Social Action Initiative

Programme of Permanent Benefit to Society 

Social Action 

Initiative 

Assisting Malaysia’s Hardcore Poor 

and Benefiting Society through 

SocioCare 

Medicare 

Educare 

Environcare 

A Project of National Welfare in conjunction with Sri 

Sathya Sai Baba’s 85 th Birthday in 2010

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An Offering for Humanity and Nation Building 

Our Humble Pranams at the Lotus Feet of 

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. 

Bhagavan, 

We offer the results of the Sai Care Programme, 

carried out as our Humble offering to Bhagavan 

in conjunction with Bhagavan’s 85 th Birthday. 

The Sai Care Programme was carried out by 

your devotees as an offering of Love, and as our 

contribution to Humanity & Nation Building. It 

is meant as a Programme of Permanent Benefit 

to Society, to assist Malaysia’s hardcore poor 

and benefiting society through Educare, 

SocioCare, MediCare and Environment Care. 

Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of 

Malaysia

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1. Introduction 

Social Action Initiative 

- An Offering for Humanity and Nation Building - 

1. Overview of Sai Care 

The Sathya Sai Baba Central Council, as part of its ongoing programme to 

promote the consciousness of human values and community service launched 

the Social Action Initiative (S.A.I.) Care Programme in August 2008. This 

programme involves the implementation of Spiritual Projects, Humanitarian 

Community Service Projects and Education in Human Values Projects over the 

two year period 2008-2010, as our offering for humanity and nation building in 

conjunction with Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 85th birthday in 2010. 

The SAI CARE PROGRAMME is a major project which aimed to bring about 

changes in the individual, the community and the nation, a vehicle to help 

devotees to transform their lives to reflect Swami’s message. 

2. Foreword 

As part of the Sai Baba Central Council of Malaysia’s ongoing contribution to 

nation building and in line with our effort to promote the consciousness of selfless 

service and human values to society, we launched the SAICARE Programme in 

August 2008. 

The SAICARE Programme comprised two main categories: 

(a) Humanitarian Community Projects 

(b) Human Values Projects 

One of the primary approaches of the SAICARE Programme is to involve as many 

people, especially the youth of society, who are the future leaders of our nation, 

in selfless community work and in activities that can help raise awareness of the 

importance of human values. This is the only way for us to create a caring society 

and to help fulfil Vision 2020. 

“Establishing a fully caring society and a caring culture social 

system in which the welfare of the people will revolve around a 

strong and resilient family system and not around the state or the 

individual.” 

Malaysia’s Vision 2020

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The SAICARE Programme was a two year programme organised in conjunction with 

the 85 th Birthday of Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba. 

The SAICare programme involved the implementation of several service, human 

values, spiritual and youth projects over two years as our offering for Humanity and 

Nation Building. SAI-CARE focused on two important aspects. They were:- 

Integration 

Each project was to be driven by multi-racial teams headed by a Project Leader 

who reported to the respective Wing leader. The programme involved not only 

members of the centres but also the public. The programs offered were to be taken 

as an opportunity to connect with : 

a) Inter –religious groups 

b) Ethnic associations 

c) Community leaders 

d) Residents’ associations 

e) Institutions of learning 

Hence through this integration the vision that a Sai centre should blend and integrate 

with the community could be achieved. Through our sincere efforts in this 

programme, Sai centres would become instrumental in triggering and expanding 

consciousness by enabling public participation. 

Internalization 

Whilst it was important to achieve the intended target for all the respective projects 

within SAI-CARE programme, the more important aspect was to continuously dwell 

on the inner significance of the projects, the purpose and the transformational 

experiences one could have by engaging in these worthwhile projects. It is necessary 

to continue focusing our attention on our inner consciousness. We should have 

constant feed back sessions through healthy satsanghs to gauge our inner 

transformation. An evaluation form for self assessment was provided for this purpose. 

This evaluation form presented questions such as 

(1) How often do you get angry ? 

(2) How earnest are you in wanting to learn, imbibe and practise Swami’s teachings ? 

(3) How often do you meditate ? 

and many others, for discussion and feed back. This spiritual dimension of the SAICare 

project is the most important aspect of the programme. The transformational 

experiences of members of the organization or centres who have gained during this 

programme was documented including the miraculous nature on how the universe 

responds in achieving the targets. 

The 2 “I” s of the programme : Integration and Internalization would be the two eyes 

that would provide a refined vision to achieve what Bhagavan Baba says: 

“If a wave of service sweeps over the land, catching everyone in its enthusiasm, it will 

be able to wipe out the mounds of hatred, malice and greed that infest the world”. 

- Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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2. Programme 

The programme under Sai Care was as follows: 

A Spiritual Projects Targets 

1 Universal Prayers - Chanting of Gayathri Mantra 25,000,000 

2 Stress Management – Public Meditation Sessions 20 

3 Journey to Sai - Yathra to Prashanti (2010) – Practising Swami’s 

Teachings 

B SOCIOCARE PROJECTS Targets 

1 Community Adoption Programme 85 

2 Shelter Project (Rebuilding dilapidated homes of the poor) 85 

3 Poor Families Cared For 850 

4 Animal Care 850 

C MEDICARE PROJECTS Targets 

1 Specialist Medical Camps 8 

2 Surgery assistance 85 

3 General Health Screening Camps 85 

4 Dentures for the needy 85 

5 Blood Donation (Pints) 8,500 

6 Organ Donation Pledges 8,500 

D EDUCARE PROJECTS Targets 

1 Promoting Human Values – National Carnival 

a. National HV “speak up and act out” by State 6 

b. National HV story telling competition by State 8 

c. National HV Choral Speaking Competition by State 5 

d. Action Song 2 

e. Walk for Values 7 

2 S.T.A.R. Programme 8 

E ENVIRONCARE PROJECT Targets 

1 Tree Planting programme 85,000

3. Objectives 

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The SAI-Care Programme had a three-pronged aim to bring about: 

(a) Positive Changes in the Individual 

(b) Resulting in a harmonious Community and 

(c) A peaceful and prosperous Nation 

These objectives are also in line with those of Malaysia’s Vision 2020: 

“Establishing a fully caring society and a caring culture social 

system in which the welfare of the people will revolve around a 

strong and resilient family system and not around the state or 

individual”. 

Malaysia’s Vision 2020 

In addition, the specific Projects under the SAICare Programme each had their 

own specific objectives. These are described below. 

A. Spiritual Projects 

1. Chanting of Gayathri Mantra 

All devotees were to undertake this personal sadhana as an offering to Swami 

for His physical wellbeing and to minimize world suffering. The awareness of 

the power of prayer would be enhanced among devotees, thereby 

increasing the devotees’ consciousness and the “Constant Integrated 

Awareness” of Bhagavan’s presence. Eventually all devotees would have 

cultivated the habit of daily prayer, which is part of the First Code Of Conduct, 

as a personal sadhana. 

2. Stress Management – Public Meditation Sessions 

• To create awareness on the practice and benefits of meditation 

and thereby encourage devotees and public to practise 

meditation. 

• Experiencing peace of mind as part of natural phenomenon, while 

facing the challenges of day to day life at all levels. 

3. Journey to Sai 

By this self-evaluation exercise, it is hoped that all will radiate His Divine Love at 

all times and realize He is the indweller within all. Thus, at the end of 2010, in all 

the Sai Centres it is hoped to have at least twice the number of devotees we 

currently have. 

Devotees will also be able to gauge their spiritual progress on a periodic basis, 

thereby helping them to keep moving forward in their sadhana.

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4. Yathra to Prashanti (2011) – Practising Swami’s Teachings 

To undertake a physical journey to Prashanti, in conjunction with Swami’s 85 th 

Birthday, to offer at Bhagavan’s Lotus feet the Projects carried out under the 

Sai Care Programme over the 2 year period 2008-2010. This will be symbolic of 

the inward journey that devotees would have travelled through their 

participation in the various Sai Care Projects. 

B. SocioCare Projects 

1. Community Adoption Program 

• To provide relief and help in the eradication of hardcore poverty. 

• To assist in the economic and social upliftment of the residents in poor 

areas. 

• To provide education support for the youth & children. 

• To promote better neighbourliness – a spirit of caring and sharing amongst 

the residents. 

• To promote inter-racial and inter-religious harmony amongst the residents. 

• To promote family unity – i.e. greater bonding and inter-action between 

parents and children (teenagers and young adults). 

• To promote healthy and wholesome activities for the youth. 

• To promote the awareness of the importance of Traditions, Religion, 

Aspiration and Culture (TRAC) in overcoming the social ills of today. 

Our strategy should be to give the residents what they need so that they 

would want what we want to give them. Our attempt was to see if we could 

bring the residents, especially the youth, into a value oriented lifestyle so that 

they become useful to themselves, their families and the community. 

In the process, participating devotees should be able to develop love and 

care for their fellow man, and through this, spiritual upliftment. 

2. Shelter Project (Rebuilding dilapidated homes of the poor) 

This project seeks to provide material and willing hands to repair the roofs and 

walls of 85 houses for the benefit of the poor and needy, to provide adequate 

shelter and protection from the elements. Devotees participating will be able 

to develop love and empathy through this service.

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3. Adoption of Poor Families 

• To provide relief and help in the eradication of hardcore poverty. 

• To assist in the economic and social upliftment of the residents. 

• To provide education support for the youth & children. 

Through the participation of devotees in this project, love and care for the less 

fortunate can be nurtured. 

4. Animal Care 

a) To provide free medical and surgical care to animals like dogs and cats. 

b) To assist SPCA and other animal welfare organizations in trying to find homes for 

abandoned animals 

c) To rehabilitate and treat stray dogs and cats with the help of Veterinarians who 

are willing to join the programme. 

d) To provide free vaccination and spaying for pets whose owners are unable to 

afford it. 

e) To instil the compassion for animals in the public. 

The participants in these projects can be expected to develop love and care for 

animals, and recognise animals as part of the divine creation. 

C. MediCare Projects 

1. Specialist Medical Camps 

• To reach out to the poor and needy for their health related problems 

• To create health awareness among underprivileged and less fortunate 

men, women and children 

• To bring the above problems to the attention of the Ministry by 

submitting the survey forms and the relevant reports 

• To provide free specialist medical screening to the hardcore poor (who 

normally do not have access to such care) and help to provide 

specialised medical needs. At the same time some with serious health 

problems may also be identified and recommendation for follow-up 

action be given, such as surgery etc. 

2. Surgery Assistance 

• To identify & provide free surgery to identified hardcore poor and 

underprivileged people irrespective of race & religion. 

• To bring relief, joy, happiness and permanent benefit to the 

underprivileged, and relieve financial burden of the family members.

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3. General Health Screening Camps 

To provide free medical screening to the hardcore poor (who normally do not 

undertake routine medical screening) and help to provide basic medical 

needs. At the same time some with health problems may also be identified 

and recommendation for follow up be given, such as surgery, consulting 

specialists, etc. A total of 8 Medical Screening camps to be conducted 

throughout the country. 

4. Denture Project 

To provide free dentures for the hardcore poor. 

5. Blood Donation 

• To encourage devotees and the public to donate blood (liquid love), 

which could be used to save lives. 

• To educate Malaysians from all walks of life on the importance of blood 

donation. Donating blood not only helps the recipient but also helps the 

donor to regenerate new blood in the body. 

• To create and cascade information on donating blood and its benefits 

• To create opportunities for centres & bhajan units & individuals to gain 

experience in managing such projects/events . 

• The public must have minimum awareness of blood donation and ever 

ready to help/donate if his/her blood is needed to save a life. 

• Through blood donation, the devotees and public will be able to recognise 

that their body is a gift from God, and by donating their blood, they are 

expressing their gratitude to God, while helping someone in need of blood 

6. Organ Donation Pledges 

• To encourage devotees and the public to pledge their organs (on death) 

• Through these pledges, the devotees and public will be able to recognise 

that their body is a gift from God, and they have a spiritual duty to donate 

their organs to benefit needy persons

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D. Educare Projects 

1. Promoting Human Values 

a. National Human Values “Speak up and Act out” Contest 

To promote and project Human Values among teenagers and the community 

in general, as a step to stem the decline in Human Values which is leading to a 

host of problems for all nations: - drug addiction, lack of respect for parents, 

promiscuity, etc. In addition, the self-confidence of the youths will also be 

raised through exposure in such programs. 

The specific objectives of this activity are as follows: 

• To encourage the development of oral communication skills among 

students. 

• To instil confidence and courage in expressing one’s creativity and wit. 

• To elicit comprehensive knowledge. 

• To promote better understanding between young people. 

• To create awareness and to learn, document and disseminate the topics 

b. National Human Values Story Telling Competition 

To promote and project Human Values among school children and the 

community in general, as a step to stem the decline in Human Values which is 

leading to a host of problems for all nations: - drug addiction, lack of respect 

for parents, promiscuity, etc. 

In addition, the self-confidence of children will also be raised through exposure 

in such programs. 


• To encourage practice of human values in everyday living 

• To introduce children to oral language patterns (for a child to achieve 

success in reading, wide experience with spoken language is needed). This 

will then encourage children to get into healthy reading habits and the 

world of books. 

• Story telling develops the children’s listening skills 

• Contributes to the social and cognitive development through shared 

experience (to feel joy for another’s happiness and empathize with their 

misfortunes) 

• Contribute to the child’s mental health 

• Aids in development of a human value system 

• Introduces classic stories with human values to children 

• Aids in vocabulary development of the chosen language(English, Malay, 

Mandarin and Tamil language) 

• Helps the child to appreciate his own heritage as well as those of others 

• Develops self-confidence in the child

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c. Choral Speaking Competition 

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Sathya Sai Baba Central 

Council of Malaysia (Educare Wing) for all SSE/SSEHV students. The purpose of 

this competition is: 

• To promote human values and instil in the students the importance of 

human values in daily life. 

• To build confidence in students to speak, render, memorize and express 

themselves in a language or languages understood by them and others. 

• To encourage teamwork and discipline. 

• To understand the value fair competition. 

d. Action Song 

The nationwide Action Song competition is intended to promote and project 

Human Values among SSEHV children and the community in general, as a 

step to stem the decline in Human Values which is leading to a host of 

problems for all nations. The specific objectives of this activity are as follows: 

• To encourage children to learn and imbibe values through value songs. 

• To develop confidence and sense of ease in interpreting meaning of 

value song selected. 

• To encourage children to use language and gestures as vehicles to 

express the meaning of the song sung. 

e. Walk for Values 

• To increase the awareness and the importance of Human Values amongst 

general public. 

• Opportunity of reaching out to the public with values, through a fun based 

activities for children, teenagers and youth. 

