FMFF was registered in September 1987 as a National Association representing the Freight Forwarders in the logistics industry. In 2000, the Ministry of Transport endorsed and recognized FMFF as a national Association to represent the logistics industry. Current membership in FMFF nationwide is about 1091 members.
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FMFF is affiliated to FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association), AFFA (Asean Freight Forwarders Association), FAPAA (Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Associations, MNSC (Malaysian National Shippers Council).
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FMFF participates in many government forums such as Dialogues with MITI and MOF, Customs Liaison meeting, MOT, MLC, Trade and Facilitation Action Council (MITI) and provides industry views and inputs for policy makers’ consideration.

Unification

• To unify all freight forwarders in the country through the promotion of co-operation and understanding among members.

Representation

• To protect and represent the interests of members at the National and International levels.

Service Standards

• To improve the quality and standards of services of members through information and data exchange, documentary simplification systems and organisational development and internationalisation.

Ethics

• To establish, maintain and promote ethical standards within the profession.

Arbitration

• To arbitrate in the settlement of disputes and difficulties arising between members.

Growth

• To foster the growth and awareness of freight forwarding through appropriate publications and promotions.

Public Relations

• To foster and improve relations with shippers, carriers, governmental bodies and other related and interested parties.

Training

• To foster and improve relations with shippers, carriers, governmental bodies and other related and interested parties.