BECAUSE............. The Malaysian Medical Association is the largest association that represents all doctors in our country. It was formed in 1959 and currently, we have 13,000 members. The aim of joining is to stay united under one roof and be represented. It is your only voice.....a doctor's voice!! Being a doctor, you are privileged to qualify as a member of this esteemed organization. Our Objectives are : (a) To promote and maintain the honour and interest of the profession of medicine in all its branches and in every one of its segments and help to sustain the professional standards of medical ethics. (b) To serve as the vehicle of the integrated voice of the whole profession and all or each of its segments both in relation to its own special problems and in relation to educating and directing public opinion on the problems of public health as affecting the community at large. (c) To participate in the conduct of medical education, as may be appropriate. (d) To promote social, cultural and charitable activities in building a united Malaysian nation. Enjoy the benefits and know what's happening to your profession. The list of BENEFITS is endless................................. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) CPD points in future will be important in renewal of the Annual Practicing Certificate. Non-members have to pay an annual fee of RM50.00 for registration of CPD points with the Malaysian Medical Council. For MMA members, this is done for you absolutely free. PUBLICATIONS The monthly issue of BERITA MMA keeps you abreast of what's happening to the medical profession. The MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA, the main journal of the association whose articles are indexed in the INDEX MEDICUS will be sent to you (upon request). The SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL can be subscribed directly from the Singapore Medical Association. The details are as follows :   Singapore Medical Association 2 College Road Level 2, Alumni Medical Cenre Singapore 169850 Tel No : 02-6223 1264 Fax No : 02-6224 7827  SCHOMOS (SECTION CONCERNING HOUSE OFFICERS, MEDICAL OFFICERS AND SPECIALISTS) The Government doctors section of the MMA. Problems can be channeled through your representatives at the State and National levels. The ExCo meets officials from the Ministry of Health, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), etc. on a regular basis. MMA is your voice!! YOUR CALL ALLOWANCES NOW IS BECAUSE OF THIS!!! PPSMMA (PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS SECTION OF MMA) The private doctors section of the MMA. Looks after the welfare of doctors in the private sector. Advise on getting started in private practice and a voice for the important policy issues affecting private sector doctors. DIRECT ACCESS CREDIT CARDS Visa and Master cards (basic and gold) are available with no joining or annual fee - a saving up to RM200.00 annually. Supplementary cards are also available on similar terms. MMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You get unrecorded leave to attend. Meet old and new friends from other States. Lots of fun and laughter, activities, banquets and discussions on important issues affecting our community and profession. Spouses and kids are included. MMA FOUNDATION Kindly contact Ms Linda for more details at   03-4042 7319  WORKSHOPS ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES You will be invited to attend workshops on current contemporary issues such as Health Financing, Restructuring of Public Health Sector, Liberalization of Professional Health Services with respect to Globalization, etc. INSURANCE SERVICES A special motor insurance deal with AON (formerly Alexander & Alexander) has been undertaken. Amazing features - NO EXCESS and NO LOADING. For Klang Valley residents, there is also IMMEDIATE AUTHORISATION OF VEHICLE REPAIRS. You even get a car for RM45.00 per day, while your car is in the workshop, if available. MEDICO-LEGAL DEFENCE MMA assists in arranging medico-legal and coverage, namely Medical Protection Society and Malaysian Medical Indemnity Insurance. SOCIAL COMMUNITY/EVENTS Community service projects, games, fellowships, etc. SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES Available at the MMA House for a subsidized fee of only RM 100.00 per night for MMA members. This is subject to conditions. MMA COMMITTEES Under the MMA banner, we have several Committees and Societies. You can join them if you have the relevant expertise, qualifications or interests.   MMA COMMITTEES SCHOMOS National Working Committee PPSMMA National Working Committee Ethics Committee MJM Editorial Board Berita MMA Editorial Board  Fees Schedule Committee Substance Abuse Committee Action On Smoking And Health Committee  Plantation Health Committee Aids / Sti's Committee  Computer Technical Committee Committee for the Health of the Older Person CPR Committee  National Health Policy Committee Adolescent Health Committee Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee on Health and Human Rights Committee on Evidence Based Complementary Medicine Committee on Medical Education Constitution & Resolutions Review Committee MMA Election Committee MMA Annual Lecture Selection Committee   MMA SOCIETIES Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SOEM), MMA Society of Sports Medicine, MMA Society of MMA Medical Students Public Health Society   MMA REPRESENTATION Malaysian Professional Center (BIM) Malaysian Road Safety Council Malaysian Rehabilitation Council Council of the Confederation of Scientific and Technological Association of Malaysia (COSTAM)  Radiological Advisory Committee, MOH Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH)  Majlis Kanser National (MAKNA) Majlis Penilaian Teknologi Kesihatan, MOH  Malaysian Aids Council (MAC) SIRIM  St John Ambulans Malaysia Lembaga Bidan, MOH Lembaga Racun National Council for Occupational Safety & Health (NCOSH) Malaysian Red Crescent Society Estate Hospital Assistans Registration Board, EHA Drug Control Authority  Lembaga Pembantu Perubatan (Pendaftaran), MOH  PEMADAM Jawatankuasa Tetap Perubatan Tradisional/Komplementari, MOH Lembaga Iklan Ubat Jawatankuasa Induk Jerebu Kebangsaan, KST & AS Malaysian Palm Oil Association Working Committee on Health Matters (MPOA)  Phama Ethics Appeals Committee / First Level Case Review  National Professional Services Export Council (NAPSEC) - MATRADE Jawatankuasa Majlis Keselamatan Pesakit Malaysia, MOH Jawatankuasa Kebangssan Jagaan Yg Diurus, MOH Malaysian National Medical Testing Accreditation Committee (MyNMTAC) Malaysian Council for Obesity Prevention Jawatankuasa Kecil Keselamatan Perlindungan Sinaran, Lembaga Perlesenan Tenaga Atom National Transplantation Council, MOH Jawatankuasa Kecil 'Pharmacovigilance on Safety of Vaccines, MOH Jawatankuasa Pemandu Dasar Ubat National (JKPDUNAS) Jawatankuasa Teknical Komponen (Quality Use of Drugs) Panel Perunding Sektor Penjagaan kesihatan, Perbadanan Produktiviti Malaysia (MPC) - MITI   WHEN TO JOIN? Membership is effective from 1 January and ends on 31 December annually.  Therefore, it is advisable to join early in the year. WHO TO CONTACT? For assistance, please contact your nearest MMA / SCHOMOS / PPS representatives or MMA Headquarters at : MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MMA House, 124, Jalan Pahang 53000 Kuala Lumpur Tel No:      03-4041 1375  (hunting line) Fax No: 03-4041 8187 or   4041 9929  Email : info@mma.org.my (General Enquiries) HOW TO JOIN? Just complete the membership form and submit it with a copy of your Malaysian Medical Council Registration Certificate. Email: membership@mma.org.my or query@mma.org.my (Membership matters) Email:insurance@mma.org.my (Insurance matters)