Malaysian Red Crescent Society
Humanitarian aid and emergency relief across Malaysia
Malaysian Red Crescent Society – Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia, Red Cross
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The Malaysian Red Crescent Society traces its origins to 1948, when branches of the British Red Cross Society were established in Sabah and Sarawak. Following Malayan independence in 1957, the branches in Peninsular Malaysia were reorganised as the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society, before the organisation was later reconstituted under its current name. Today, the society operates nationwide, providing humanitarian assistance and emergency relief services to communities throughout Malaysia.
Mission
To alleviate human suffering and promote humanitarian values through relief services, health programmes, and community support across Malaysia.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Malaysian Red Crescent Society has a partial profile.
- Established in 1948, it is among the oldest charities in Malaysia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Malaysia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
- financial records
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMalaysian Red Crescent Society is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 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 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 disaster relief charities in Malaysia is 39/100.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society is located in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years. Its address is Malaysian Red Crescent National Headquarters, Lot PT54, Lengkok Beldfield Off Jalan Wisma Putra 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Malaysia.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society 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 Red Crescent Society traces its origins to 1948, when branches of the British Red Cross Society were established in Sabah and Sarawak. Following Malayan independence in 1957, the branches in Peninsular Malaysia were reorganised as the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society, before the organisation was later reconstituted under its current name. Today, the society operates nationwide, providing humanitarian assistance and emergency relief services to communities throughout Malaysia. Malaysian Red Crescent Society is a disaster relief organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1948.
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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.
Malaysian Red Crescent Society – Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia, Red Cross 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 Red Crescent Society – Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia, Red Cross 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 1948
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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 Malaysian Red Crescent Society
- What is Malaysian Red Crescent Society?
- Malaysian Red Crescent Society is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Malaysia. The Malaysian Red Crescent Society traces its origins to 1948, when branches of the British Red Cross Society were established in Sabah and Sarawak. Following Malayan independence in 1957, the branches in Peninsular Malaysia were reorganised as the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society, before the organisation was later reconstituted under its current name. Today, the society operates nationwide, providing humanitarian assistance and emergency relief services to communities throughout Malaysia.
- When was Malaysian Red Crescent Society founded?
- Malaysian Red Crescent Society was founded in 1948.
- Where is Malaysian Red Crescent Society located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Malaysian Red Crescent Society trustworthy?
- Malaysian Red Crescent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Red Crescent Society's website?
- https://redcrescent.org.my
- Are donations to Malaysian Red Crescent Society 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.