Welcome to the British Malaya Society

We are a good governance think tank and not-for-profit society.

We seek to spread awareness of Malaysian culture and heritage across the region, working with other organisations and government agencies.

Our presence includes Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

Our portfolio

Malaysian culture is diverse and unique, with much to offer from the world, we too, can learn proven best practices from others.

What we do

From policy analysis to events, we provide a wide range of services to governments and communities, for our members and the general public, it's what we do and our tradition.

Governmental advisory

Strengthening ties with nations across the region, we provide consultancy and expertise to companies and governments in areas such as energy policy and security.

Culture & heritage

Showcasing the finest of Malaysian arts and culture to the world, and bringing the best from the region to Malaysia.

Education

Publishing best practices from local experts and the world to advise and improve Malaysian quality of life for all.

Our relationships

Fostering international relationships and connecting with our international team through events.

Relationships

From students to government and everything in between, we have built a portfolio of contacts across the region.

Great discussions with our #Malaysian #interlocutors on #institutional #reform, #ForeignPolicy issues, #MediaFreedom as well as the #economic and #social impact of #Covid19 in & @ASEAN.

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Very pleased that our article is now out in @WileyPolitics! Adapting multilevel governance settings and using comparative analysis, Amalina Anuar and I look at the dynamic of trust in renewable energy policies and policymaking in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Malaysia has recorded a total of RM80.6 billion worth of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in Q1 of 2021. Proving Malaysia to be an attractive investment hub for domestic and international investors.

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Latest from the blog

Keep up with the latest policy developments.

Espresso

Malaysia’s Coffee Heritage

The British Malaya Society is proud to bring our members pure, freshly-roasted, artisanal coffee, crafted from a unique blend of locally-grown Liberica and Robusta beans, as part of our Ground-to-Gound series, supporting the very best of Malaysia.

Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering

The art of politicians manipulating the redrawing of legislative district lines in order to help win elections, some may think this is not a Malaysian issue, however gerrymandering is alive and well in Malaysia.

Electric vehicle charging

Is Malaysia Ready for the Green Agenda? We Hope So, Too.

Happy Earth Day! In chairing the first meeting of the Malaysian Climate Change Action Council (MyCAC) last week, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin outlined six approaches that will be implemented by the government to address climate change issues.