questions in their areas of expertise.
Through informal chat sessions, we were
able to interact with these professionals. It
is beneficial and should be continued as it
gives us a reality check and not a rose-tinted
view of life ahead of us.
The Career Café is part of the YMC curriculum
to provide a channel for us to explore
different career options and help us make
informed decisions when the time comes.
Muhammad Syafiq B Mohamed Sahrom
YMC Member
YMC Members with the residents from Jamiyah Children's Home
YMC
Community
involvement
project
Not many other moments in my life have
impacted me as much as the Community
Involvement Project with Jamiyah Children’s
Home in which my friends and I were a part of.
All of us had merely planned on being involved
in running the programme, but we were in for an
experience far greater. The feeling of satisfaction
came not from carrying out our roles but from
the smiles that we see on the children’s faces as
the day went along.
Although we had a limited time to interact with
these children, seeing them smile made up
for what we wished we could have had more
of—to hear their stories. It was only after the
programme was over that I started to picture
the untold story behind each of their faces.
This motivates me to help the less fortunate in
any way that I can and to learn from their life
experiences.
Putting our efforts into planning a fun event for
them was the least that we could do, given that
these children have been through so much. All
of us at YMC are definitely looking forward to
going back to Jamiyah Children’s Home every
year with junior members in hopes of making
a bigger difference. There is a lot more we
can do as youths to give back to society, and
we will certainly embark on similar projects in
the future. Insha’Allah, by the grace of Allah.
Naveed Jeeva
YMC Member
Preparation of team building activities with the residents at
Jamiyah Children's Home
YMC Members with speakers of YMC Career Café 2014
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YOUNG MINDS CLUB
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YOUNG MINDS CLUB
Tertiary
Network
Looking
back
on ymc
“I first decided to join MENDAKI Club out of
curiosity and wanted to find out more about
what they do. As I attended more sessions,
it became a bigger part of my life and I
wanted to commit more time to the club.
It provides me a platform to give back to
society through community service. It also
allows me to meet new people and develop
my leadership skills,” said Mohamad Danial
Fahmie, YMC alumnus.
“The difference made does not have to
be big for it to be significant. A little goes
a long way and what really matters is that
we are doing something to bring about a
difference,” he said when asked about his
contributions.
Motivated to develop his leadership skills,
Danial decided to take on bigger roles at
various events hosted by the club.
“YMC can be more involved in community
projects by helping out in large-scale
Community Involvement Programme or
organising more charity drives. This can
achieve even more success with more
members entering our club and contributing
their ideas in ways to give back to society.”
He said YMC has helped its members hone
their skills in various aspects and highly
recommends others to be a part of the club.
Danial who now mentors junior members,
continues to participate in the club’s
activities.
The club is also a great place to make new
friends and to learn values such as empathy
and humility.
Mohamad Danial Fahmie (most left) with other YMC
Members at YMC Initiation 2014.
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YOUNG MINDS CLUB
Officially formed in 2014, Tertiary Network
(TN) addresses the needs of Malay/Muslim
youth pursuing tertiary education at various
institutions in Singapore, as well as FullTime National Servicemen (NSFs). The
committee aims to provide these individuals
with relevant skills and knowledge towards
academic excellence and insights into
life beyond school. TN is a platform for
them to gain access to an extensive
network of industry professionals and
valuable opportunities promoting seamless
transitions into the workforce. It also
integrates members from the foundational
programme, Young Minds Club, enrolling
them into the Professional Outreach and
Leadership Incubator initiatives as part of a
holistic youth development effort.
App helps capture seniors’
preferences for donated food
Idea is to move from giving pre-packed rations to
market concept that lets recipients choose which
items they need.
SINGAPORE: Distributing food and groceries to
the needy is a common part of community work,
but such items have been known to go to waste
when they do not suit the recipients’ lifestyle
needs or preferences.
To tackle this problem, a group of youths from
Mendaki Club has developed a Web application
that allows them to enter and store information
about senior citizens’ food choices and capture
preferences and trends. The information collated
in this database will then be passed to senior
activity centres and the Central Singapore
Community Development Council, so food
distribution programmes can be conducted more
efficiently.
