JCI Bandar Klang
JOYFUL MOTIVATION TEAMWORK
Our History
THE ORIGIN OF JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL
The origin of Junior Chamber can be traced as far back as 1910 to the city of ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, in the United States of America by a young man named HENRY “HY” GIESSENBIER. Today, Junior Chamber International has grown to nearly half-a-million members between the ages of 18 and 40 in more than 125 countries and over 5,000 communities around the world today.
THE ORIGIN OF JCI MALAYSIA
The Junior Chamber movement was introduced to Malaysia (then the Federation of Malaysia) in 1954. Junior Chamber Sarawak and Junior Chamber Sabah were affiliated to Junior Chamber International in 1956 and in 1963 respectively. Junior Chamber Peninsular Malaysia, Junior Chamber Sarawak and Junior Chamber Sabah were then identified as three different National Organization (NOMs) directly affiliated to Junior Chamber International.
On 11th October 1975 Junior Chamber Malaysia was formed with the signing of a Merge Agreement between the three separate national organizational in Kuala Lumpur. A Protem Board of Director under the chairmanship of JCI Senator V T Nathan, Past President of Kuala Lumpur Junior Chamber was founded. This Protem Board was appointed to look into the registration of the new organization to be known as Junior Chamber Malaysia.
In 1976 Junior Chamber Malaysia obtained temporary registration from the Registrar of Societies to operate. The 1st National Convention was held in 1976 in Kuala Lumpur. At this National Convention JCI Senator George Chang was elected the first National President.
How is JCI Bandar Klang different from other non-profits?
Here to Create a Positive Impact
Established in October 2016, JCI Bandar Klang members take initiative to solve local challenges. More than a one-time donation or service opportunity, we focus on sustainable impact locally within Klang and globally. Our mission is to empower more youth to be an active citizen and think globally.
Brotherhood Pact:
JCI KINTA
Friendship Pact:
JCI MEDAN (INDONESIA)
JCI PADAWAN
JCI BANDAR KLANG AMBASSADOR
Mr Andy Teh
Born and raised in Klang, Mr Andy Teh is 5 times national mixed martial art champion, entrepreneur, owner of ELITEZ MMA Center, actor and spokesperson for multiple national campaigns like DIGI. His discipline and work ethics are qualities that should be emulated by youths of today.