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Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)

Humanitarian relief for disaster and conflict-affected communities

Malaysian Relief Agency

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Reg: PPAB 20/2010 Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)

The Malaysian Relief Agency is a humanitarian organisation registered under the Trustee Act 1952, focused on assisting those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts both within Malaysia and internationally. Funded entirely by individuals and corporations, the organisation received special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2014, enabling it to participate in UN deliberations. In 2017, it was accepted as an associate member of a wider international humanitarian body.

Founded
Headquarters
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Operating in
20 countries

Mission

To ensure efficient aid management by applying good values such as commitment, teamwork, unselfishness and care of members and Sahabat (friends) of MRA Develop skills and train in the aspects of humanitarian work, including technical skills, networking, identifying implementation of the project, fund raising and management. Develop networking at national and international levels. Raise the name Malaysia to the world Learn More

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (20)
Afghanistan Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Japan Lebanon Malaysia Morocco Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Somalia Sudan Thailand Türkiye Uganda Yemen

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 40

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ROS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 75% of the 1,737 charities in Malaysia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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 + methodology

Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Cheras, 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 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is PPAB 20/2010. 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 Relief Agency (MRA) 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 disaster relief charities in Malaysia is 40/100.

Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Malaysia.

Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) 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 Relief Agency is a humanitarian organisation registered under the Trustee Act 1952, focused on assisting those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts both within Malaysia and internationally. Funded entirely by individuals and corporations, the organisation received special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2014, enabling it to participate in UN deliberations. In 2017, it was accepted as an associate member of a wider international humanitarian body. Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a disaster relief organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2010.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lebih RM700,000 kutipan Tabung Kemanusiaan Palestin Media Prima diserah kepada Malaysia Relief Agency - Buletin TV3
Jan 2024
www.buletintv3.my
Kunjungan Hormat oleh Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) - News From Mission - Embassy of Malaysia, Ankara - kln.gov.my
Nov 2023
www.kln.gov.my
Malaysian Relief Agency hantar sumbangan segera untuk rakyat Palestin - Utusan Malaysia
Oct 2023
www.utusan.com.my
Misi bantuan kemanusiaan Malaysian Relief Agency ke Pakistan - Berita Harian
Nov 2022
www.bharian.com.my

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Cause areas in Malaysia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 485
Arts & Culture 433
Health 141
Community Development 103
Sports & Recreation 100
Education 86
Human Services 77
Advocacy & Civil Rights 73
Disaster Relief this charity 11
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Orphans 161
Cultural Heritage 119
Poverty 100
Eldercare & Aging 82
Disability 71
Housing 41
Refugees 32
HIV/AIDS 22

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)

What is Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)?
Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Cheras, Malaysia. The Malaysian Relief Agency is a humanitarian organisation registered under the Trustee Act 1952, focused on assisting those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts both within Malaysia and internationally. Funded entirely by individuals and corporations, the organisation received special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2014, enabling it to participate in UN deliberations. In 2017, it was accepted as an associate member of a wider international humanitarian body.
When was Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) founded?
Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) was founded in 2010.
Where is Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) located?
Headquartered in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The charity operates in 20 countries.
Is Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) trustworthy?
Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) 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 Relief Agency (MRA)'s registration number?
Registration: PPAB 20/2010 (Malaysia).
What is Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)'s website?
https://www.mra.my
Are donations to Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) 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.