This information was current on 13 October 2008

Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing
PO Box 610, Pejabat Pos Jalan Sultan, 46770 
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia 

email mash1995@yahoo.com

Web Site  http://www.mash.org.my

The Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing is the professional body representing speech - language pathologists and audiologists in Malaysia. It was officially registered in December 1995. 

Individuals who wish to gain more information on the association and the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in Malaysia are invited to visit MASH's website, or contact the Secretary 

The objectives  of MASH are:

To act as a professional body governing the speech - language pathology and audiology professions in Malaysia. 

To work towards the issuing of a 'certificate to practise' as a legal requirement to practise in Malaysia.  

To promote appropriate academic and clinical preparation of individuals entering the discipline of human communication and hearing science and disorders, and to promote the advancement in the knowledge and skills of those within the discipline.  

To establish the law and practice relating to all matters connected with these professions and with the exercise of supervision over its members when engaged in professional duties as defined by the Code of Ethics.  

To foster the development of clinical services and procedures for communication and hearing disorders.  

To uphold the rights and interest of the people with communication and hearing disorders.  

To promote the publication of information concerning speech, language and hearing to the public and relevant professionals.  

To promote research into human communication and hearing.

The Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing points out that it recognises only one Speech Pathology Programme in Malaysia at this time. It is a 4 year bachelor’s degree (honours)  leading to a Bachelor of Science in Speech Sciences with honours conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). 

UKM also conducts a 4 year professional bachelor’s degree (honours) in Audiology known as the Bachelor of Audiology with honours.

Page updated 13 May 2009

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