History

Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia (FRHAM) is formerly known as Federation of Family Planning Associations, Malaysia (FFPAM). It is a federation of 13 State Member Associations (State MAs) of State Family Planning Associations, Family Health Association, Family Health Development Association and Reproductive Health Association. It was established in 1958 with the aim of educating, promoting and supporting Malaysians in family planning, sexual and reproductive health and responsible parenthood.

Formation of State Member Associations (State MAs) and Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia (FRHAM)

1953	Selangor Family Planning Association (Selangor FPA) was formally established as the first association in the country providing family planning services and advice.
1955	Johor FPA was registered.
1956	Perak FPA, now known as Perak Family Health Association (or Perak FHA), was registered.
1957	Malacca FPA was registered.
1958	Federation of Family Planning Associations, Federation of Malaya, was registered. The Federation functioned as a central coordinating body to champion the family planning cause and as a link to support the Federal Government and international bodies like the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
1958	Kelantan FPA, now known as Reproductive Health Association of Kelantan (or ReHAK), was registered.
1961	Kedah FPA and Pahang FPA were registered.
1962	Penang FPA (now known as Penang Family Health Development Association or Penang FHDA), Terengganu FPA, Perlis FPA and Negeri Sembilan FPA were registered.
1964	Sarawak FPA was registered.
1967	Sabah FPA was registered.
1978	Sabah FPA and Sarawak FPA joined the Federation to form Federation of Family Planning Associations, Malaysia (FFPAM).
2009	The 2008 Biennial Delegates Conference approved FFPAM's name change from Federation of Family Planning Associations, Malaysia to Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia (FRHAM) in recognition of the emphasis on reproductive health over family planning. The name change has been approved by the Registrar of Societies in January 2009.