Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia (PPPM, Girl Guides Malaysia) is the national Guiding organization of Malaysia. It serves 73,915 members (as of 2008).[1] Founded in 1916, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1960.
Program and ideals
The association is divided in six section according to age:[2]
Pandu Puteri Kelip-Kelip (Firefly Guides) - ages 4 to 8
Pandu Puteri Tunas (Brownie Guides) - ages 9 to 12
Pandu Puteri Remaja (Junior Guides) - ages 13 to 15
Pandu Puteri Renjer (Ranger Guides) - ages 16 to 18
Pandu Puteri Klover (Clovers Guides) - aged 18 to 30
Pemimpin (Leaders)
The Girl Guide emblem incorporates elements of the flag of Malaysia.
Guide Promise
On my honour I promise that I will do my best
to God, King, and my Country Malaysia
to help people at all times
and to obey the guide laws.
Guide Law
A Guide's honour is to be trusted.
A Guide is loyal.
A Guides's duty is to be useful and help others.
A Guide is friend to all and a sister to every other guide.
A Guide is courteous.
A Guide is a friend to animals and care for all living things.
A Guide obey orders.
A Guide smiles and sings under all difficulties.
A Guide is thrifty.
A Guide is pure in thought, word and in deed.
Gang Shows
The Penang Gang Show is organised by the Girl Guides of Penang.[3]