South-East Asia Directory

Asia: Malaysia: Society and Culture

Malaysia My Second Home - Retirement program organized by local government for foreign citizens. Details of income requirement and immigration assistance provided. Located in Menara Keck Seng.

History

Geographia: Malaysian Timeline - History from ancient times, early Hindu kingdoms, golden age of Malacca, colonial times to present.
A History of the Malay Peninsula - Provides history of the first Malay kingdoms, colonisation, British era and independence. Maintained by Sabri Zain.

Organizations

All Malaysia Malayalee Association - Provides history, committee members, articles, events and contact information.
Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry Malaysia, PIKOM - Provides activities, programs, membership information of PIKOM as well as Malaysia IT event calendar. Office located in Petaling Jaya.
Embassy of France in Malaysia - A non-political, non-profit organization championing the interest of Malaysians in France. Provides membership, photos, contact and news.
The British Malaysian Society - Aims to preserve and enhance bilateral relations between Britain and Malaysia. Provides news, events and application information.
Malaysia-Japan Cultural and Educational Exchange - Provides information on mission statement and objectives of this non-profit organisation.
Malaysian Association of Hong Kong - Society of expatriate Malaysians living and working in Hong Kong.
Malaysian Bengalee Association - Provides details of membership, forms, newsletters and articles.
Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Includes a list of Malaysian accounting and auditing standards and a directory of member firms.
MERCY Malaysia - Volunteer relief organization providing medical and humanitarian services locally and abroad. Has information on activities, donation centres, news articles and newsletter subscription.
Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) - Trade organisation for the Malaysian plastics industry, representing its members and the industry in government interaction, and providing training facilities. Provides news and articles.
Malaysian Productivity Corporation - Statutory authority dealing with productivity and quality issues for manufacturers. Includes facilities, services, library and links.
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (NCCIM) - Umbrella organization of private commerce and industry organiazations. Includes information on its members, committee, activities and profile.
Perdana Leadership Foundation - A foundation dedicated to leadership and national development by studying Malaysia's past leaders.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia - Helps children in the areas of education, health and social services. Provides history, press releases, events and premium shop.
Sabah United Chinese Chambers of Commerce - Parent organization of the Chinese Chambers of Commerce in the State of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan.
Sisters in Islam - Muslim professional women promoting rights of women in Islam. Provides resources, programmes, publications and news.
Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM) - Provides news, activities, committees of the organisation to promote development of technological entrepreneurs.
Transparency International Malaysia - An international anti-corruption NGO to promote transparency and accountability, good governance and national integrity systems.
Women's Aid Organisation - A non-profit organisation that provides shelter, counselling and advocates law reform for victims of domestic violence and violence against women.
National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia - Established with the purpose of harnessing the capabilities and resources of women entrepreneurs for the encouragement and enhancement of womens' roles in business.
Women's Institute of Management - WIM runs seminars for women to help them succeed in the workplace. Includes information on events, seminars, memberships and hall of fame.
Yayasan Salam Malaysia - A non-profit organization formed to promote the spirit of volunteer service among Malaysians.

Politics

ALIRAN Online - A reform movement dedicated to justice, freedom and solidarity. Provides sample of monthly magazine, human rights in Malaysia, charter and world news.
Democratic Action Party (DAP) - Pan-Malaysian multi-racial party. News and current affairs from the perspective of the opposition. Includes sites of parliament and state assemblies representatives.
Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) - Provides party agenda, representatives, publications, youth, Wanita wings, foundations and headquarters. Includes past presidents and history.
Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia - Provides aims, organisation, speeches and news.
UNMO Online - Malaysia's largest political party, a founding member of the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence in 1957.

Religion

Central Academy of Feng Shui - Offers feng shui courses, analysis, advisory, and consultation. Master Francis Leyau. [Also in Chinese, Japanese and Malay]
Council of Churches of Malaysia - Ecumenical fellowship of churches and Christian organisations provides details of activities, events, news and resources.
Fellowship of Evangelical Students - Offers details of activities, ministry, events, resources and events.
International Institute of Islamic Thought - A private, non-profit, academic and cultural institution, concerned with general issues of Islamic thought.
Mahindarama Buddhist Temple - Performing devotion service with chanting, reflection, hymns, making aspiration and transfer of merits.
Manjushri Kadampa Centre - Offers Buddhism study programmes and retreats focussing on meditation. Located in Damansara Jaya, Selangor.
World of Feng Shui (WOFS) - Features book reviews, monthly tips, gossip, upcoming workshops, talks and events. Includes an on-line bookstore and links to similar sites.
Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia - Dedicated to developing a society of wisdom, compassion and gratitude.

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