What PT Foundation Malaysia does

PT Foundation Malaysia is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1987 (originally as Pink Triangle Sdn Bhd; re-registered as a foundation in 2000) and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the largest and most established community-led HIV/AIDS organization in the country, serving five key affected populations: men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender individuals, sex workers, people who use drugs, and people living with HIV (PLHIV), plus children of affected families. Core service lines include the Community Health Care Centre (CHCC) — providing anonymous HIV and syphilis screening with one-hour results, pre- and post-test counselling, and referrals — a telephone counselling hotline operating since 1987, in-person counselling, peer outreach, drop-in centers, the Pink Triangle Programme (MSM), the Maknyah Programme (transgender), the IKHLAS Programme (drug users), the Positive Living Programme, the 2nd Chance Programme for affected families, and the regional ISEAN Hivos Programme for MSM and transgender communities across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Timor Leste. The underlying technology is operationally light: rapid test kits supplied by the Ministry of Health, volunteer-staffed counselling, and standard web/social channels for outreach and fundraising.

The revenue model is a non-profit mix of small individual donations (MYR 20/50/100 monthly tiers), corporate CSR (MAC Cosmetics, Berjaya, The Body Shop, Durex, Karex, UPS, CIMB, Divine Bliss), legacy/bequest giving, modest subsidised service fees (RM40–70 per HIV screen, RM30 per counselling session with 'pay what you can afford' policy), peer-to-peer online fundraising via SimplyGiving.com, and international grants — most notably the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) through the ISEAN Hivos Programme. The go-to-market is community-led engagement (peer outreach at venues, drop-in centers, awareness events such as International AIDS Memorial Day and Red Carnival) delivered through roughly 37 employees and 200+ volunteers, with reach of 100,000+ Malaysians over 25+ years. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and is not publicly traded; revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

PT Foundation Malaysia

Legal name

PT Foundation

Website

https://ptfmalaysia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PT Foundation Malaysia is a Kuala Lumpur-based non-profit, founded in 1987, that delivers anonymous HIV screening, counselling, peer outreach, and support services to key affected populations—MSM, transgender individuals, sex workers, drug users, and people living with HIV—across Malaysia and select Southeast Asian countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS services
• Sexual health counselling
• Community health outreach
• HIV screening programmes
• Key population support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations and one-off donations from individuals. Monthly donation tiers: MYR 20, MYR 50, MYR 100. Donations accepted via crossed cheque, direct bank transfer to CIMB and Maybank accounts.
2. Corporate Support: Corporate donations, CSR partnerships, matching-gift programs, donations-in-kind (professional services, office supplies, medical products, venue provision), and corporate fundraising events.
3. Legacy Donations: Bequests through wills including specific legacies, pecuniary legacies, residuary bequests, gifts through life insurance policies and endowment funds.
4. Service Fees: Charges for HIV screening sessions (RM40, RM50, RM70) and face-to-face counselling sessions (RM30). Subsidized rates and sponsorship assistance available for those who cannot afford to pay.
5. International Grants: Funding from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) through ISEAN Hivos Programme. Regional grant programme implemented across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PT Foundation Malaysia delivers community-based HIV/AIDS, sexual health and psychosocial support services through the Community Health Care Centre (CHCC), which provides anonymous HIV and syphilis screening with one-hour results, plus pre- and post-test counselling. The foundation also operates targeted programmes for men who have sex with men (Pink Triangle), transgender individuals (Maknyah), people who use drugs (IKHLAS), sex workers, people living with HIV (Positive Living) and children of affected families (2nd Chance), supplemented by telephone counselling, a Drop-in Centre, peer outreach and the regional ISEAN Hivos Programme.

