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We have set up a new membership programme since July 2023. Please visit the new Macaranga Supporters page.
Thank you
Macaranga Supporters!
DECEMBER 2021 SUPPORTERS CAMPAIGN REPORT
THANK YOU sincerely to everyone who contributed to our first-ever Supporters Campaign!
You contributed RM26,900; the total number of contributors was 93; and the average contribution was RM289.25.
That makes it 13.2% of the amount that we targeted. We are grateful for every sen as it helps enable us to be answerable to the people who matter – you, our reader – and to keep our content free to read by all your fellow readers. We shall allocate the funds as follows:
To cover the rest of our costs, as stated in our campaign FAQ, we will scale back on increasing content we produce, continue to pay out of our own pockets, raise funds through other means, including institutional grants and conducting workshops/training, as well as forging partnerships that allow us to retain our editorial independence.
We’d like to thank all the supporters for your contributions, for spreading the word and sending us such encouraging messages. This shows us above and beyond, that we are on the right track and that helps us to keep going the coming year.
Here’s to another year of Macaranga journalism!
{For Merbau and Cengal supporters, you will be receiving emails from us about your rewards next week.}
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The December 2021 Supporters Campaign below
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Be A Macaranga Supporter
Four tiers from which to choose, named after trees found in Malaysia.
Campaign: Dec 1 - 31, 2021
If you would like to contribute more than RM1,000 and be a patron, please email: admin@macaranga.org.
*Limited, first-come-first-served. These natural history books cover various ecosystems and protected areas in Malaysia. They were produced in the 2000s and are overruns, due to be burned. They contain beautiful photos, many specially commissioned, and thoroughly-researched writing by Siew Lyn. Only for Merbau & Cengal supporters. Free delivery within Malaysia. (Ref: Terms & Conditions)
** Limited and first-come-first-served. These handmade dolls are knitted or crocheted by Yao Hua's mother. Each is 20-30 cm tall. Only for Cengal supporters. Free delivery within Malaysia. (Ref: Terms & Conditions)
Last modified on 30 November 2021 11:26 Malaysian time
These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between Macaranga Media Sdn Bhd (“MMSB”) and each supporter. By making a financial contribution (“Contribution”), the supporter agrees and acknowledges that:
- The contribution is made subject to these Terms and Conditions, which shall constitute a legally binding agreement between the supporter and MMSB (the “Agreement”).
- The supporter is aged 18 or over.
- The contribution is provided by the supporter to MMSB to pay for the services rendered by MMSB to produce editorial and related content for www.macaranga.org subject to MMSB’s right to return any contribution at its discretion.
- The supporter has no rights to dictate the editorial policy or output of MMSB.
- The content shall be available free to everyone.
- This is not a charitable donation and supporters are not eligible to any tax relief in Malaysia or worldwide.
- No party may receive funds on behalf of MMSB.
Processing of contribution
- Each contribution will be identifiable by a unique payment provider identification number and so are individually refundable, and will be accounted for separately by MMSB.
- Once the contribution is processed, MMSB is entitled to the full amount of the contribution and the supporter has no entitlement to the return of a contribution in any circumstances other than as specified in these Terms and Conditions.
Refund of contribution
- MMSB reserves the right to refuse and return any contribution in its absolute discretion, including without limitation where it believes that accepting the contribution would conflict with the mission, values or interests of MMSB, and/or where, having regard to the source of the contribution or intentions of the supporter, MMSB considers that to accept the contribution could damage the independence or reputation of MMSB or adversely affect the relationship of MMSB with other supporters or stakeholders.
- Any refused and/or returned contributions shall be repaid into the account from which the contribution was made.
- MMSB reserves the right to request from the supporter their full name and any information that it considers necessary to determine the provenance of the contribution.
- If the supporter refuses to provide any information requested by MMSB under clause 1, MMSB may refuse and return the contribution to the supporter at its discretion.
Recurring payment
- Supporters can opt for contribution to be recurring, and if it is so, the contribution shall be recurring unless and until it is ended by either MMSB or the supporter in accordance with the provisions of section 5 (Refunds and Cancellation of Contributions).
- Recurring contributions can be cancelled by choosing so by the supporters on their respective profile pages.
Use of data
- MMSB abides by the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Liability
- Neither MMSB nor any affiliated person, employee, agent, officer or director shall be liable for any loss suffered by any supporter or other person arising out of or in connection with a contribution, whether direct or indirect, including loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, except in respect of any liability for death or personal injury or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
- For any queries about your contribution, please email: admin@macaranga.org
Dear Readers,
For two years, we have been reporting on Malaysians and our environment.
Nearly 90 stories, all free to read.
Stories of forests, coasts, hills, and seas. Of loggers, fishers, scientists, officials, and Orang Asli.
In text, photos, audio, and videos. Read online, heard on radio, and watched on TV.
We have won four journalism grants and a fellowship from variously the Pulitzer Centre and Earth Journalism Network to fund some stories.
For most of our stories and to keep Macaranga running, we have paid out of our own pockets.
Why Support Us?
Selected Stories
What Your Contribution Goes To
For details, please refer to the F.A.Q. below, and watch this video where we give you a little sense of what goes into the editorial process we use to create our full-length stories. (Video poster: Business vector created by pikisuperstar)