The organising committee with volunteers of
<Youth>Innovates Food Distribution Project at Teck Ghee
<YOUTH> Innovates
Food Distribution Projects
<Youth> Innovates aims to imbibe the spirit
of innovation and the habit of independent
problem-solving. Achieved by mentoring
youth in analysing current approaches to
tackling community issues and questioning
ingrained assumptions, these youths are then
challenged to introduce alternative ways to
address these concerns. The ability to adapt
to adversities is an essential building block
of youth resilience.
Their first social experiment this year was
to review the process of food rationing in
Singapore in collaboration with Central
Singapore CDC. YMC alumni from various
junior colleges along with the Malay, Indian
and Chinese Cultural Clubs of Raffles
Institution explored methods to improve
food ration distribution to the elderly. To
allow them to choose their food rations, the
students—under the mentorship of a group
of young professionals of various races and
expertise—reimagined food rationing by
using an approach where the elderly were
given credits to ‘purchase’ items at the mini
store that was set up. The exercise enabled
The idea, said Mr Muhammad Nadjad Abdul
Rahim, 26, who is a co- developer, is to move
from giving out pre-packed rations to a market
concept involving community stakeholders such
as resident volunteers and neighbourhood food
suppliers, where recipients can choose which
items they need.
Close to 80 Mendaki Club student volunteers from
various secondary schools, polytechnics and
junior colleges are volunteering for the project.
Beginning last December, they visited more than
680 seniors living in Lengkok Bahru and Teck
Ghee to understand which food items they
preferred.
The application was developed last month.
Following that, the volunteers collected data from
more than 600 seniors over the past two
An article featuring one of the <Youth> Innovates Food
Distribution projects
the participants to gather information to
devise an effective and efficient method to
ensure the beneficiaries receive customised
food packs. An app was also trialled using
the Oracle Applications Express platform,
designed to incorporate the use of
technology to help others.
Their good work was featured extensively on
mainstream media. This was made possible
by the sponsorship of Serial System, Zhi
Zhen Tan Dao Xue Hui (Singapore), NTUC
Fairprice Foundation, TouristPads and help
from local partners: NTUC SilverACE, Lions’
Befrienders and Teck Ghee CCMC.
spread this new concept of food
rationing in Singapore. With the
success of this project … I reckon
that more and more members of
society will want to be involved.
For example, more of such
projects can be promoted among
general public, where they can
sign up as volunteers to assist in
the execution of these projects.
Izzat Rashad Rosazizi
Committee Member
”
The organising committee with volunteers of <Youth>Innovates
Food Distribution Project at Lengkok Bahru
Main Objectives of <Youth> Innovates
Food Distribution Project
• To reduce food wastage
• To bridge the gap between the young and old generations
• To form new community-based collaborations
The organising committee of
<Youth>Innovates Food Distribution
Project at Teck Ghee
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great way for the community
“toAget
involved is to continue to
Elderly beneficiaries patiently queuing to
"purchase" items at the mini store set up
by the organising committee
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TERTIARY NETWORK
Committee members in
charge of registration and
ushering duties
A joint initiative by MENDAKI Club and Young AMP,
PRAXIS takes on its fourth year at building a network of
socially-conscious youth and empowering them to make
a difference in society. Through a framework comprising
online discussions, residential workshops, project planning
and execution, PRAXIS aims to groom youth aged 17-21 to
engage in community-based projects by equipping them
with the relevant skills and access to resources.
PRISM (Project by Rahman, Irsyaad, Syamil & Muhammad) with
participants of <Youth> Innovates Arduino Project
It is hoped that the knowledge gained in project
management will not only ease the way for participants
when they embark on future social efforts, but also
contribute to an increase in youth involvement in
community development. Formed in 2010, PRAXIS has
since seen an increase in participation and organisational
engagements every year. The partnership will continue to
play an active role in forging bonds and strengthening ties
within the community and beyond.
