Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM)
Free legal aid for refugees and asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur
Asylum Access Malaysia
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Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) was launched in 2014 as part of the international Asylum Access network to serve the approximately 150,000 UNHCR-registered refugees in Malaysia, a country that is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and provides no domestic legal framework for asylum seekers. Refugees in Malaysia face constant risks of arrest, deportation, and exploitation, and lack access to formal education, healthcare, and lawful employment. AAM addresses these gaps by providing free legal advice and representation to help refugees assert their rights.
Mission
To protect refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia through free legal services and rights-based advocacy in the absence of domestic refugee protection.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in MalaysiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any human services 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 Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical human services charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAsylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is a human services 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 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is 1120303-K. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Malaysia is 46/100.
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Malaysia.
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) 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.
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) was launched in 2014 as part of the international Asylum Access network to serve the approximately 150,000 UNHCR-registered refugees in Malaysia, a country that is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and provides no domestic legal framework for asylum seekers. Refugees in Malaysia face constant risks of arrest, deportation, and exploitation, and lack access to formal education, healthcare, and lawful employment. AAM addresses these gaps by providing free legal advice and representation to help refugees assert their rights. Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is a human services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2014.
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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.
Asylum Access Malaysia 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.
Asylum Access Malaysia 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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Latest news
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6 articles found
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Amnesty tuduh Malaysia pilih kasih berkenaan hak asasi manusia - Free Malaysia Today
NGO M'sia terkial-kial cari dana akibat pembekuan bantuan Trump - Malaysiakini
Mahkamah benarkan 114 warga Myanmar tinggal di M'sia - Malaysiakini
Usir pendatang Myanmar walau ada perintah mahkamah ‘keterlaluan, tidak boleh diterima’, kata kumpulan - Free Malaysia Today
Imigresen usir warga Myanmar walaupun mahkamah arah tangguh - Malaysiakini
Plea to government: Allow NGOs to deliver food and other necessities - Malaysiakini
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Sources and verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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 · 2014
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM)
- What is Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM)?
- Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) was launched in 2014 as part of the international Asylum Access network to serve the approximately 150,000 UNHCR-registered refugees in Malaysia, a country that is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and provides no domestic legal framework for asylum seekers. Refugees in Malaysia face constant risks of arrest, deportation, and exploitation, and lack access to formal education, healthcare, and lawful employment. AAM addresses these gaps by providing free legal advice and representation to help refugees assert their rights.
- When was Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) founded?
- Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) was founded in 2014.
- Where is Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) trustworthy?
- Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM)'s registration number?
- Registration: 1120303-K (Malaysia).
- What is Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM)'s website?
- https://asylumaccess.org/where-we-work/malaysia
- Are donations to Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) 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.