Malaysia Bonsai & Suiseki Society
Unity In Diversity
MALAYSIA, REPRESENTING THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION, TO HOST THE TENTH WORLD BONSAI CONVENTION 2026 IN KUALA LUMPUR
About us...
The Malaysia Bonsai and Suiseki Society (MBSS) was founded in 1988 by a group of bonsai enthusiasts who shared a common interest in the hobby. Its growth is synonymous with the growth of bonsai in Malaysia and today MBSS is the largest non-profit bonsai group in the country, also sole recognised to represent Malaysia in the world stage for the participation in the regional and international level Bonsai and Suiseki friendship federation.
MBSS, a society registered under the Societies Act, 1966 with over 850 members as of year 2023, its objective is to promote the art of Bonsai and Suiseki of Malaysia.
A gift inspired by nature...
Loving the art of bonsai and suiseki is a sign of aspiration for a better environment...
The word “Bon-sai” is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container”. This art form is derived from an ancient Chinese horticultural practice, part of which was then redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen.
It has been around for well over a thousand years. The ultimate goal of growing a Bonsai is to create a miniaturized but realistic representation of nature in the form of a tree. Bonsai are not genetically dwarfed plants, in fact, any tree species can be used to grow one.
Similar to “bonsai”, “suiseki” is also a Japanese term literally mean water stone. Suiseki is a generic term for naturally shaped stone or rock that being collected and appreciated for their aesthetic qualities. The stone appreciation culture started in China more than 1000 years ago. From China, it spread to Japan (know as suiseki), Korea (known as suseok) and subsequently to the West (known as viewing stone or scholar’s rock).
