Skip to content
Join As Member(https://mma.org.my/mma-membership/)
MMA Login(https://mma.org.my/?mma_login=1&return=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.org.my%2Faims-objectives-and-missions%2F)
Helpdoc(https://mma.org.my/helpdoc)
Calender(https://mma.org.my/all-state-event-calendar/)
FAQ(https://mma.org.my/frequently-asked-questions/)
Aims, Objectives and Missions
Aims And Objectives
To promote and maintain the honour and interest of the profession of medicine in all its branches and every segment and help continue and maintain the professional standards of medical ethics.
To serve as the vehicle of the integrated voice of the medical profession and every segment in relevance and relation to special predicaments and educating and directing public opinion on problems of public health affecting the community at large.
To participate in the conduct of medical education, as may be appropriate.
To participate in or invest a portion of the Association’s funds as stipulated in the constitution and not conflict with the Code of Medical Ethics. Enjoy the benefits and be aware of what’s happening to your profession.
Powers
In the pursuit and furtherance of the Objects, the Association shall have the following powers:
To arrange periodical meetings of the members or any segment thereof.
To prepare and publish scientific papers, journals and other publications, with the prior approval of the authority concerned.
To acquire property by purchase, build or lease or otherwise occupy premises, to deal with such property; to invest such liquid assets as it may have and in a proper case borrow as may be necessary.
To create a special account or accounts, payments from which shall be at the absolute discretion of the Council, to assist members of the Association or their dependents, provided that no mutual benefit activities as defined under Section 2 of the Societies Act 1966 may be carried out by the Association.
To collect or otherwise acquire sums of money for educational, scientific and charitable purposes and to establish, manage and maintain a Foundation Fund for such purposes.
Mission Statement Believing
That physician has a unique responsibility for the health of society, derived from their ancient duty to protect life and preserve health.
That Medicine cannot be insular, self-seeking, self- protective / defensive but must be an integral part of a caring society.
Those social and economic factors are important determinants of health, and that current global trends point to impending environmental degradation which will threaten human health and survival.
That the advancing frontiers of medicine and the values of our modern technological age present unprecedented ethical and moral dilemmas for physicians.
And that modern technological medicine and rising public expectations contribute to escalating health care costs.
The MMA
DECLARES its commitment to the highest possible professional and ethical standards of health care,
EMBRACES the principles of social justice and compassion for all and enjoins all physicians to be sensitive and responsive to the health needs of all,
RECOGNISES its educational role in influencing health policies in the community, including the prevention of disease, promotion of healthy lifestyles, protection of the environment and personal responsibility for health,
REAFFIRMS the need for physicians to retain their autonomy and professional integrity with renewed ideals and ethics,
AND RESOLVES to make health care more rational, equitable and affordable, in a system compatible with equal access to quality health care, based on need,
SO THAT IT MAY STAND FIRM AND RESOLUTE in responding appropriately to the challenges ahead and in fulfilling its responsibilities to the medical profession and society.
Charters
MMA Members' Charter
HIV / AIDS Charter
Patients' Charter
The Malaysian Medical Association, as a professional body representing the largest number of medical practitioners in the country, pledges the following to its members in good standing:
To defend and preserve at all times the Constitution of the Malaysian Medical Association in the execution of the legitimate rights, interests and privileges of membership of the Members.
To uphold the image and credibility of the medical profession in ensuring that the Members provide the highest standard of health care to the people of Malaysia.
To treat all Members with honesty, sincerity and equality, and to respect their honour and dignity.
To ensure that the Officers and Staff of the Association will serve the Members without self-interest and without prejudice.
To ensure that the legitimate professional interests of all Members are safeguarded, and that the Ethical Code of the Association and other related Professional Codes are upheld in all dealings of the Association.
To uphold the bona fide interests of all Members in all dealings with the government and its related agencies, other professional medical and non-medical and, non-governmental organisations.
To safeguard and, when necessary, further enhance, the personal interests and benefits of the Members, in all matters of investments, endowments, insurance and other financial undertakings.
To provide accessibility for Members to all relevant notices and publications of the Association, and opportunities for their Continuing Medical Education.
Preamble:
Recognising the imperative necessity for concerted action by all Malaysians to halt the spread of HIV,
Recognising the paramount importance of HIV / AIDS awareness and knowledge among all sections of the population,
Recognising that there is (wide-spread) discrimination and prejudice against persons living with HIV / AIDS and their partners, families and caregivers,