About the Institute of Quality Malaysia (IQM)
The Institute of Quality Malaysia (Institut Kualiti Malaysia) is the premier independent professional organization dedicated to promoting, advancing, and standardizing quality management practices and auditor certification throughout Malaysia.
A Legacy of National Quality Stewardship
Registered on 23 May 1978 under Registrar of Societies certificate ROS PPM-002-14-23051978, IQM was established to build human capital and technical infrastructure in quality control, quality engineering, and institutional conformity during Malaysia's rapid industrialization.
As a prominent constituent of the Confederation of Scientific and Technological Associations in Malaysia (COSTAM), IQM represents the collective voice of certified auditors, quality directors, metrologists, and systems consultants before federal regulatory agencies including Standards Malaysia, SIRIM Berhad, and MAMPU.
Official Federal Ministry Recognition:
Certified IQM Fellows and Corporate Members fulfill Ministry of Finance (MOF) code prerequisites for federal government tender panels requiring specialized quality assurance oversight.
Institutional Secretariat Headquarters
No. 17-2, Jalan Kuchai Maju 1, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Statutory Governance Repository
Individually downloadable institutional charters and governance instruments established by the Board of Management.
Constitution & Bylaws
Full codified constitution of the Institute of Quality Malaysia governing election rules, member rights, voting protocols, and quorum procedures.
Board of Management Registry
Certified register of current office bearers, President, Vice-Presidents, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Council portfolios.
Rule 8 Code of Professional Conduct
The binding ethical code governing conflict of interest, auditor independence, confidentiality, and statutory professional discipline.
Institutional Milestones Timeline
Founding & Official Registration
Formally inaugurated and gazetted under the Societies Act (ROS PPM-002-14-23051978) to spearhead Malaysia's emerging industrial quality movement.
MRCA Scheme Institutionalization
Establishment of the Malaysia Register of Certificated Auditors (MRCA) to accredit third-party quality system assessors.
Asia Pacific Quality Award (APQA) Victory
Recognized on the international stage by winning the prestigious APQA award for institutional excellence and quality promotion.
COSTAM & National Policy Harmonization
Joined the Confederation of Scientific and Technological Associations in Malaysia (COSTAM), coordinating national quality standards.
ISO High-Level Structure (HLS) Integration
Upgraded all MRCA auditor accreditation rubrics to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
National Digital Registry & 36th AGM
Deployment of live statutory credential verification and comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD) frameworks.