Hostelling International was founded by Richard Schirrmann, a German school teacher in 1909.
A non-governmental, non-profit organization representing 71 member Associations from all over the world. It is the world’s largest youth membership organization and is recognized by UNESCO
The Hostelling International-Malaysia was founded in 1955 and registered on 15 March 1957 under the Societies Act. The founding chairman was a young doctor by the name of Dr. J.H. Newton.
HI-Malaysia is a voluntary non profit organization and receives a tax exemption status under Section 44(6), Income Tax Act (Reference No. LHDN 01/35/42/51/179-6.713;Government Gazette 2729)
HI-Malaysia is a full member of the International Youth Hostel Federation operating as Hostelling International based in England, United Kingdom since 1961.
Hostelling International-Malaysia previously known as Malaysian Youth Hostels Association (MYHA) and the change of name to HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-MALAYSIA was approved by the Registrar of Societies dated 1 July 2009.
HI-Malaysia office opening hours are
Mondays to Fridays: 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed
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