• To serve as a catalyst in community building based on Human Values 

initiatives 

2. S.T.A.R. Programme ( Student Training In Attitude & Responsibility) 

The main objectives of the programme are to instil in students:- 

• The urge and need to succeed and excel academically and in life. 

• Self esteem and confidence. 

• The need and desire to study. 

• Effective studying techniques. 

• Positive attitude and a sense of responsibility. 

• To assist to achieve academic and character excellence. 

For the nation 

• A change from negative mindset and attitude to instill positive and 

responsible attitudes in youths which in return would contribute to the 

eradication of crime and other socially unacceptable 

activities/behaviour. 

• Grooming the youths of today to be leaders of tomorrow.

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E. EnvironCare Projects 

1. Tree Planting 

The objective of this project is to instill reverence to Mother Nature and raise 

Environmental Awareness/Consciousness in particular amongst children, their 

parents and teachers of the Sai family in Malaysia. To do this a target has 

been set to plant and protect 85,000 trees in Malaysia. Tree planting and its 

protection will benefit not only humans but the planet earth. This is because 

trees are oxygen filters (they give us oxygen, consumes carbon dioxide and 

cleans the air in the process), shelter and food providers to humans as well as 

animals and can influence climate. Planting trees can help to combat climate 

change and reduce the effects of natural disasters. These are just some of the 

major benefits of tree planting and protection. 

Participants in this project will learn to appreciate mother nature and 

spiritualise their contribution towards making the earth a more liveable place.

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4. Origins of SAICare 

In 2005 the Sathya Sai Central Council of Malaysia drafted a Road Map for the Sai 

Organisation of Malaysia. The purpose of this Road Map was to guide the members 

of the organisation to focus on the areas of Service and Spiritual need , and carry out 

activities in line with this. This would also offer opportunities for the devotees to serve 

the poor, sick, needy and underprivileged, while at the same time moving towards 

greater spiritual heights in line with Bhagavan’s Mission for devotees to realise their 

inner divinity. 

In Nov 2006, the Executive Council of the Sathya Sai Baba Central Council 

deliberated a review of the Road Map. It was decided that a review was necessary, 

to assess the achievements thus far, and also to identify required programmes 

(strategies/initiatives), the implementation action plan and the desired results with set 

measurable goals. After this continual evaluation, identification of gaps and review, 

the programmes would be carried out. 

The need for clear communication, inspiration and education for Centre leaders was 

also stressed, as a means of leadership development. 

This led to many intense efforts, led by dedicated leaders, to evaluate weaknesses 

and problems, issues on integration between wings and the need to spiritualise all 

activities, in order to enable devotees to be more spiritually minded. After looking at 

these, 4 Key Focus areas were identified, and a workshop for effective leadership for 

Sai Office bearers was held. 

The task force set up for this purpose worked hard over the next few months, and in 

August 2008, a retreat for Sai office bearers was held , in which participants 

enthusiastically expressed full support for the SAI Care programme to be 

implemented over the next two years as our offering for Humanity and Nation 

Building in conjunction with Bhagawan Baba’s 85 th birthday. 

A SAICare coordinating team was set up, with National and State level Project 

leaders with their own terms of reference. The modus operandi would include: 

• A dossier comprising of the mechanics of implementation of each of the 

project to be given to state and centre leaders 

• An executive committee comprised of VP’s and Wing leaders to oversee 

the implementation of the SAI CARE programme. 

• The respective VPs to periodically call for meeting with project leaders in 

order to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the projects. 

• At every EXCO meeting, the progress is to be reported and monitored so 

that we can update during subsequent council meetings.

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5. SAICare management framework 

The SAICare Programme was managed by a multi tier management framework, with a 

National Coordinating Team led by a National Project Coordinator. The respective National 

Project Leaders led each project at National level. At the State level, there were State Project 

Leaders, who in turn managed the implementation at the State level. The roles of the key 

people in the management framework are as given below: 

National Sai-Care Programme Chief Coordinator 

1. Establish SAI-Care Programme for implementation throughout the country 

2. Set up Committee to monitor SAI-Care Programme 

3. Hold regular meetings to monitor progress of projects 

4. Conduct status review at each Council Meeting 

5. Reports to EXCO on status on implementation and resources requirement 

6. Lead team for Yatra Trip to Puttaparthi in Oct/Nov 2010 

National SAI-Care Programme Coordinators 

1. Establish projects to be implemented and set National Targets 

2. Appoints National Project Coordinator and team 

3. Ensures Project write-up is submitted to Secretariat on time 

4. Ensures Projects are implemented by as many centres as possible 

5. Assist National Project Coordinators to meet Targets by providing necessary resources 

National Project Coordinator: 

1. To prepare Project write up and communicate with State Project Coordinators 

2. Work with State Project Coordinators or State Coordinators on strategy to achieve 

State Targets 

3. To drive for excellence in implementation of the Project nation-wide 

4. To prepare status of Project Implementation at Quarterly intervals and present during 

each quarterly Council Meeting 

5. To document all projects, including process of formulation, planning and 

implementation as well as actual project / programme itself 

6. Prepare the final Project write-up and submit to SAI-Care Secretariat before Aug 15, 

2010 

7. Numbers, high resolution photos, videos, details are important and must be included in 

the documentation 

State Project Coordinator: 

1. Work closely with and motivate Centres / Bhajan Units and State Team on projects to 

be undertaken by the State 

2. Establish timeline on implementation 

3. Implement the respective Project to be undertaken 

4. Drives excellence in implementation of the Project State-wide 

5. Compile State Project Report (template same as National Project Leader Report) and 

Accounting Report (template same as National Project Leader report on Accounting) 

at quarterly interval for submitting to National Project Leader and State Coordinator 

6. Prepare a final State Project Report (Template same as Final National Project Report) 

to National Project Leader and State Coordinator by Aug 1, 2010.

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Roles of State Coordinator: 

1. Appoint State Project Coordinator for each project that the State intends to 

undertake. 

2. Conduct regular SAI-Care Programme Team meeting with all State Project 

Coordinators and supporters. 

3. Establish State Targets for projects to be undertaken by the State 

4. Establish a SAI-Care implementation plan for the State. 

5. Drives excellence in implementation of the Project State-wide 

6. Prepares status of SAI-Care Programme Implementation at Quarterly interval and 

present during each quarterly Council Meeting 

7. Ensure that the State Project Coordinators complete the Project Write-up and 

submit to the National Project Coordinator by Aug 1, 2010. 

8. Prepares the final State Implementation Plan write-up (Summary for all projects) 

9. Provide detail summary of accounts on money / donation in kind received and 

expenses / utilization of materials received. It is the responsibility of the State 

Coordinators or State Project Coordinators to keep track of all accounting by 

project at the State Level and submit to the Project Leaders. 

Roles of Secretariat 

1. Compile Project write ups of all projects in proper package for loading into 

Council web-site and for distribution 

2. Compile State Targets and monitor progress at quarterly intervals 

3. Compile National Targets and monitor at quarterly intervals 

4. Compile National Accounts for all projects 

5. Issue deadline for reports by National Project Coordinator and State Coordinators. 

6. Prepare communication materials for circulation 

7. Issue Templates for quarterly reports, final Project Report 

8. Prepare final SAI-Care report after August 2010 

9. Issue Yatra Trip announcement / registration form in early 2010 

10. Coordinate accommodation arrangement at Puttaparthi 

11. Set up Secretariat office at Puttaparthi during Yatra Trip

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A. 1 Universal Prayers 

Project Reference : SPIRITUAL 

Project Name : Universal Prayers – Chanting of Gayatri Mantra 

25 MILLION CHANTS BY 2010 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro. Muthu 

Project Leader : Bro. Nathan 

Members : Bro. M. Krishnan 

1. INTRODUCTION 

a) Gayathri is the Universal Prayer enshrined in the most ancient scripture, 

the ‘Vedas’. 

b) Repetition of Gayathri destroys the effects of all sins. 

c) The Gayathri mantra has the power to liberate the soul from the bonds 

that bind man to the illusory world which separates man from God. 

d) By reciting the mantra: 

One sends vibrations in the region of the heart to space as God resides 

both inside and outside the human body. 

Repeated recitation removes the layers of impurities befogging an 

aspirant’s intelligence as well as the ill-effect vibrations surrounding the 

world. 

e) Full faith in the power and potency of the Gayathri mantra will be 

generated only when the seeker has developed the requisite degree of 

enthusiasm, reverence and love towards this mantra. 

f) One should understand the mantra, its meaning and the importance while 

reciting with correct intonation. Each word should be pronounced clearly 

and distinctly, without undue haste or hurry. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

All devotees to undertake this personal sadhana as an offering to Swami for His physical 

well being, to minimize world suffering and also for their own personal transformation. The 

awareness of the power of prayer will be enhanced among devotees, thereby increasing 

the devotees’ consciousness of the “Constant Integrated Awareness” of Bhagavan’s 

presence. Eventually all devotees would have cultivated daily prayer, which is part of the 

First Code Of Conduct, as a personal sadhana. 

3. IMPLEMENTATION 

A) To achieve the target of 25 million Gayatri Chants by September 2010 all Centres and 

Bhajan Units to take the following steps:- 

a) Conduct chanting of the Gayatri Mantra 108 times on a fixed day and time once a 

week. 

b) Chant the Gayatri Mantra at least 9 times either before or after weekly bhajans. 

c) All devotees and families to chant the Gayatri Mantra at home on a daily basis as 

their personal sadhana and are encouraged to chant with their families at least once 

a week. 

d) All devotees/families to host Gayatri Chanting in their homes and reach out to others 

by inviting their relatives, friends and neighbours. In these circumstances, have a short 

bhajan of about 5 songs at the end of the chanting (40 minutes) whenever possible. 

e) House Bhajans –Chant the Gayatri Mantra 21 times before bhajans..

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f) Chant the Gayatri the way Swami chants the Gayatri. 

g) To realize this, Centres and Bhajan Units to purchase at cost price CDs on Swami 

chanting the Gayatri and sell to the devotees at the same price.(Stocks of these CDs 

are available at SS3 Centre and Kepong Bhajan Unit.) 

h) Distribute free of charge the Gayatri Mantra Booklet together with above mentioned 

CD wherein Swami answers 55 questions on the Gayatri Mantra to help understand its 

inner meaning and to clear any doubts. 

i) Give a copy of this Booklet together with the CD as a gift to non-devotees who may 

attend home Gayatri Chanting or whenever an opportunity arises. 

j) Chant the Gayatri Mantra at least 9 times before all meetings. 

B) Keeping Records of Gayatri Chanting 

a) Monthly calendar format document with month, day and dates for recording the 

number of chants per day by the individual and family which can be Photocopied for 

distribution. 

b) Centre Level Quarterly Consolidation Form. 

c) State Level Quarterly Consolidation Form 

d) National Level Quarterly Consolidation Form. 

e) In taking count of the number of times the Gayatri is chanted by a number of persons, 

a head count needs to be taken before commencement of chanting. Persons 

coming thereafter will have to record the number of their chants in their individual and 

family record. 

f) Commencement date for recording the number of chants is with effect from 1 st 

September 2008. 

4. EXPECTED OUTCOME 

A. Total number of chanting to exceed 25 million 

B. Every devotee, by chanting the Gayatri Mantra daily would have undertaken and 

cultivated daily sadhana (Spiritual Discipline) as an integral part of the individual’s 

daily life and thereby putting into practice the first code of the Nine Point Code of 

Conduct.

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5. PROJECT OUTCOME 

As at the end of the SaiCare Programme period, the total number of Gayatri Chanting done 

by the various Centres throughout Malaysia is 26,465,000. This has exceeded the target of 25 

million which was set at the beginning of the SaiCare Programme. 

The Gayatri Chanting Programme has greatly increased the awareness of the power of 

prayer, and the number of devotees chanting the mantra has increased dramatically. 

Gayatri Mantra chanting sessions have been held in Centres, Temples, and homes as well as 

for the sick. During such sessions, explanations of the Mantra and its power have been 

explained. 

Public awareness has also been raised through Public sessions such as the one held in 

Penang, where Gayatri Mantra was chanted 108 X 5 rounds by more than 350 devotees and 

members on public on 29 Aug 2010. Besides chanting, there were talks on the Gayatri 

Mantra. 

Comments from participants: 

1. “Please organise this event more often.” 

2. “Based on the talk during the event, I was able to go home and explain to my 

daughter why she may not experience the benefits immediately.” 

3. “Felt very good during chanting the Gayatri together” 

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Gayatri Chanting - A gift to Bhagawan Baba on His 85 th Birthday 

One of the Spiritual activities (sadhana) undertaken by all devotees was Gayatri Chanting. It 

was initiated to create an awareness of its importance and make it an integral part of regular 

sadhana at individual, family and community level. Nationwide target was set at 25 million by 

August 2010 and all were notified to report the number of chanting for monitoring. 

Since the inception on 1 st September 2008, great achievement was noted in this activity. 

Activities for promotion 

• A circular was sent to all Centres followed by visit to most of the states explaining the 

importance of Gayatri Chanting. 

• Printed booklets in English, Chinese and Tamil that contained Bhagawan Baba’s 

answers for questions relating to Gayatri were distributed free. 

• CDs of Gayatri chanting by Bhagawan were made available throughout the country 

to ensure chanting was done with uniformity and correct pronunciation. 

• Centres organized study circles on Gayatri chanting that created greater awareness. 

• Circulars were sent to all Centres to observe world Gayatri day and usher 2010 with 

Gayatri Chanting. 

Achievement 

• Many devotees have taken this sadhana with enthusiasm and are doing it regularly. 

• The meter of chanting is understood and all follow accordingly. 

• Regular chanting at individual and family level is on the rise. 

• Centres have organized weekly sessions. 

• Chanting in individual homes upon request is spreading fast among the public. 

• Most Centres have increased the number of chants after bhajans. 

• Meetings are commenced with Gayatri chanting . 

• The projected number of chanting is expected to exceed by about 30%. 

Conclusion 

Gayatri chanting with understanding of the meaning has become an important sadhana for 

most devotees. It has created such an impact that the devotees are expected to continue to 

carry on this sadhana beyond Swami’s 85 th Birthday. Everyone is increasingly aware that 

regular Gayatri chanting will help to heal the world from the current predicament. 

Samastha Loka Sukino Bavanthu.

