OUR TEAM

Meet The Consultant

I love reading, so helping children to learn to read is my passion in life. This led me to join BOLD in 2005 to start the Focus on Literacy Program. My first challenge was to train a team to help children in a SJKT learn to read Tamil, a language I did not know! Such challenges in the years I worked for BOLD pushed me to work harder to learn more about different strategies to help children who have difficulties learning to read. Currently, I divide my time between my own private practice and continuing to help BOLD to develop its Focus on Literacy Program.

Tan Kien Hooi

Meet The Staff

Jess Cheah

I have worked more than 10 years at BOLD. Starting from a medical background with little experience working with children, I joined BOLD because it was, and still is, my career objective to help people in need while, at the same time, improving myself. I like working here because I enjoy teaching the children.

Our Dedicated Team

BOLD’s dedicated volunteers support children through teaching, play and literacy activities. Some contribute to short projects; others have supported BOLD for many years. To ask about current programmes, session availability or volunteering opportunities, please contact our team at boldspecial@gmail.com.

Karen Lee

Poovanesvari

Khoo Poh Hong

Siva Setra

Ong Bee Khuan

Tan Siew Bee

Komathi Sundiasegran

Revathi Ramachandran

Boo Poh Hoon

Joey Tan

Sangeri Lakshmi

BOLD Committee Members (2026-2028)

President

Dr. Tan Liok Ee

Vice President

Ms. Chia Kien Eng

Honorary Secretary

Ms. Lim Kah Cheng

Assistant Hon Secretary

Ms. Tan Lay Cheng

Treasurer

Ms. Ewe Fang Yunn

Members

Ms. Khor Ai Na

Ms. Tan Yin Hooi

Ms. Aimy Lee

Mr. Moses Raj Muraly

Dato Sharom Ahmat

1939 – 2026

Dato Sharom Ahmat was a highly respected educator and leader who had contributed substantially to improve the quality of education for all in Penang. BOLD had the honour and privilege of knowing Dato Sharom as a long-term steadfast supporter, committee member, president and mentor. His intellect and acumen had steered BOLD through both challenging and rewarding times to help children with special needs. But most of all, BOLD remembers his integrity, gentleness, kindness and humility. May he rest in peace.

We will miss you very much, Dato Sharom!