Reef Check Malaysia
Coral reef conservation and monitoring in Malaysia
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Reef Check Malaysia is an environmental organisation based in Kuala Lumpur dedicated to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems in Malaysia through coral reef monitoring and conservation activities.
Mission
Sustainably managed marine ecosystems in Malaysia
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in MalaysiaConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Reef Check Malaysia has a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented environment 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 similar 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 environment charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
- 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 + methodologyReef Check Malaysia is an environment nonprofit based in 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 2007 and has been operating for 19 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. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Reef Check Malaysia 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 environment charities in Malaysia is 46/100.
Reef Check Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its address is Unit 5.19 Wisma Central, Malaysia.
Reef Check Malaysia is classified as an Environment organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Reef Check 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.
Reef Check Malaysia is an environmental organisation based in Kuala Lumpur dedicated to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems in Malaysia through coral reef monitoring and conservation activities. Reef Check Malaysia is an environment organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2007.
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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.
Reef Check 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.
Reef Check 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 (7)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Malaysia Kehilangan Terumbu Karang Bersamaan 47,250 Padang Bola Dalam Tempoh 3 Tahun - says.com
Etika lancar program pengurusan sisa berasaskan komuniti di Semporna - Free Malaysia Today
Etika memacu pengurusan sisa dipacu komuniti di Semporna - Malaysiakini
Kesihatan terumbu karang merosot dua tahun berturut-turut - Reef Check Malaysia | Sinar Harian - Sinar Harian
Bantah cadangan bina lapangan terbang di Pulau Tioman - MalaysiaGazette
Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Malaysia
Causes charities work on most.
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
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 · 7 officers 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 · 2007
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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 Reef Check Malaysia
- What is Reef Check Malaysia?
- Reef Check Malaysia is a environment nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reef Check Malaysia is an environmental organisation based in Kuala Lumpur dedicated to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems in Malaysia through coral reef monitoring and conservation activities.
- When was Reef Check Malaysia founded?
- Reef Check Malaysia was founded in 2007.
- Where is Reef Check Malaysia located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Reef Check Malaysia trustworthy?
- Reef Check Malaysia 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 Reef Check Malaysia's website?
- https://www.reefcheck.org.my
- Are donations to Reef Check 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.