Yayasan MySDG was incorporated in April 2022 under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1952 and is committed to fostering equal opportunities for marginalised and vulnerable communities through an inclusive whole-of-nation approach aimed at accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To achieve this vision, the Foundation is entrusted with the vital responsibility of mobilising, managing, and monitoring resources particularly for the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund. These funds are dedicated to supporting and accelerating the attainment of the SDGs ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of an inclusive and prosperous future.
In addition to its core work on securing local and international contributions to the Trust Fund, the Foundation is simultaneously implementing various programmatic activities aimed at further enhancing its efforts in bridging the national SDG implementation gap. These activities include administering catalytic grants and sponsorships and fostering effective partnerships.
A credible platform to collect local and international contributions
A localised organisation to manage and distribute the collected contributions
A monitoring body overseeing projects and providing reports to contributors
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From Inception to Today: A Chronological Overview of the of MySDG Foundation
Prokhas Sdn Bhd, wholly-owned by Minister of Finance, Incorporated (MOF Inc.), manages Danaharta’s residual assets since its closure in 2005. Building on Danaharta’s success during the Asian financial crisis, Prokhas maximises asset recovery value. With expertise in banking, credit, and consultancy, Prokhas offers management, advisory, and consultancy services across industries, ensuring competitiveness.
Leveraging existing infrastructure and industry best practices, Prokhas delivers tailored, cost-effective solutions. It serves major public entities, especially those under MOF Inc., offering financial and strategic advisory, project management, and back-office support.
Anita Ahmad
Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan MySDG
Anita brings 20 years of non-profit experience to Yayasan MySDG, previously serving as Head of Community Development and Humanitarian Disaster Response at Hasanah Foundation, a Foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Her leadership drove socio-economic and humanitarian response strategies, non-profit sector capacity building, and multistakeholder partnerships, including the Government Linked Companies “Demi Rakyat & Negara” initiative. With past roles at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and MERCY Malaysia, Anita advocated for gender equality, indigenous rights, and disability rights through partnerships with the public sector, and has managed humanitarian and internally displaced persons (IDP) projects across natural disaster and conflict zones in countries such as Sudan and Afghanistan. As a recipient of the Eisenhower Fellowship and John S. Wolf Fellowship, Anita explored diverse community development approaches in the US. She holds a master’s degree in social development (Chevening scholar) and a bachelor’s degree in law from the UK.
Michele Lee
Office Manager, Yayasan MySDG
With over two decades of experience in private, public, and semi-government sectors, Michele brings expertise from financial services, IT media, and government-linked agencies. She has held senior officer roles supporting C-level executives and managerial positions in human resources and administration.
Michele holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development Management from Sunway University, Malaysia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Sunderland University, UK, and accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management, UK. With skills in stakeholder engagement, resource optimisation, and project management, Michele aims to contribute to the Foundation’s sustainability goals. She seeks to foster stakeholder relationships and promote accountability, governance, and effectiveness in achieving sustainable development objectives, addressing socioeconomic challenges.
Anjulie A. Razak
Strategy & Partnerships Manager, Yayasan MySDG
Anjulie began her career in conservation, exploring innovative community-based solutions. Recognising the importance of stakeholder management and robust institutional capacities, she focused on building capacity for marginalised communities in environmentally-sensitive areas. Pursuing a double-degree scholarship, she earned an MBA and MSc in Sustainability Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitetet i Agder respectively. During this time, she investigated scaling community microgrids for rural electrification in Malaysia. Anjulie later served as a Research Coordinator at Universiti Malaya, specialising in greenhouse gas policies. Drawing on her project development and research skills, she now aims to shape the Foundation’s strategic vision to empower marginalised communities in Malaysia towards dignified livelihoods.