Mercy Malaysia
International humanitarian relief and medical assistance
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MERCY Malaysia, formerly known as the Malaysian Medical Relief Society, was founded in 1999 by Dr Jemilah Mahmood, a Malaysian obstetrician-gynaecologist moved by the suffering of civilians during the Kosovo war. Established to give Malaysians a platform to engage in international humanitarian response, the organisation conducted its first mission to Kosovo in June 1999. It has since grown into one of Malaysia's leading humanitarian organisations, delivering medical and relief assistance in crisis zones worldwide.
Mission
To provide humanitarian assistance and medical relief to communities affected by conflict and disaster.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 5 similar international in MalaysiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mercy Malaysia has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 1,737 charities in Malaysia it 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
- 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
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- 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 + methodologyMercy Malaysia is an international nonprofit based in Damansara, 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 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is PPM-020-14-16091999. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Mercy Malaysia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 international charities in Malaysia is 39/100.
Mercy Malaysia is located in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Mercy Malaysia is classified as an International organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
Mercy Malaysia 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.
MERCY Malaysia, formerly known as the Malaysian Medical Relief Society, was founded in 1999 by Dr Jemilah Mahmood, a Malaysian obstetrician-gynaecologist moved by the suffering of civilians during the Kosovo war. Established to give Malaysians a platform to engage in international humanitarian response, the organisation conducted its first mission to Kosovo in June 1999. It has since grown into one of Malaysia's leading humanitarian organisations, delivering medical and relief assistance in crisis zones worldwide. Mercy Malaysia is an international organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1999.
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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.
Mercy 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.
Mercy 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Consulate General of Malaysia, Medan - kln.gov.my
Mercy Malaysia turun padang nilai keadaan di Iran - Kosmo Digital
Mercy Malaysia gerak misi bantuan ke Filipina - Astro Awani
Tatakelola NGO: Kepercayaan awam jadi 'mata wang' organisasi kemanusiaan - MERCY Malaysia - Astro Awani
MERCY Malaysia sokong undang-undang ketat bagi kutipan derma NGO, sumbangan awam - Astro Awani
PM tegas peranan Malaysia dalam OIC, sokong diplomasi Afghanistan-Pakistan - Portal Berita RTM
Aturan dunia runtuh akibat serangan AS belakangkan undang-undang antarabangsa – MERCY Malaysia - Astro Awani
Aturan dunia runtuh akibat serangan AS belakangkan undang-undang antarabangsa – MERCY Malaysia - Astro Awani
Mercy Malaysia gesa pembukaan sempadan, Ribut Byron memburukkan krisis Gaza - Astro Awani
MERCY Malaysia gerakkan sumber bantu masyarakat terjejas banjir - Astro Awani
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- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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
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 · 20 officers on file
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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 · 1999
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mercy Malaysia
- What is Mercy Malaysia?
- Mercy Malaysia is a international nonprofit organization based in Damansara, Malaysia. MERCY Malaysia, formerly known as the Malaysian Medical Relief Society, was founded in 1999 by Dr Jemilah Mahmood, a Malaysian obstetrician-gynaecologist moved by the suffering of civilians during the Kosovo war. Established to give Malaysians a platform to engage in international humanitarian response, the organisation conducted its first mission to Kosovo in June 1999. It has since grown into one of Malaysia's leading humanitarian organisations, delivering medical and relief assistance in crisis zones worldwide.
- When was Mercy Malaysia founded?
- Mercy Malaysia was founded in 1999.
- Where is Mercy Malaysia located?
- Headquartered in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Mercy Malaysia trustworthy?
- Mercy Malaysia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Mercy Malaysia's registration number?
- Registration: PPM-020-14-16091999 (Malaysia).
- What is Mercy Malaysia's website?
- https://www.mercy.org.my/
- Are donations to Mercy Malaysia 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.