A. 2 Stress management – Public Meditation Sessions 

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Project Name : STRESS MANAGEMENT-PUBLIC MEDITATION 

SESSIONS 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro. Muthu 

Project Leader : 

Members : 1 Bro. James Kon 

: 2 Bro. Ho Tick Choong 

: 3. Sis.Zeenisree 


a) Daily meditation and prayer is the first of the Nine Point Code of Conduct given by 

Swami to his devotees. 

b) There are three stages in meditation, which is concentration, contemplation and 

meditation. 

c) Due to time constraints, the Light Meditation as currently practiced in Centres /Bhajan 

Units allows just enough time for concentration and contemplation only. There is 

insufficient time for stage three, which is meditation. 

d) Awareness on what is meditation and the three stages of meditation must be created 

so that devotees can practise this first code of conduct with understanding. 

e) Devotees should also be given an avenue to ask questions, clear doubts and 

experience practical meditation sessions. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

1. To create awareness on the practice and benefits of meditation and thereby 

encourage devotees and public to practise daily meditation. 

2. Experiencing peace of mind as part of natural phenomenon, while facing the 

challenges of day to day life at all levels. 


a) Conduct nine Public Meditation Workshops nationwide, one in each state, for the public 

and devotees. 

b) Centres and Bhajan Units in each state are to jointly organize these Public Meditation 

Workshops in their respective states and publicise the workshops to the general public 

through distributions of fliers, personal or formal invitations, through newspaper columns, 

etc. 

c) This programme will be for a duration of five and a half hours inclusive of tea break. 

d) States are to identify a suitable venue, preferably with air-conditioning to keep out 

unnecessary noise and with multimedia support facilities. 

e) A standard flier containing the main details with provision to change details like venue, 

date and time has been prepared. 

f) To organize a ‘Meditation Retreat’ towards the end of year 2009. 

g) Probable locations identified are:- 

a. Buddhist temple complex near Rawang where the SCA event was 

held. 

b. Chinese temple complex at OUG, K.L. 

h) Centres and Bhajan Units are to promote and foster meditation among devotees by 

encouraging weekly group meditation sessions on a separate day in a week.

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i) Group meditation can be done on the same day as the chanting of the Gayatri 

Mantra. 

j) For these purpose copies of the meditation CD prepared by the Council distributed to 

all Centres and Bhajan Units. 

k) This CD starts with Swami chanting the Gayatri Mantra three times followed by Guided 

Light Meditation for 10 mins and ending with silent meditation with soft music for 20mins. 

l) All State Coordinators to meet with their Centre and Bhajan Unit Spiritual Coordinators 

once in four months commencing from May 2009 to obtain feedback, share 

experiences and to give support and encouragement. 


A. Devotees and participants will have a better understanding of the practice of meditation. 

B. More will practise daily meditation. 


As at the end of the SaiCare Programme period, the total number of Stress Management 

Sessions carried out under the SaiCare Programme is 22. 

Stress Management through Meditation 

- A gift to Bhagawan Baba for His 85 th Birthday. 

This activity was undertaken as it was found that many devotees were not clear as to what 

meditation is and how to undertake meditation as a spiritual sadhana. 

Activities for promotion 

• Meditation workshops lasting about 6 hours each time, were organised throughout the 

nation with explanations on what meditation is and practical sessions on the three 

stages of meditation which is concentration, contemplation and meditation. 

• Question and answer sessions with devotees after each practical session on each of 

the three stages of meditation were covered. Further questions and answer sessions 

towards the end of the workshop to clear any doubts or for participants to ask 

anything at all regarding meditation. 

Achievement 

• The national target is to have 20 workshops by 31/8/10. 

• To date a total of 13 workshops have been held throughout the nation. 

• A total of 616 persons have attended these workshops. 

• The importance of all Centres and Bhajan Units conducting guided light Meditation as 

part of the weekly Bhajan procedure was emphasised. 

• Copies of the Guided Light Mediation CD by the Sathya Sai Central Council of 

Malaysia were distributed free to all Centres and Bhajan Units for this purpose. 

Conclusion 

• These workshops have given devotees the opportunity to understand the three stages 

of meditation so that they will be able to undertake daily meditation with 

understanding. 

• Most of those that attended these workshops were enthusiastic and felt motivated. 

• A number of them have taken up daily meditation as part of their daily personal 

sadhana.

A. 3 Journey To Sai (Self-Evaluation exercise) 

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Project Name : JOURNEY TO SAI 

(Self Evaluation exercise) 

Programme (Wing) Leader : S.N.MUTHU 

Project Leader : S.N.MUTHU 


Currently in Malaysia, we have about 3,500 devotees formally registered and 

participating in organizational activities. Thousands of others who are aware of 

Bhagavan Baba have not associated with the organization. Bhagavan has come with 

a mission to awaken the Consciousness in man and to bring peace and harmony to 

the world. Every devotee has a role to play in His mission. It can be only achieved if 

one truly believes that he/she is a chosen one. Baba says, “You are the other arm of 

the scissors”. Therefore, self-transformation is a must in order to be a worthy instrument 

in His Hands. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

To facilitate and encourage every individual to realize one’s own innate Divinity by, 

• Constantly being conscious of purifying thought, word and deed; 

• Being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses; 

• Radiating Divine Love at all times; 

• Expansion of Consciousness 

It is hoped that all will radiate His Divine Love at all times and realize He is the indweller 

within all. As a result, by Bhagavan’s 85 th Birthday, it is hoped to have at least twice the 

number of devotees we currently have in Sai Centres. 

Devotees will also be able to gauge their spiritual progress on a periodic basis, thereby 

helping them to keep moving forward in their sadhana. 


1. A copy of this evaluation form shall be made available to everyone who comes to 

any Sai Centre. 

2. The Chairman shall make announcements from time to time and encourage all 

devotees to participate in this exercise. 

3. Devotees shall be advised to take time to fill the form and be truthful. 

4. The filled out form shall be put in an envelope and sealed. Next evaluation date 

and ‘Journey to Sai’ is written on the envelope and placed at the family alter. 

4. Individuals must repeat the evaluation as per the date mentioned in the form, while 

trying to fulfil the requirements. 

5. By the end of 4 th evaluation, if one has made even a slightest progress, it calls for 

celebration by making a pilgrimage to Puttaparthi to attend Swami’s 85th Birthday. 

6. It is recommended only those who participate in this ‘Self-Evaluation exercise’ and 

‘Sai-Care’ projects, qualify to participate as a pilgrim to Prashanti, in 2010.

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1. Love and Unity projected by the devotees should increase the number of devotees 

coming to the Centres. 

2. More members of the public will become aware of Baba and His Message. 

3. Good inter-faith harmony with Sai being an ally to all. 

4. At least 850 devotees who have participated in this exercise and involved in Sai- 

Care projects to make a pilgrimage to Bhagavan’s 85 th birthday celebrations in 

Puttaparthi. 

5. OUTCOME 

The Journey to Sai Yatra was held in February 2011. A total of nearly 800 people 

participated.

JOURNEY to SAI 

Self Evaluation Form 

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NAME: ________________________ CENTRE: _________________ DATE:______________ 

MEMBERSHIP: Active ( ) : Associate ( ) : Devotee ( ) : (Tick where appropriate) 

This is a personal evaluation form meant to help and guide our Spiritual Journey. Please fill this 

form using a black pen. Put it in an envelope, write the following dates on an envelope for 

reviewing and place it in the altar of your home. Use different colour for different dates. If 

there is no change, you may have to mark more than once in the same box. Let your spiritual 

progress be an offering to Bhagawan Baba for His 85th birthday. 

Reviewing dates: 1-06-2009 (Red); 1-02-2010 (Blue); 1-9-2010 (Green). 

Mark with a Tick ( 

) the appropriate boxes and note the points within the boxes: 

INDIVIDUAL 

1. To what extent are you healthy and practising a positive lifestyle as prescribed by Sai? 

Example: 

a. eating moderately: 

(3) Always (2) Mostly (1) Sometimes (0) Rarely 

b. refraining from all vices: 


c. regular exercise: 


2. How frequently do you meditate? 

(9) Daily (6) Few times a week (3) Once a week (0) Rarely 

3. Do you observe your religious and cultural practices with the family? 


4. Do you experience bliss during bhajans? 


5. Are you the source of inspiration and love to those within your environment? 


6. How frequently are you reading Sai Literature? 


7. Are you able to control your anger in challenging moments? 


8. Do you have confidence that everything that happens (all ups and downs in Life) is His 

Will? 


9. How consistently is your ego kept in check by your Higher Mind? 


10. Are you able to tolerate and forgive others’ mistakes? 


11. Do you practise all the ‘Nine point code of conduct’? 


12. Are you constantly aware of His Presence within you? 


13. Do you contemplate on the inner significance of your religious practices? 

(3) Always (2) Mostly (1) Sometimes (0) Rarely

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14. Are you constantly seeking to understand the rites, rituals and practices of other 

faiths? 


15. Do you share the joy of spiritual knowledge with others? 


16. Do you practice the five Human values and contemplate on their deeper meaning? 


FAMILY 

1. Rate yourself as a role model of Sai teachings to your family, is it sufficient to inspire 

interest in Sai activities? 

(3) Excellent (2) Good (1) Fair (0) Unsatisfactory 

2. Rate your contribution to the unity and harmony of your family? 


3. Rate the quality of feedback you have received from your family and friends 

regarding your transformation after becoming a Sai devotee? 


SOCIETY 

1. How often have you initiated or participated in any beneficial projects within your 

neighborhood? 


2. How frequently do you participate in your Centre service activities? 


3. Is your participating in service activities a joyful and blissful spiritual experience? 


Make your own evaluation of your progress. 

Bhagawan Baba says, 

“Now we are developing superficial understanding and outer vision. But it is the 

inner vision that is important; it alone is true and sacred. We lose sight of the one 

reality, of our own Truth because we pay attention only to the impermanent outer 

vision and forget completely the permanent inner vision. God’s mission is to restore 

this sacred inner vision. That is what He does when He comes as Avatar” 

Sanathana Sarathi, June 1987, pg 159 

___________________ 

(Please sign your name)

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B. 1. Community Adoption Program 

Project Reference : Service 

Project Name : Community Adoption Programme 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro Mahendran 

Project Leader : Bro Ravindran 

Members : Bro. K.O. Ravi 

: Bro. Andrew Leong 


There exist in various parts of our country, pockets of communities where there are 

hard-core poor and where the residents are living in poverty. This may be in the rural 

as well as urban areas. Generally these are also the areas where there are high 

incidents of social problems, illiteracy and a high crime rate. Lately Swami has been 

focusing on this type of project in India. 

2. Objective 

1. To provide relief and help in the eradication of hardcore poverty. 

2. To assist in the economic and social upliftment of the residents. 

3. To provide education support for the youth & children. 

4. To promote better neighbourliness – a spirit of caring and sharing amongst the 

residents. 

5. To promote inter-racial and inter-religious harmony amongst the residents. 

6. To promote family unity – i.e. greater bonding and inter-action between 

parents and children (teenagers and young adults). 

7. To promote healthy and wholesome activities for the youth. 

8. To promote the importance of Traditions, Religion, Aspiration and Culture 

(TRAC) which will help in overcoming the social ills of today. 

Our strategy should be to give the residents what they need so that they would want 

what we want to give them. Our attempt was to bring the residents, especially the 

youth, into a value oriented lifestyle so that they become useful to themselves, their 

families and the community. 

3. Implementation 

The CAP initiative creates lasting benefits for a community staying in rural 

environments, e.g. estates, villages, kampong, low cost flats or a settlement which lack 

the basic facilities found in most modern households. A CAP programme should have 

one regular programme from each of the three categories listed below. 

EDUCARE 

• STAR (Student Training in Attitude and Responsibility) 

• Free Tuition. 

• Public Youth Program

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• Parenting 

• Values for Nation (Song and Drama Festival) 

• EHV Classes. 

• ROSE (Reaching Out in Speaking English) 

MEDICARE 

• Programme to promote health awareness and good hygiene practices 

• Highlighting the dangers of drug/alcohol abuse and smoking 

• Blood donation campaigns 

• Bone marrow and organ donation pledges 

• Medical Screening and Specialist Camps. 

• Promoting the benefits of a vegetarian diet 

• Teach the residents in First –aid and CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) 

• Counselling. 

SOCIOCARE 

• Encourage young adults engage in community service projects. 

• Assisting the elderly and the infirm. 

• Leadership development 

• Assisting the poor and the handicapped with food, clothing and education 

• Disaster relief 

• Legal aid 

• Games and sports activities 

• Cottage industries 

• Environment care 

To qualify, the average monthly income of the family should be below RM 1000. This 

could include families in either rural or urban areas. 

However, the yardstick of average monthly income of RM 1000-00 per family must be 

used with discrimination! A bachelor with $1000-00, a family of 2 with $1000-00 and a 

family of 5, 6 or 7 with $1000-00 are completely different dimensions! 

Also a family of husband and wife with 3 children (family of 5) and a family with 

husband/wife and one child and two elderly parents (possibly sick) is another 

dimension. A family of 3 (husband/wife) with one crippled child is yet another 

dimension. The cut-off of $1000-00 will be tempered with the quality of human 

compassion and help extended on a needs basis. 

Implementation of Programme 

Once the area has been identified, the following proposed modules or activities could 

be undertaken by Sai Centres depending on the needs of the residents as well as the 

human resources and the ability of the Sai Centre concerned: 

(a) 

Immediate Relief to Hardcore Poor 

• Distribution of basic food supplies such as grains, sugar, milk 

powder, flour, coffee or tea. 

• Breakfast programme for undernourished students.

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• Collection and distribution of clothing to infants, children and 

adults in the estate. 

• Rebuilding homes that are in a dilapidated state. 

• Free surgeries for those whose health is in danger, and those in 

need of immediate surgery. 

• Free wheel chairs or artificial limbs for those who are handicapped 

and in need of these . 

(b) 

SOCIAL CARE & ECONOMIC UPLIFTMENT 

• To identify and develop essential communal facilities together with 

the local residents that will support their regular community 

activities. 

• To encourage residents to eradicate (or at the least reduce) 

drinking habits. 

• Residents to be frequently motivated and urged to practise 

greater understanding, co-operation, better family relationship 

and emotional intelligence to optimise talents, skills and resources 

for the benefit of the entire community as a whole. Sports and 

games are useful activities to promote family relationship as well as 

inter-ethnic harmony and goodwill. 

• To organise free legal aid services for those who are in need of 

such service eg. 

