A Membership Society that strives for...

The enhancement of British Malaysian relations with the aim of promoting close business, educational and cultural links between Britain and Malaysia

History

The British Malaysian Society was founded in the early 1980s as a bilateral friendship organisation. It seeks to nurture and maintain an array of contacts and valuable friendships that have been forged between Britons and Malaysians whilst living and doing business in both countries.

Membership

One of the Society’s greatest strengths has always been the diversity of its membership base. At present the Society comprises professional, student and corporate members with a presence in a broad range of industry sectors.

During the first part of 2009 the Society successfully launched a fresh membership campaign and is are now proud to extend a warm welcome to all its new members at each and every event on the Society’s programme.

The British Malaysian Society

Day-to-day business of the Society is conducted through two committees, largely populated by full time professionals. The Management Committee, in conjunction with the Education & Culture Committee develops and drives forward events and projects which are aimed at strengthening links between the two countries and enhancing the value of membership.

Future Strategy & Governance

In 2009 the Society has gone through a period of significant change. Recognising that the Society must continually prove its relevance and worth in the new tougher economic climate now prevailing, the Society’s committees have redoubled their efforts to provide value for each and every member.

Good progress has been made with restructuring due to be completed by August 2009. Coupled with an improved and robust infrastructure with targeted mailing, coming online in the summer of 2009, the Society is confident that communication with all of its members will be easier and more efficient.

Looking outwards, and spending much of the early part of 2009 focusing on its individual members, the Society has now begun to examine its relationship with its corporate members. The British Malaysian Society Corporate Review 2009 is already underway and initial findings seem promising. A full report is due to the Management Committee by the end of summer 2009.

Where do I fit in?

The British Malaysian Society is an inclusive organisation. Whether your connection with Malaysia is through business, education or simply living there and visiting, you are most welcome to join us. You will then have the opportunity to come to any event on our current and future programme and meet like-minded people at functions designed to keep you up to date with Malaysian current affairs.