BMCC Newsletter Issue #311 - 18 July 2022
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A Celebration of Sporting and Business Excellence at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games |
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Let the Games begin! The city of Birmingham in the UK is the centre of attention as it hosts the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games from 28 July to 8 August 2022. Visitors, spectators and viewers will get a taste of what Global Britain has to offer to the world with a showcase of the region's strengths in both sporting and business excellence. In addition to Birmingham’s ability to host multi-sports events such as the Commonwealth Games, this is also an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate its capabilities and innovations across various themes and industries. Throughout the duration of Games, the UK government will host a series of events to bring together businesses and governments to discover opportunities for partnership and innovations for sustainable growth through the Commonwealth Games Business and Tourism Programme (BATP) under the UK House platform. This unique programme, which runs alongside a major sporting event, is hoped to facilitate business connectivity between UK enterprises, and international buyers and investors.
The UK House will focus on opportunities in 7 sectors on different days, namely Food and Drink, Education, Data-Driven Healthcare, Sports Economy, Creative and Digital Technologies, Future Mobility and Tourism. The UK House is also hosting the Commonwealth Business Forum where world class business leaders from the 54 countries of the Commonwealth will gather to discuss green investment opportunities, broker future business relationships and discuss how to mutually support each other in the cooperative spirit of the Commonwealth Games and the UK’s climate ambitions to transition to net zero.
Delegates can find out more or attend, either in person at The Exchange in Birmingham or join the programme online at www.ukhouse2022.co.uk. |
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| Recap on BMCC, JACTIM and ABAC Talk on the Corporate Liability Provision under Section 17A MACC Act 2009 |
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The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) have recently co-organised a talk titled "Section 17A MACC Act 2009: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse" in partnership with Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Center of Excellence Sdn Bhd.
During the talk, Suhaimi Saad, Certified Lead Auditor and Training Specialist of ABAC, shared that it was "not business as usual" with the enforcement since 1 June 2020 of the corporate liability provision involving commercial organisations under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009.
With the provision under the Act, a commercial organisation is liable to punishment if any of its employees and/or associates commit corruption for the benefit of the organisation. The commercial organisation is also considered guilty, whether or not, the upper management or its representatives know about the corruption acts committed by its employees of associates.
We would like to thank JACTIM and ABAC for collaborating with BMCC to organise this informative session. Thanks to everyone who participated in the talk and lets practise zero tolerance on bribery and corruption. |
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| BMCC E-Newsletter Green Edition | Leadership in Action: Inspiring Solutions |
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Launched in February 2021, the Green edition is published as the last weekly e-newsletter of each month, sharing only content related to sustainability, green initiatives, and ESG. The Green edition features Leadership in Action: Inspiring Solutions section with Take 5: Q&A with leaders of our member companies.
Take 5 – offers an insider’s look into our respective members’ Green agenda and how their organisations are implementing various initiatives, activities and commitments that are both environment-friendly and sustainable. Featuring prominent members’ CEOs, the interview aims to highlight industry champions and key opinion leaders to further push the Green narrative as a sustainable aspect of any business operation.
A year down the road, we have had the privilege to interview and feature more than 10 members’ CEOs from prestigious organisations such as Standard Chartered, HSBC, PwC, and Smith + Nephew to name a few - these are well-known organisations that are leading the Green curve in terms of initiatives and implementation.
For example, Shell Malaysia has installed solar panels on rooftops of over 150 retail stations and is using wind and solar energy to power their offshore projects. The University of Nottingham emphasises student initiatives to reduce single-use plastics and encourage sustainable eating and reduce food waste. HSBC is at the forefront of sustainable finance with Green bonds and sustainability sukuks.
We would like to call upon any interested members to participate in this interview and join us in our journey to share best practices, support and influence more organisations to combat climate change. Interested members can enquire at comms@bmcc.org.my. |
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Meet Gonzalo Balcazar, the General Manager of Reckitt Malaysia, Singapore & Vietnam. Reckitt is a British multinational company headquartered in Slough, England. It has a range of stable, trusted household brands such as Air Wick, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Mortein, Mucinex, Nurofen, Shieldtox, Strepsils, Vanish and more.