<YOUTH> Innovates
arduino Project
PRISM
is
the
brainchild
of
four
undergraduates
striving
to
make
technological production more accessible
to youth in the community. As part of an
initiative by <Youth> Innovates this year, the
team partnered with Beyond Social Services
to introduce students at the primary and
secondary levels to build their own goal-line
technology on the Arduino platform using
Scratch and IR sensors.
The Robo-Referee Workshop was held in
December; the four-day workshop was
targeted at youths aged between 10 to
15 years old, living in rental flats within
the Henderson neighbourhood, and YMC
students. The objective was to equip them
with the basic knowledge in programming
and electronics. It also served as a way
to review concepts learned in schools,
reinforcing the link between knowledge
acquired in school and its practical use.
The workshop culminated in a penalty shootout displaying the works of the participants.
The team behind the project was able
to reach out and engage the community
to experiment with new technology in
light of the 2014 Fifa World Cup and the
implementation of goal-line technology
at the matches. <Youth> Innovates hopes
to see the venture fashion into a creative
cluster of innovative youth and spur them to
think creatively. PRISM will also continue to
engage those who share the same passion
and interest to facilitate similar workshops in
the future.
I see PRAXIS as a platform for
“
teenagers like me to start playing a part
in contributing to society, especially
within our own community. Through
social involvement and the camp that I
have participated in previously, I found
joy in giving back, even in the smallest
of efforts like entertaining and making
time for the old folks…
Muhammad Noor Hidayat
PRAXIS 3.5 Participant
”
Snippets of Praxis 3.5 at SL Kampung
For more information on PRAXIS,
visit mendakiclub.org.sg/praxis
Snippets of the four-day Robo-Referee workshop at IDA Labs. For more information,
watch full video and highlights of the workshop on MENDAKI Club’s YouTube channel!
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PRAXIS participants, facilitators and mentors
reunited at a sustenance activity
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GRADUATES’
TEA 2014
Each year, Graduates’ Tea is held to celebrate the achievements
of Muslim graduates for completing their tertiary education. Held
at Hilton Singapore, the afternoon highlighted the importance
of providing graduates with insights into life post-graduation and
paving the way towards a successful personal and professional life.
This year’s event saw the highest number of attendees in recent
years. Featured speakers like Dr Rufaihah Abdul Jalil, Senior
Research Scientist at Department of Surgery, National University
of Singapore; Mr Effendy Ibrahim, Senior Director, RTM & Channel
Marketing, Asia-Pacific & Japan at Symantec Corporation; Ms Adlina
Anis, entrepreneur; and Ustaz Saif-ur-Rahman, Islamic educator and
coach drew on their experiences during the dialogue session which
focused on the theme of Connecting The Dots.
You can make a living
“out
of your passion if
you are sincere.”
Ms Adlina Anis
The organising committee with Speakers of Graduates’ Tea 2014
The world that you are going
“
to inherit is different from what
About 300 graduates filled the
Ballroom at Hilton Hotel
Graduates were also given a chance to post
questions to the esteemed panel of speakers
Speakers shared insights on their
professional life with attendees of
the event
we have today. You have to
find the passion in you to do
the things that will drive and
inspire you. Be bold. Seize
opportunities...
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim
”
You should not do something
“
just to strike it off your To-do list.
You should do something more
than what is required of you.
Mr Effendy Ibrahim
”
Graduates who were part of the event's social
media campaign were also featured in Berita Harian
Graduates' Tea 2014 feature in Berita Harian
For more information on Graduates’ Tea, visit
mendakiclub.org.sg/graduatestea
Panel and Question & Answer session with
Speakers of Graduates' Tea 2014
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Tertiary network
PROFESSIONAL
OUTREACH
Encompassing three distinct programmes:
Mentoring, Leadership Incubator, and
Conversations,
Professional
Outreach
provides
young
professionals
with
opportunities
to
engage
in
various
professional
development
activities.
