Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 8/19/2019

American Malaysia Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) 
AMCHAM was founded in 1978 as an international, non-profit, private-sector business association.  It has more than 1200 members representing nearly 280 American, Malaysian and other International companies.  The Chamber is affiliated with the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) and with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which is the largest Chamber of Commerce in the world.

The US-ASEAN Business Council
The US-ASEAN Business Council advocates for U.S. corporations in Southeast Asia.  Founded in 1984, the Council’s members include the largest companies operating in Southeast Asia, and range from newcomers to the region to companies that have been working in the region for more than a century.  The Council leads business missions to key economies; convenes meetings with ASEAN heads of state and ministers; and participates in ASEAN ministerial meetings, such as the annual ASEAN Economic Ministers meetings.  The Council is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has six offices in Southeast Asia, including an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) 
The FMM is Malaysia's premiere manufacturing trade organization. Since its establishment in 1968, the FMM has led Malaysian manufacturers in spearheading the nation's growth and modernization. Today, as the largest private sector economic organization in Malaysia, representing over 3,000 manufacturing and industrial service companies of varying sizes, the FMM is the officially recognized and acknowledged voice of the industry.

The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industri (MICCI) 
The MICCI was founded in 1837.  MICCI is the oldest chamber in Malaysia representing close to 1,000 corporate members with over 30 different nationalities.  They also organizes and co-organise over 50 events with over 4000 participants annually.  Recognized as one of the most active advocates for the business community, MICCI facilitates and supports its members in their goals to successfully elevate their businesses. 

The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) 
The NCCIM is the umbrella platform comprised of five principal Malaysian private sector organizations concerned with commerce and industry. NCCIM was established in 1962, when four principal Chambers of Commerce united to form the United Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia. It was restructured in 1974 to include the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and was renamed the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia. As a non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO), NCCIM’s role is to help represent the interests of the Malaysian business community on the domestic and international fronts. A key objective is to promote Malaysian exports and investments abroad, as well as to help attract foreign investors.
 

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