With operations in over 60 countries and sales in nearly 200 countries, Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company providing pharmaceutical products for human or veterinary use. Reckitt Benckiser Malaysia Sdn Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing, fabricating or processing of drugs in pharmaceutical preparations for human or veterinary use. The company in Malaysia was founded in 1988 and based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
In this interview, Gonzalo highlights the organisation's happy moment when they donated 386,500 units of its power brand Dettol hand sanitiser to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) to aid in the country's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. MRCS delivered the hand sanitisers, worth over £500,000, to immunisation centres, government hospitals, community clinics and care homes, as well as to vulnerable citizens and those living in remote regions. |
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| British High Commission Kuala Lumpur | Student Visas |
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Students looking to study in the UK this upcoming academic year are advised to apply for their visas as soon as possible, as the process is expected to take up to five weeks.
Priority and Super Priority Student visas are currently unavailable globally, so it is important to allow for enough time so you can travel in September. Do remember to have a copy of your CAS reference number and your current passport or travel documents at hand. |
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| Calling all UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Companies Seeking Opportunities in Malaysia |
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BMCC is pleased to collaborate with Kent County Council, UK to host a webinar on "Opportunities in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector in Malaysia".
Join us to learn more about this sector in Malaysia. In addition to a vibrant and informative webinar, we are also organising a Virtual Trade Mission for UK companies from Kent and Medway, East Sussex and Essex wishing to enter this market.
Tune in and listen to our esteemed speakers:
- Overview of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector in Malaysia - Bhavna Vishwakarma, Trade Manager - Healthcare, British High Commission Department for International Trade (DIT)
- Malaysian Medical Device Regulatory System - Norlela Hatta Antah, Senior Principal Assistant Director Policy, International Affairs and Industry Facilitation Division, Medical Device Authority, Ministry Of Health, Malaysia
- Healthcare Distribution in Malaysia - Alan Chin, Deputy General Manager, Business Development, Logistics & Distribution Division, Pharmaniaga Berhad
Registration is complimentary and all are welcome. For more information, email to darshini@bmcc.org.my. Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (UK time) Platform: (Online) Zoom
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| Epsom College Malaysia | The Mouratoglou Tennis Programme: Tennis Summer Camps (July to August 2022) |
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The Mouratoglou Tennis Programme at Epsom Malaysia is set to commence on 29 August 2022. The programme will be the Mouratoglou Academy’s maiden overseas expansion as it relates to its flagship tennis and school programme. The flagship programme will seamlessly blend a best-in-British boarding school education and high-level tennis training for students of all skill levels.
This summer, from July to August 2022, The Mouratoglou Tennis Programme’s Summer Camps cater to youth tennis enthusiasts who share the desire and passion to develop their game in a fun and fulfilling way. Participants will train under the Mouratoglou methodology and get a taste of the full-time flagship tennis and school programme. There are also camps for junior and professional players to ensure that specific skill groups are well catered for.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability. Priority will be accorded to registrations received with payment. For further enquiries, please email events@epsomschool.com. |
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| JLL Property | Poplar Riverside, London |
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Learn more about the exclusive release of Porter House, Phase 1 of Poplar Riverside. Located just 1.7 miles from Canary Wharf, it will transform into a genuine indoor/outdoor living experience with dedicated green open spaces, public square, riverside pub, gym, crèche, grocery stores, restaurants and cafés.
For more details, please contact Shu Ling at
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 23 and 24 July 2022 Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm Venue: Studio 2, Level 10, W Hotel Kuala Lumpur |
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| St John's International School | SJIS Secondary School Open Week |
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The passport of endless adventures begins here at St John's International Secondary School. We welcome you to SJIS as the admission is open for our 2022/2023 intake. Talk to SJIS and let them guide you to affordable holistic education for all - let's empower the generations to come! Empowering future leaders starts today. |
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| Skrine | Webinar IP Series: Parallel Imports - Yeay or Nay? |
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Join our member webinar as they will be discussing on the impact of the latest Federal Court decision in Guangzhou Light Industry & Trade Group Ltd & 2 Ors vs Lintas Superstore Sdn Bhd on the defence of parallel importation in claims for trademark infringement and passing off.
Date: Friday, 22 July 2022 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Platform: Online |
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| Kaplan Financial Limited | ICAEW Data Analytics Certificate |
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The ICAEW Data Analytics Certificate is designed for finance professionals who need to develop their data analytics skills in order to support their business with forward-looking insight.
Click here for more information.
Phone number: 012-212 5772 |
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Malaysia's financial situation remains strong - Tengku Zafrul -The Star |
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A bright future ahead for UK wine production, say scientists -FMT |
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VSure.life expands to UK to modernise small businesses -New Straits Times |
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