Started in 2007, these initiatives allow
them to connect and engage with industry
influencers in support of their personal
and professional development. With our
resources, these young professionals will be
able to better ready themselves for future
career undertakings.
Attendees of Young Professionals’ Day 2014
Young
Professionals’ Day
The second Young Professionals’ Day (YPD)
was held in November 2014 to celebrate the
completion of the year’s MClub Leadership
Incubator Programme. Themed Enabling
Human Potential, the event highlighted six
key community projects developed by the
Club’s Leadership Incubator (LI) participants.
The LI programme was introduced in 2011 to
provide a systematic training and development
opportunities to youth leaders in the Malay/
Muslim community.
Existing partnerships with Beyond Social
Services and Darul Ma’wa were strengthened
through the implementation of various projects
in the past year. The participants were able
to make new connections and gain a broader
perspective on community issues.
MClub is seeing an increasing trend of young
professionals contributing their time, effort
and expertise to the Club. For those who were
looking to meet like-minded people, network
and share information or resources, the event
offered the opportunity. A total of 60 attendees
including graduates, young professionals and
representatives from key partner organisations
were present at YPD 2014.
Ice breaker and discussion session led by
Leadership Incubator participants
One of the six teams from MClub
Leadership Incubator Programme
Dr Yaacob contributing to the doodle board that summed up the
event and community ideas presented
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PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH
conversations
Four sessions of the Conversations Series were held in
2014:
MClub Leadership Incubator participants attended various sessions to get different
perspectives of Leadership, including in Martial arts
Leadership
Incubator
Project pitching session to other
young professionals and potential
partner organisations
The Leadership Incubator Programme, brings together individuals from
the Malay/Muslim community, drawing on a mix of different backgrounds
and working professions that allows for a dynamic learning experience.
Participants go through an 10-month incubation programme consisting
of seminars, workshops, interaction with various organisations and
monthly check-ins. Forming groups of three to four members, they are
then assigned to work at an organisation to formulate a communitybased programme that can potentially be implemented by the
organisation at a larger scale.
•
Unity in Diversity, which included a walking tour in
Little India and personal interaction with a vibrant mix
of migrant workers to discuss on unique issues faced
by them
•
Impacting Change through Technology, with Mr Erwan
Mace from Bitsmedia Pte Ltd which discussed on
technology’s role in being positive agents of change
in the community
•
A closed-door session with Dr Ismail Seralgeldin,
Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
(BA) which touched on Lessons in Leadership
•
Dr Ismail Seralgeldin with Jeffrey Salleh
An inter-faith discussion on the topic of Spirituality
& Society with Ustaz Muhammad Fazalee Jaafar,
Assistant Head, Harmony Centre, Islamic Religious
Council of Singapore (MUIS), Master Adrian Long,
Singapore Taoist Federation and Mr Gerald Kong
Teck Wee, Executive Secretary, Arcdiocesan Catholic
Council for Interreligious Dialogue
It is a great opportunity to
“
gather insights from experts
and learn new things.”
Faridah Saad
Participant
The Numbers Story
Teaching mathematics through storytelling, The Numbers
Story was developed as an enrichment programme for
children aged six from low-income families. According
to research conducted by the team behind the project,
stories can create vivid, powerful and memorable images
in our minds, making it easier for the brain to process and
retain information in both adults and children.
The weekly interaction benefited not only the children
at an academic level, but also the facilitators; they were
able to better understand the struggles of low-income
households as they develop a more personal bond with
the young learners over the course of the trial classes.
“
The programme covers relevant
lessons like design thinking, systems
thinking, strategy and futurism, all
to get young professionals to think
differently about societal issues, and
to eventually form a project that will
help the community.
Erliana Zaid
Participant
”
Future plans to further develop and expand the programme
includes engaging educators to help fine-tune the
curriculum and reaching out to SMEs and MNCs to conduct
12-week classes at various kindergartens nationwide
for students from low-income
household as part of their corporate
social responsibility efforts.
Participants of "Unity in Diversity" Conversation series
The Numbers Story is one of the six
projects developed by Leadership
Incubator participants. For more
information on all projects, visit
mendakiclub.org.sg/professionaloutreach/leadership-incubator.
php.
