ABOUT MALAYSIAN RELIEF AGENCY

Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a humanitarian organisation registered under the Trustee Act 1952 (PPAB 20/2010), with the primary objective of assisting those affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts, both local and abroad. As a non-profit organisation, all activities are sponsored and supported by concerned individuals and corporations. In 2014, MRA received special consultative status from United Nation – Economic and Social Council (UN – ECOSOC) which enable MRA to participate in UN deliberations. In 2017, MRA was accepted as an Associate Member of the Federation of Islamic Medical Association (FIMA). In 2023, MRA became a member of the Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN). MRA has been a tax-exempted organisation since 2021 under sub-section 44 (6) of the Income Tax Act 1967.

As years past, we have grown in numbers. MRA has expanded to 12 states in Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak. Our greater purpose is to ensure our assistance is given to the beneficiaries in an effective and efficient manner.

MRA is determined to develop skills and train its staff and volunteers in the aspects of humanitarian work, including technical skills, networking, identifying, implementing of the project, fund raising and management.

Our Vision

To be an effective and efficient humanitarian organisation in delivering aid to those in need.

Our Mission

Develop networking at national and international levels.

Our Motto

"The Best Man is He who is Best to Mankind".

Disaster Management and Response

MRA had responded to several disasters locally and internationally. These are the list of a few disasters that MRA had sent assistance to. Floods in Kedah (2010), Kelantan (2014 – 2015) and Pakistan (2010); tsunami and earthquakes in Padang - Pariaman Indonesia (2010), Japan (2011), Nepal (2015) and Palu - Central Sulawesi Indonesia (2018); typhoon in Cebu - Philippines (2013) and natural disasters due to climate change in Somalia (2011 – 2012) and Yemen (2015 to date) and currently Corona Virus (Covid – 19) outbreak (2020).

Our Community Development

MRA is also involved in community development projects in countries affected by humanitarian crisis and natural disasters. MRA is involved in clusters like:

Medical and Health Care

Community Development

Shelter

WaSH

Education

Economic Empowerment

Training

Livelihood & Food Security

This is to ensure that the affected communities we assist are able to assisted for a period of time and where possible to sustain themselves and start towards recovery.

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OUR LEADERS

Visionary pioneers are imperative to us. The individuals from our Board of Directors are network pioneers who have committed their time and vitality to building effective associations devoted to a wide variety of causes.

MRA STATES

The Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) is a humanitarian organization operating across various states in Malaysia.

OUR PARTNERS

Collaborates with a diverse range of partners to support its humanitarian initiatives. These partnerships span various sectors, including academic institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), corporate entities, and media outlets.