PurpleLily

03/09/2026

At PurpleLily, we believe that healthy communication is the foundation of a resilient home. We are thrilled to have participated in the Family UNited – Universal Family Skills Programme training held from 25–27 August 2026 at Serapi Hotel.

During this intensive three-day programme, our team dived deep into strategies for preventing negative social outcomes.

The biggest takeaway? Words matter. Here is how we are bringing these strategies back to our community:

1. Promoting Positive Communication: Shifting from reactive arguments to active listening and meaningful dialogue.

2. Deepening Connections: Using daily interactions to build trust, empathy, and emotional safety between parents and children.

3. Nurturing Resilience: Empowering families to navigate challenges together by keeping the lines of communication wide open.

Through interactive sessions and shared insights, we gained practical toolkits to level up our ongoing community workshops. When we teach families how to talk—and truly listen—to one another, we build safer, healthier, and happier neighborhoods.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Hosts & Trainers! This transformative learning experience would not have been possible without the wonderful collaboration of everyone involved. Our deepest appreciation goes out to: Our local co-organizer, OAPTAR, alongside ISSUP Malaysia, for spearheading this vital initiative and bringing it to Kuching. The brilliant global trainers from UNODC Bangkok and the Philippines, whose expertise, warmth, and practical guidance truly inspired our team. Let’s keep talking, keep connecting, and keep building a stronger Sarawak!

02/09/2026

Is abortion legal in Malaysia?

The short answer: Yes, under specific conditions.

There are many myths surrounding reproductive healthcare in Malaysia, but knowing your rights and the legal framework is the first step toward making informed decisions.

Swipe through to learn about:

⚖️ The Law: How the Penal Code Amendment Act (1989) protected medical practitioners and patients.

🏥 Access: The difference between medical and surgical procedures.

⏳ Timeline: What the legal limits are and why early action is key.

31/08/2026

🇲🇾 Selamat Menyambut Hari Kebangsaan ke-69! 🇲🇾

Bersama kita hayati erti kemerdekaan, semai semangat patriotisme dan terus menghargai keamanan serta keharmonian negara tercinta. ❤️🤍💙💛

*Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!* 🇲🇾

25/08/2026

Salam Maulidur Rasul 1448H

Menghayati perjuangan dan akhlak Rasulullah SAW sebagai panduan dalam membina masyarakat yang penuh kasih sayang, hormat-menghormati dan prihatin terhadap sesama insan.

24/08/2026

Sexual Abuse Against Men and Boys

Sexual abuse doesn’t only happen to women and girls. Men and boys 👬 go through it too, and it’s often even more hidden.

Do you know 1 in 7 men globally experience sexual violence in their childhood? In 🇲🇾 , the numbers have gone up ⬆️⬆️ as per DOSM reports in 2025. This is something we can’t ignore, and therefore, awareness matters.

Watch shared videos on this topic and how to report them on ’s new edutainment video on this topic in collaboration with here: https://youtu.be/Y0xtziJmf5w?si=TFLDoQrOGbi9l5xl

13/08/2026

What We’ve Learned | Advanced Train-the-Trainer

PurpleLily staff and our intern recently participated in the Advanced Train-the-Trainer: Community Capacity Building & Sustainability Facilitation programme, held from 3–7 August 2026 at Fauzlina Management Services Training Room.

The programme was kindly organised and facilitated by Miss Brenda Yong Ping Ping, Founder of SEED. We sincerely thank her for the invitation and for generously sharing her knowledge, experience and insights with us throughout the training.

During the programme, we explored how Training Needs Analysis (TNA), the ADDIE model, SMART objectives and other training concepts work together to design programmes that are relevant, practical and responsive to participants’ needs.

More importantly, we had the opportunity to put theory into practice through group discussions, case studies, project development and presentations. These activities challenged us to think creatively, solve problems and turn ideas into practical solutions.

We also learned that effective training is built on teamwork, communication and respect for different perspectives. Working with people of different ages, backgrounds and experiences reminded us that age is not a barrier to learning. With mutual respect and collaboration, everyone has something valuable to contribute.

