Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD)
Self-help organisation run by and for Deaf Malaysians
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf
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The Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD), known in Malay as Persekutuan Orang Pekak Malaysia, is a self-help organisation administered by Deaf people themselves, established on 8 December 1997. With 14 state and national affiliate members, MFD holds a mandate to represent the voice of the Deaf community in Malaysia, advocate for their rights and needs, and provide services that enable Deaf Malaysians to live harmoniously alongside the wider population.
Mission
To represent, advocate for and serve the Deaf community in Malaysia, ensuring Deaf Malaysians can exercise their rights and participate fully in society.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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 Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMalaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) is a human services nonprofit based in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is PPM-005-10-12081997. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) is located in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Malaysia.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD), known in Malay as Persekutuan Orang Pekak Malaysia, is a self-help organisation administered by Deaf people themselves, established on 8 December 1997. With 14 state and national affiliate members, MFD holds a mandate to represent the voice of the Deaf community in Malaysia, advocate for their rights and needs, and provide services that enable Deaf Malaysians to live harmoniously alongside the wider population. Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) is a human services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1997.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf 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.
Malaysian Federation of the Deaf 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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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 · 1997
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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
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Quick facts about Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD)
- What is Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD)?
- Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Puchong, Malaysia. The Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD), known in Malay as Persekutuan Orang Pekak Malaysia, is a self-help organisation administered by Deaf people themselves, established on 8 December 1997. With 14 state and national affiliate members, MFD holds a mandate to represent the voice of the Deaf community in Malaysia, advocate for their rights and needs, and provide services that enable Deaf Malaysians to live harmoniously alongside the wider population.
- When was Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) founded?
- Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) was founded in 1997.
- Where is Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) located?
- Headquartered in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Is Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) trustworthy?
- Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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 Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-005-10-12081997 (Malaysia).
- What is Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD)'s website?
- https://www.mymfdeaf.org
- Are donations to Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) 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.