The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is an international, non-profit, private-sector business association comprised of over 260 American, Malaysian and other international companies. Since its inception in Malaysia in 1978, the Chamber has served as a platform for providing information to its members, representing their interests before the Malaysian and other U.S. governments, and in establishing closer relationships with other business organizations and the local community. As an advocate for its members' interests, AMCHAM has also raised key issues with the Malaysian and U.S. governments and has gathered information and feedback on policy issues to promote bilateral trade and investment between both countries.