- Persons without birth certificates, identity cards or citizenship 

- Inability of spouses to obtain EPF payments 

- Problem in obtaining SOCSO payments 

- Children being transferred out of one school being unable to 

enrol in another school 

- Problems relating to probate and administration 

- Children adopted by informal process being displaced 

- Domestic abuse and matrimonial problems 

- Problems with the Police and Courts 

• Introduction of Cottage Industry to inculcate interest and skills to 

work from home, especially among women eg making of floormats, 

sewing and cooking of certain traditional cookies and 

garland making for sale. Encourage them to start home delivery 

services. 

• To encourage residents to do small scale farming on cash crops. 

• To share ideas and motivate the community on the importance of 

planning, budgeting and savings for one’s future. 

• To encourage the community to organise charity food fairs and 

jumble sales and to garner support from other better off residents in 

the neighbourhood. An avenue to dispose used goods, with 

income generated utilized to organize programmes for the 

children. The children and youth to be involved in this programme. 

• To set up playground and library for the youth 

(c) 

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• Regular health camps and service to the disabled. Talks on basic 

individual/personal hygiene, child-care and the importance of 

maintaining the cleanliness of their surroundings. Stress on the 

importance of hygiene, clean potable water and the cleanliness 

of the utensils used to cook.

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• Health awareness programme for women eg: nutrition, breast 

feeding, family planning, ante-natal, post-natal & immunisation, 

Pap smear, breast screening, sex education, STD, menopause, HRT, 

osteoporosis, etc. 

• Children Health Programme – Immunisation, De-worming, Delousing, 

Nutrition, Sanitation/water supply, vision and dental care. 

(d) 

Educare 

• Distribution of new and used revision books to students who are 

unable to afford these. Old storybooks and magazines to primary 

and secondary school students to improve their proficiency in 

English and Bahasa Malaysia. 

• To organise free tuition for those who are underperforming in their 

studies 

• Scholarship/Loans fund to enter colleges or universities 

• To set up free computer classes for the youth 

• Talks on the importance of Human Values and encourage 

residents to stick to their respective religions. 

• To encourage family members to pray together to create closer 

bonding. 

• To organise TRAC sessions. 

• Human Values Classes for Children 

• To conduct group devotional singing on regular basis (for Hindus) 

• To organise dance, music and yoga classes for the youth. 

• Motivational camps for the youth 

• To organise personal and spiritual development programme for the 

youth e.g. speed reading and concentration, personal grooming, 

good habits etc. 

4. Expected Outcome 

(a) Develop the feelings of love and unity among centre members and residents 

(b) Provide the opportunity for more Sai 

programmes. 

members to participate in service 

(c) Develop interfaith harmony through these service activities among all races.

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5. Project Outcome 

As at the end of the SaiCare Programme period, a total of 28 communities have been 

adopted, and the details are as below. 

KEDAH PERAK CENTRAL MALACCA/NS SARAWAK 

2 5 10 3 8

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Typical Community Adoption Programme - Desa Mentari 

Location: Ten Low Cost flats, next to Kampong Medan, off Sunway. 

Centres participating: Brickfields, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, SS.3, Sri Muda and Bangsar 

Population: About 80,000 

Breakdown: 

Malays 80% 

Chinese & others 2% 

Indians: 18% 

Activities carried out: See below 

No of devotees : About five hundred all working at different times. 

The Location has a very high Crime Record, and the Ministry of National Unity asked the Sai 

Council to run another San Peng Like project here. They called all the Block Leaders and had 

a dialogue session with them to discuss the various projects that can be carried out. 

After the meeting ,various projects were agreed to be implemented there. The following 

was carried; 

Drama competition between the blocks. 

First a workshop was conducted on the finer points of drama. A professional Malay film 

director conducted the workshop.

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Drama Workshop(photos below) 

The Drama was to be presented during the Malam Perpaduan 0n the 17 th of July at Desa 

Mentari. 

Medical Camps. 

Four Specialist Medical Camps were conducted at Deas Mentari and each Camp was 

headed by a different Sai Centre. 

Counselling for the ladies and talks on Health,especially about Cancers affecting women are 

carried out bi-weekly.

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Games(Youth) 

An inter-block futsal competition was carried out for the Youth. This was so well received by 

the residents that they requested a competition for the adults and this will be held on the 17of 

July in the morning 

Spiritual: 

Weekly Gayathri Chanting (for Non-Muslims) followed by satsang is being carried out. 

EHVClasses. 

This is being carried on weekly forHindu Children only. 

Ladies 

Cooking demonstration and a Cooking competition were also carried by the Wanita. 

Dry Rations 

Dry Ration is supplied to about 20 families

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B. 2. Shelter Project (Rebuilding dilapidated homes of the poor) 


Project Name : Shelter Project 


Project Leader : Bro Kiri 


We live in a country that has been blessed with good life for most. Nevertheless there 

are pockets within our country where our brothers and sisters are less fortunate. They 

have not benefited the bounties that we have had for so long and which we had 

taken for granted. 

The greatest gift that we can offer for Bhagavan Baba’s 85th birthday is to do 

something of permanent benefit for these less fortunate people. There are poor 

families living in houses with broken and leaky roofs and walls, who can lead a better 

life if we can provide them with an improved home. 

2. Objective 

This project seeks to provide material and willing hands to repair the roofs and walls of 

85 houses for the benefit of the poor and needy, to provide shelter and protection 

from the elements. Devotees participating will have an opportunity to develop love 

and empathy through this service. 


• Letters will be sent to all centre chairman and state coordinators throughout 

the country to inform them of this noble project. 

• Guidelines will be issued as to the criteria for selection. Please see attachment 

on methodology, which can be used as a guideline. 

• Final decision will be left to the Centre Chairman. 

• Finance will be left to the Centres to manage. (In exceptional cases, an 

appeal can be made to the Council). 

• Letters will be sent to welfare departments (Jabatan Kebajikan) throughout the 

country informing them of this project and requesting them to identify cases 

that need major & minor repair. 


• To provide a better life for poor families by repairing their houses and giving 

them a better home to live in. 

• Create a caring and loving society. 

• Sai Children and Youths to experience the living challenges of the less 

fortunate. 

• Transformation of the self and the infusion (and spreading) of spirituality and 

prema in participating devotees.

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As at the end of the SaiCare Programme period, a total of 91 houses have 

been built/repaired, and the details are as below: 

KEDAH PENANG PERAK CENTRAL EAST MALACCA / 

NS 

JOHOR SARAWAK TOTAL 

1 3 2 41 7 22 14 1 91

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Shelter Project carried out at Taman Hock Aun 

Mr Ambi, a 64 year old handicapped person is living alone in this run down house. A project 

was carried out to repair his house, and give him a decent place to live. Mr Ambi was 

overwhelmed and started to cry , suddenly all gathered there had ‘dust’ in their eyes. Mr 

Ambi thanked us profusely.

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Shelter Project carried out at Masai, Johor 

Sai Youths from South Johor repaired an Orang Asli Home in Masai, Johor on 2nd. May 2009. 

The cost of repairs of the House was RM 5000/- .

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Shelter Project carried out at Bukit Ubi, Kuantan, Pahang 

Single parent, Jagathasan a/l Anandanan, 37 years, was involved in a road accident 

in 2007 and since then he has been jobless. He walks with the aid of crutches. His 

house was repaired by 11 Sai volunteers and another 12 volunteers from the Indian 

Friends Association, an NGO with Hindu, Muslim and Christian members. 

Front view of house 

Atop the roof removing rusty zinc sheets

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A job well done 

Reason to smile

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Front View of House 

Repair Work in Progress

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The Completed Roof 

SHEER JOY

A Job Well-done 

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An Offering for Humanity and Nation Building

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Orang Asli houses repaired in Johor- 

Condition of houses before repairs: 

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The newly reconstructed houses 

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Shelter Project - Refurbishing Home of Mr. Guna’s Family 

Project Location: Lee Rubber Estate, Senai, Johor 

“ A house belonging to a family of seven (parents and 5 kids between the ages of 13 

months to 7 yrs) was 

refurbished as part of the Shelter Project initiative. The original plan of this Shelter 

Project was to provide drains around the rear of the house to remove water which 

was discharged from the kitchen and bathroom away from the home. We found 

stagnant water from the kitchen and bathroom outside the house which was a 

breeding ground for mosquitoes and other vermin. Water for domestic use was being 

piped directly from a pond located just outside the home via an old pump which 

used to malfunction ever so often. A water tank was built to collect rain water and 

this was supplemented by a new suction pump taking water from the same pond. 

More than 20 volunteers gathered at this humble home in the rubber estate of Senai 

to carry out the work that was planned. The youths and male adults painted the 

entire house (exterior and interior). We also installed new doors for the bathroom and 

toilet as they were in a state of disrepair and were falling off their hinges. We installed 

a spare wooden door for one of the bedrooms and installed a new prayer altar in 

the family hall.

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Shelter Project in Peramu, Pahang 

Pn Hapsah bt Osman is 68 years. Her husband had passed away. She lives alone with 

a great grand son. She is not employed. 

The house is located at the fringes of a Malay village. It is a single room hut on raised 

short stilts. The house is a wooden structure put together with wood and plywood 

from another broken house. The house looked dilapidated. 

Zinc sheets were used to replace the attap above the open air living area so that the 

room could be used in any weather. The walls of the bathroom and toilet areas were 

completely replaced on three sides adjacent to the rear door of the house to 

provide a comfortable, safe and private entry to use the facilities. New zinc sheets 

were used. New beams and pillars were erected to hold a proper roof to keep away 

the rain and the sun. The floor of the bathroom-cum-toilet was rendered in cement. A 

new toilet bowl was affixed and piping was placed to take way the sewage. 

This case was brought to the attention of the Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Kuantan by 

the Persatuan Kebajikan Rakan India (PKRI) and it was agreed that the two parties 

work together to rebuild this home. Seven members of the PKRI and 8 Sai volunteers 

took part in the repair exercise.

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Service project: Kubang Ulu, Bukit Mertajam. Penang 

Total number of volunteers: 45 volunteers 

(30 SAI devotes and 15 local villagers-Non Sai devotees )

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B. 3. Adoption of Poor Families 


Project Name : Poor Families Project 


Project Leader : Bro Mohana 


There exists in various parts of our country, pockets of communities where there are 

hard-core poor and where the residents are living in poverty. This may occur in the 

rural as well as urban areas. Generally these are also the areas where there are high 

incidents of social problems, illiteracy and a high crime rate. 

2. Objective 

a) To provide relief and help in the eradication of hardcore poverty. 

b) To assist in the economic and social upliftment of the residents. 

c) To provide education support for the youth & children. 

Through the participation of devotees in this project, love and care for the less 

fortunate can be nurtured. 


Potential recipients shall be families with average income below RM 1000-00 and who 

are living in poverty. This may be in the rural as well as in the urban areas. 

(However, the poverty line of RM 1000-00 family income must be seen with 

discrimination. A bachelor with $700-00, a family of 2 with $700-00 and a family of 5, 6 

or 7 with $700-00 are different dimensions.) 

Also a family comprising husband and wife and 3 children (family of 5) and a family 

with husband/wife and one child and two elderly parents (possibly sick) is another 

dimension. Also a family of 3 (husband/wife) and one crippled child...is yet another 

dimension. So the poverty line of $1000-00 should be tempered with compassion and 

help extended on a need basis. 


a. To relieve the financial burden of poor and needy families 

b. Opportunity for devotees to project love and work with unity . 

c. Expose more members to participate in service programmes. 

d. Build interfaith harmony through service among all races

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As at the end of the SaiCare Programme period, a total of 812 poor families are being cared 

for, and the details are as below: 

KEDAH PENANG PERAK CENTRAL EAST MALACCA 

/ NS 

JOHOR SARAWAK SABAH TOTAL 

184 43 68 327 22 79 66 21 2 812 

MALACCA/NS, 79 

JOHOR, 66 

SARAWAK, 21 

SABAH, 2 

KEDAH, 184 

EAST, 22 

PENANG, 43 

PERAK, 68 

CENTRAL, 327

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B. 4. Animal Care 


Project Name : Animal Care 


Project Leader : Dr.G.Gopinathan 


The Animal Care Project took effect from 01/08/08. The program will include : 

1) centres try to adopt all already existing animal shelters 

2) encourage devotees to participate in animal seva programme either by the centre 

or by other NGO’s like SPCA,PAWS and private shelters 

3) introduce animal care at bal vikas / EHV to encourage children to be more animal 

caring 

4) feeding of stray, abandoned animals especially cows, dogs , birds and other 

deserving animals 

5) rescuing stray animals and giving them necessary veterinary assistance with the 

help of local veterinarians 

6) encourage all centres to promote vegetarianism among devotees 

2. Objective 

a) To provide free medical and surgical care to animals like dogs and cats. 

b) To assist SPCA and other animal welfare organizations in trying to find homes for 

abandoned animals 

c) To rehabilitate and treat stray dogs and cats with the help of Veterinarians who 

are willing to join the programme. 

d) To provide free vaccination and spaying for pets whose owners are unable to 

afford paying for such services. 

e) To instil the compassion for animals in the public. 

The participants in these projects can be expected to develop love and care for 

animals, and recognise animals also as creations of god. 

3. Expected outcome 

a) love & care for animals 

b) Less stray animals on the road 

c) A society which is more Caring towards animals. 

d) less killing of animals for food 

e) instilling love for all gods creatures 

f) indirectly reducing the negative vibration affecting the earth

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As at the end of the SaiCare Programme Period, a total of 598 animals had been 

treated , and the details are as below: 

PENANG CENTRAL EAST JOHOR SABAH TOTAL 

24 108 134 238 85 589

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Animal Care Medical Camp at Kuala Lipis 

For the first time in Malaysia, an animal medical camp was carried out in an estate for the 

animals of the estate workers. A total of 130 animals benefited from the camp. Most of 

the animals were virtually strays, even though they belonged to the workers. The 

conditions of these animals were very bad, especially the dogs, and most them wild and 

sickly animals. Most of the dogs were with no fur and the skin had lots of rashes. The 

doctors administered deworming and other vaccination programmes for the dogs, cats & 

goats.

Johor: Dog Shelter to House 30 Stray Dogs 

Project Location: Kampung Sungai Plentong, Plentong, Johor 

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Josephine and her uncle look after about 50 to 60 stray dogs full time. They have 

been rescuing these dogs and have given them a new lease of life. They built a 

make shift shelter for the dogs which was destroyed in a heavy thunderstorm so there 

was no proper shelter for the dogs in the estate. 

A dog kennel in the form of a long-house with 7 individual cells was completed. The 

kennel was built in the Sg. Plentong palm oil plantations where the 30 stray dogs are 

looked after by Josephine and her Uncle on a voluntary basis. Josephine requested a 

shelter for the dogs from the sun and rain and also from humans that have ill-treated 

these dogs all their lives. After seeing the condition of the dogs and the sincere 

selfless love that Josephine and her Uncle have for these strays, we simply could not 

refuse.

