About Us

The Ronald McDonald Children's Charities™ Fund of Malaysia (RMCC) was established in Malaysia in February 1990. Our main goal has always been to lend a helping hand to less fortunate children in three main areas: health, education and social services.

Health
In the area of health, we have reached a milestone with the first Ronald McDonald House located at the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. With the support of many generous and caring Malaysians, this first "home away from home" was built in 1999 for families whose children suffer from serious illnesses and need long term treatment at a hospital.

The Rumah Ronald McDonald HUKM is not only the first to be built in Malaysia, but it is also the first and still the only one in the ASEAN region. The House that started operations in 2001, has housed more than 100 families during its first year of operation.

The Ronald McDonald House Committee, provides the leadership and guidance to improve operations and make this home truly a home away from home. Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Welfare Department conducts support group sessions to help the families through their hardship. Our core of volunteers help the children and their families make their stay more fun through group activities.

Education
In the area of education, RMCC started a scholarship program jointly with the Pertubuhan Wanita-Wanita Islam (PERTIWI) in 1990 to help children from low-income families through school. In 1997, RMCC started its own scholarship program called the RMCC TUNAS WAWASAN. The program was designed to help students with academic potential from low income families in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur with their education. This program has now been expanded nationwide.

Welfare
Every year, RMCC organises functions during festive seasons to enable the less fortunate children in hospitals and orphanages nationwide enjoy the festivities that other children take for granted. Donations are also made throughout the year to help parents meet medical expenses for their children or to families who have suffered disasters such as a fire or children who have lost their parents through some catastrophe.