Mr Erwan Mace with participants of "Impacting Change
through Technology" Conversation series
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Professional outreach
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PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH
Conversations with the migrant workers at the
“Unity in Diversity” Conversation series
Information
& Technology
In this three-day workshop, MENDAKI Club
uses its mobile app to instill interest in
technology among students between the
ages of 15 and 19. The workshop covers
the basics for youth who are interested
in programming and developing mobile
phone applications. Held at Sultan Mosque,
the afternoon saw participants from other
Malay/Muslim organisations and madrasahs
as well, as part of its primary objective of
strengthening bonds within the community.
This initiative hopes to promote systematic
and logical thinking in youth, building a
generation of tech-savvy individuals.
Singapore delegates at the ASEAN Youth Leaders' Training programme in China. Khairil Sianipar (left) and Nur
Ahdiah Salleh (middle), participants of MClub programmes, represented the Club at the Training programme
Participants of the workshop in the concluding session
Overseas Exchange
Programmes
ASEAN Youth Leaders’ Training Programme in
China (ASEAN YLTP)
A truly enriching experience this has been. We were
very blessed to be given the opportunity to be a part
of this programme. Meeting other youth leaders and
exchanging views while forging meaningful relationships
made it even more special.
Participants of the workshop demonstrating the
development of mobile application to Dr Yaacob Ibrahim,
Guest-of-Honour for the event
The participants were also mentored by a number of
MClub volunteers with background in Information and
Technology
We had not given much thought to China and its
economic and global influence prior to this trip. This
opportunity has completely shifted our perspective on
this amazing part of the world.
From the generous hospitality to the government
insights presented to us, we were truly humbled to be a
part of the programme.
We gathered that with sheer determination, meticulous
planning and execution, coupled with the most important
component of a great vision, anything is possible.
This programme has made us really excited about the
future. With ASEAN strengthening its ties and China
blazing the trail, prosperous times lie ahead. The ability
to exchange skills and ideas between different parties
has to be a continuous effort to reap its benefit. No
one should think of themselves as the best but to work
together towards bigger accomplishments.
We learned a lot about the country through the people
that we met. We realised the value and importance of
hard work from the owner of a small Chinese restaurant
and reminded of the sacrifice we have to make in life for
those that we care for. We also learned that regardless
of where we come from, we all share the same goal, and
that is to better ourselves.
We all have a part to play in shaping our future. It is
foolish to think that a single person has no power to
effect a positive change. Each of us has the ability and
together we can make an even bigger difference.
Nur Ahdiah Salleh
Khairil Sianipar
ASEAN YLTP 2014 Participants
A feature on the three-day workshop in Berita Harian
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Information & technology
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OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
Overseas
Programmes
World Islamic Economic Forum
(WIEF)
Japan-ASEAN-Oceania Student
& Youth Exchange Programme
(JENESYS)
He wanted to make a difference and add
value to the community.
Noor Hanisah Noordin hopes that she has
been a good representative of her country,
race and religion.
Firdaus Hamzah joined MENDAKI Club as a
step towards achieving his goal.
“Personally, I left the programme with
amazing memories of experiencing beautiful
Japan, befriending international delegates
and
the
unforgettable,
heartwarming
homestay. Nevertheless, one of my favourite
takeaway from the experience was the
friendship formed amongst our Singapore
delegates.”
“I was involved in spearheading the
Leadership Incubator (LI) programme,
in which selected young professionals
embark on a 10-month journey of personal
development and community involvement.”
He was also selected to be a part of World
Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Young
Fellows 2014 that was held in Manila in which
selected a one-week intensive programme
focusing on youth leadership and bringing
together young leaders from all over the
world.
Noor Hanisah said the eight-day trip made her
realise the presence of a strong Singaporean
identity that she had previously thought of
as non-existing, while preparing for a cultural
showcase—the delegates performed to a
medley of Singapore National Day songs
while donning costumes of different races.
