MEMBERSHIP

The Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society (MBRAS) develops and disseminates knowledge about Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei by publishing a journal, original monographs and reprints of classic publications.  The Society sponsors public talks, activities for members, and maintains a Resource Centre for researchers that is open to the public. Founded in 1877, the Society survived the Pacific War, the Japanese Occupation, and the transition from colonialism to independence with support from members interested in the history, culture, and societies in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and surrounding countries.

MBRAS invites anyone interested in joining the Society to complete our Membership Application Form and send it as an email attachment to the Society’s Office Manager at admin@mbras.org.my. The form is available in the QUICK LINKS section in the footer of any page.  The Honorary Secretary will provide a proposer and a seconder and submit the application to the MBRAS Council for approval.

Payments for membership renewal fall due on the first day of January each year.  Payments submitted after April 30th will incur a 20% surcharge to cover the cost of sending a copy of the journal outside of our normal mailing arrangements.

The Society strongly encourages use of online bank transfers for payment of membership dues.  

• Members in Malaysia can use DuitNow to make payments to our Malaysian account. 
• Members in Singapore can use PayNow to make payments to our Singapore account. 
• Members in other parts of the world can use WISE or other international money transfer organisations to make payments to our Malaysian bank account (details below). 
• To arrange a payment using PayPal, please contact our Office Manager at admin@mbras.org.my.

Remittances can also be made by cheques payable to “The Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society”.