Our Milestones

Follow our journey through the significant moments that have defined who we are today.

• Breaking Grounds

  The Decade of Import-Substituting Industries

  • 1968

    • JULY 02

      The founding of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) from the merger of the National Chamber of Malayan Manufacturers and the Malayan Manufacturers' Association.

      

    • NOVEMBER 14

      First Annual General Meeting of FMM. Tan Sri Nik Ahmad Kamil of Rothmans of Pall Mall (M) Berhad was elected as President of FMM.

  • 1969

    • DECEMBER 26

      Regional Committees set up in Johor, Perak, Penang, which led to the formation of Branches in the respective states.
      
      The First FMM Directory was published.

• Emerging Voice of the Malaysian Industry

  The Decade of Export-Oriented Industrialisation

  • 1971

    • APRIL 3-18

      First FMM "Made in Malaysia" trade fair at Stadium Negara attended by more than 400,000 visitors.

  • 1972

    • JANUARY 18

      New FMM logo symbolising the wealth of the country and the strength of the manufacturing sector was launched.

      

      

    • APRIL 19-20

      FMM participated in the inaugural meeting of ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

  • 1973

    • FEBRUARY 14

      Presented recommendations on Export Development in the country to the Committee on Foreign Trade and Investment (COFTI).

  • 1974

    • MARCH 7

      Representatives from FMM and the Government formed the Consultative Committee on Industry, chaired by the late Tun Hussein Onn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry, Malaysia.

    • NOVEMBER 9

      Played a leading role in the formation of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaya (NCCIM).

    • NOVEMBER 16

      Setting up of FMM Malacca Branch.

  • 1976

    • JUNE 3-14

      First FMM Trade Mission to Europe and Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo.

  • 1977

    • FEBRUARY 9

      Formation of Shah Alam SubCommittee, the predecessor of FMM Selangor Branch.

      MAY 31

      FMM Head Office moved to Bangunan Angkasa Raya, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

  • 1979

    • FEBRUARY 15

      As a result of FMM's recommendation, major amendments of the Industrial Coordination Act were made by the Government, including the proposal to establish the Industrial Advisory Council.

    • AUGUST 17

      FMM Trade Fair, which was renamed Expo, was staged at the Changkat Pavilion, themed "Focus on Quality".

      

    • AUGUST 18

      Instituted the FMM Award for New and Improved Product Development, and FMM Award for Export Achievement to encourage members to strive for manufacturing excellence and innovation.

      

• Bridging Industry Gaps

  The Era of Heavy Industries, Economic Liberalisation and Privatisation

  • 1980

    • MARCH 1

      FMM published its first quarterly newsletter, "Berita FMM".

    • NOVEMBER 3-16

      FMM and the Ministry of Trade and Industry organised the first joint Trade Mission to the People's Republic of China.

      

  • 1982

    • JANUARY 1

      FMM entrusted by Malaysian Government to issue and endorse Certificate of Origin.

    • SEPTEMBER 20-OCTOBER 7

      Trade Mission to Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, in line with the Government's "Look East" Policy.

  • 1983

    • APRIL 8-24

      FMM Trade Fair in 1983 was internationalised and renamed "Expo International".

      

    • JULY 29

      Inaugural meeting between FMM and Singapore Manufacturers Association (SMA) to forge closer links between the two organisations.

      AUGUST 17-28

      Trade Mission to the USA.

  • 1984

    • APRIL 12

      Launched "FMM Bulletin" to keep members abreast of industrial and economic news and development.

    • AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 9

      Successfully organised the first Expo Perak '84, at Indera Mulia Stadium, Ipoh and officiated by His Majesty Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan to promote products and services of Perak State.

      

  • 1984

    • NOVEMBER 1

      Launched "FMM Forum", an annual economic and business journal.

  • 1985

    • JULY 1

      Launched "The Malaysian Exporter", an annual publication featuring Malaysian products and services to promote the export of Made-in-Malaysia products.

    • AUGUST 19

      FMM Head Office relocated to a larger premise at Wisma Sime Darby, Kuala Lumpur.

      

    • SEPTEMBER 10-21

      Organised a nine-day "Buy Malaysian Fair" at Stadium Negara, to promote Malaysian-Made products.

      

  • 1986

    • JULY 12-27

      Expo International '86 staged with participants from ten countries.

      

  • 1987

    • AUGUST 7-16

      FMM successfully staged the International Consumers' Fair '87.

    • AUGUST 15

      Economic Cooperation Agreement signed between FMM and the China Council for Promotion of International Trade Guangdong Sub-Council.

      

  • 1988

    • JANUARY 12

      Launched the first National Manufacturers' Conference with the theme “Enhancing Competitiveness of the Malaysian Manufacturing Sector”.

      

  • 1988

    • MARCH 11

      Signed MOU with the Confederation of the Italian Industry.

      JULY 1

      FMM managed Malaysia's EAN system which has evolved into GS1 system today.

    • AUGUST 26-SEPTEMBER 4

      Malaysia International Fair (MIF) '88 was given recognition by the Government as the official international trade fair of Malaysia.

      

    • SEPTEMBER 19

      Signed MOU with the Federation of German Industries to facilitate and promote greener interaction between the two organisations.

    • NOVEMBER 7

      Signed Economic Cooperation Agreement with the Canadian Manufacturers Association.

  • 1989

    • MARCH 13

      Signed Economic Cooperation Agreement with the Confederation of Engineering Industry, India.

      

    • SEPTEMBER 8

      Signed MOU with the Chinese National Federation of Industries, Taiwan.

      OCTOBER 11

      Introduced the FMM Award on Energy Conservation and Management.

    • NOVEMBER 14-19

      MIF '89 staged with participation by 14 countries.

      

    • DECEMBER 6

      Introduced a Public and Product Liability Insurance Scheme exclusively for Members, which encompassed insurance coverage for public and product liability and product recall.