The development of Humanistic Buddhism in Malaysia (Malaya) began in the early 20th century. However, lacking in an advantageous environment and foundation in the early stage, it could not develop systematically. At that time, Master Taixu’s two visits started to sow good karma, followed by short stays of Master Fafang, Master Cihang, and Master Yanpei, which also contributed to the spread and development of Humanistic Buddhism in Malaya. The systematic dissemination and development of Humanistic Buddhism was not officially started until Master Zhumo went south to Penang and settled there.

After independence, many Malaysians monks studied in Taiwan. As well as the influence of Taiwan's transnational Buddhist community, Humanistic Buddhism has formed a diverse phenomenon in Malaysia. They discussed and learnt from each other, creating an excellent development environment. Therefore, Humanistic Buddhism in Malaysia has made very important contributions since the arrival of Master Taixu and his students. Through the joint efforts of Master Zhu Mo and other monks and laymen, the thought of Humanistic Buddhism has finally become one of the main leading thoughts in the development of Malaysian Buddhism.

Professor Tang Chew Peng was born in Anshun, Perak, Malaysia. He graduated from the Department of Chinese Studies in the University of Malaya, with a Master of Social Science from Nanhua University in Taiwan, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Nanjing University in China. He once served as the founding president of Buddhist Alumni University of Malaya, and the vice president of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia. He is currently an associate professor at the General Education Center of Southern University College. He is the author of Immigration and Buddhism: Development of Penang Buddhism During the British Colonial Era, and "The Practice of Humanistic Buddhism in Malaysia in the Hsing Yun Model——Taking the Singma Temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia as an Example", Intelligent Buddhism and the Transformation of Malaysia Chinese Buddhism, Internal Fermentation: The Causes of the Formation and Development of Malaysian Buddhist Youth Movement, From Folk Belief to Orthodox Buddhism: Transformation of Malaysian Chinese Buddhism, etc.