The mission of the Association is stated in section 5 of the Scouts Association of Malaysia Act (Act 409 of the Laws of Malaysia):

   5. (1) the aim of the Corporation is to develop good citizenship among boys by forming their character and to achive this end by:

         1. training them in habits of observation, obedience and self-reliance;
         2. including loyalty and thoughfulness for others;
         3. teaching them services useful to the public and handicrafts useful to themselves; and
         4. promoting their physical, mental and spiritual development

      (2) The principles and practice of the Corporation shall be based on the Scout Promise and Scout Law and such other principles and practice as shall be provided in the Rules of the Corporation.