The official voice of Malaysia’s plastics industry

A non-profit trade association representing plastics manufacturers since 1967.

Who we are

Leadership and quality service for members and the industry

The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA), established in 1967, is a progressive trade association providing leadership and quality service to its members and the plastics industry.

MPMA is a non-profit organisation (Ref: PPM-001-10-01101967) and the official voice of the Malaysian plastics industry. It represents its members and the industry in government interaction, and spearheads the industry’s growth by providing platforms that help members be globally competitive.

Today, MPMA focuses on raising the technological level of the industry, with higher technical skills for members, in particular on Industry 4.0. In all its activities, MPMA pays special attention to its responsibility to the environment and the community by promoting sustainability practices.

1967Year established
800Member companies
60%of plastics manufacturers in Malaysia
80%of national plastic production
Our vision

To be a progressive trade association providing leadership to the plastics industry.

Our mission
  • We provide direction and leadership to upgrade the plastics industry through effective government liaison, strategic alliances, and specialised training and industry studies.
  • We promote sustainability practices and the proper use of plastics with due care for the environment and the community.
What we work for

Our objectives

  1. 01

    Promote the use, manufacture and processing of plastics.

  2. 02

    Protect, assist and enhance the interest of manufacturers of plastic products.

  3. 03

    Organise and provide training to upgrade the technological level of the plastics industry.

  4. 04

    Encourage co-operation among manufacturers of plastic products, within and outside Malaysia.

  5. 05

    Gather, analyse and share statistical, technical and other data of interest to the industry.

  6. 06

    Provide a platform for members to interact and foster closer rapport.

  7. 07

    Co-operate with trade associations, NGOs and other bodies for the healthy growth of the industry.

  8. 08

    Collaborate with the Government to promote the plastics industry towards a developed nation.

  9. 09

    Grow the industry into a global player, with social responsibility through sustainability practices.

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