The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) plays an important role to further the development of pharmacy and pharmaceutical education and to foster intra-professional relationship among members.  It strives to improve the Science of Pharmacy for the general welfare of the public by fostering the publication of scientific and professional information relating to the practice of pharmacy; and aid in the development and stimulation of discovery, invention, and research.

» www.mps.org.my

 

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) plays a role in voicing the concerns of the doctors as the premier organization for the medical profession in Malaysia. Dato’ Or N. Arumugam, MMA President for the term 2003/2005 says: “If anyone wants to ask for an opinion, on anything about medicine, other than Government…. MMA is the representative.” MMA’s role is not only to protect of the rights of doctors but also to protect patients.

» www.mma.org.my

 

The Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) represents private hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia. The Association has been in existence since 1972 and currently has over 100 members throughout Malaysia. APHM member hospitals are key partners with the public sector healthcare providers in bringing comprehensive medical care to all Malaysians through its member hospitals.

» hospitals-malaysia.org

 

Established in 1974, the College of Physicians and the College of Surgeons was modelled after the Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. With so many separate organizations, professional development of medical specialists was in danger of becoming increasingly fragmented.  This concern prompted the Academy of Medicine to play the lead role in bringing the various specialties together and to enable the specialists in the country to speak with one voice.  In the 1990s the restructuring of the Academy began in earnest. Over a period of time, chapters within colleges evolved and became Colleges of the Academy. Currently there are 11 Colleges under the umbrella of the Academy of Medicine.

» www.acadmed.org.my

 


GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia works toward the best health for the nation. MOH is tasked to ensure Malaysians achieve and sustain a certain level of health to lead a productive lifestyle, economically and socially.

» www.moh.gov.my

 

The Pharmaceutical Services Programme (PSP) falls under the auspices of MOH. In partnership with stakeholders, PSP ensures quality medicines for the nation through policy-shaping, medicine management, and science and technology development.

» www.pharmacy.gov.my

 

The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) is an agency within PSP that is entrusted to safeguard the quality, efficacy, and safety of pharmaceuticals through the process of registration, licensing and monitoring. NPRA evaluates scientific data and laboratory tests on all products before they are marketed. Information on drugs for medical professionals and consumers was made available through a drug information service. NPRA also provides training to drug regulatory personnel from other countries, and serves as the "WHO Collaborating Centre for Regulatory Control of Pharmaceuticals" for Malaysia. 

» npra.gov.my

 

The Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) - formerly known as the National Clinical Research Centre (CRC) under the National Institute of Health (NIH) – coordinates Investigator-Initiated and Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials and promotes Malaysia as a centre of excellence for clinical trials in the region.

» www.crc.gov.my

 

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) was initially established to promote the moral and material well-being of Malaysians and to explore the great and unknown field of tropical medicine. Today, IMR seeks to become a world-renowned institute for biomedical research by conducting quality biomedical research to address national health priorities, providing specialised diagnostic services and building national capacity through technology transfer and consultative services.

» www.imr.gov.my

 

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) strengthens domestic trade through digitalisation and value creation, adoption of technology and innovation as a foundation and enhancement of rational consumer behaviour by leveraging on sentiments within civil society.

» www.kpdnhep.gov.my

 

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) takes care of companies’ investment needs by ensuring the stability and growing economy provides them with investment opportunities to start up, roll out and scale up for global growth.

» www.mida.gov.my

 

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) seeks to make Malaysia a preferred investment destination among globally competitive trading nations. MITI elevates Malaysia's competitiveness and strives to attract quality investment and further innovate industrial activities to produce high value-added goods and services. 

» www.miti.gov.my

 

Formerly known as the National Productivity Centre, the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) started off as a joint project between the United Nations Special Fund and the Federal Government, with the International Labour Organisation acting as its executing agency. Its role was later expanded to drive national productivity and competitiveness holistically at national, sectoral, and enterprise levels.   

» www.mpc.gov.my