The Foundation was launched by Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 10 May 2005. Before that, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad launched the Perdana Library on 29 April 2004.
The Foundation was initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 10 May 2005. Prior to this, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad had introduced the Perdana Library in 2004.