The Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS) was formed in late 1986 and the official inauguration was graced by His Royal Highness DYMM Seri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak Darul Ridzwan, who was also the patron of the society at the first MTS scientific meeting in June 1987. The objectives of the society are: 1. To advance the knowledge and practice of thoracic (or respiratory) medicine 2. To promote research in the field of respiratory medicine 3. To organise regular scientific meetings 4. To facilitate collaboration work between qualified individuals or societies in respiratory medicine 5. To publish books, magazine, periodicals, leaflets or other literary or scientific works that the society may think desirable for the promotion of its objects, subject to the approval of the relevant authorities