AsiaDHRRA Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2026–2030
AsiaDHRRA network members gathered in Manila, Philippines for the Listening Conference on the AsiaDHRRA Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2026–2030. For two days, members came together to review and validate the proposed goals and targets, share their commitments, and align on the next steps toward implementation. The consultation created space for open dialogue, subregional sharing, and […]
AsiaDHRRA’s Musyawarah visit with DHRRA Malaysia
AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, HR-OD consultant, Ms. Arlynn Contreras, and Program Manager, Mr. Affan Firmansyah, conducted a Musyawarah visit with its partner DHRRA in the network, DHRRA Malaysia, at Petaling Jaya on January 23- 25, 2025. The call aims to foster stronger relationships and strengthen collective efforts towards achieving the network’s strategic direction through […]
AsiaDHRRA convened Sub-regional meetings with DHRRA member partners in the region
The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized three sub-regional cluster meetings of its DHRRA members from the sub-region Mekong (Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam), Southeast (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), and Northeast (Korea, Taiwan) on 14, 15, and 17 November 2022, respectively, via zoom. The objectives of the series of […]
DHRRA Malaysia hosts National Consultation Workshop on Rural Development Master Plan
27 June 2022 – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) and DHRRA Malaysia co-organized a National Consultation Workshop on the Proposed ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan 2022-2026 on 27 June 2022, via hybrid modalities, online and at the Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside, Putrajaya, Malaysia. In addition to previously held […]
DHRRA Malaysia organizes National Consultation cum Validation workshop for the ASEAN RDPE Workplan 2021-2025
Malaysia – DHRRA Malaysia organized a briefing and deliberation on the outcome of Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (RDPE) Workplan 2021-2025 National Consultation cum Validation to Ministry of Rural Development conducted on 22 March 2021 in Malaysia. The meeting was chaired YBhg. Datuk Che Murad Sayang RamjanDeputy Secretary-General (Policy) Ministry of Rural Development in Malaysia.
DHRRA Malaysia speaks at the Inaugural Asia Virtual Conference & Access to Justice Exchange
Petaling Jaya (via Zoom)- DHRRA Malaysia speaks in the Inaugural Asia Pro Bono Virtual Conference & Access to Justice Exchange held on 24-28 September 2020. The theme of the Conference is: “Pro Bono in a Transitioning Environment”. The virtual event focused on many pro bono and access to justice issues and provided a platform to […]
DHRRA Malaysia organizes Successor Generation workshop
Petaling Jaya – DHRRA Malaysia conducted its Successor Generation Workshop on 11-13 August 2020 with one of the Council of Elders of the network, Mr. Marimuthu. AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez also joined thru virtual participation, and shared about the DHRRA philosophy – “musyawarah”, and also highlighted key points on sustaining organizations. This activity allowed […]
DHRRA Malaysia conducts workshop on Crisis Response Efforts in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Petaling Jaya – DHRRA Malaysia conducted a “Community Reliance and Response Efforts in Handling Crisis” workshop on Tuesday, 28 July 2020, Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Generally, the workshop aimed to strengthen services to rural peoples’ organizations, and, specifically, bring together and facilitate learning and sharing between resource persons and grassroot/ rural people organizations (RPOs) […]
DHRRA Malaysia responds to COVID-19 thru #covidcaremy
DHRRA malaysia launched the #covidcaremy initiative in mid-March, to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially after receiving calls for financial support from underprivileged and vulnerable households which depend on a daily wage. COVIDCAREMY aims to support marginalized and vulnerable communities who are excluded from national COVID-19 response measures, and hopefully alleviate hardships experienced as […]
DHRRA Malaysia hosts global summit: The Rise Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — DHRRA Malaysia hosted a global summit, The Rise Malaysia, held in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 May 2019 Guided with the theme, “empower, connect and grow”, the event aimed at: (1) empowering Tamil-speaking entrepreneurs and professionals with the required skills, knowledge and expertise to emerge as the leader in their respective field; […]
AsiaDHRRA, DHRRA Malaysia Co-Organize CSO Consultation Pre-33rd FAO APRC
Sengalor, Malaysia – The CSO AdHoc Committee for FAO Engagement (AHC), International Planning Committee (IPC), together with local CSO hosts: DHRRA Malaysia (member of AsiaDHRRA) and PANGGAU (member of La Via Campecina), with support from FAO Regional Office, organized the CSO Consultation in conjunction with the 33rd FAO Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) on 5-6 […]
DHRRA Malaysia to celebrate a decade of achievements
DHRRA Malaysia is set to celebrate a decade of meaningful service to malaysian people. The event, to be held on Sept. 07, 2013 from 07:30 pm onwards at the Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya will showcase success stories, presentations and a sumptuous dinner. Our very best wishes to DHRRA Malaysia on this momentous occasion! As […]
DHRRA Malaysia redesigns their website
Have a look at DHRRA Malaysia’s newly redesigned website here –> http://dhrramalaysia.org.my/\ Lots of new stuff to check out!
