Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM)
Islamic welfare and new Muslim support across Malaysia
Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia
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Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) was founded by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj and registered on 19 August 1960, making it one of the country's oldest Islamic welfare bodies. The organisation operates through 13 state-level branches across peninsular Malaysia and coordinates welfare and support services for Muslims nationwide. Tunku Abdul Rahman served as its president until 1989, a reflection of the organisation's stature in the national landscape.
Mission
To provide welfare, guidance and support services to Muslims and new converts throughout Malaysia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in MalaysiaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 51 religion 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
- Established in 1960, it predates 91% of the religion charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) is a religion 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 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its registration number is PPM-002-14-01051961. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) 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 religion charities in Malaysia is 42/100.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years. Its address is National PERKIM Headquarters, 4th Floor, Building PERKIM, 150 Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) 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.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) was founded by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj and registered on 19 August 1960, making it one of the country's oldest Islamic welfare bodies. The organisation operates through 13 state-level branches across peninsular Malaysia and coordinates welfare and support services for Muslims nationwide. Tunku Abdul Rahman served as its president until 1989, a reflection of the organisation's stature in the national landscape. Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) is a religion organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1960.
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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.
Muslim Welfare Organisation of 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.
Muslim Welfare Organisation of 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 (21)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
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Abang Johari: Sarawak govt to channel RM1m for Perkim’s Institut Dakwah Islamiah - The Malaysian Reserve
Blend Islamic values with modern tech: Abang Jo - Daily Express Malaysia
Tunku's 'Rumah Takdir', a welcoming home that embraced all Malaysians - The Star
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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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 · 21 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 · 1960
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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 Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM)
- What is Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM)?
- Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Malaysia. Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) was founded by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj and registered on 19 August 1960, making it one of the country's oldest Islamic welfare bodies. The organisation operates through 13 state-level branches across peninsular Malaysia and coordinates welfare and support services for Muslims nationwide. Tunku Abdul Rahman served as its president until 1989, a reflection of the organisation's stature in the national landscape.
- When was Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) founded?
- Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) was founded in 1960.
- Where is Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) trustworthy?
- Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) 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 Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-002-14-01051961 (Malaysia).
- What is Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM)'s website?
- https://www.perkim.net.my/
- Are donations to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) 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.