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Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)

Buddhist society and temple community in Shah Alam, Selangor

Shah Alam Buddhist Society

Shah Alam, Selangor Reg: PPM-004-10-15121990 Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)

The Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) was officially registered on 15 December 1990 in Sri Muda, Selangor, with its first management committee formed on 13 January 1991. As membership grew over the years, the society acquired a one-acre plot in Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, from the Selangor State Government in April 2003 to establish a Buddhist temple to serve its expanding community.

Founded
Headquarters
Shah Alam, Selangor
Operating in
Malaysia

Mission

To serve the Buddhist community in Shah Alam through religious activities, a temple, and the promotion of Buddhist teachings.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Malaysia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 43

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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 73% of the 51 religion 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 religion 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is a religion nonprofit based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is PPM-004-10-15121990. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) 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 religion charities in Malaysia is 43/100.

Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Malaysia.

Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) 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. 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 Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) was officially registered on 15 December 1990 in Sri Muda, Selangor, with its first management committee formed on 13 January 1991. As membership grew over the years, the society acquired a one-acre plot in Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, from the Selangor State Government in April 2003 to establish a Buddhist temple to serve its expanding community. Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is a religion organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1990.

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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.

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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
Religion this charity 51
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most.

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

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

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 · 1990
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 Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)

What is Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)?
Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) was officially registered on 15 December 1990 in Sri Muda, Selangor, with its first management committee formed on 13 January 1991. As membership grew over the years, the society acquired a one-acre plot in Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, from the Selangor State Government in April 2003 to establish a Buddhist temple to serve its expanding community.
When was Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) founded?
Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) was founded in 1990.
Where is Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) located?
Headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) trustworthy?
Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) 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 Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)'s registration number?
Registration: PPM-004-10-15121990 (Malaysia).
What is Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS)'s website?
https://www.sabs.org.my
Are donations to Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) 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.