As trainers, we learned to think on our feet, respond to unexpected situations, develop projects, create engaging presentation materials and communicate our ideas more effectively.

Most importantly, we learned that being a trainer is not simply about delivering information. It is about understanding people, adapting to their needs, encouraging meaningful participation and creating learning experiences that make a difference.

We are truly grateful for the knowledge, experiences and connections gained throughout this journey. 💜

Learn. Apply. Collaborate. Empower.

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 💜

Celebrating the voices, ideas and energy of young people everywhere.

Keep learning, growing and making a difference. ✨

12/08/2026

Strengthening Our Collective Commitment to Human Rights in Sarawak

PurpleLily together with local NGOs was part of the CSOP4R entourage — had the honour of making a courtesy call to SUHAKAM Sarawak, engaging in a meaningful exchange on the human rights landscape in Sarawak, with a focus on children’s rights and vulnerable communities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to SUHAKAM Commissioner Tuan Dahim anak Nadot, Children’s Commissioner Dr Zufar Yadi, and the SUHAKAM Sarawak team for the warm welcome, openness, and constructive dialogue.

Key takeaways from the engagement:

1. Gaps still exist and must be addressed.
Despite progress, there are ongoing gaps in awareness, access, protection, implementation, and coordination in advancing human rights and children’s rights.

2. Stronger collaboration is essential.
Civil society, SUHAKAM, government agencies, and communities each play a critical role. Greater coordination is needed to ensure policies and commitments translate into real impact on the ground.

3. Children’s rights must remain a priority.
Sustained advocacy, stronger protection systems, and meaningful inclusion of children’s voices are key to ensuring their rights are upheld.

4. A clear opportunity to move forward together.
There is strong potential for continued collaboration with SUHAKAM on human rights education, child rights advocacy, policy engagement, and community empowerment initiatives in Sarawak.

We also acknowledge that the strong support and openness of the Sarawak Government towards SUHAKAM provides an important enabling environment. This is a valuable advantage that allows SUHAKAM and NGOs to engage constructively, strengthen advocacy, and contribute meaningfully to policy discussions.

For all participating CSOs, the way forward is clear:

Build stronger bridges. Deepen collaboration. Turn dialogue into action.

Together, we can work towards a Sarawak where human rights are understood, respected, and protected — and where every child can grow up with dignity, safety, and opportunity.

A heartfelt thank you once again to SUHAKAM Commissioner Tuan Dahim, Children’s Commissioner Dr Zufar Yadi, and the entire SUHAKAM Sarawak team for the meaningful engagement.

This is not just a visit, it is the beginning of stronger collective action.

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

Stronger Together: Building a Stronger Civil Society Voice for Sarawak 💜

PurpleLily was pleased to welcome the CSO Platform for Reform (CSOP4R) entourage for a meaningful exchange on strengthening civil society, policy reform, advocacy and good governance in Sarawak.

The discussion was an opportunity to reflect on how CSOs and NGOs can work together more strategically to create greater impact.

Key takeaways from our discussion:

🔹 Stronger collaboration, greater impact
By sharing knowledge, resources, evidence and networks, CSOs can build stronger collective solutions for community challenges.

🔹 From advocacy to policy influence
Civil society plays an important role in bringing community voices, evidence and recommendations into policy discussions.

🔹 Good governance needs active participation
Transparency, accountability and inclusive decision-making require the collective efforts of all sectors.

🔹 Strengthening Sarawak’s civil society voice
Together, we can build a more connected CSO ecosystem where diverse voices — including women, girls, persons with disabilities, rural communities and underserved groups — are represented.

Moving forward, PurpleLily looks forward to strengthening collaborations across Sarawak, Sabah and West Malaysia to exchange experiences, strengthen advocacy and promote more inclusive policies.

Connect. Collaborate. Build evidence. Amplify community voices. Influence policy.

A heartfelt thank you to CSO Platform for Reform for the visit, open dialogue and opportunity to explore future collaborations.

This is not the end of a conversation — it is the beginning of stronger collaboration. 🌱