7. Functions of the Institute

The functions of the Institute shall be—

to determine the qualifications of persons for dmission as members;

to provide—

for the training, education and examination by the Institute or any other body, of persons intending to be members; and

to regulate the practice, by members, of the profession of chemistry in Malaysia;

to promote the importance of the profession of chemistry and also to increase public awareness and appreciation with regard to the field of chemistry;

to render such pecuniary or other assistance to members or their dependants as it thinks fit with a view to protecting or promoting the welfare of members;

to provide information and advice to members and the public on matters relationg to chemistry;

to collaborate with other government agencies, national and international professional bodies, national and international scientific organizations and higher educational institutions on matters relating to chemistry;

to provide professional input, advice and consultation on national and global issues affectiong the public by

to approve or refuse the granting of accreditation of chemistry and chemistry-related programs in public higher educational institutions and private higher educational institutions in Malaysia in accordance with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 [Act 679];

to advice the Minister on matters relating to chemistry and chemistry professional; and

to promote advances in the field of chemistry and chemistry-related sciences and their applications.