MCG organizes a variety of Events:, lectures, demonstrations, and excursions aimed at bringing its members a better understanding of the various cultures in the region. MCG events are open to all members, although reservations are required for participation.

In addition to these monthly events, MCG members are encouraged to join our other activities:

The Explorers meet once a month to explore items of interest and visit interesting places that are off the beaten track.

The Book Club reads a selection each month chosen for its Southeast Asian content. Due to the high level of participation, we now have 2 chapters of the Book Club. Members may also make use of the extensive collection of books, magazines and articles on art, culture, and religion available in the Library.

MCG publishes a monthly Newsletter which can be read or downloaded from this website. The Newsletter gives information about upcoming events, book reviews, reports, updates, material contributed by members, the MCG President's message of the month, and other items of interest.

We are proud to offer Regional Reciprocal Attendance Agreements with associations in Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Our History

The idea of the Malaysian Culture Group was first mooted by an American, Betty Thomas who moved to KL from Bangkok where she was actively involved in the Museum Group. MCG began as a study group and quickly started having lectures on religion, history and handicrafts. This all happened in early 1978.  They wanted to keep the group small avoiding all the red tape of registration, elections, audited accounts, etc. but it soon became quite apparent that a group such as this filled a definite need in KL as the response was very good and there were obviously many people who shared the same desire of broadening one's understanding and appreciation of Malaysian history and culture. Because of the number of people wanting to participate, the MCG had to become a registered NGO and in 1982 it was formally registered, with Datin Kay Hashim as the first elected Chairman (President). Explorers began in 1985 and the book group several years after that. And as they say the rest is history.

PLEASE NOTE that the information in this website has been gathered informally within the group and reproduced privately for members' enjoyment only. There may be inaccuracies and these publications are not designed for commercial use. Anyone intending to make formal or outside use of MCG material is requested to contact the President.

Please also note that MCG is run by volunteers and has no office or telephone number.

Members may contact Committee members by using the Contact Us link in the main menu.