BACKGROUND/HISTORY

A non-profit organisation where its membership is open to persons who have attended colleges or universities in the United States and to those who have been awarded American degrees through program conducted in Malaysia.

Objective
To establish and maintain contact among all U.S. alumni in Malaysia.

AUAM’s activities are oriented to specific goals; to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, to organise education, cultural and social activities, and to promote international understanding and goodwill.

Some of its activities includes exhibition of works by American graduates in Malaysia, annual golf and tennis tournaments, treasure hunts, pre-departure talks, monthly get-togethers and annual dinner.

Its major contribution to the community is the annual monetary award to outstanding and deserving Malaysian students who have gained admission to American institution.

In March 1989, the registrar of Societies approved the formation of the Education Trust Fund. Furthermore, in July 1990, AUAM was successful in obtaining tax exempt status for the fund. Therefore, all donations to the fund are now exempted from tax by the Inland Revenue Department.

Estimated Monthly Expenditure:     Please contact association

NEEDS

Description of Needs:     Please contact the organisation for details.
Cheques Made Payable to:     Please contact the organisation for details.
Tax Exempt: Yes

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American Universities Alumni Malaysia