The Penang YWCA Centenary Celebration was launched on 11th October 2008 by YB Lydia Ong Kok Fooi, Chairman of State Youth and Sports, Women, Family and Community Development Commitee.
The unveiling of the 100 years YWCA Penang logo was done by YB Lydia Ong, Dr Marina David President of YWCA Penang, immediate Past President Datin Seri Elizabeth Devaraj and Trustee Mrs Ann Rajenram. The concept behind the logo was explained, preceded by the speech from YB Lydia Ong.
The members of the YWCA and guests were then invited to participate in the launching of the Centenary Celebration by the releasing of 100 blue and white balloons.
YWCA Penang celebrated 100 years of serving women and the community in June 2009. To commemorate this momentous event, a colourful logo representing YWCA Penang's contributions past, present and future was designed. The ten stars represent 100 years and the double zero's illustrating the figure '100' is the universal symbol denoting infinity. The latter is especially pertinent because it is symbolic of the pledge that YWCA Penang will continue to serve women and community in the years to come. The riot of colours used in the logo reflects Penang's multicultural and multihued character.
Logo designed by Mr Adrian Cheah
Arrival of World YWCA President, Miss Susan Brennan,
at the Penang International Airport
L-R: Mrs Joy Chua, National YWCA President; Miss Susan Brennan, World YWCA President; Ms Tan Kee Leng, President YWCA Singapore; Ms Juwita Suwito, General Secretary YWCA Malaysia, Dr Marina David, President YWCA Penang.
Dr Marina David, YWCA Penang President, addressing World President & others during tea at her home before leaving for Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel.
World President addresses the YWCA Women at the start of the forum:
My YWCA’s Dream – Our Concern, Care & Commitment for today and the future
Participants: L-R Mrs June Yeoh, YWCA Kuala Lumpur; Ms Lily Teoh, YWCA Ipoh; Ms Rebecca Backus, YWCA Negeri Sembilan; Mrs Grace Lim,
YWCA Kuantan
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Members of the eight YWCAs in Malaysia in YWCA Penang Centenary T-Shirts with the World YWCA President
President of Pertubuhan Wanita Mutiara & Spouse of the Chief minister of Penang, (Pic 3) YB Betty Chew with her son, Ethan leading the way.
(Pic 4) World President Miss Susan Brennan, following behind
Arrival at the YWCA Penang after the exhilarating beca ride. All the members were rejuvenated by a talk by Mr. Martin Jalleh
YWCA Members greeting each other at end of the Thanksgiving Service. The praise and worship was by the Antioch Song Ministry
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YB Lydia Ong; Mrs Ann Rajendram, Datin Seri E Devaraj, Miss Susan Brennan, YB Betty Chew, Dr Marina David, Mrs June Yeoh
Dato Seri Dr Devaraj receiving the Mock Cheque on behalf of Hospice Penang
Datin Dr Chandra Kanagalingam receiving the Mock Cheque on behalf of Children’s Protection Society, Penang
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Nyonya Dance led by our YWCA life member Molly Mak
The band for the night
Juwita Suwito General secretary YWCA Malaysia rendering a beautiful song
Play acting the YWCA story, The YWCA story is over a cup of tea
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Dr Marina David, President of the YWCA Penang, in her speech said...
I could not end here without telling you about three of our unsung heroines....
(as in article beside)
The first one, is a lady who has served the Y Penang for
many years, tirelessly networking with other NGOs and
has been president of the YWCA Penang for 17 year.
She is none other than Datin Seri Elizabeth Devaraj.
The second woman is a lady who has been a pioneer
member of the YWCA Penang. She was only 24 years of age when she served in the general committee of YWCA
Penang... When she left Penang, she served in the YWCA of Ipoh and Malacca, initiated the YWCA of Petaling Jaya, Klang and Port Klang and is currently serving in the YWCA of Kuala Lumpur and is a National Executive Board Member. She is none other than Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan, who is 82 years of age, and whose fantastic memory has contributed vastly to the coffee table book.
Lastly, the woman who made sure that a hostel of the
YWCA Penang, was built.
A Home Away from Home, became a reality eventually
due to her hard work and commitment. Her unfailing
memory also contributed towards the production of the
coffee table book. She is not here today but has sent her
best wishes and prayers. She is Mrs Goh Heng Chong.
The Centenary Celebration working Committee
