The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) is a statutory body which regulates companies and businesses in Malaysia. SSM, which came into operation on 16 April 2002, is a statutory body formed as a result of a merger between the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Registrar of Businesses (ROB) in Malaysia.

The main activity of SSM is to serve as an agency to incorporate companies and register businesses as well as to provide company and business information to the public.

As the leading authority for the improvement of corporate governance, SSM fulfils its function to ensure compliance with business registration and corporate legislation through comprehensive enforcement and monitoring activities to sustain positive developments in the corporate and business sectors of the Nation.

List of products and services:

1) Supply of corporate information on
a) Companies
b) Businesses

2) Corporate Information Data
This is a service whereby SSM provides the customers with listings and statistics of companies and businesses segregated according to industries and location in bulk.

3) Corporate Directory
Corporate directories are lists of companies according to certain categories consisting of the basic information of the companies. The list of companies is supplied via CD and the fee is subjected to the number of pages. The basic fee is RM 100.00 for the first 50 pages with an additional charge of RM 2.00 per page thereafter.

4) Commemorative Certificate of Company Registration
The Commemorative Certificate is a decorative certificate of company incorporation. It serves to celebrate the incorporation date as a memorable and meaningful event for company directors and employees while impressing potential clients with the company's stability as proven by their continued existence over time. The Commemorative Certificate reflects the company's commitment and success in undertaking challenges. It provides reassurance to clients that they are dealing with a stable and efficient company.

5) SSM e-info Products
Allows public to obtain company or company profile such as name, registration number and check digit, preceded name and date of change, status, summary of financial statement, directors' and managers' names and other basic information.

6) SSM Enquiries
E-mail : enquiry@ssm.com.my
Hotline: 03-40476111 / 6222
Monday - Friday: 8.15 am - 8.15 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.15 am - 5.15 pm

Website: http://www.ssm.com.my

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, which is better known as MyIPO, is a statutory body under the ambit of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair. This corporation is entrusted to protect intellectual property rights in Malaysia, which comprises Patent, Trade Mark, Copyright, Industrial Design, Geographical Indications and Integrated Circuit Layout Design.

a) Patent
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.

b) Industrial Design
An industrial design is the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. The design may consist of three-dimensional features such as the shape and configuration of an article, or two-dimensional features such as pattern and ornamentation. The design features must be applied to an article by any industrial process or means of which the features in the finished article appeal to eye.

c) Trademark
A Trade Mark is a sign which distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of another. This sign includes words, logos, pictures, names, letters, numbers or a combination of any or all of them. A Trade Marks is used as a marketing tool which enables customers to recognise and differentiate the product of a particular trader.

d) Geographical Indication
"Geographical Indication" is an indication which identifies any goods as originating in a country or territory, or a region or locality in that country or territory; where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods is essentially attributable to their geographical origin. Geographical indications can be used on natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry.

e) Copyright
Copyright is the exclusive right given to the owner of a copyright for a specific period. Copyright protection in Malaysia is governed by the Copyright Act 1987. There is no system of registration for copyright in Malaysia.

f) Integrated Circuit Layout Design
A layout-design of an integrated circuit is the three-dimensional disposition of the elements of an integrated circuit and some or all of the interconnections of the integrated circuit or such three-dimensional disposition, prepared for an integrated circuit intended for manufacture.

Website: http://www.myipo.gov.my

The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations or FOMCA is a voluntary, civic-orientated and non-profit motivated body, not affiliated with any government or political organisation. It serves as the umbrella for all registered consumer associations in Malaysia.

FOMCA works closely with government as well as non-government organisations at the national and international levels, in disseminating knowledge and information and providing the platform for consumer protection.

Another important function of FOMCA is to investigate and highlight to the relevant authorities, issues concerning consumer safety and protection, with a view to reach a fair and satisfactory solution.

Website: http://www.fomca.org.my

The National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) was established on 13 July 2004. Among the functions of the NCCC are to hear and record complaints from consumers, give advice and extend assistance in channelling these complaints to the relevant authorities such as government agencies, manufacturer, distributor or retailer.

Website: http://www.nccc.org.my/

Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS), formerly known as PERNAS, was incorporated in November 29, 1969.

In September 1996, PERNAS was privatized through a 'management buyout' (MBO) in which its selected assets were taken over by Pernas International Holdings Berhad. As a result, a new acronym, PNS, was adopted.

PNS embarked on new commercial operation at its new premises located on the 9th Floor of Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra, Kuala Lumpur with an authorized capital of RM 1 billion and a paid-up capital of RM 751 million.

The Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc.) is the majority shareholder.

Drawing on the years of experience and vast resources, PNS is embracing the Government's call to increase the size of Bumiputera Commercial and Industrial Community (BCIC).

Realizing the importance of meeting the aspiration, various strategies have been designed and implemented.

In addition to providing resources, PNS is determined to enhance Bumiputera entrepreneurs on the aspects of professionalism, business acumen as well as ethics and discipline.

For further information, please contact:

Perbadanan Nasional Berhad
Level 9B, Menara Dato' Onn
PWTC, 45 Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2698 6670
Fax: 03- 2698 6617
Website: www.pns.com.my

The British administration in Malaya established the Cooperative Development Department (Jabatan Kemajuan Kerjasama) in 1922 with the objectives to form, register and develop cooperative societies under the Co-operative Societies Enactment [FMS Cap 97 of 1922.

The office of the Registrar of the Cooperatives Societies and the headquarters of the Cooperative Development Department then was located in Taiping, and was subsequently moved to Kuala Lumpur in 1924.

The Malay name Jabatan Kemajuan Kerjasama was changed to Jabatan Pembangunan Koperasi (JPK) in the late 1970's, and the 1922 Enactment was abolished and replaced with the Cooperative Societies Act 1948 (revised 1983).

The Cooperative Societies Act 1993 (Act 502) was drafted to amalgamate all cooperative laws from all Malaysian states, and was enacted on January 22, 1994.

On January 1, 2008, the JPK was transformed into the Cooperatives Commission of Malaysia (SKM).

The initiative to upgrade the JPK to the SKM is aimed at creating a cooperative movement that is more authoritative, with more power and broader roles; more flexible and more efficient in making decisions; and having staff who are skillful in fund management, investment, strategic planning and financial management.

The enactment of the SKM Act will boost public participation in cooperative societies and fulfil the government's aspiration to encourage and develop Bumiputera participation in commerce and industry.

The SKM Act will promote a stable and balanced growth in the cooperative sector by empowering the SKM to protect the interests of cooperative members and ensuring a fair distribution of profits.

For further information please contact:

Cooperatives Commission of Malaysia (SKM)
Level 5-7, Block J
Pusat Bandar Damansara
50608 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2081 2400
Faks: (03)2093 5026
Website: www.skm.gov.my

The Cooperative College of Malaysia (CCM) is the one and only cooperative education institution in Malaysia.

It was established in 1956 and through the Parliamentary Act of 1968, was legislated. Through the act, CCM was given the responsibility to provide relevant training and education to the country's cooperative movement.

CCM was placed as an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Development but effective June 2009 the college is placed under the purview of the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism (MDTCC).

Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pendidikan Koperasi (the Cooperative Education Trust Fund Group) which receives contributions from the country's cooperatives provides a major part of the CCM administrative funding.

For more information please contact:

Cooperative College of Malaysia
103 Jalan Templer
46700 Petaling Jaya
Tel: (03) 7964 9000 / 7957 0434
Website: www.mkm.edu.my
E-mail: mkm@mkm.edu.my

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