The Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA) is an association of manufacturers engaged in the production of automotive parts. Incorporated under the Malaysian Companies Act of 1965, MACPMA provides an official channel of communication between automotive parts manufacturers in Malaysia and the government, and is regularly consulted upon by the latter on industrial policies in general and the automotive industry in particular.

MACPMA is actively involved in the following areas:

• Local Content Policies
  Participation in discussions and consultations with the Government on the formulation and administration of the local content policy

• Legislation
  Holding regular dialogues with Government bodies and other private organisations on matters pertaining to vehicle safety, emissions and transport regulations

• Trade Expansion
  Publicising the Malaysian automotive parts industry for promoting exports and organising trade missions

• Regional Development
  Participating in meetings and discussions of the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) at the regional level on the promotion of the automotive industry in ASEAN and advising Government delegates at such meetings on matters relating to the Malaysian automotive industry

• Customs and Tariffs
  Provide advisory services to members on matters pertaining to customs and tariffs

• Liaison with Other Associations
  Provide dialogues on a regular basis with other associations in the industry, namely Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) and Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers' Association of Malaysia (MASAAM). Dialogues are also held with MACPMA's counterparts overseas e.g. the Japanese Automotive Parts Industry Association (JAPIA), Association of Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA), etc.

• Trade Missions
  Trade missions are also organised for MACPMA members to meet their counterparts in other countries and also to potential markets

• Trade and Business Contacts
  Trade and business enquiries received by MACPMA from in-coming and out-going missions, private and public organisations in the country and overseas are disseminated to members

• Dissemination of Information
  MACPMA publishes the "MACPMA News" on a monthly basis. The newsletter provides updates on the automotive industry in Malaysia and other parts of the world. The newsletter is circulated to not only members but also Government departments and is being subscribed by foreign organisations abroad

• Special Market Reports
  Special reports on the status of the automotive and component parts industry of other countries and their market potential are compiled by MACPMA for circulation to members and other organisations

Objectives

As an umbrella organisation for automotive parts manufacturers, MACPMA is committed to the following objectives:

• Foster and maintain the development of an automotive component parts industry in the country;
• Encourage and support government policies which ensure the interest of component parts manufacturers;
• Provide services to members on all matters pertaining to the conduct of their business;
• Establish and promote liaison between automotive assemblers and manufacturers and the component parts manufacturers;
• Communicate with other industrial / Trade Associations, Chambers of Commerce and other commercial, industrial or public bodies, whether local or foreign, and to promote measures to facilitate trade and commerce among firms engaged in automotive component parts manufacturing;
• Collect, collate, analyse and disseminate information pertaining to the automotive industry.

Benefits

• Representation of the industry's problems and concerns to the Government
• Up-to-date information on Government policies, incentives, legislations and procedures
• Guidance and advice on matters pertaining to trade and industry
• Trade and business contacts through the trade enquiries received by MACPMA through in-coming and out-going trade missions and through MACPMA's links with other organisations
• Free listing in MACPMA Directory
• Free copy of "MACPMA News" monthly newsletter concerning news in the automotive industry

Join Us

Membership in MACPMA is open to any individual, firm, company or corporation operating in Malaysia and owning a factory, which manufactures automotive component parts.

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Contact Us

ATTN: Ms Law Zee Jean
Secretariat
Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA)
Wisma FMM
No. 3, Persiaran Dagang
PJU 9, Bandar Sri Damansara
52200 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Tel: 603-6276 1211 Fax: 603-6277 6714
E-mail: macpma@fmm.org.my