Dow Chemical Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Dow Chemical Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

For Planet Earth and under-privileged families, we go the extra miles! The Covid years may have slowed us down but Dow and our NGO partners are determined to cross the finishing line in promoting self-sufficiency and in elevating the level of education among the low-income community.
In January 2023, after more than two years’ delay mainly caused by the pandemic and various approval processes, in partnership with HOPEww Malaysia, we have successfully converted a 42-square meter unutilized roof top into a first-of-its-kind urban farming rooftop in Kuala Lumpur. To-date, the urban farm has harvested 150 kgs of vegetables and 100 fishes using the hydroponic system, benefitting 180 poor families for 5 months.
In partnership with National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), amongst many projects, Dow has seeded an oyster mushroom farming project which has enabled autistic children to grow and harvest the mushrooms to be sold in the Kuantan community. Any unsold mushrooms will be processed into an umami-rich powder which can be used to make delicious mushroom soup or for seasoning. This project is a testament to the boundless potential of children with special needs – that, when provided with the right opportunities and support, they can do wonders.
In September 2023, Dow Malaysia was privileged to be conferred the Honorary Membership by NASOM in recognition for their meaningful and impactful contribution to the autism community since 2017.