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C. 1. Specialist Medical Camps 


Project Name : Specialist Medical Camps 


Project Leader : Sis Dr Renu 

Members : Sis Rangga 

: Sis Prema 


Routine Medical camps are conducted all over Malaysia by various Non- 

Governmental organizations. The specialist medical camps under Saicare project is 

introduced with the intention of screening for diseases among the underprivileged 

human population with follow up of the referred cases, recording of patient satisfying 

criteria and the self transformation assessment system of the people who were 

involved in the above mentioned specific project. This was designed as a system of 

health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved, 

leading towards optimal attainment of the physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, 

social and spiritual aspects of health to achieve balanced well being and good 

lifestyle values. 

2. Objective 

1. To reach out to the poor and needy for their health related problems 

2. To create health awareness among underprivileged and less fortunate men, women 

and children 

3. To bring the above problems to the attention of the Ministry of health by submitting 

the survey forms and the relevant reports 


• Identify a proper Geographical area 

• Plan your ideas inclusive of Process Flow Chart of delegation of duties. 

• Conduct the above as per Responsibilities & Requirements 

• Review all the patients and participants feedback data 

• Report to Sathya Sai Central Council and Authorities if necessary 

• Supporting documents like registration forms and referral letters should be kept in 

the respective centres. 

• Acts, Regulations, Licences or Permits should be obtained and checked. 

• Applies to all the Centres and Units under the Sathya Sai Central Council of 

Malaysia. 

• The specialist medical camps initiated at any specific centre should be 

considered as a regional activity whereby all centres should send enough 

workforces towards the success of the programme. 

• All services are provided free of charge to all patients and free medicines are also 

offered specifically to poor patients.

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Total number of specialist medical camps conducted in each state with emphasizing 

on relevant reports to the SSCCM so that a proper statistical analysis can be done on 

the total number of patients seen, screened, referred, documentation of benefits of 

early detection of diseases and management thus preventing future morbidities. A 

separate book can be prepared on this one of the most honourable of human 

endeavours - the healing of the sick and care of the suffering. 


At the end of the SaiCare Programme Period, a total of 23 Specialist Medical camps 

had been carried out, and the details are as below: 

PERAK CENTRAL EAST MALACCA / 

NS 

JOHOR SABAH TOTAL 

2 9 3 2 5 2 23

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Medical Camp Report- Desa Mentari- 2010 

Demographic Data 

Table 1 

Initial 

presentation 

Gender & 

Ethnicity 

Number 

Percentage 

(%) 

Medical 

Camp 

attended 

before 

Percentage 

(%) 

Total 

Gender Male 384 33.86% 43 11.2% 

Female 750 66.13% 114 15.2% 

Ethnicity Malay 408 36% 22 5.4% 

Indian 707 62.38% 97 13.72% 

Chinese 14 1.2% 3 21% 

Others 5 0.42% 0 

Children 

Above 

Male 102 

12years Female 136 1134 

Ethnicity, Diseases and life style risk factors 

Table 2 

Male population (282) excluding children 

Smoking Alcoholism Diabetes 

mellitus 

Hypertension 

High 

cholesterol 

Obesity 

Skin 

infection 

Malay(112) 68 o 9 (8%) 10 (8.9%) 11 (9.8%) 4 (3.5%) 7 (6.2%) 

(60%) 

Indians 

(170) 71 

(41.6%) 

96 

(56.4%) 

13 

(7.6%) 

22 (12.9%) 18 

(10.5%) 

11 

(6.4%) 

19 

(11.2%) 

Female population (750) including children above 15 

Malay 

( 296) 

0 0 18 

(6%) 

11 (3.7%) 9 (3%) 15 

(5.2%) 

11 (3.7%) 

Indians 

(435) 

0 12 (2.8%) 26 

(5.9%) 

28 (6.4%) 17 (3.9%) 48 

(11%) 

8 (1.8%) 

Chinese 

(14) 

2 5 1 3 1 4 2 

Others(5) 4 1

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Disease profile, Referrals 

Table 3 

Medical 

Camps 

No of 

patients 

Flat 

number 

Government 

aid 

received 

DM HPT Obesity Skin 

infection 

Referrals 

1 345 1-3 12 21 13 22 11 19 

2 267 4-6 8 25 18 23 16 13 

3 268 7& 8 14 2 4 6 3 9 

4 254 9&10 7 18 26 31 15 17 

Total 1134 10 flats 41 

(3.6%) 

DM- Diabetes, HPT- Hypertension 

66 

(5.8% 

) 

61 

(5.4%) 

82 

(7.2%) 

45 

(4%) 

58 

(5.1%) 

Patients profile, other services provided 

Table 4 

Medical 

camps 

No of patients 

Flat 

number 

Health talk 

attended 

Counseling 

session 

attended 

Breast 

cancer 

awareness 

session 

1 345 1-3 48 4 56 

2 267 4-6 20 9 71 

3 268 7& 8 32 3 83 

4 254 9&10 18 7 32 

Total 1134 10 flats 118 (10.4) 23(2%) 242 

(21.34%)

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C. 2. Free Surgeries 


Project Name : Free Surgeries 


Project Leader : Sis Dr. Renu 


The surgical project, which will be effective from 01/08/08 will incorporate all aspects 

of major as well as minor surgery. Surgeries will be carried out without incurring 

excessive cost to the poor patients. A special team of specialists will form the Surgical 

Action Committee. 

2. Objective 

1. To identify & provide free surgery to the hardcore poor and underprivileged 

people irrespective of race & religion. 

2. To bring relief, joy, happiness and permanent benefit to the underprivileged, 

and relieve financial burden of the family members. 


a) The selection of the patient should be confined to hard core poor whose 

financial position will never be able to finance such operations. 

b) The patient should be one who has been diagnosed previously and thus a 

confirmed case. 

c) Initial liaison and groundwork must be carefully and closely carried out with the 

approval and assistance of state medical officers to identify patients. Initial 

medical reports, x-rays etc. should be requested. 

d) The patients, place of residence, the earning power, family financial position 

etc. must be thoroughly examined. 

e) The surgical project must serve all races. 

f) It is imperative that the patient who is identified and his family members are 

given a clear understanding of the process of approval and final decision so 

that no false hope can be concluded by any of them. 

g) Colour photograph of patient should accompany the application form. 

h) The post operative care will be provided by SAI volunteers up to a time when 

the patient is well and fit after which all follow-up care and attention will be 

referred to the nearest government hospital of the patient. Referral letter will 

be provided. 

Identification of patients 

a) Letters will be sent to all centre chairman and state coordinators throughout the 

country to inform them of this noble project. Guidelines will be issued as to the 

criteria for selection. 

b) Letters will be sent to welfare departments throughout the country informing 

them of this project and requesting them to identify cases that need major 

surgery. 

c) Letters will be sent to the press and there will a complete coverage on this 

project in The Star & New Straits Times during the early period of year 2009. By 

then all protocol and areas will be ready for the surgery.

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1. Relieve financial burden to the family members concerned. 

2. Provide permanent benefit to patients. 


At the end of the SaiCare Programme Period, a total of 129 surgeries had been 

provided to needy recipients, and the details are as below: 

KEDAH PENANG PERAK CENTRAL MALACCA / 

NS 

JOHOR 

TOTAL 

1 5 2 43 20 58 129 

The beneficiaries from this Project were as follows: 

Chinese 

4% 

Indians 

18% 

Malays 

20% 

Foreigners 

58% 

Foreigners 

Indians 

Malays 

Chinese 

The types of surgeries carried out were as shown below: 

Paediatric, 5 

Orthopaedic, 10 

Gynaecology, 34 

Eye, 59 

Caesarian, 20

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A 20 year old 3 rd year medical student was suffering from lower abdominal distention 

and pain. Due to her family’s financial constraints, surgery assistance was extended 

to her. A cystectomy was done, with refashioning of the fimbrial end of the fallopian 

tube and a tubal patency test was done, in view of future fertility. The doctor could 

hear her call out to Swami while she was recovering from anesthesia, asking him not 

to go. She was discharged on the 3 rd day. The diagnosis was a large fimbrial cyst. 

A 23 years old Malay single mother, who has no family support, came to our labour 

room in active phase of labour. Few hours later we had to do caesarean section on 

her because of foetal distress. Mother and baby are well. Baby is adopted by a 

childless couple and the mother was sent back to the home. 

A Malay house wife, whose husband is a manual labourer, was in her 4 th pregnancy 

at 38 weeks. Admitted because of high blood pressure and Bronchial asthma. We 

offered assistance because of domestic problems and due to financial constraints. 

We operated her because of big baby. She delivered a 3.9 kg baby. Both mother 

and baby are well now. 

A 40 year old Myanmar lady at 38 weeks pregnant came in with fibroid complicating 

pregnancy, hypertension and Breech presentation. She was operated on because of 

breech presentation and the above problems. She is not working and husband’s 

income is less than RM 600. 

The Surgery project under SaiCare is another success story for our Sai organization, for 

having made valuable connections with the Ministry of Health through the Obstetric 

and Gynaecology Department of Hospital Kuala Lumpur. This is the biggest tertiary 

hospital which receives referrals from all over Malaysia. They acknowledged 

the Saicare surgery project done in their respective wards by giving an appreciation 

ceremony to our Sai Council members on May 6th. Several members from our 

organization including brothers and sisters came for this function, attended by a total 

of 132 people. The unique feature of this event was the respect and the acceptance 

of our Saicare project by the multiracial group present. This showed the true unity in 

the midst of diversity. They were very impressed with our Saicare surgery project. Two 

patients spoke and thanked the Sai Council for the assistance. The hospital 

authorities pledged continued support in the following areas: 

1. Complete support to maternal and child health service programme of our 

organization. 

2. Agreed to send hospital staff in batches for tree planting sessions. 

3. Medical Camps 

4.Community integrated programmes to help the needy women in the society 

5. They requested us to form an emotional support group to help the cancer patients 

in the gynaecology ward.

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REPORT ON THE EYE SURGERY PROJECT 

With Blessings of Bhagavan Baba, The Eye Care Services under the SAI CARE PROGRAMME 

were extended to not only the needy members of the public but also to the members of 

Welfare Homes like Rumah Sri Kenangan, Pusat Perlindungan Kanak- Kanak, Jubilee Home, 

Taman Sinar Harapan, Long Hua Home and some privately run charity homes in Johor Bahru. 

We have extended our services also to poor foreign nationals and refugees like the Rohingya 

group. 

During the period November 2008 to April 2010, we have done 51 (Fifty one) Eye surgeries and 

provided free outpatient treatment on 565 occasions. 

We have provided Free Cataract Surgeries with Implantation of Intraocular lens to 51 eyes 

belonging to 45 patients. These patients will continue to be followed up on an outpatient 

basis for the rest of their lives and medicines and often glasses are provided free of cost. 

As an ongoing service we have been providing Surgical and Eye Care Services free of cost to 

the members of the Rohingya Group (Refugees from Myanmar officially given asylum in 

Malaysia). In this venture we are ably assisted by the members of several Buddhist 

associations in Johor especially for home visits and transportation of patients for surgeries and 

follow up. 

The Rotary Club of Pasir Gudang, under their Vision Project, has been, as in the previous years, 

is extending their help in the form of providing the intraocular lens and the disposables used 

for Cataract Surgeries. During the period mentioned above they have supported materials for 

40 Cataract Surgeries. 

Our Sai Volunteer Eye Specialist has set aside Thursday afternoon sessions of her clinic 

especially for this service. Most of the review cases that need the help of volunteers for 

transport are seen on Saturday mornings for the convenience of the volunteers. 

We thank all those who are involved in this noble and on-going service especially the Rotary 

Club of Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru Malayalee Association and the various Buddhist 

Associations in Johor Bahru in addition to our own sevaks from all over the State of Johor.

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SAI VOLUNTEER DOCTOR EXAMINING THE PATIENT 

ALL READY FOR SURGERY 

EYE SURGERY IN PROGRESS

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AWAITING THE EYE PAD TO BE REMOVED 

AH! I CAN SEE AGAIN!!

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C. 3. General Medical Health Screening 


Project Name : Medical Health Screening 


Project Leader : Bro Rajoo 


Sai Centres throughout Malaysia have been organizing Medical Camps for a long 

time. However, the effectiveness of these camps leave much to be desired. Swami 

says, “God will not ask you, when and where did you do service? He will ask with what 

motive did you do it? You may boast of its quantity but God seeks quality, the quality 

of the heart, the purity of the mind, the holiness of the motive”. 

There are a lot of people from the low income group who are unable to travel to 

Hospitals due to lack of support from family etc. to seek treatment. Sai Care is 

determined to address such situations and go the extra mile in giving “care” to the 

patients in need of help. 

2. Objective 

To provide free medical screening to the hardcore poor (who normally do not 

undertake routine medical screening) and help to provide basic medical needs. At 

the same time some with health problems may also be identified and 

recommendation for follow up be given, such as surgery, consulting specialists, etc. 


The Medical Screening Camp will make 2 approaches in implementing this project: 

1) AWARENESS - Through medical screening such as checks for Blood Pressure, Blood 

Sugar, Pap Smear etc. and health education, society can become “AWARE” of 

Medical and Health Problems. 

2) AFTER CARE – Providing assistance in seeking right treatment and related services 

to patients by following up after screening. 

1. The Centre will identify areas for holding of Medical Screening Camp 

(MSC) and work with the local community leaders from different races. 

2. The MSC need not be confined to rural areas. They can be organized in 

shopping complexes, houses of worship, industrial & manufacturing plants, 

societies & associations etc. in line with our objectives. 

3. The MSC will operate in similar manner as Medical Camps, except that 

there will be no Medical Specialists. However where possible, MSC may be 

combined with Specialist Medical Camps . 

4. Centres must make provision to enter all data from the Registration Form 

and store in a database so as to facilitate follow up services. All information 

obtained must be treated as strictly confidential. Only authorized persons 

will be allowed to access the information.

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5. After Care Services should be organized with the follow up visits to find out 

the status of cases referred to Hospitals for treatment and related services. 

Efforts should be made by Sai Care Team to visit individuals and families 

that need help and assist in whatever ways possible such as taking the 

poor patients to Hospital and accompanying to the respective clinic etc. 

till treatment is obtained. 

6. MSC can be organized in association with CAP, Specialist Medical Camp, 

Blood Donation etc. Centres can also incorporate other projects such as 

Organ Donation Pledge, Wheel Chair Donation, Dentures Project etc into 

the MSC. 

