-   on matters pertaining to Government policies, incentives, regulations, procedures and important economic factors enabling Malaysian companies to do business in and with developing countries.
-   representation to our Government to help mediate/solve, where possible, members's common business problems/concerns in respect of doing business in and with developing countries.
-   trade and business opportunities through MASSA's contact with local organisations and those in the developing countries. There are also opportunities to meet local and business associates from the developing countries through meetings and seminars organised by MASSA. References are available at MASSA's library/resource centre.
-   MASSA organise fact-finding trade and investment missions and visits to selected developing countries that show potential for doing business. MASSA aims to assists its members to expand their market share and establish a global presence for their products and services.
-   MASSA issues weekly circulars on business events happening locally and in developing countries. MASSA also publishes a quarterly newsletter. An Annual Report gives a round-up of the year's activities.