“It's amazing to be part of a growing
community of like-minded professionals and
understand more about our community and
society through this experience,” he said.
“I foresee and look forward to local
collaborations in community work and in
building a better Singapore,” she said.
He wants to apply what he has learned from
the overseas training experience to improve
the quality of the LI programme through
future partnerships.
“I believe the main cause of the event was
to promote social harmony, appreciation of
others and unity, regardless of our perceived
differences. I hope to maintain the friendship
I've formed with the participants of the
exchange programme, Singaporean or not.”
“We are keen to work with any interested
community partners who have growth
opportunities within their organisations
in serving the community, and with
development partners who are able to
value-add to the 10-month journey with their
expertise.”
“I also hope to learn more about other
cultures by interacting with different people
around me, attending cultural events and
immerse myself into communities other than
my own.”
Muhamad Firdaus Hamzah
Assistant Treasurer of MClub ExCo 2013/15
WIEF 2014 participant
She said that one does not have to travel
out of Singapore to experience a cultural
exchange.
Singapore is home to many people coming
from different countries and getting to know
these people is a step towards appreciating
others.
Noor Hanisah Noordin
MClub Volunteer
JENESYS 2014 participant
Group photo of WIEF 2014 Participants
Youth Leadership Exchange
Programme
The Youth Leadership Exchange Programme
(YLEP) is a key bilateral programme between
youth development bodies in Singapore and
the National Youth Council. The programme
serves to develop the next generation of
leaders and affirms the importance of the
role our youths can play at strengthening
relationship between ASEAN nations and
progressing together toward an even
brighter future.
Nur Atiqah Munirah (right) and her buddy from Brunei
Darussalam at SBYLEP 2014.
The five-day workshop held in Singapore
with the theme Social Innovation this year,
saw participating youths sharing their ideas
and experiences in overcoming challenges
as well as exploring new opportunities.
The 3P (People, Private, Public) approach
was introduced to improve communitybased initiatives in the region. The concept
highlights
social
innovation
through
collaborations.
YLEP has since played host to two ASEAN
countries: Brunei and Malaysia. The
programme provides an opportunity to
network and insights into the process of
tackling problems and providing solutions
of each country. It is designed to stimulate
youths to be catalysts for change and in
creating an integrated ASEAN community.
Singapore and Brunei delegates of SBYLEP 2014
I feel there is potential in
“
youths to act as agents of social
change. I also feel that I was
able to contribute ideas and
share experiences in terms of
pertinent issues or plausible
ways in uplifting the community,
from my background in the
social service sector.
Nur Atiqah Munirah
MClub Secretariat
SBYLEP 2014 participant
”
Singapore and Malaysia delegates of SMYLEP 2014
The community can come up with
“
Social Innovation ideas that will help
create a positive impact in Singapore
and work together using the 3P
(People, Private, Public) approach.
Wardha Mohd Said
MClub Secretariat
SMYLEP 2014 participant
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OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
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OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
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MClub Iftar 2014
MClub Iftar was held at Al-Amin Mosque,
joined by Google Singapore in this unique
collaboration. Members
and volunteers
were given the opportunity to engage with
the community in the month of Ramadan
through food hamper distribution. The
pioneer generation was in for a bigger treat
with house visits and an invitation to the
mass iftar.
This year, Google Singapore conducted
a workshop at the mosque adding a
technological twist to the yearly event.
Families were able to experience the
interactive workshop and bonded through
various activities. The event aims to bring the
community and families together through
such an initiative. The partnership extends
beyond the day with some of the youth
volunteers undergoing training with Google
Singapore.
A conversation session was also hosted on
the topic of Spirituality and Society, where
both the speaker and attendees shared
their views on the subject. The annual
gathering serves as a platform to reach
out to the community and establishing
new relationships. Every year we see
the committee members working with
volunteers on community events such as this
to encourage people to play a more active
part in society.
For more information on MClub Iftar, watch
full video of the media interview on
MENDAKI Club’s YouTube channel!
