Towards Ending Aids By Malaysian Businesses

What Towards Ending Aids By Malaysian Businesses does

Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) is a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered non-profit charitable foundation established in 1993 and fully incorporated in 2003 under Malaysia's Trustees Incorporation Act 1952 (registration PPAB-03/2003). It exists to mobilize and channel resources toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Malaysia, serving People Living with HIV (PLHIV) — 75,040+ of whom MAF-supported programs reach — along with children, women, and key populations affected by HIV across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

MAF does not sell a unified technology product; instead it operates a portfolio of humanitarian programs that include the PAL Scheme (free antiretroviral medication subsidies for underprivileged adults), the MyLady Assistance Scheme (microcredit and business coaching for women living with HIV), the Paediatric AIDS Fund (RM100/month subsistence for children up to age 12), Teratak Kasih Tok Nan transit shelters in Sarawak (Kuching, Miri, Bintulu), the Sabah and Sarawak Health Access Programmes (SHAPE) for transportation, nutrition, and emergency aid, Klinik Bantuan Guaman HIV legal aid, HIV Connect e-learning for physicians, and the Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters advocacy program. Underlying digital infrastructure is limited to a WordPress marketing site, a charity e-commerce shop, and an online donation portal processing recurring and one-time gifts via iPay88.

The foundation's revenue model is non-commercial, deriving from four streams: individual donations (RM2-RM200/month recurring tiers and RM10-RM1,000 one-time, with Malaysian tax-deduction benefits), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (including MBCH/TEAMB membership fees from 100+ companies and large multi-year commitments such as Sunway Group's RM5M/5-year pledge), government grants (RM8 million DHSKP allocation from Ministry of Health Malaysia in 2025), and merchandise sales (RM10-RM325 unit-priced items through the MAF Charity Shop). MAF channels the majority of raised funds through its sister organization, the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC), and a network of community-based partner organizations delivering last-mile HIV services. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, holds five consecutive ASEAN ARROW Awards (2016-2024), and is a member institution of the ASEAN Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS.

Name

Towards Ending Aids By Malaysian Businesses

Legal name

Malaysian AIDS Foundation (PPAB-03/2003)

Website

https://www.maf.org.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Malaysian AIDS Foundation is a Kuala Lumpur-based non-profit, founded in 1993 and incorporated in 2003, that funds and operates HIV/AIDS treatment, shelter, microcredit, and education programs serving People Living with HIV across Malaysia through government grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations and one-time donations from individual donors through online portal, with tax deduction benefits under Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967 for donations RM50 and above.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate social responsibility contributions, CSR collaborations, and corporate membership programs including MBCH/TEAMB membership fees.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including face masks, tote bags, pins, and cookbooks through MAF charity shop, with proceeds funding HIV treatment and support programs.
4. Government Grants: Dana HIV & AIDS Sektor Kesihatan dan Perubatan (DHSKP) funding from Ministry of Health Malaysia, with allocation increasing to RM8 million in 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TEAMB (Towards Ending AIDS by Malaysian Businesses), formerly the Malaysian Business Consortium on HIV/AIDS (MBCH), is a corporate membership programme operated by the Malaysian AIDS Foundation that brings together Malaysian companies to promote workplace protection policies and develop effective HIV/AIDS workplace programmes. It mitigates the negative impact of HIV/AIDS at workplaces and supports Malaysia's national goal of ending AIDS by 2030 through corporate engagement, awareness campaigns, and member company support.

Product overview

Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) is a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in 2003 under the Trustees Incorporation Act, operating as the primary Malaysian body leading efforts to fight the HIV and AIDS epidemic. The foundation does not offer a unified technology product but instead delivers a portfolio of humanitarian assistance programs, donation mechanisms, and awareness initiatives. Core programs include: the PAL Scheme providing free HIV medication; the Paediatric AIDS Fund supporting children affected by HIV; the MyLady microcredit scheme for women; Teratak Kasih Tok Nan shelter homes in Sarawak; SHAPE transportation and treatment access programs for Sabah and Sarawak; and the MBCH/TEAMB corporate membership program for workplace HIV policies. MAF also operates a charity shop selling merchandise and manages donation programs including HOPE recurring donations and the AIDS Solidarity Fund. Additionally, MAF runs HIV Connect for physician education, a legal aid clinic, the Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters advocacy program, and participates in the ARROW Award recognizing corporate HIV workplace initiatives across ASEAN.

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Brands

• HOPE (Hopeful Outreach & Positive Engagement): A recurring donation program supporting PLHIV with focus on mothers and newborns living with HIV
• Malaysian Business Consortium on HIV/AIDS (MBCH)
• Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters (RRCS)

Products and services

• Towards Ending AIDS by Malaysian Businesses (TEAMB) / Malaysian Business Consortium on HIV/AIDS (MBCH) A corporate membership programme that brings together Malaysian companies under a single agenda of promoting workplace protection policies and developing effective HIV/AIDS workplace programmes. Members benefit from ARROW Award participation, workplace policy guidance, and corporate HIV programme support.
• Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters (RRCS) An advocacy and awareness programme involving local celebrities (including Dato' Aaron Aziz, Dayang Nurfaizah, Fahrin Ahmad, and Vanidah Imran) who voluntarily support HIV/AIDS awareness through event appearances, shelter visits, and media advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• RM8 million government allocation to DHSKP program in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, core and minor.

