Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)
Humanitarian relief for disaster and conflict-affected communities
Malaysian Relief Agency
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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.
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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in MalaysiaConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyMalaysian 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Malaysian Relief Agency 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 Relief Agency 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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Lebih RM700,000 kutipan Tabung Kemanusiaan Palestin Media Prima diserah kepada Malaysia Relief Agency - Buletin TV3
Kunjungan Hormat oleh Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) - News From Mission - Embassy of Malaysia, Ankara - kln.gov.my
Malaysian Relief Agency hantar sumbangan segera untuk rakyat Palestin - Utusan Malaysia
Misi bantuan kemanusiaan Malaysian Relief Agency ke Pakistan - Berita Harian
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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 · 2010
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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 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.