Join FMM

Join FMM's member community to unlock exclusive benefits and opportunities to accelerate your success.

SHAPING FUTURES WITH US

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), established on July 2, 1968, represents over 13,200 manufacturers and supply chain companies, making it Malaysia's largest industry organisation. FMM works closely with the government and key stakeholders to support and drive the growth of the manufacturing sector.

4,200 ++

Direct Members

9,100 ++

Indirect Members

22

Industry Groups

76% SME

24% LARGE

Company's Size

WHO CAN JOIN?

Any company, partnership, or sole proprietorship incorporated in Malaysia and engaged in manufacturing or services is eligible to join FMM as a member. There are three (3) types of membership:

Ordinary Membership

Ordinary membership is for companies engaged in manufacturing activities. The required supporting documents are as follows:

Certificate incorporated.
Latest Form 13 or Section 28 if any
Latest Form 24 or Section 78
Latest Form 49 or Section 58
Latest Section 68 (Latest annual return)
Business license from local council
Manufacturing license if any

Note: A newly incorporated company may submit Section 14 as a replacement for Sections 78, 58, and 68.

The following business categories may be admitted as Ordinary Members if they meet the required criteria.

No. Category Criteria / Definition
1 Direct manufacturing
  • Carrying out a manufacturing activity; AND
  • Own the product or brand name; OR
  • It is a contract manufacturer.
  • Possess business license issued by local authorities to carry out business activity.
2 Repackaging with value-add
  • Own the brand name; AND
  • Engaged in some manufacturing process involving either a technique or enrichment by adding further ingredients or a mix.
3 Holding companies with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing
  • With subsidiaries carrying our manufacturing activity; AND
  • Own the product or brand name; OR
  • With subsidiaries which are contract manufacturers
4 Companies which have Outsourced production
  • Contract out its manufacturing activity, whether locally or overseas; AND
  • Own the product or brand name
5 System Integrators and software developers
  • Developing new software solution; OR
  • Designing and fabrication of own unique system through integration or available solutions for manufacturing.
6 Representative Offices or Overseas Headquarters of manufacturers
  • Owned by manufacturing principal with own product and/or brand name (known by principal's brand name);
  • Services that particular product or brand name or related products; AND
  • Providing after sales services for their principal's products or related products.
  • International Procurement Centre/ Principal Hubs.
7 Service Providers providing direct and integral service to manufacturing activities
  • Servicing manufacturing concern in one or more of the following areas; R&D, design, engineering services, marketing, maintenance & repair, installation, fabrication, and packaging; AND
  • Could also be servicing associated or subsidiary companies such as International Procurement Centre.

Affiliate Membership

Affiliate membership is for companies providing services. The required supporting documents are as follows:

Certificate incorporated.
Latest Form 13 or Section 28 if any
Latest Form 24 or Section 78
Latest Form 49 or Section 58
Latest Section 68 (Latest annual return)
Business license from local council

Note: A newly incorporated company may submit Section 14 as a replacement for Sections 78, 58, and 68.

Association Membership

Industry associations in Malaysia are eligible if at least 75% of their members are direct members of FMM. For more information, please contact our secretariat at membership@fmm.org.my

MEMBER'S PRIVILEGES

As a member, you will enjoy exclusive privileges and resources.

Advisory Services

Guidance and advice on matters pertaining to trade and industry, HR / IR & Government Policies

APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

Issue Support Letter and submit members' application for the ABTC to the Department of Immigration, Malaysia

Business and Networking Opportunities

- Invitation to business networking session with foreign delegations, FMM members & local government agencies
- Trade and business contacts through trade enquiries, participation in trade exhibition & in-coming & out-going trade missions, business matching sessions

Complimentary Publications & Resources

- Complimentary Yearly FMM Directory of Malaysian Industries
- FMM Newsletter - Business in Action@FMM (online magazine)

Discounts

Preferential Rates for participating in FMM activities, FMM Institute training programmes, advertisements in FMM publications, purchase of forms and publications

Exclusive Social/Educational Events

Specially tailored seminars, conferences, workshops, dialogues, talks, courses & networking events including social activities for members

FMM Branches

National Network of 10 branches in different states to serve members wherever they are in the country

FMM Business Information Centre

Reference materials, publications and circulars on trade, industry and economic matters

Free Listing

Profile in FMM Directory of Malaysian Industries and in FMM Net - the official website of FMM

GS1 System of Product Numbering & Bar Coding

Assistance to members on special request for applications at preferential fees or consultation on GS1 system of product numbering and barcoding

Free Job e-Advertisement

Free advertisement for job vacancies in your company on the FMM website

Industry-Product Groups

Participation in the industry / product groups under aegis of FMM

Representation of Members' Interests

Representation of your industry's problems and concerns to the Government

Trade Forms & Endorsement of Certificate of Origin

- FMM has been authorised by Ministry of International Trade and Industry to be the sole distributor of the Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO)
- FMM is authorised organisations to issue and endorse non-preferential Certificate of Origin since 1968

Up-to-date Information

- Up-to-date information on Government policies, directives and regulations, legislations and procedures
- FMM Net: Online information on Government policies and regulations, trade opportunities and up-to-date economic and business information

Qualified and Experienced Staff

Headed by Chief Executive Officer to provide technical and industry advice and assistance

FMM Business Promotion Package

Seminar & Webinar / FMM Corporate Discount

MEMBERSHIP TYPE & FEE

Choose the membership that fits your business needs.

