Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)
International broadcasting membership union for Asia-Pacific region
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Visit www.abu.org.myAbout Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a non-profit, non-government professional association headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, established in 1964 to assist and represent broadcasters across the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 220 member broadcasters spanning 58 countries from Turkey to Samoa and from Russia to New Zealand, ABU speaks on behalf of broadcasters reaching more than half the world's population. The union celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014.
Mission
To support and represent Asia-Pacific broadcasters and advance broadcasting development across the region.
Focus areas & reach
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1964, it predates 92% of the charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
- GiveRadar's profile for Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAsia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is an international nonprofit based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Malaysia is 41/100.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is classified as an International organization, based in Malaysia.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a non-profit, non-government professional association headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, established in 1964 to assist and represent broadcasters across the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 220 member broadcasters spanning 58 countries from Turkey to Samoa and from Russia to New Zealand, ABU speaks on behalf of broadcasters reaching more than half the world's population. The union celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is an international organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1964.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is listed in Malaysia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is listed in Malaysia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1964
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)
- What is Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)?
- Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a international nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a non-profit, non-government professional association headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, established in 1964 to assist and represent broadcasters across the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 220 member broadcasters spanning 58 countries from Turkey to Samoa and from Russia to New Zealand, ABU speaks on behalf of broadcasters reaching more than half the world's population. The union celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014.
- When was Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) founded?
- Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was founded in 1964.
- Where is Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) trustworthy?
- Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)'s website?
- https://www.abu.org.my
- Are donations to Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.