DHRRA Malaysia assists poor Malaysians get MyKads
RAWANG, Feb 2 (Bernama) — Forty-two people received their identification documents, namely Mykad, Citizenship and birth certificate today. Among them were a 49-year-old barber M. Soundrarajan from Rasah, Negeri Sembilan and Hartini Abd Rani, 33 from Hulu Bernam. During the event organised by The Development of Human Resources in Rural Area (DHRRA Malaysia), its President […]
DHRRA Malaysia conducts Entrepreneurship Training
A seminar on entrepreneurship was organized by DHRRA Malaysia in collaboration with Puchong Indian Women Welfare Society. Around 80 entrepreneurs participated in this program. 40 of the participants took part in the sewing class while the rest attended the session on grooming (persolekan). Read more about exciting empowering activities that DHRRA Malaysia is conducting…
DHRRA Malaysia gender program featured on national TV
Once again, for the second consecutive year, DHRRA Malaysia was invited to feature in a National Television programme aimed towards empowering women viewers at home. While in the previous season DHRRA demonstrated various income generating skills, in this season, the viewers were enlightened with knowledge and awareness on everyday-family-issues. The segment aired weekly as a […]
The DHRRA Malaysia Community Centre welcomes the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
The DHRRA-ERA Community Centre was honoured to welcome delegation from Zimbabwe, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Honourable Thokozani Khupe to the Headquaters of the Community Centre Project, located in Petaling Jaya on 22nd of February, 2010. The delegation which comprises prominent individuals includes the Executive Director of ADI, Tashinga Mtindike and Embassy […]
Support DHRRA Malaysia, join the "Run for a Cause"
DHRRA Malaysia is one of the Charity organization choosen to be part of – Run for a cause by Standard Charted. All you need to do is to participate in the Marathon and raise funds. Registration fees will be waived in recognition of your commitment and efforts. The catch is — you are encouraged to […]
DHRRA Malaysia's Economic Enabling Program
The Economic Enabling Program is an income generating effort for the members of the community initiated by the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas, Malaysia (DHRRA Malaysia) and RUMAH RAPHA. DHRRA Malaysia is a civil society moving towards organizing a strong, self-reliant community through poverty alleviation and people’s empowerment initiatives based on the spirit […]
DHRRA Malaysia redesigns website
DHRRA Malysia relaunched their website with a redesign aimed at presenting better information about their activites and simplify web management. Do pay them a visit and learn about the groundbreaking work they are doing in advancing consumer rights and facilitating dialogues with the different sectors in Malaysia.
FOMCA on the price hike in Malaysia
Here’s a research paper – Social Impact of Rising Prices – Mitigating Measures for the Lower Income Group – shared by our good partners in Malaysia – ERA consumer. In brief, FOMCA examines and identifies the impacts of the rising prices of basic commodities in Malaysia and its impact to low income groups and proposes […]
Visit the DHRRA Malaysia website
DHRRA Malaysia’s website is now up and running. Learn how their community training centers are proving to be effective in empowering Indian communities in Malaysia.
ERA Consumer Malaysia to present NCCC Annual Report 2006
NCCC is set to present the inaugural report on Malaysian consumer complaints for the year 2006. The Annual Report 2006 is the first consumer complaints report in Malaysian history. The report contains a review and analysis of all consumer complaints which were lodged with the NCCC throughout 2006. It is heartening to note that in […]
DHRRA Malaysia among "Voices from the Grassroots" presentors during ACSC-3
DHRRA Malaysia represented by the Dengkil Community Center will be among the people’s organizations chosen to present “Voices from the Grassroots” during the First Plenary of ACSC-3 entitled Regionalism for the People: Building a Social ASEAN to be held on Friday, 02 November 2007. Seetha Sinapan, DHRRA Malaysia, will present an overview of the various […]
DHRRA visits: Malaysia and Indonesia
Two members were visited within the first quarter of 2007 namely DHRRA Malaysia and InDHRRA. The main objective of the visit was, after the formal mandate from the assembly in 2006, to share the strategic plan to a broader stakeholder of each DHRRA (staff and Board) the AsiaDHRRA strategic plan and generate deeper understanding and […]
DHRRA Network Malaysia conducts Strategic Planning Workshop
DHRRA Network Malaysia conducted an orientation and strategic planning workshop entitled “Operationalizing DHRRA Malaysia and AsiaDHRRA Cooperation” on February 24-25, 2006 in Taiping,Malaysia. The two-day activity hopes to deepen stakeholdership, generate commitment and draw concrete plans in operationalizing the strategic plan of the network at the DHRRA level. Specifically, the activity hopes to: Enhance appreciation […]
DHRRA Network Malaysia begins OJT in AsiaDHRRA
Mr. Ismail Abd Aziz, of DHRRA Network Malaysia began his 3 month re-orientation and skills enhancement internship at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat office in Manila, Philippines. Among his learning targets include skills in secretariat managment, advocacy and information technology and partnership building. You can view his progress by visiting his blog at ismaildhrra.blogspot.com
14th AsiaDHRRA ExeCom Meeting and ERA/DHRRA Malaysia Visit
The ExeCom met in Taiping, Malaysia for its regular governance activity. It was warmly hosted by Marimuthu Nadason, of DHRRA Malaysia and Vice-Chairperson for Southeast DHRRA cluster. Key organizational decisions were taken especially with regards the 5-year strategic planning process, its resource development plans, and upcoming major network events. Alongside the organizational agenda was the […]
