The Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (MOPI) was incorporated on March 6th 1981, as a company limited by guarantee, by eight local, foreign and joint venture companies involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. MOPI membership is open to all manufacturers of pharmaceutical products whose manufacturing facilities in Malaysia are licensed by the Drug Control Authority, Ministry of Health. All Associate Membership category is also available on application. MOPI's original membership of eight has grown to the current 42. All major pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country are members of MOPI.