Attendees of MClub Eid Gathering 2014
MClub
Eid Gathering
2014
MClub Eid Gathering is held every year, bringing together all MClub
members to celebrate the month of Syawal. In addition to mingling
and networking, guests were also given the opportunity to learn more
about potential collaborations within the Club and other upcoming
plans. Tokens of appreciation were presented to volunteers of MClub
events held throughout 2014 in recognition of their commitment and
dedication to the club.
Volunteers of various MClub programmes
MClub volunteers were presented tokens of appreciation for
their contribution in MClub events in 2014
Snippets of Food hamper distribution and MClub Iftar 2014
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MEMBErSHIP
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MEMBErSHIP
acknowledgements
Young Minds Club
Subcommittee Members
• Firdaus Alip
• Muhammad Hilmi Abu Bakar
• Muhammad Bin Kamit
• Nadiah Mohammad Yusoff
Speakers for Graduates’ Tea
• Ms Rufaihah Jalil
• Beyond Social Services
• Mr Effendy Ibrahim
• Google Singapore
• Ms Adlina Anis
• Masjid Al-Amin
• Ustaz Saif-ur-Rahman
• IDA Labs
Subcommittee for PRAXIS
• Shazni Zulkifli
• Noor Hanisah Noordin
• Eman Lim
• Nur Shahirah Nassir
Junior Facilitators
• Nur Dalilah Akehsan
• Junie Zafira
• Muhammad Faris Adam
• Nur Zahirah Ismail
• Mohamed Danish Fawaz
• Muhammad Noor Hidayat
• Muhammad Idris Bin Abrahim
• Sharifah Nur’aisyah Syed Iskandar
• Muhammad Haziq Bin Mohd
Rashid
• Junie Zafira
• Aslam Shah Iskhandar Shah
• Tengku Ahmad Syamil
• Muhammad Syakir Hashim
Tertiary Network
• Zafirah Mohamed
• Nasuha Thaha
Subcommittee for <Youth>
Innovates Food Distribution
Projects
• Tan Weilie
• Lok Yanlin
• Bhavan Jaipragas
• Liyana Soh
• Elissa James
• Tan Zhi Feng
• Mohd Zaidi Bin Ariffin
Subcommittee for <Youth>
Innovates Arduino Project
• Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad
• Syamil Maulod
• Syed Irsyaad
• Muhammad bin Rahmat
• Hakim Bin Hamid
Subcommittee for Graduates’ Tea
• Widyawilis Selamat
• Salmiza Zainon
• Su Elina Subandrio
• Latifah Ishar
• Ali Selamat
• Muhammad Firdaus
Partners
Professional
Outreach
Speaker for Young
Professionals’ Day
Calling for
Volunteers!
• Central Singapore CDC
• NTUC Fairprice Foundation
• NTUC SilverACE
• Lions’ Befrienders
• TouristPads
• Teck Ghee CCMC
• Serial System
• Zhi Zhen Tan Dao Xue Hui
(Singapore)
• Young Association of Muslim
Professionals
• National Library Board
• Handicaps Welfare Association
• Transient Workers Count Too
• Band of Doodlers
editorial team
• Nur Atiqah Munirah
• Shahrom Taha
• Mr Mas Shafreen Sirat
Subcommittee for Leadership
Incubator
• Khairul Anwar
• Zafirah Mohamed
• Mohamed Rushdy Hakam
Speakers for Leadership
Incubator
• Douglas O’loughlin
• Ustaz Saif-ur-Rahman
Subcommittee for Conversations
BE PART OF MCLUB AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH
OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES!
• Faridah Saad
• Alia Fatin Abdullah
• Erliana Zaid
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
• Farah Sidek
Speakers for Conversations
• Muhammad Iylia
• Dr Ismail Seralgeldin
• Nur Syazwani Nordin
• Mr Erwan Mace
• Diyana Amin
• Ustaz Muhammad Fazalee Jaafar
• Rina Rasid
• Master Adrian Long
• Nur Atikah Abdul Rahman
• Mr Gerald Kong Teck Wee
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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