The ICRC began working in Malaysia in 1972 and opened a regional delegation in Kuala Lumpur in 2001. In the countries covered, the ICRC endeavours to involve government representatives, leaders, experts and National Societies in reflection on humanitarian issues and to gain their support for its activities. It encourages the ratification and implementation of IHL treaties and the incorporation of IHL into military training and academic curricula. The delegation hosts the ICRC's Regional Resource Centre, which supports delegations in East and South East Asia and the Pacific in promoting IHL and strengthening support for the ICRC's humanitarian action.

Presence (2009): 27 staff, including 9 expatriates