Suriawati Zainal

As President of Protect & Save the Children (P.S. The Children), Suria Zainal brings over two decades of leadership in strategic communications, public advocacy, and stakeholder engagement to Malaysia’s foremost child‑protection NGO. A long‑serving P.S. The Children Board Member since 2015, she has been deeply involved in advancing the organisation’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse and empower survivors to speak up, be heard, and be helped. Suria’s professional career spans senior roles in government, banking, and public policy, including leading strategic communications for the Ministries of Finance and MITI during critical national periods. Her background in law, publishing, and multi‑platform public messaging strengthens P.S. The Children’s renewed focus on organisational revival, sustainability, and nationwide impact. As President, she is committed to building a Malaysia where every child is protected, every community is vigilant, and no child’s cry for help goes unanswered.