Ordinary Members

Companies incorporated as manufacturing

Annual fee based on your company's issued capital

Issued Capital Annual Fee
Sole Proprietorship/Partnership RM900
RM1 - RM250,000 RM900
RM250,001 - RM500,000 RM1,200
RM500,001 - RM1,000,000 RM1,700
RM1,000,001 - RM2,000,000 RM2,200
RM2,000,001 - RM5,000,000 RM2,700
RM5,000,001 - RM10,000,000 RM3,400
RM10,000,001 - RM20,000,000 RM4,200
RM20,000,001 - RM50,000,000 RM5,100
RM50,000,001 and above RM6,000
+ RM500 (one-time entrance fee)
Apply now

Affiliate Members

Companies in the provision of services

All types of Issued Capital

RM2,600 /year

Billed yearly

+ RM500 (one-time entrance fee)
Apply now

Association Members

Industry association of which 75% of its members are direct members of FMM

All types of Issued Capital

RM6,000 /year

Billed yearly

+ RM500 (one-time entrance fee)
Contact FMM Secretariat

*Note: FMM PC Approved Membership Incentives for Financial Year 2025/2026:

  1. Waiver of entrance fee for new admission from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
  2. 50% rebate on membership subscription for members in Sabah and Sarawak from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
  3. 50% discount on the annual subscription fee for new membership applications from Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan (first year only) from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
  4. 50% discount for annual subscription fee for new membership application under "Incentive for Youth Entrepreneurs/ Companies" (for first year only & with term and condition) from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
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Payment Details

Payment can be made after submitting the application form and supporting documents, and upon receiving the official invoice.

— GIRO Transfer to A/C No: 5142 0833 0768 (Maybank Berhad)
— JomPAY
— Cheque payable to Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (Formerly known as Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers)

FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about our memberships.
For more information, please contact the Membership Division at 03-62867200 or email to membership@fmm.org.my

1. What is Ordinary membership? +
Ordinary membership is for companies engaged in manufacturing in Malaysia and holding a valid business license from the local council or a manufacturing license from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
2. What is Affiliate membership? −
Affiliate membership is for companies engaged in services sector such as education, logistics, banking, insurance, IT solutions, trading, consulting, legal firms, wholesale, or representative offices.
3. What is the difference between Ordinary Membership and Affiliate Membership? +
Ordinary and Affiliate members enjoy all member privileges, except that Affiliate members are not entitled to vote at any general meeting; stand for election to any position; be counted in the quorum for a general meeting; request or participate in a secret ballot; or make a requisition for a general meeting.
4. What is the structure of the FMM annual subscription fee? +
For Ordinary membership, the annual subscription fee is based on the company's latest annual return, ranging from a minimum of RM900 to a maximum of RM6,000. For Affiliate membership, the annual subscription fee is fixed at RM2,600.
5. Sole Proprietor or Partnership can register as a member of FMM? +
Can. Please refer Question #1 and #2 to determine the type of membership.
6. My company terminated its FMM membership a few years ago and has now decided to re-apply for membership. +
The company may submit a new membership application, provided that any outstanding fees are settled first.
7. Who should I nominate as the company's authorised representative? +
The company's authorised representative is the person allowed to attend FMM Annual General Meetings on behalf of the company.
8. What are the supporting documents need to be provided to FMM to apply as member? +
Required documents for membership include Certificate of Incorporation, Section 78 (Form 24), Section 58 (Form 49), Section 68 (Latest Annual Return), and a business or manufacturing license. All documents must be duly certified by the company secretary or management, or digitally certified by Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM)
9. My company has a manufacturing plant but has not yet obtained a business or manufacturing license from MITI. Is my company eligible to apply for Ordinary membership? +
The company may apply for Affiliate membership initially. Once the business or manufacturing license is approved, the membership can be converted to Ordinary membership. Please forward the business license and latest annual return to the Membership Division for processing.
10. My company outsources production to a third party, but we own the product and brand name. Are we eligible for Ordinary membership? +
A company can apply for Ordinary membership if it owns the product and brand name and holds the relevant intellectual property rights. Manufacturing activities may be outsourced locally or overseas.
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