Present Day

MEF Grows to Over 6,800 Members with Nationwide Presence

MEF has grown more than 6,800 members and regional offices in key Malaysian cities.

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1978

MEF Starts with 877 Ordinary Members and Expands Its Reach

MEF started with 877 Ordinary Members and expanded its reach since

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1977

MCEO becomes MEF on 31 December 1977

Dissolved of MCEO and officially re-established to MEF

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1976

Government support and influence for stronger employer representation

The Labour Minister called for MCEO to become a strong influence in labour-management relations during a 1976 speech.

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1963

Y.B. Tan Sri Dato' S.O.K. Ubaidulla was appointed as a chairman

• Ubaidulla took over as Chairman and remained in office until December 1982.

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1962

Establishment of the Malayan Council of Employers' Organisations (MCEO)

MCEO was formed in May 1962, comprising MAPA, and MMEA.
It became the apex employers' organisation in the country.

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1959

Formation of the Federation of Malaya Industrial & Commercial Employers' Consultative Association

The Federation was inaugurated on 17 April 1959 with 73 founder-members.
Mr. I.P. Bruce of Shell outlined the association’s objectives.
Mr. R.J.E. Price of Malayan Tobacco Company became the first Chairman.
Y.B. Tan Sri Dato' S.O.K. Ubaidulla was elected Vice Chairman.

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