7. Medical & Health Talks should be organized and presented in the 

language people in the location can understand. If possible A/V facilities 

should be made available. First Aid and CPR training could also be 

arranged with the co-operation of the Red Crescent and St. John’s 

ambulance. 

8. Medical Pamphlets in all major languages should be distributed to Public. 

Pamphlets can be obtained from Health Department & Drug Companies 

with the help of Doctors who are allied with Sai Medicare Projects. 

9. All reports from Centres must be forwarded in the prescribed form through 

respective state co-ordinators to the National Sai Care Service Project 

Leader after the completion of the project for compilation and 

presentation to Bhagavan as a Gift for His 85 th Birthday. 


1. To help members of the society, aware of any impending medical problems 

and take early remedial / preventive action. 

2. To educate society to live a Healthy Life. 

3. To reduce medical & health ignorance, in particular among the poor, and 

help them to lead a quality and productive life.

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A total of 111 medical screening camps were carried out, and the details are as 

below: 


NS 

JOHOR SABAH TOTAL 

11 2 11 65 9 4 7 2 111

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C. 4 Denture Project 


Project Name : Denture 


Project Leader : Dr Vijendran 


A team of dentists to study and provide dentures to the poor and underprivileged 

people. 

2. Objective 

To provide free dentures for the hardcore poor.

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a) The person requiring assistance should be one who should request and not 

relations or family members. 

b) Initial liaison and groundwork must be carefully and closely carried out with the 

approval and assistance of Centre Chairman and village head to identify the 

person. Any medical report available should be accompanied with the 

request. 

c) The patient’s place of residence, the earning power, family financial position 

etc. must be thoroughly examined. 

d) It is imperative that the identified recipient and his family members are given a 

clear understanding of the process of approval and final decision so that no 

false hope can be concluded by any of them. 

e) Colour photograph of patient should accompany the application form. 

f) Letters will be sent to all Centre Chairmen and state coordinators throughout 

the country to inform them of this worthy project. Guidelines will be issued as to 

the criteria for selection. 

g) Letters will be sent to welfare departments through out the country informing 

them of this project and requesting them to identify needy cases. 


The programme is intended to improve the well-being and quality of life of the needy. 


The target under SaiCare was to provide dentures for 85 needy persons. However, at 

the end of the SaiCare Project period, only a total of 35 dentures could be provided.

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C. 5. Blood Donation 


Project Name : Blood Donation 


Project Leader : Bro Saravanan Kannan 


Many talk about blood donation and its importance. But there are a large number in 

the society who are not aware and do not understand the benefits of blood donation. 

This unwillingness or “I will not require others’ blood” attitude must be changed. Blood 

is something we can share and it is often a deciding factor on life and death. We 

often receive many emails and SMS’s which we circulate and forward, but without 

any real action being taken by anyone. Through this project, it is hoped that greater 

awareness and participation can be assured. 

2. Objective : 

o 

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o 

o 

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To encourage devotees and the public to donate blood as liquid love, which 

could be used to save lives. 

To educate Malaysians from all walks of life on the importance of blood donation. 

Donating blood not only helps the recipient but also helps the donor to 

regenerate new blood in the body. 

To create and cascade information on donating blood and its benefits 

To create opportunities for centres, bhajan units and individuals to gain 

experience in managing such projects/events . 

The public must have minimum awareness of the benefits of blood donation and 

be ever ready to help/donate if his/her blood is needed to save a life. 

Through blood donation, the devotees and public will be able to recognise that 

their body is a gift from God, and by donating their blood, they are expressing their 

gratitude to God, while helping someone in need of blood 


• Every centre to organize and conduct blood donation drive at intervals of every 3 

months. The venue could be at a nearby publicly accessible location such as 

commercial complexes, temples (during major function), army camp, colleges, 

University etc 

• To obtain the cooperation of youths / adults involved in respective CSR/sports club 

in their own company/organization to organize mini/sizeable blood donation 

drives in their respective office/company ‘s compound / lobby. This will create an 

avenue for new donors. 

• Every centre devotee / member must be aware of the requirement of a blood 

donor and able to explain and convince new donors on the benefits. 

• Centre’s service coordinator to assign “branch manager’ ie one of centre 

devotees from various housing estate / “taman” to be in-charge to talk local 

residents’ association and organise blood donation drives in the taman 

concerned. 

• College students from Centres to check and work together with nearby centres to 

promote blood donation drive. 

4. Expected outcome

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• To have information on the benefit of blood donation cascaded to the general 

public. 

• To have collected at least 8,500 pints of blood as a gift for Bhagawan Baba’s 85 th 

birthday celebration on 23 rd Nov 2010. 


A total of 13,545 pints of blood had been donated during the SaiCare Programme period, 

and the details are as below: 


NS 


728 1,208 849 7,870 707 1,010 1,066 27 80 13,545 

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Jaya Jusco management provided the venue to have the blood donation 

programme at their premises on a particular date. The Blood Bank Team from 

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh conducted the Blood Donation Drive. The total 

collection of Blood was 111 pints. 

Jaya Jusco staff officer in charge Ms. Kasturi : Best coordinated event with good 

publicity and good canvassing to pull in the crowd . We met their guidelines to the 

best. 

Hospital Organ Pledges Liaison Snr Sister H’ng – highest pledges she has ever got on a 

single date 7 hrs programme , in spite of her helping out at blood donation section. 

Hospital Blood Donation Liaison Chief : En Hanaffi – highest collection of blood pints , 

in a single day event of 7 hrs . Great support from all team members.

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C.6 Organ Donation Pledges 


Project Name : Organ Donation Pledges 


Project Leader : Bro Thava 


Organ donation can be a difficult subject to think or talk about. Most people do not 

want to contemplate their own death. Nor do bereaved relatives find it easy to 

decide on donation of the organs of a loved one who has just died. The same goes 

for the doctors and nurses who may have fought to save the patient’s life. 

2. OBJECTIVES 

To create the awareness that every Malaysian is eligible to donate their organs on 

death. 

Once a person has pledged his organs, it is the relatives’ moral responsibility to ensure 

that on his/her death, the pledged organs are extracted by the authorities with least 

delay. 


1. To have information on the benefit of organ donation cascaded to the general 

public 

2. To have collected at least 8500 organ donations pledges as a gift for Bhagawan 

Baba’s 85 th birthday celebration on 23 Nov 2010 

3. Each state to pledge 850 organ donation by 23 Nov 2010 


A Target of 8,500 pledges was set, to be obtained during the SaiCare Project period. 

As at the end of the SaiCare Project Period , a total of 7,413 organ donation pledges 

have been received, and the details are as below: 


NS 

JOHOR 

SABAH 

198 149 599 4,457 271 987 749 3

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Experiences of devotees: 

The people pledging their organs feel profoundly happy to have pledged their 

organs knowing that the organs would be put to good and meaningful use instead 

of going to waste, after death. Many are also happy to know that their organs 

could be used to help other people, a quiet feeling of happiness and satisfaction 

that the organ recipients would benefit from the good deed.

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Feedback From The Pledgers 

The Pledgers had expressed the following:- 

‘I want something positive to come of my death’ Headmaster of a School. 

‘I want to do whatever I can to help someone after I die’ - Pengulu of a 

Kampung (village headman) 

‘Many families who have lost loved ones have been comforted by the 

knowledge that through their loss they made the gift - of life to others.’ - Clerk 

‘ We have enough organs in our bodies to save or improve the lives of 10 to 15 

people after we are dead’-Hospital staff 

‘ The ready willingness to donate an organ is a clear sign of that sacrificial selfgiving 

for others’ - hospital nurse 

‘ I always carry my donor card with me ‘ - Hospital Clerk 

‘ If I needed a transplant I would be willing to receive, therefore I should be willing 

to donate’ - Medical Doctor.

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Mr Maniam’s Family 

10 members of the family of Mr. Maniam pledged all their organs and tissues at 

the Buddhist Vihara on 28.5.10 at the Wesak Day. They were committed and 

convinced that: 

“Give my sight to the man who has never sees a sunrise, a baby’s face or love in 

the eyes of a woman. Give my heart to a person whose own heart has caused 

nothing but endless days of pain. Give my kidneys to one who depends on a 

machine to exist from week to week. Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber 

and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled children walk. Explore 

every corner of my brain. Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that, 

some day, a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and a deaf girl will 

hear the sound of rain against her window” 

They also requested the State Organ Pledge Coordinator to ensure that every 

Organ and Tissue are harvested from them and be given as a GIFT OF LIFE to 

needy persons. 

Member of Parliament 

A lady Muslim Member of Parliament from Desa Mentari requested why I was 

doing this Project. I replied that being a Hindu on death my body would be 

cremated and that my pair of eyes would be burnt to ashes and instead it should 

be donated to two blind people who would see for the rest of their lives and that 

my eyes would be alive and useful. She immediately pledged her pairs of eyes.

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Mata Amirthanandamayi Math 

A letter was received from Mata Amirthanandamayi Math, Kerala, India which 

reads as follows:- 

Dear Mr. Thavagnanam, 

Om Namah Shivaya. My name is Satish and I am from Amritapuri, the 

headquarters of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math. I was in Malaysia recently, 

during Amma's visit to Kuala Lumpur. I was impressed with the organ donation 

drive, and when I asked my friend Dev about it, he told me that you were the 

driving force behind the project (Dev also gave me your email id). Thanks to your 

efforts and those of your enthusiastic members, I heard that a record number of 

people signed up. This struck me as being so much in the spirit of what Amma 

teaches: which is to do as much as we can to help others, especially the needy. 

I just wanted to express my appreciation through this email. 

Thank you. 

Pranams, 

Satish 

Experiences of Devotees 

Sai Devotees shared their experiences:- 

a) To have read and understood Organ Pledge. To have hands on 

experience on Organ Pledge campaign. 

b) To convince the Community on the need to pledge their organs and 

tissues to help the needy and give them a ‘GIFT OF LIFE’ 

c) The benefit of this Service cannot be seen at the time of completing the 

Pledge Form but happiness and satisfaction can be seen on the face of 

the Pledger. 

d) Many are also happy to know one person’s organs could be used to 

help many people.

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D. 1 a. Elocution – Human Values “Speak up and Act out” 

Project Reference : Educare 

Project Name : Elocution - Human Values “SPEAK UP and ACT OUT” 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro.V.Sugumaran 

Project Leader : Sis.Suseela 

Members : 1. Sis.Elaine Ong 

: 2. Sis Dr.Meenakshi 

: 3. Sis.Zeenisree 


Speaking is one of the four main language skills for students to be proficient in. As we 

advance into the new millennium, students are expected to be able to master at least 

two languages, namely Bahasa Malaysia and English. This would make it easier for 

them to function as they are able to play a more relevant and functional role in their 

daily life. Moreover, in the new millennium, technology too is getting more advanced. 

Thus, proficiency in languages becomes a necessity, as one needs to interact with 

one another and keep abreast with the latest developments in technology. Through 

activities such as public speaking, drama and debate, it is hoped that awareness can 

be created among students on the importance of upgrading themselves in language 

skills. 

The Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of Malaysia will be organising a nationwide 

competition under the banner – “Speak up & Act Out”. Each Sathya Sai Baba 

Centre/bhajan unit/EHV class will initially conduct impromptu speaking competitions 

respectively to choose their representative team(s) of three. This will be followed by a 

State Speak Up & Act Out competition. Top team/winner from each state will then 

compete at the national level. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

To promote and project Human Values among teenagers and the community in 

general, as a step to stem the decline in Human Values which is leading to a host of 

problems for all nations: - drug addiction, lack of respect for parents, promiscuity, etc. 

In addition, the self-confidence level of the youths will also be raised through exposure 

in such programmes. 


• To encourage the development of oral communication skills among students. 

• To instil confidence and courage in expressing one’s creativity and wit. 

• To elicit comprehensive knowledge. 

• To promote better understanding between young people. 

• To create awareness and to learn, document and disseminate the topics

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A series of activities will spearhead the competition, namely: 

a. Original Oratory: 

The contestant speaks about a human values based topic for a given amount of 

time. The oration must be original and persuasive. No more than 150 words of 

quotes should be included and all quotations must be cited. This speech is 

prepared prior to the tournament and the contestant uses the same speech 

throughout the entire tournament. 

b. Impromptu Speaking: 

Two speakers will be chosen from each team. The contestant talks about a given 

topic based on everyday human values and reflecting philosophical aspects. The 

contestant will have one hour to plan his/her speech. The contestant may jot 

down notes, but must not use pre-written notes during the speech. 

c. Group Skit: 

The entire group to act out an excerpt of a play or a short original piece. No props 

or costumes may be used except chairs and a table. 

The competition will be held at the following levels: 

i) Centres/ Bhajan Units/ EHV classes 

ii) State 

iii) National

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A youth who would exhibit human values in everyday living. A confident youth who 

would have a better understanding of working together as a team. Cultivate among 

youths the ability to value and understand another person’s view and at the same 

time to express his/her view with courage. 


The Target set was to conduct 6 Statewise Elocution competitions. At the end of the 

SaiCare Project period, a total of 6 Competitions had been conducted. The details 

are as below: 

PERAK CENTRAL MALACCA / NS JOHOR 

1 1 2 2

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D. 1b. National Human Values Story Telling Competition 


Project Name : National Human Values Story Telling Competition 


Project Leader : Sis.Jaya Samson 

Members : 1. Sis. Elaine Ong 

: 2. Sis. Dr.Usha 

: 3. Sis. Sujadah 


Storytelling is one of the five teaching techniques in the Sai Spiritual Education 

programme. Sharing and creating a common experience in storytelling aids in the 

development of a child's ability to interpret events beyond his immediate experience. 

The child's world view is expanded through story experiences in a non-threatening and 

loving atmosphere. Therefore storytelling becomes an exceptionally personal 

experience. 

The Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of Malaysia has been organising nationwide 

competitions under the banner – National Human Values Story Telling Competition. 

Each Sathya Sai Baba Centre/bhajan unit/EHV class initially conduct story telling 

competitions respectively to choose their representatives. This is followed by a State 

level competition. Top three winners from each state then compete at the National 

level. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

To promote and project Human Values among SSEHV children and the community in 


problems for all nations: - drug addiction, lack of respect for parents, promiscuity, etc. 

In addition, the self-confidence level of children will also be raised through exposure in 

such programmes. 


• To encourage practice of human values in everyday living 

• To introduce children to oral language patterns (for a child to achieve success in 

reading, wide experience with spoken language is needed). This will then 

encourage children to get into healthy reading habits and the world of books. 

