Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) was officially established in Malaysia in 2005 with the main objective to continue IR’s humanitarian aid in the Asia-Pacific region, initially as a fundraising office but currently playing both roles as a fundraising office (for local & international projects) & field office (for implementing local projects). Islamic Relief Malaysia is also responsible to increase awareness and providing accurate and updated Islamic Relief information to the people in Malaysia and the region. It was incorporated on June 25th, 2004 and launched by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed on May 3rd, 2005 in Kuala Lumpur. Other than fundraising, Islamic Relief Malaysia also implement community, economic and social development programs in Malaysia where the target groups of beneficiaries include, but not limited to, the poor, orphans, single mothers, senior citizens and the physically challenged.