• Sarawak State GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026First state to formally partner in HIV intervention efforts. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Openg leads state's commitment. Supports Teratak Kasih Tok Nan and SHAPE initiatives through MAF.
• Berjaya Corporation BerhadmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026Corporate partner supporting HIV treatment access and community-based support initiatives in Sabah. Contributed to RM400,000 raised at Red Ribbon Kota Kinabalu High Tea 2026.
• Sabah State GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026State government committed to ensuring critical HIV/AIDS services reach rural, interior, and underserved communities. Co-developing One Stop Support Centres in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.
• Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Ministry of Health provides leadership, technical stewardship, and co-funding of national HIV initiatives including World AIDS Day, International Testing Week and Differentiated HIV Services for Key Populations (DHSKP) programme. DHSKP allocation increased to RM8 million in 2025.
• Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Long-term partnership spanning more than a decade supporting community health initiatives that empower vulnerable groups and amplify youth participation in public health. CEO Dr. Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin serves as MAC EXCO Member.
• Sunway GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Sunway Group committed RM5 million over five years benefiting underserved communities in Borneo, Sabah, and Sarawak. Founder Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah recognized for visionary leadership and corporate responsibility in advancing public health.
• PETRONAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner contributing to Malaysia's HIV response and community health initiatives. Mentioned as one of the alliances driving innovation and compassion in the national AIDS response.
• PERKESO (Social Security Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment social security body partnering in national HIV/AIDS response and workplace programs.
• Karex BerhadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Goh Miah Kiat serves as MAF Trustee. In 2025, Karex contributed 700,000 condoms and 700,000 lubricants to Malaysia's national HIV prevention efforts under DHSKP programme, supporting outreach workers delivering care to key populations.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS supporting Malaysia's national HIV response with technical guidance and international coordination.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization providing technical guidance and support for Malaysia's HIV/AIDS response and 95-95-95 target achievement.
• Affin BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner leading private-sector support for HIV initiatives in Sabah and across Malaysia.
• SMJ EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner contributing to HIV response initiatives in Sabah.
• Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and secretariat for MAF. Prof Dr Iskandar Azwa serves as MAC President. MAF channels funds to support MAC activities and organizational partners.
• ExabytesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR Web Partner providing website hosting and support services to Malaysian AIDS Foundation.
• Nestlé MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting AIDS Solidarity Fund campaign and providing necessities for PLHIV affected by COVID-19 in Sandakan, Sabah.
• Yayasan PETRONASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation partner supporting MAF operations. Tengku Noraida Tengku Mahmood serves as Head of Operations representing the foundation.
• Towards Ending AIDS by Malaysian Businesses (TEAMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Malaysian Business Consortium on HIV/AIDS (MBCH). Corporate membership programme strengthening business sector's response to end AIDS, mitigating negative impact at workplace and on businesses. Component of ASEAN Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (ASEAN BCA).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• UNAIDS: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS — listed as a strategic partner of MAF, providing technical guidance and international coordination. Not a direct service peer but the global policy counterpart whose 95-95-95 targets shape MAF's funding landscape.
• The Global Fund: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria — listed as a financial partner of MAF. Not a direct peer but a major financing counterparty whose grant decisions directly affect Malaysia's HIV response funding.

Broad incumbents

• amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research): amfAR is a major international HIV/AIDS research and advocacy foundation with high-profile galas and celebrity engagement — comparable event-driven fundraising model (Red Ribbon Gala equivalent) but focused on research rather than direct service delivery.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): AHF is the largest global HIV/AIDS nonprofit, operating clinics, testing, and advocacy worldwide. Comparable in that it delivers HIV treatment access and runs large-scale fundraising galas, but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth than MAF.

Emerging players

• Community Health Impact Coalition: Global coalition focused on community health worker programs — thematically comparable to MAF's community-based service delivery model in Sabah/Sarawak, though operating in different geographies and disease areas.

Direct peers

• Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC): MAC is MAF's sister organization and effectively its operational arm — MAF channels funds to MAC and MAC programs. They share staff, brand, governance overlap (Prof Dr Iskandar Azwa serves on MAC's leadership), and jointly run the national HIV response, making MAC the closest comparable peer.
• PT Foundation (Malaysia): PT Foundation is a Malaysian community-based NGO working on HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ health, and drug user harm reduction — directly comparable mission, target populations (key populations), and Malaysian operating geography.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): EGPAF is a global foundation focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS, directly comparable to MAF's Paediatric AIDS Fund (RM100/month for children under 12) and pediatric treatment access programs. Similar revenue model (donations + grants), similar advocacy mission.
• National AIDS Trust (UK): UK charity focused on HIV policy, advocacy, and stigma reduction — directly comparable mission to MAF's stigma-reduction and human rights advocacy work, with similar reliance on individual giving and corporate partnerships.
• Terrence Higgins Trust (UK): UK's leading HIV/AIDS charity providing direct services, fundraising, and advocacy — directly comparable in operating model (donation-driven, service delivery, celebrity ambassadors, corporate partnerships) to MAF, though operating in the UK rather than Malaysia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yayasanaidsMY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/malaysianaidsfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/malaysianaidsfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malaysian-aids-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/myaidsfoundation

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