About Osimal

An independent, non-profit charity giving hope to the poor, disadvantaged and neglected in Sabah.

Background

Breaking the barriers of poverty through education

Osimal Foundation was founded by Richard Malanjum, the 9th Chief Justice of Malaysia. Having personally broken the barriers of poverty through education, he spearheaded the foundation together with like-minded friends to help deserving members of the community.

Although it began with education, the foundation’s mission has grown to cover housing, health, single mothers and other related needs.

In 2019 Osimal Foundation was incorporated under the Trustees (Incorporation) Ordinance (Cap 148). It is a non-profit body, funded mainly by donations from its own Trustees and Friends of Osimal Foundation, and in 2021 it was granted full tax exemption by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.

Vision & mission

Our vision: kindness eradicates poverty

We give hope to the poor, disadvantaged and neglected members of society, and assist in poverty eradication, through six kinds of action.

Shelter & housing

Providing shelter and proper housing for families in need.

Education

Better and higher education for poor students through bursaries and other means.

Skills & self-sustenance

Helping poor families, especially youths, become self-sustaining through skills and agricultural training.

Medical aid

Medical aid and other forms of assistance for the sick.

Disaster relief

Relief and rebuilding for those affected by natural disasters.

Funding the work

Raising and sourcing the funds that make all of the above possible.

Our journey

Milestones

A few highlights from our work across Sabah.

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2019Incorporated under the Trustees (Incorporation) Ordinance (Cap 148).

2020Medical supplies for Sabah hospitals and Covid-19 food aid for families across the interior.

2021Full tax exemption granted by LHDN. New homes rebuilt for Kg Sugud mud-flood victims; Kaiduan Agriculture Training Centre trains young agropreneurs.

2022Published our first booklet, Kindness Eradicates Poverty.

2023Built a new home for a family of five in Kg Biau, Papar.

2024Launched the Sabah Children Fund with MMA Sabah; donated paediatric equipment to Sabah Women and Children Hospital.

2025RM20,000 of medical equipment for Likas Children’s Hospital.

Tax exemption

Your donation is tax-deductible

Osimal Foundation is approved by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) under subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967.

Approval: Potongan di bawah Subseksyen 44(6), Akta Cukai Pendapatan 1967
Reference no.: LHDN.AG.600-12/1/4-6.8647
Valid: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2035

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Every ringgit goes to families, students and communities across Sabah. Your gift is tax-deductible, and we welcome donors of every size.

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