Leading the fight for the arthritis community through information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections.
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Arthritis Foundation Malaysia
Aims and Objectives
Welfare
To further the welfare of people living with rheumatic, arthritic and related disorders
Research & Education
To promote research, education and other activities relating to the prevention, diagnosis, causes and treatment of arthritic and rheumatic disorders
Knowledge
To ensure the dissemination of existing knowledge about those disorders both to the lay public and to the medical profession by all means, including but not limited to publications, public lectures, forums and exhibitions, subject to the prior approval of the authority concerned
Projects
To establish and operate projects rendering service to persons living with arthritis and rheumatism
Improvement
To recommend, promote and assist in the formulation of such legislation as may be required to promote and otherwise assist in the attainment of the objectives of the Foundation, including but not limited to the provision and improvement of services and facilities for people living with rheumatic, arthritic and related diseases
Fund Raising
To arrange for the carrying out of activities related to or connected with the raising of funds for the Foundation, subject to the prior approval of the Registrar of Societies.
AFM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2023 – 2025)
PATRON: YAB Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Hjh. Dr. Aishah Ong
TRUSTEES:
YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Abu Bakar Suleiman
YAB Tan Sri Dato’ G. Hari Narayanan
PRESIDENT: Dr.Cheah Tien Eang
VICE – PRESIDENT: Ms.Kunamony S. Kandiah
HON. SECRETARY: Cik Azreena Binti Ariffin
HON. TREASURER: Ms. Chua Yay Lim
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Dr.Tang Swee Ping
Ms. Ding Mee Hong
Dr.Shamala Rajalingam
Dr.Vimala Marimuthu
Dr.Ainon Mohd Mokhtar
Dr.Fariz Yahya
Ms.Chan Li Jin
Ms Amy Lee Ka Siem
Mr Lee Jin Choong (JC)