• Story telling develops the children’s listening skills 

• Contributes to the social and cognitive development through shared experience 

(to feel joy for another’s happiness and empathize with their misfortunes) 

• Contribute to the child’s mental health 

• Aids in development of a human value system 

• Introduces classic stories with human values to children 

• Aids in vocabulary development of the chosen language(English, Malay, 

Mandarin and Tamil language) 

• Helps the child to appreciate his own heritage as well as those of others 

• Develops self-confidence in the child

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Children would exhibit self-confidence with humility, be able to empathize with others, 

be well-versed in one’s own tradition, religion and culture and understand other 

traditions, religions and cultures. Children would cultivate healthy reading habits 

especially in the area of everyday human values and its application in everyday living. 


The Target set was to conduct 8 Statewise Story Telling competitions. At the end of the 

SaiCare Project period, a total of 13 Competitions had been conducted. The details 

are as below: 

PENANG PERAK CENTRAL EAST 

COAST 

MALACCA / 

NS 

JOHOR 

5 2 1 2 1 2

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D. 1 c. Choral Speaking 


Project Name : Choral Speaking Competition 


Project Leader : Sis.Geeta Ramachandra 

Members : 1. Sis.Anasuya Jegathevi Jagadeesan 


Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group comprising anything from 

half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied use of the individual voices 

that make up the group. There may be divisions of the whole group into light and dark voices, 

broken and unbroken, male and female, treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as 

solo. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of 

Malaysia (Educare Wing) for all SSE/SSEHV students. The purpose of this competition is: 

a) To promote human values and instil in the students the importance of human 

values in daily life. 

b) To build confidence in students to speak, render, memorize and express 

themselves in a language or languages understood by them and others. 

c) To encourage teamwork and discipline. 

d) To understand the value of fair competition.

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Children would have better understanding of working together as a team. They will realize 

the importance of harmony to be successful in life. Cultivate the ability to value and 

understand another person’s view and at the same time to express his/her view with 

courage. Children would exhibit self-confidence with humility and the application of human 

values in everyday living. 


The Target set was to conduct 5 Statewise Choral Speaking competitions. At the end of the 

SaiCare Project period, a total of 7 Competitions had been conducted. The details are as 

below: 

PERAK CENTRAL EAST COAST MALACCA / NS 

1 2 2 2

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D. 1 d. Action Song Competition 


Project Name : Action Song Competition 


Project Leader : Sis.Geeta Ramachandra 

Members : Sis. Sutha 


Group Activity is one of the five teaching techniques in the Sai Spiritual Education 

programme. Working together in a group aids in the development of a child's ability to 

better understand the subject matter taught in the class. 

The nationwide competition under the banner – National Human Values Action Song 

Competition will be in line with this. Each Sathya Sai Baba Centre/bhajan unit/EHV 

class will initially conduct competitions respectively to choose their representatives. 

This will be followed by a State level competition. Top two teams from each state will 

then compete at the National level. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

To promote and project Human Values among SSEHV children and the community in 


problems for all nations: - drug addiction, lack of respect for parents, promiscuity, etc. In 

addition, the self-confidence level of children will also be raised through exposure in such 

programs. 


• To encourage children to learn and imbibe values through value songs. 

• To develop confidence and sense of ease in interpreting meaning of value 

song selected. 

• To encourage children to use language and gestures as vehicles to express the 

meaning of the song sung. 


Children would have better understanding of working together as a team. They will realize 

the importance of harmony to be successful in life. Cultivate the ability to value and 

understand another person’s view and at the same time to express his/her view with 

courage. Children would exhibit self-confidence with humility and the application of human 

values in everyday living.

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The Target set was to conduct 2 competitions. At the end of the SaiCare Project period, a 

total of one competition had been conducted.

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D. 1.e Walk for Values 

Project Reference : 

Project Name : Walk for Values 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro.Parani Kumar 

Project Leader : Bro. Jayantha Kumar 


The Walk For Values (WFV) is a comprehensive and pervasive Human Values Awareness 

initiative with the aim to increase the awareness and the importance of Human Values in our 

lives. WFV has been designed on a 2 Phase approach that provides the opportunity of 

reaching out to the public from a macro to micro level. 

The Walk for Values will gather people to take the step towards igniting Human Values in their 

lives. Participants will take part by walking a 3/5 KM public route. 

Walkers will carry colourful banners and placards promoting the five human values of Truth, 

Right Conduct, Love, Peace and Non Violence. Participation in the Walk is free of charge 

and participants will receive or make their own ‘Values t-shirt’. The ‘Values T-shirt’ MUST be 

worn during the event. Additional give aways such as a small bag with some snacks, a logo 

sticker, a Values bookmark and a bottle of water could be put into plan to encourage 

greater participation. 

Participants are encouraged to perform entertaining gigs while walking. These gigs can be in 

any form such as singing, acting, cheering and MUST BE HUMAN VALUES THEMED. 

The event should be decorated in a carnival fashion with stationary activities at the finish line 

such as Human Values Exhibition, Face Painting, Painting of Giant Human Values Banner (to 

be placed/hung after the event at a high human traffic location). 

2. OBJECTIVE 

o 

o 

o 

To increase the awareness and the importance of Human Values amongst 

general public. 

To provide an opportunity of reaching out to the public with values, through a 

fun based activities for children, teenagers and youth. 

To serve as a catalyst in community building based on Human Values initiatives 


• It was targeted to have at least 8 Walk for Values programmes around the nation. 

Each state was to identify a community area whereby this event could be held and get 

the necessary participation from the community. 


• Raised Human Values awareness amongst the public 

• More follow up Human Values initiatives with purpose of community building.

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A total of 7 WFV programmes had been organised , in Petaling Jaya, Sri Muda, Kulim, 

Langkawi, Ipoh, Johor Bahru and Melaka. 

Walk for Values 2009 – SS3 

Malaysia carved history on May 10, for being the first country in the Southeast Asian region to 

successfully organise the internationally-recognised WALK FOR VALUES, themed Go Green. 

Some 500 participants crowded the SS3 residential court to celebrate Mother's Day in the 

most unusual way by sending messages of love to mother earth. Children, youths and adults 

from the Sai organisations as well as local public joined hands to send out strong messages on 

the importance of tree planting, reducing waste and recycling to save the environment. 

Participants not only completed a 2.5km walk in a 

highly--charged environment, they gave out 

young plants to passers-by and residents who 

came out to watch the 45-minute procession that 

was led by a recycling float. 

The programme was fully supported by the SS3 

Residents' Association, whose president gracefully 

officiated the flagging off ceremony.

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Walk for Values – GO GREEN (Melaka) 

This was held on 24 January 2010 at Bukit Beruang, Melaka. 

A total of 350 children, youths and adults participated. They included Sai devotees, 

local residents, schoolchildren, teachers, people from Government Agencies, NGOs 

and Spiritual Organisations. 

As part of preparation for the event, centre devotees got involved “Go Green” 

initiatives like Paper-Bag making and Preparing Tree Saplings. 

On the day of the 

event, about 350 

participants from 

various ethnic groups 

and organizations 

took part in this event. 

It was a multiracial 

setting towards “Go 

Green” – caring for 

the environment.

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Walk for Values – GO GREEN – 2010: Perak 

This Programme was held on 12 June 2010 at Taman DR Seenivasagam, and a total 

of 800 people participated, which also had participants from various other 

organizations. 

A total of 300 SSE children and parents also participated in the walk, which started at 

Taman DR Seenivasagam and covered a distance of 3km around Ipoh. Four 

hundred pieces of placards and banners bearing the 5 basic human values, subvalues, 

and go-greens slogans were carried during walk. 

The field activities enabled the participants to mingle around and absorb and reflect 

upon the theme – Human Values & Go-Green.

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Walk for Values 2010 - Kulim 

About 150 adults, youths and children gathered at the Keladi Mini Stadium on 

Saturday 8th May 2010 at about 8.00 am for the Walk For Values from the Keladi Mini 

Stadium to Tasik Putra, Kulim, a distance of about 3 kilometres. 

The participants were the members, teen youths and children from the Sathya 

Sai Baba Centre of Kulim, Sungai Petani & Seberang Perai, Lions from Lions Club of 

Kulim & Sungai Petani, members of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kulim, 

members of Junior Chamber International, Kulim Chapter, members of the Malaysia 

Public Service Society, children from the Sunshine Home and friends and well-wishers. 

In addition, members of the Kulim Diabetic Association were carrying out Blood 

pressure and blood glucose tests. There were also exhibitions by the Ajensi Anti 

Dadah Malaysia and the Jabatan Pertahanan Awam.

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Walk For Values Carnival – Johor 

The Walk For Values Carnival was conducted in Johor Bahru on 18 th . July, 2010. 

It was carried out in collaboation with the Johor Bahru member of Parliament 

There were about Five Hundred participants from each point. They wore 

decorative Tee shirts with various colours especially green, carrying placards 

with slogans like “save mother earth” take care of our environment and the 

Theme of the WFV Carnival “ GO GREEN ”and promoting Human Values in 

Society. 

There were also performances based on the1 Malaysia concept, Malay 

Dance, Indian Dance, Eco Drumers and and other entertaining 

programmes based on envoronment including the famous Zulu Dance.

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Walk For Values Carnival – Langkawi 

The Walk For Values - Go Green was held in Langkawi on the 16 July 2010. 

About 300 persons from the Associations, Schools, Government Bodies took 

part in the walk from Sekolah Kebangsaan Kelibang to Pekan Rabu. Posters 

and Placards displayed messages of human values and earth friendly were 

carried by the participants of the walk.

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Walk for Values 2010 Sri Muda- Go Green 

As a prelude to the nation’s 53 rd Merdeka Day Celebration, the Sathya Sai Baba 

Centre of Sri Muda on behalf of Sathya Sai Central Council of Malaysia paid tribute 

to Mother Nature by “walking for her freedom” in an exciting annual event known 

as the Walk for Values 2010. 

Themed Go Green, the 3.0km walk around the Sri Muda business and school districts 

saw young and old Malaysians marching together as 1Malaysia to raise awareness 

on the importance of practicing basic human values that helps indirectly to plant 

the seed of caring for MOTHER NATURE. Gathering at the Shah Alam Municipal 

Council (MBSA) field, some 2,200 participants adorned in ‘green’ outfits helped 

distribute flyers on environment to residents in the area, including retail and 

business outlets as well as tuition centres, schools and government offices.

D. 2. S.T.A.R. Student Training in Attitude and Responsibility 

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Project Reference : 

Project Name : S.T.A.R ( Student Training in Attitude and Responsibility ) 

Programme (Wing) Leader : Bro.Parani Kumar 

Project Leader : Bro. Hari 

Members : 1 Bro Monty 

: 2 Bro Vijay 


STAR Programme is meant to help students who are academically weak and have low 

self esteem and self-confidence. This intervention programme will serve the need to 

uplift their level of self-esteem and self-confidence and thus, achieve excellence in 

character and academic performance. It is our fervent hope that these students will 

become good responsible citizens of our nation in due course. 

2. OBJECTIVE 

The main objectives of the programme are to instil in students:- 

o The urge and need to succeed and excel academically and in life. 

o Self respect and confidence. 

o The need and desire to study. 

o Effective studying techniques. 

o Positive attitude and a sense of responsibility. 

o To achieve academic and character excellence. 

For the nation 

• A change of mindset and attitude to produce positive and responsible 

youths which in turn would contribute to the eradication of crime and 

other socially unacceptable activities/behaviour. 

• Grooming the youths of today to be leaders of tomorrow. 


The plan is to have a continuous STAR Programme, at least one in each state. States to 

identify schools which would need the programme and get the approval from the 

school, to allow us to conduct the STAR programme. STAR programme is packaged 

as 6 month programme, as such it will be ideal to start the programme either in March 

or April of each year. STAR Facilitators training will be provided upon request from 

each state. 


We are targeting to have eight schools throughout the nation with STAR Programme. It 

is intended that students involved in this programme will obtain good results in 

examinations and at the same time, earn the respect of parents, teachers and fellow 

students.

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At the end of the SaiCare Programme period, a total of 5 STAR Programmes are being 

carried out, and the details are as below: 

CENTRAL MALACCA / NS JOHOR TOTAL 

1 3 1 5 

It is exactly a year now since the 2008 Student Training in Attitude and 

Responsibility (STAR) motivation session for the Form 5 students of Sri Permute 

School in SS3. Although the programme ended halfway through due to 

unforeseen events, the memories and experiences are still unforgettable. 

Now, we are back again, gaining momentum once again for the 2009 session. We 

had a meeting yesterday to finalize the one-day mid term camp for the students. 

And as usual, Monty, Vijay and I headed to the restaurant near the SS3 centre 

for dinner. 

As we entered, we saw a familiar face smiling at us. It was our 2008 STAR 

student, having dinner with his parents. So we went over to him, and asked him 

what he was doing now. 

“I am studying at MAHSA college Anne, doing physiotherapy.” 

Then he continued, “Thanks for your help, Anne.” 

That was quite a pleasant surprise for us. It was a small reminder to us that the 

Lord is watching over them, and us even beyond what we do on a weekly or 

monthly basis. We only completed half the STAR session last year, and the Lord 

made an impact in that boy’s life through us. 

Then he came back to us and said, “Ok Anne, bye. My parents’ already paid for 

your food.” 

And he left. 

That left us with a renewed spirit, not because of the free food, but the encounter 

with this small miracle and transformation that we saw.

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E. 1. Trees For LIfe 


Project Name : Trees for Life 

Programme(Wing) Leader : Bro.V.Sugumaran 

Project Leader : Bro.Prathapan Pillai 

Members : 1. Bro.Moorthy 

: 2. Bro.KC Wong 


We cannot completely reverse the effects of deforestation and global warming, but we can 

discover how planting trees can help to combat climate change and reduce the effects of 

natural disasters. We can make a difference. 

2. Objective 

The objective of this project is to instil reverence to Mother Nature and raise Environmental 

Awareness/Consciousness in particular amongst children, their parents and teachers of the 

Sai family in Malaysia. To do this a target has been set to plant and protect 85,000 trees in 

Malaysia. Tree planting and its protection will benefit not only humans but the planet earth. 

This is because trees are oxygen filters (they give us oxygen, consumes carbon dioxide and 

cleans the air in the process), shelter and food providers to humans as well as animals and 

can influence climate. Planting trees can help to combat climate change and reduce the 

effects of natural disasters. These are just some of the major benefits of tree planting and 

protection. 

Participants in this Programme will learn to appreciate mother nature and spiritualise their 

contribution towards making the earth a more liveable place. 


