The document summarizes the objectives, functions, and priority areas of the Malaysian Health Promotion Board (MHPB). The MHPB was established by the Malaysian government in 2006 through an act of parliament to fund health promotion programs, especially those related to tobacco control. The MHPB's objectives are to develop organizational and community capacity for health promotion, plan and implement health promotion programs, support programs for healthy lifestyles and environments, fund research, and support sports/cultural organizations for health promotion. Its functions include granting funds, planning health promotion activities, collaborating internationally, and consulting with government agencies on health promotion issues. Priority areas for funding include tobacco/alcohol, healthy