Product overview

PT Foundation Malaysia is a community-based non-profit organization (previously known as Pink Triangle Sdn Bhd, established 1987) offering a comprehensive suite of HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and support services targeting five key affected populations: sex workers, transgender individuals (Maknyah Programme), men who have sex with men (MSM - Pink Triangle Programme), people using drugs (IKHLAS Programme), and people living with HIV (Positive Living Programme). The organization operates the Community Health Care Centre (CHCC) as its primary healthcare facility providing anonymous HIV screening, STI testing, and counseling services. Core service offerings include: anonymous and confidential HIV screening with results within an hour; telephone counselling (since 1987); face-to-face counselling; peer outreach programs; the ISEAN Hivos Programme for MSM and transgender communities; the 2nd Chance programme for HIV-affected families; and advocacy and research services. The Pink Triangle Programme also operates a Drop-in Centre and MSM POZ support group. All services are designed to be non-discriminatory, non-judgmental, and confidential, with sliding-scale pricing and sponsorship options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Health Care Centre (CHCC) PT Foundation's primary healthcare clinic providing anonymous and confidential HIV screening, STI testing, pre-test and post-test counselling, and referrals to qualified hospitals and clinics for medical care, located in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
• Telephone Counselling Anonymous telephone counselling service providing information on HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention, testing, living with HIV/AIDS, and dealing with gender and sexuality issues, operating Monday to Friday, 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Face-to-Face Counselling Professional counselling service offering support for individuals with HIV/AIDS and sexuality-related concerns, conducted by trained counsellors in a safe, non-judgmental space, available by appointment at RM30 per session.
• Pink Triangle Programme (MSM Programme) Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programme serving gay men and MSM communities, offering peer outreach, drop-in centre, social support groups including MSM POZ, telephone counselling, and voluntary counselling and testing services.
• ISEAN Hivos Programme (IHP) Five-year regional programme funded by the Global Fund, focusing on MSM and Transgender communities through community systems strengthening, capacity building, and advocacy across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Timor Leste.
• 2nd Chance Programme Support programme providing psychosocial support, HIV peer-support, financial assistance, and tuition to HIV-affected and infected mothers and children, including weekly mentoring, counselling sessions, and outreach at hospitals.
• Maknyah Programme Programme serving the transgender community in Malaysia, addressing their specific needs related to HIV prevention, care, and support.
• IKHLAS Programme Programme serving people who use drugs, addressing HIV prevention, care, and support within this key affected population in Malaysia.
• Sex Workers Programme Programme serving sex workers, providing HIV education, prevention, care, and support services.
• Positive Living Programme Programme providing care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, helping them manage their health and wellbeing.
• MSM POZ Support Group Support group specifically for MSM living with HIV, providing a safe space for peer support and positive living.
• Drop-in Centre Safe space operated by Pink Triangle Malaysia where clients can access resources, information, and socialise with other community members, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
• Anonymous HIV Screening Anonymous HIV and syphilis testing service with results available within one hour, including pre-test and post-test counselling, at RM40, RM50, or RM70 per session with sponsorship assistance available.
• MAKSS - Mak Safe Sex Safer sex initiative distributing condoms and promoting safe sex practices among key affected populations.
• Advocacy & Research Services Educational workshops, seminars, and information sessions on HIV, AIDS, gender identity, and sexual health delivered to corporations, hospitals, schools, and universities, plus community research collaboration and facilitation.
• Volunteer & Internship Programme Volunteer and internship opportunities including Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT), telephone counselling, face-to-face counselling, outreach, event organisation, and skilled positions across PT Foundation's departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 Malaysians reached in 25+ years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Health provides free rapid test kits for HIV screening at CHCC. Government partnership for public health service delivery.
• Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAC office located near PT Foundation's CHCC. Collaborative partnership in AIDS response work in Malaysia.
• Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting HIV/AIDS work and initiatives in Malaysia.
• Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation center partnership for creative and technology initiatives.
• UNHCRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations agency providing refugee protection and support.
• APCOM (Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition working on HIV response for MSM communities across Asia Pacific.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Collaborates on HIV response and data analysis.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP Bangkok developed 'The Time Has Come' training package for healthcare providers. Partners on reducing stigma in healthcare settings.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations agency working on children's rights and health programmes.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization providing technical guidance on HIV/AIDS response.
• World AIDS CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational campaign organization for HIV/AIDS awareness.
• IPPF (International Planned Parenthood Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal reproductive health organization with Malaysia chapter.
• ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian AIDS organization providing best practices and expertise.
• Oogachaga (OC Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore-based community organization serving LGBT communities.
• MAC CosmeticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting through CSR programs and donations. One of PT Foundation's supporting companies.
• Berjaya Group / Berjaya Cares FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner running CSR programs with PT Foundation. Major corporate supporter.
• DurexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual health product company supporting HIV prevention efforts.
• The Body ShopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner running CSR programs with PT Foundation.
• SimplyGiving.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline peer-to-peer fundraising portal. Partnership enables credit card and PayPal donations and personal fundraising pages.
• KarexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCondom manufacturer supporting safe sex initiatives.
• UPSminorOthersCorporate supporter of PT Foundation's work.
• Divine BlissminorOthersCorporate supporter of PT Foundation.
• APCASCO (Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of AIDS service organizations.
• APNSW (Asia Pacific Networks of Sex Workers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of sex worker organizations.
• APNT (Asia Pacific Network of Transgender)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network for transgender communities.
• TSF (Technical Support Facilities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support facility for Southeast Asia programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• APCOM (Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health): Regional coalition of MSM and HIV community organisations across Asia Pacific. A formal partner of PT Foundation and ISEAN Hivos, providing comparable regional advocacy and community-systems-strengthening functions.
• Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF): The fundraising and grant-making arm of the Malaysian AIDS movement, providing financial support to community-based HIV programmes. A formal partner of PT Foundation, operating in the same HIV ecosystem with complementary (rather than directly competing) functions.
• Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre: Thailand's leading HIV testing, prevention, and treatment center, including the well-known Anonymous Clinic. Comparable regional incumbent offering anonymous HIV testing, counselling, and MSM/TG outreach, though operating as part of the Red Cross rather than as a standalone community NGO.
• Malaysian AIDS Council: The national umbrella body coordinating Malaysia's civil society HIV/AIDS response. Highly comparable to PT Foundation as the most closely linked national peer, with overlapping board-level relationships and a co-located office near PT Foundation's CHCC.

Direct peers

• ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales): Australia's largest community-based HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ health organisation, providing testing, peer outreach, and health promotion to MSM and PLHIV. PT Foundation cites ACON as a partner providing best-practice expertise, indicating close operational comparability.
• Action for AIDS (Singapore): Singapore's leading community-based HIV/AIDS NGO offering anonymous testing, counselling, and MSM/TG outreach programmes. Directly comparable regional peer operating the Anonymous Test Site model with similar target populations.
• Hong Kong AIDS Foundation: Community-based HIV/AIDS service organization in Hong Kong providing testing, counselling, and outreach to MSM and other key populations. Comparable regional peer in service model and target demographics.
• Oogachaga: Singapore-based community organization offering counselling, peer support, and outreach to LGBTQ+ communities. A formal PT Foundation partner; directly comparable in target population and community-led service approach.
• LoveYourself Inc. A community-based Philippine nonprofit providing anonymous HIV testing, counseling, and peer-led outreach to MSM, transgender, and other key populations. Directly comparable in mission, service mix (community clinic + outreach + counseling), and target population to PT Foundation.
• Asia Pacific Network of Transgender (APNT): Regional network advocating for transgender rights and health, including HIV programming. Directly comparable mission and a formal partner of PT Foundation via ISEAN Hivos, with overlapping focus on TG key populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/345959786892
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pt-foundation-malaysia

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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