Our History
Empowering
SLE patients since 1994.
From squatting in a doctor’s office in Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1994, PSLEM today operates from its own Secretariat in Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
PSLEM’s work is mainly funded by corporate donors and individual well-wishers. Click below to discover how you can support our cause and SLE patients in Malaysia.
Key Milestones
1995
Launch of PSLEM & first AGM
1997
First SLE Awareness Walkathon
2004
Launch of PSLEM Sandakan Chapter
2005
Moved to PSLEM HQ in Petaling Jaya
2006
Initiation of "Share & Care" Care Support Group Training
2007
First Walk-A-Payung held at Bandar Utama
2008
Launch of Penang Information and Counselling Centre near to Hospital Pulau Pinang
2009
Kuching Chapter's first Annual General Meeting
2010
Johor Chapter's first Exco Meeting
2017
Terengganu Chapter first Exco Meeting
2019
PSLEM 25th Anniversary
Our Impact
As the main association for SLE patients in Malaysia,
our aim is to increase the level of awareness
and health literacy around SLE in Malaysia,
provide psychosocial support,
as well as financial assistance to those who need it most.
Our Mission
Under this vision, our programmes include the following activities:
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​​Create a community that supports SLE patients.
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Provide social and psychological support to SLE patients and their families through our nationwide Share & Care Programme.
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Promote the understanding of SLE among patients, their families and the community at large.
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To support and promote awareness regarding causes, prevention, research programmes and available aids to manage SLE.
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Provide financial aid for healthcare services related to SLE.
Persatuan SLE Malaysia’s Governance
Persatuan SLE Malaysia’s Executive Committee comprises elected SLE patients, family members and friends, and medical professionals who volunteer their time and expertise. Additionally, PSLEM also has State Representatives in Johor, Melaka, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, and Terengganu.
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In accordance with our Constitution, Exco Members are elected every two years to plan and carry out PSLEM’s public awareness, patient welfare, and fund-raising programmes.
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Executive Committee
2024 – 2026
President: Dr. Syahrul Sazliyana bt Shaharir
Vice President: Ms. Lai Li Lin
Honorary Secretary: Ms. Liew Ai Vee
Honorary Treasurer: Ms. Low Ann Ann
Committee Members
Dr. Wan Rosmaiza Wan Musa
Dr. Malehah Binti Mohd Noh
Ms. Liew Shu Men, Sharon
Mr. Muhammad Shazwan Bin Mohd Shauari
Ms. Chee Siew Lian
Ms. Low Yoke Moey
Ms. Mazni Bt Ibrahim
Ms. Radha Menon
Ms. Yong Wai Yuen, Helen
Assoc. Prof. Hazlyna Baharuddin
State Representatives
Melaka – Dr Chong Hwee Cheng
Penang – Ms Pang Sew Nee
Perak – Vacant
Sabah – Ms Monita Cheong Wan Yee
Sarawak – Mr Mohammad Na’im bin Othman
Terengganu – Ms Rohafiza Bt Abdullah
Medical Advisors:
Prof Emeritus Datin Dr Norella Kong
Dr Morris Wo Chee Yuen
Dr Heselynn Hussein
Prof. Dr Esha Das Gupta
Dr Yeap Swan Sim
Counselling Advisors:
Ms Valerie Jaques
Ms Shoba Aiyar
External Auditor:
Christopher Lee & Associates