Tree seedlings shall be propagated in a spiritually charged environment of our homes and Sai 

Centres throughout the country. The trees shall be planted in locations where it will be 

welcomed, nurtured and allowed to achieve its full growth potential. These trees shall fulfill 

their destiny vis-à-vis providing shade, colour, fragrance and fruits at different stages of their 

lives. This project is made up of four phases: 

i. Phase 1- Awareness 

Lesson plans on life-cycle. For an example it takes 30 to 45 days for leafy 

vegetables to grow from seed to the cooking pot! Young children can learn about 

how seeds become alive. They also will learn the function and connectivity 

between soil, air, water and sunlight. Planting can be spiritualized by Gayathri 

chanting. Full-grown plants (organically grown) can be consumed by the family 

and given to friends. The children will understand joy of giving. 

Older children can work with fruiting vegetables such as pepper (“cili”), tomatoes, 

egg-plant (brinjals) and lady-fingers. 

ii. 

Phase 2 – Family nurseries 

Encourage families to nurture tree seedlings in their homes.

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Provide the children with poly-bags and compost and followed by the seedlings. 

They are to take care of the growth of seedlings for 3 months. Repeat over next 18 

months. 

Phase 2A 

Identify potential planting locations in their neighbourhood, homes, parks or other 

public areas. 

iii. Phase 3 

Planting, recording and monitoring. Work with other organisations, residents 

associations. 

iv. Phase 4 

Develop Voluntary CER processes and Carbon Offset proposals with Sai School as 

beneficiary. 


• General understanding about trees and its importance in their surroundings. 

• Do’s and Dont’s when they interact with plants. 

• Genuine tree planting campaign with long term environmental benefit 

• Potential revenue generation for Sai school 


During the SaiCare Programme period, a total of 60,804 trees were planted, and the details 

are as below: 

PENANG PERAK CENTRAL EAST MALACCA 

/ NS 


60 277 57,042 598 272 2,120 235 200 60,804

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Trees for life : Tree Planting project by Muar Sai Centre, Johor. 

The Muar Sai Centre planned to plant 1050 trees as part of the SAICare Programme. 

Towards this goal, a project to plant trees was undertaken at the Tanjung Ketapang 

Park on 22 nd March 2009. A total of 250 Bunga Tanjung Trees ( a flowering tree) 

seedlings were bought from a nursery at a very special price of RM2/ plant. The 

Project was done in collaboration with the Town Council because we needed their 

permission in the first place and we also needed them to help identify the places to 

plant the trees. Once planted, the Town Council took over to look after the plants. 

11 devotees plus another 6 

workers from the Town Council 

helped out in the planting. 

Town Council also provided a 

machine – a backhoe, that 

helped dig the holes and a 

pick-up truck which carried the 

fertilizer. 

The project helped establish 

good relationship with the 

Town Council, as they were 

very pleased with what we 

were doing and even offered 

to provide help such as 

fertilizers and equipment. Our 

devotees felt good fellowship and happiness and planted the trees in a very short 

time. 

When we approached the Town Council to get their permission to plant the trees, 

they were very happy. They said it was a very good Programme. The Landscaping 

Department of the Town Council commented that Bunga Tanjung trees release a 

fragrance that will attract the public and tourists and that the size of these trees are 

ideal as they are neither too big nor too small. 

After we had planted the trees, 

the Town Council was very 

pleased and grateful that we 

had done a good job and they 

felt that we should not be the one 

to spend on the fertilizer. They 

made the decision that the 

fertilizer would be on them. Town 

Council expressed its hope that 

more trees would be planted by 

us. 

The public was surprised that a 

group of people were planting

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trees, especially in the light drizzle. They asked where we were from and we told 

them. A middle-aged Malay couple doing their rounds of exercise, stopped to 

admire and talk to us. They told us that they were very touched that there are still 

people who care for the environment. They were so taken in that they spent a 

considerable amount of time watching what we were doing. 

Our own members were delighted 

with the job especially our two new 

elderly brothers. There was cheer, 

happiness and good fellowship 

amongst us as we worked along. The 

250 trees were planted in record time! 

All our members who took part said 

that they did not feel the strain at all 

and looked forward to planting more 

trees. 

Distribution of Manila Palm Tree seeds 

Seputeh Bhajan Unit distributed about 6000 Manila Palm Tree seeds plus seedling 

bags to over 40 Centres / BU in 5 States of the country. The seeds will be grown by 

members for future field planting. Some Gurus provide seeds for the Bal Vikas children 

to grow as it will be a good experience for the children to watch the plants growing 

from seeds to seedlings and then to trees. 

The distribution of the seeds / bags were given out free of charge. All expenses were 

borne by Seputih BU. About 100 Palm seedlings were planted in plastic bottles for the 

Walk for Values at SS3 in May 09. This was a small project. However, even if we can 

only plant a single tree, it is still a contribution for a better world!

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A team of tireless workers were at the site every week, engaged in this activity. 

There were 3 sources of planting material : 

1. Wildlings- these had to be dug up individually at Sg Panjang, near Behrang and 

planted in polybags. This labour intensive and time consuming task was diligently 

done for several weeks but the survival rate was poor. 

2. Seeds- These had good germination rate with hot water scarification, and reached 

5 leaf stage in 40 days. 

3. Cuttings- These too had very good germination rate. Almost unlimited quantity of 

right sized wildlings for taking cuttings were available. 10 people could prepare 

about 2000 cuttings ready for planting in 3 hours.. 

The plan was to get all Centre devotees involved in Polybag filling, planting and 

nurturing. The devotees were to fill small polybags (5" x 7") with any clean soil and 

arrange them so that the bags stay upright. This may be done at Centres’ 

compounds, if they have space. Devotees can also prepare polybags at their home 

gardens. 

When the cuttings are ready, they were to be pushed for half its length straight into 

the polybag, one cutting per polybag. Then the soil was pressed firmly around its 

base. After that, daily watering and Gayatri chanting. . 

When the plants are about 45 days old, they have to be spaced out a little so that 

they do not touch each other. This will help them grow stronger. 

After 90 days , they could be taken to the Raja Musa Peat Forest Reserve for planting. 

SAIRAM DEAR CENTRE LEADERS, 

The Tree Planting Project team continued to test various methodologies of producing, 

planting and nurturing seedlings. By the grace of SWAMI, much progress was made in 

identifying the most productive method to carry out this tree planting mission, by 

SWAMI's 85th birthday. 

The goal was not just to achieve the SAICARE target of planting 85,000 Trees. More 

than that is the "Awareness of saving Mother Nature" and having the passion to 

create a 'greener' world for the future. 

NOW EVERYONE CAN PLANT ! 

The Forestry Department had allocated an area large enough to plant more than 

100,000 trees. 500 were planted on the 3rd of October 2009 during the handing over 

ceremony, led by our President, Bro Billy Fong. A signboard erected at the site 

mentioned the cooperation between the Selangor Forestry Dept, facilitating NGOs' 

and the Sathya Sai Central Council of Malaysia. 

From then our volunteers, assisted by local villagers, rangers and GEC made rentices 

(walk paths) and pegged the planting points. The Forestry Department delivered the 

wildlings to designated points at site.

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Although this was a SAI operation, and weekly planting was required, at least 500 

committed volunteers were needed to plant each and every plant lovingly. This 

meant we must reach out to the public. 

For their perseverance, the team was given 2 presents by Swami- 

1. 'Marcots' - these are full sized, rooted plants that can be planted straight from 

source to the swamp. A total of 8000 marcots were to be planted every month at the 

Sg Panjang site. 

2. A very small patch along the roadside kept producing wildlings. The team dug 

them up and kept them in the Forestry nursery at the same place.

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SEPUTIH BHAJAN UNIT TREE PLANTING CUM FAMILY DAY 

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Seputih Bhajan Unit organized a Tree planting cum Family Day on June 20 2010. Over 

40 members participated in the event. Most of the members came with family 

members . 

Seedlings – A few members had started raising 2 varieties of ornamental palm trees - 

Fox Tail and Manila Palm seedlings from seeds since 20 months ago. We have no 

idea of where to plant the seedlings until about early June when we discussed with a 

member of the Temple about tree planting. It was then realized that the Temple 

needed trees to be planted along the road side and also on the sides of the car-park 

and open space. 

Preparation work started immediately in early June by a few members in getting the 

area to be ready, buying tools and fertilizer. Markings with sticks for planting holes 

were done as well. 

Early in June 20, more than 40 members gathered at the Temple around 8.30am for a 

briefing on what were the trees to be planted and how to plant them. A lorry 

delivered about 180 tree seedlings to the temple site. The morning was nice but 

getting hot after 10 am. The ground was hard and difficult to dig. The team worked 

very hard and by about 11.30 am, about 110 trees were planted. The remaining trees 

were planted by some workers a couple of days later. 

The Team had lunch at the temple and after a tour of the area for those who were 

new to the place, all went back very tired but satisfied! 

FEEDBACK 

Many have commented that it was a meaningful day where we did something for 

the environment! Some have asked when to come back to tender to the plant to 

make sure that they grow properly. A date will be fixed in July for members to go 

again for ‘maintenance’ work – weeding, ground leveling, watering, removing of 

stones, etc.

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SHAH ALAM ‘River & trees FOR LIFE’ 

In response to an article in the STAR METRO dated 4 th JUN 10 titled ‘A NATURE INSPIRED CITY 

BECKONS MBSA PLANS TO PLANT 80,000 TREES BY YEAR END’, Sathya Sai Council saw an 

opportunity and approached MBSA expressing our intention to collaborate with MBSA to 

realize their plan. 

The MBSA was quite impressed with our achievements at the on going Raja Musa Peat 

Swamp rehabilitation programme being carried out in collaboration with Selangor Forestry 

Dept., Global Environment Centre and Eco Warriors. 

The proposal was to plant 10,010 trees along the river bank of Sg. Damansara, Section 13, 

Shah Alam, to commemorate Shah Alam’s 10 th Anniversary Celebration of its City status. The 

city’s 10 th anniversary was on October 10 th . 

Later we learned that it was a wonderful coincidence that we approached MBSA at the right 

time with the tree planting proposal while they were in the midst of preparing various activities 

and carnivals involving community based groups to celebrate its 10 th Anniversary. 

The 1 st planting session was held on Sunday the 26 th September 2010. Approximately 480 

volunteers from MBSA, JPS, DHL, UKM, UITM, Tailors College, Rotary Club of PJ and Sathya Sai 

Bros/Sisters took part in the event. The planting session started at 9am and by 11.30am the 

volunteers managed to plant nearly 3,000 plants. It was indeed a remarkable feat. 

The 2 nd planting programme was held on Sunday the 3 rd October 2010. More than 140 

volunteers from MBSA, JPS, UKM, UITM, Tailors College and Sathya Sai Organisation took part 

and planted approximately 2,00 plants between 9am to 11.30am. 

It is not the number of plants we plant, but the opportunity it offers in terms of fellowship, 

interaction among various communities that is remarkable.

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SAICARE 

– A project of Continuing Benefit to Malaysian Society 

The Saicare project was carried out from the end of 2008 up to 2010. 

Although the project period ended by Bhagavan’s 85 th Birthday in 

November 2010, many projects have established themselves as continuing 

projects. 

As of Swami’s 85 th Birthday, the achievements of the various components 

of the SaiCare Project were as in the table below. 

The projects carried out under SaiCare enabled an effective reaching out 

to the community. A large number of NGOs, Government departments, 

local Residents Associations and other bodies worked with the Sai 

organization in these projects. 

One of the SAI Care Projects, namely TREES FOR LIFE attracted 

participation from many Corporate entities and University students. 

The Walk for Values events held in many parts of the country too facilitated 

the interaction of the Sai Organisation with local NGOs and residents, 

schools and so on. This has now laid the foundation for future activities in 

collaboration with these bodies. 

The many medical screening camps and specialist medical camps held all 

over the country were particularly recognized by the Health Ministry in 

Kuala Lumpur. 

Hospital Kuala Lumpur administrative team invited 8 NGOs from Selangor 

and Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) to put up booths in the hospital 

lobby showing environmental care, social and Medicare projects. The aim 

was to increase public awareness on various service activities of NGOs. The 

Sai Organization was among those NGOs. We had a reasonably large 

booth which could highlight all our service activities. 

A large number of medical personnel were impressed by the activities of 

the Sai Organisation, and wanted to be a part of our Medicare team. 

Besides this, another NGO, Medicine Sans Frontieres, and International 

Disaster Relief organization also expressed interest in joining the Sai 

Organisation in carrying out service activities.

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A. SPIRITUAL PROJECTS TARGET ACHIEVEMENT 

1. Universal Prayers ('000 chants) 

2. Stress Management 

B. SOCIOCARE PROJECTS 

1. Adoption of Poor Community 

2. Shelter Project 

3. Adoption of Poor Families 

4. Animal Care 

C. MEDICARE PROJECTS 

1. Specialist Medical Camps 

2. Surgery Assistance 

3. General Health Screening 

4. Dentures for needy 

5. Blood Donation (pints) 

6. Organ Donation Pledges 

D. EDUCARE PROJECTS 

25,000 38,403 

20 22 

85 28 

85 91 

850 812 

850 589 

8 23 

85 129 

85 111 

85 35 

8,500 13,545 

8,500 7,413 

1. Promoting Human Values - National Carnival 

a. Nat HV Speak up and Act out’ by State 

b. Nat HV Story Telling Competition by State 

c. Choral Speaking Competition by State 

d. Action Song 

e. Walk for Values 

2. S.T.A.R Programme 

E. ENVIRONCARE PROJECTS 

1. Tree Planting programme 

6 6 

8 13 

5 7 

2 1 

7 7 

8 5 

85,000 60,804

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Gift of Sight Project 

Another follow up project which was born out of the SaiCare Project was the “Gift 

of Sight” eye surgery programme. The Rotary club received a grant from CIMB 

foundation for doing eye surgeries for Malaysian citizens. The Sai Medicare team is 

to collaborate with the Rotary Club, Ophthalmology Department of General 

Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Ton Hussein Eye Hospital and CIMB foundation. 

CONCLUSION 

The real outcomes & Impact of Sai Care projects is in the Integration & 

internalization of the Seva and other activities by the participants. 

Tremendous transformation took place not only among the Sai devotees, 

but also the recipients and others who were involved directly or indirectly. 

Various people were touched and experienced Bhagavan through the Sai 

Care Projects. 

It is important to focus on the achievements and continue the seva 

activities based on local needs. This will surely lead to permanent benefit 

for the people, while elevating the Sai devotees who are involved 

spiritually.

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