Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM)
National organisation securing equal rights for blind Malaysians
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The Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a non-religious, non-political national voluntary organisation representing blind individuals of all races and backgrounds across Malaysia. It works to secure equal rights and opportunities for blind people, encouraging their socio-economic advancement and promoting their participation as full and contributing citizens. The society also fosters communication and networking among its members on a national level.
Mission
To uphold the rights of blind individuals in Malaysia and promote their equal participation in social, economic, and civic life.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar social services in MalaysiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1964, it predates 93% of the social services charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 94% of the 485 social services 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 charities, 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
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 + methodologySociety of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a social services 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 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is PPM-004-14-25031964. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 social services charities in Malaysia is 47/100.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) 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 Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a non-religious, non-political national voluntary organisation representing blind individuals of all races and backgrounds across Malaysia. It works to secure equal rights and opportunities for blind people, encouraging their socio-economic advancement and promoting their participation as full and contributing citizens. The society also fosters communication and networking among its members on a national level. Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a social services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1964.
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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.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) 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.
Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) 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 (8)
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8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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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 · 8 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 · 1964
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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 Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM)
- What is Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM)?
- Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a social services nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) is a non-religious, non-political national voluntary organisation representing blind individuals of all races and backgrounds across Malaysia. It works to secure equal rights and opportunities for blind people, encouraging their socio-economic advancement and promoting their participation as full and contributing citizens. The society also fosters communication and networking among its members on a national level.
- When was Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) founded?
- Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) was founded in 1964.
- Where is Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) trustworthy?
- Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-004-14-25031964 (Malaysia).
- What is Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM)'s website?
- https://sbm.org.my
- Are donations to Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) 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.