Membership in the Malaysian Mensa is deeply personal and deeply meaningful for every member who actively takes part and connects with the society and its members. It’s no wonder, so many of our members stay as members year after year, decade after decade.
It is said that meeting other members of Mensa is like meeting life-long friends—for the very first time. The rate at which conversation takes place, the breadth and variety of the topics, and the depth at which these connections go, are the kinds that often last a life time and something that members find they never knew they could appreciate; until they met another member. And it’s not just locally, being members opens up incredible opportunities at a global scale.
And as incredible as these connections are, they are expressed in the society in many ways, and as members continue to participate, and new members come on board, these are the benefits of becoming a member.
Malaysian Mensa Membership Platform
The Malaysian Mensa hosts all its member forums, event calendars, groups and chats on its member exclusive platform on Workplace. Through this platform, members can connect safely and securely which can be accessed through a mobile app or desktop.
Keep up to date with all the latest happenings, discussions and meet-ups. Take part in polls and surverys. Collaborate with other volunteers and find new experiences and develop new skills, wherever you go.
Newsletters / Magazines
Bringing together the thoughts and work of members through the country, the magazines and newsletters of the society include the Triple-M and The Roundtable. The Triple-M is an annual physical publication featuring incredible content produced by the members for the members. The Roundtable is our bi-monthly Email newsletter that brings to life content through a medium that is easily recognisable and incredibly versatile.
Featured in both newsletters is the Mensa World Journal which is the exclusive newsletter of Mensa International, featuring content from events and members all around the world.
Experiences
There is just so much to do in Mensa! Locally, various meetings like the mChats, are held throughout the year and offers learnings and experiences for members in a huge range of topics. From exotic animals, to exotic coffee. From sign language to astronomy; there’s always something new to learn, something new to share. Annual meetings like the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Year End Bash (YEB) attracts members from all around. Volunteering always gives the best opportunities for members to grow and do something outside of their comfort zone. Mensa International through the International Board of Directors (IBD) provides platforms for these experiences through the various Mensa gatherings like the American Mensa Gathering (AG), European Mensa Gathering (EMAG), and the Asian Mensa Gathering (AMG); and publications like the Mensa World Journal (MWJ).
Special Interest Groups (SIG)
Members with specific interests can form Special Interest Groups to get other members with similar interests together. With over 40 active SIGs in the Malaysian Mensa ranging from Agile Project Development to Martial Arts. From Sports to Polyglots, there’s much to learn from a gathering of like minded people.
Beyond that, there are also International SIGs that include members from all around the world. Through Mensa, members can fully develop their interests and gain new ones, and in turn, a more global perspective.
Global Forum
An active membership on the Malaysian Mensa Society automatically opens the doors to the world. Our membership is recognised and accepted by Mensas all around the world. Student members studying abroad get a head start with an active community of connections they can benefit from.
Membership here also activates the account making process at mensa.org, the website and online forum for Mensa International and on related social media networks. The world has never been so close, yet so vast.
Personal Development
The Malaysian Mensa offers incredible opportunities for personal and professional growth for its members. It provides members a community where they can flex their mental muscle in ways that work or school just does not allow.
The clearest way this is done is through the multiple volunteering experiences that are available to members. For the radiologist who has an interest in journalism, the Editorial team is a great fit. For the student interested in coding, the Webmaster team is ready. From organising archives, to organising world class events, there is nothing to lose but all to gain. Not least, being a Mensa volunteer is a great addition to your resume especially at the national and international level.
Community Impact
Through various activities and collaborations, we continue to impact and contribute to the general public. Testing allows for many individuals to gain a sense of confidence of themselves where their environment or educational background may not. Our collaboration with various organisations offer the general public a way to improve and learn about mental and cognitive health and members are empowered to advocate for intelligence related causes like Gifted Children.
Internationally, the Mensa Foundation offers scholarships and publishes the latest research on intelligence through the Mensa Research Journal. Also, simply by existing and being visible, Mensa sends the message that intelligence is something that should be fostered and studied for the benefit of all.