Supporting the dreams of Malaysians studying in
A small Malaysian community in the U.S. doesn't mean you need a flight ticket to feel at home.
Enhance your education experience with the NAMSA family, your home away from home.
Backed up by NAMSA's Main Stakeholders for more than 7 years
Our Impact
At NAMSA, we strive for lasting and sustainable changes.
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Events Held in 2024/2025
72
MASAs Affliated
4933
Malaysians Registered
Organizational Pillars
What drives NAMSA?
Advocacy & Service
We vow to be the platform where students can voice out their opinions/concerns on any issue, and receive help for any situation given the circumstances.Everyone is a part of our NAMSA family and we believe that no one and no voice should be left behind or unheard.
Career Development
We strive to help the development of future leaders of Malaysia by finding opportunities that can benefit not just the students, but also other stakeholders such as companies in Malaysia and the US.This is done by hosting various career fairs, workshops, etc; that are all boosted by a growing network that we build with different stakeholders.
Lifestyle & Culture
As the faces of Malaysia in the US, we should always try to display Malaysian hospitality with pride in everything we do.In NAMSA, events such as the Malaysian Cultural Festival (MFest) and the Malaysian Sports Festival (MSF) promote this along with other events hosted by the Malaysian Student Associations (MASAs) in universities across the US.
Across borders
Beyond Home
With a vast network and support from the Embassy,
NAMSA works to connect Malaysians across the States.
You heard it here first.
Don't take our word for it.
Verify it for yourself.
Nurhazwani Binti Husni
EPiC Corporate External Relations Officer
The reason why I love NAMSA is because of the people in it and the fact that they are willing to sacrifice their time to help others. Even before I joined them, I was helped a lot especially in transitioning from Malaysia to here.
Maisarah Ibrahim
Vice President of Strategy
NAMSA provides me with a safe space to connect with fellow Malaysians in the US and worldwide. I cannot emphasize enough how NAMSA has brought colors into my undergrad life in the US and broadened my perspectives on so many things.
Kasyful Roslan
COMMS Legal & Policy Officer
NAMSA is an organization that works really hard in providing various supports to the Malaysian students in the U.S., including professional opportunities, well-being aids, and cultural programs to ensure that these students get the best experience while studying abroad in the U.S.
Upcoming Events
August 2, 2025
"Roots & Routes: Navigating Change" - NAMSA & AUAM Networking DinnerGet ready for an evening of inspiration and connection at the NAMSA x AUAM Networking Dinner: Roots & Routes – Navigating Change!This flagship event brings together Malaysian students and U.S. university alumni — from industry leaders to trailblazing entrepreneurs. Whether you're exploring career paths or planning your next big move, this is your chance to gain real-world insights and build meaningful connections.Don’t miss out — join us and take the next step on your journey!
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Our Mission
We aspire to be the body that unites Malaysian Student Associations (MSA) across America and forge beneficial relationships between them. NAMSA aims to nurture and enrich the development of Malaysian students in America and to inculcate a culture of leadership, professionalism, and networking. In achieving these goals, NAMSA hopes to build towards a culture of growth and unity.
Coast to Coast
Due to the geographical size of the United States, Malaysian students studying in the country are separated into 3 main regions: West Coast, Midwest and East Coast.In 2015, 71 Malaysian student leaders worked together in Washington D.C. to form an umbrella body that united the 3 Regional Councils, thus forming the first Provisional Council of the Assembly.Today, NAMSA operates across the 3 regions to ensure that student needs are well-managed and their voices are adequately represented across the United States.
West Coast Council (WCC)Founded in 2015, the West Coast Council (WCC) is a non-profit, student-run organization for Malaysian students studying in the West Coast of the United States of America, which under NAMSA and WCC consists of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and Washington.
Council of Midwest Malaysian Students (COMMS)Through various methods. COMMS serves as a resource for Malaysian Students Associations to work together with the interest of furthering inter-university relationships among the Midwest region. Under NAMSA and COMMS, the Midwest consists of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
East Coast Presidential Council (EPiC)EPiC is a politically neutral, student based, non-government organization, regional student representative body established during the Fall Semester of 2014 in partnership with Education Malaysia Washington DC. EPiC aspires to open pathways to Malaysian students for international exposure.NAMSA and EPiC the East Coast consists of the following state: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Verginia.
Be a part of our mission.
Join us through our recruitment session in every spring. Once chosen, you'll step into an officer role at NAMSA, actively shaping our mission and initiatives. For those seeking leadership, explore director roles in our departments via the same process. We welcome all Malaysian students in the US to apply, adding your unique spark to our vibrant community.
Sponsors & Partners
By partnering with us, your company supports our mission of empowering and uniting Malaysian students. We offer diverse sponsorship options that align with your business goals. For more details, contact us at namsaofficial@gmail.com. Join us in empowering the Malaysian student community while enhancing your brand's presence in our community.
Meet the NAMSA Committee 25/26
From organizing national initiatives to supporting Malaysian students across the U.S., meet the dedicated minds (and bright smiles!) steering NAMSA this term. Passionate, professional, and proudly Malaysian — this committee brings together diverse talents from coast to coast, united by one mission: to empower our community, one initiative at a time.
Senior Management Team
Big brains behind big plans. Strategizing, steering, slaying.
Moon Tan
President
Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Siti Khadijah
VP Operations
Economics
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Thamini Vijeyasingam
VP Strategy
Economics
Harvard University
Lily Awing Paul
VP Advocacy
Chemical Engineering
Columbia University
Secretariat
Minutes, memos, madness — the backbone of NAMSA’s hustle.
Henry Tan
Secretary-General
Economics, Statistics
Cornell University
Programs
Master planners keeping NAMSA running and events unforgettable.
Daksheshkaran
Director
Statistics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Adi Imran
Officer
Computer Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nilasha Baskaran
Officer
Marketing
Pennsylvania State University
Victor Ngow
Officer
Economics, Statistics
Harvard University
Adam Zakwan
Officer
Psychology, Economics
Boston University
Finance
Counting cents so NAMSA makes sense (and budget).
Taqiuddin
Director
Industrial Engineering and Business
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Asyfa Umaimah
Officer
Economics,Global and International Studies,
Pennsylvania State University
Idzofi Halim
Officer
Actuarial Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ahmad Haiqal
Officer
Actuarial Mathematics
University of Michigan
Corporate & External Relations
Building bridges, sealing partnerships, and making NAMSA’s network unstoppable.
Asif Hisham
Director
Applied Math-Economics, East Asian Studies
Brown University
Aizat Hazlee
Officer
Math, Computer Science
University of Chicago
Muhammad Danish
Officer
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
UCLA
Arishahuda
Officer
Computer Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Welfare
Your go-to crew for care, comfort, and connection.
Amir Azlan
Director
Economics, Political Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ar-Rasyid
Officer
Geology
University of Colorado Boulder
Adriana Amizal
Officer
Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Irfan Khairuddin
Officer
Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Abdul Azim
Officer
Chemical Engineering
UCLA
Communications
Turning updates into eye candy and captions into gold.
Megat Haiqal
Director
Computer Science
Pennsylvania State University
Norjalalikram
Officer
Computer Science
UCLA
Hanif Hamdi
Officer
Chemistry
UCLA
Suci Dareen
Officer
Chemistry
UC Berkeley
Nurul Atikah
Officer
Economics
University of Minnesota