It is located in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.

[1] Established in 1954, MBTS is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).

[2] MBTS was established in 1954 by missionaries from the Southern Baptist Convention to train those who can testify to a call to full-time work in a local church.

[1] MBTS is governed by the Seminary Board of the Malaysia Baptist Convention.

[3] MBTS offers academic programs leading to the awarding of the following qualifications:[4] The following programs offered by MBTS are accredited by the ATA:[2] MBTS is also a founder member of the Malaysian Association of Theological Schools which allows a certain number of credits in the undergraduate programs to be transferable among member schools.