BMCC Newsletter Issue #351 - 2 May 2023 Dear Subscriber, |
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The Dawn of a New Era The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla |
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This week, we are thrilled to share highlights from the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the United Kingdom. This historic event took place on Saturday, 6 May at Westminster Abbey in London, England. This was the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years!
For the last nine centuries, the Coronation ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey, the Royal church for the Palace of Westminster. Their Majesties arrived at Westminster Abbey in a procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’. |
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The ceremony was a magnificent display of British tradition and pageantry. King Charles III, wearing the Royal Robes and holding the Sceptre and Orb, took the oath of allegiance and was anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Queen Consort Camilla, wearing a stunning dress designed by British designer Catherine Walker, was crowned with the St. Edward's Crown and presented with the Royal Ring.
Attended by numerous dignitaries and members of the royal family, the coronation was also attended by Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.
Prior to the coronation, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
During the 40-minute courtesy call, King Charles III and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong discussed, among others, bilateral relations between Malaysia and the UK, as well as environmental issues and the Malaysia-owned Battersea Power Station in London.
“The courtesy call by the Agong and Raja Permaisuri reflects the closeness of His Majesty with King Charles III as they have been friends for more than four decades, which started with them playing polo together during their teens at various international tournaments. This was the second meeting between Al-Sultan Abdullah and King Charles III this year - reflecting the close relationship between Malaysia and the UK.“ Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara |
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The newly crowned King and Queen Consort have a long history of service to the United Kingdom, and this coronation marks the beginning of a new chapter in their reign. King Charles III has already begun to make his mark as a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and social justice, while Queen Consort Camilla, who has been by his side throughout their long courtship and marriage, is deeply committed to charitable causes and has been a patron of numerous organisations.
As we welcome this new era for the British monarchy, we wish King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla all the best as they lead the UK with grace and wisdom.
Long live The King!
Read more about the coronation here. |
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Quick Fun Facts About The King
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In 2017, the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall made their maiden visit to Malaysia to commemorate the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
Located in the heart of South-East Asia, Malaysia is the UK's second-largest trading partner in ASEAN.enn |
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King Charles III is a beacon of hope. His Majesty has spoken out about climate and environmental concerns for the last 50 years and is seen by some as a leading climate advocate, who supports charities and campaigns with global significance.
He’s expressed sympathy for Extinction Rebellion, given a speech to the Countryside Steering Committee for Wales warning against the environmental cost of oil pollution and plastic waste when he was just 21, co-authored a children's book on climate change, and spoken from the heart on environmental concerns at global conferences with world leaders. |
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Since 1530, English and British monarchs have been deemed “Defender of the Faith” during their coronations— a promise to uphold the Church of England. King Charles III has hinted that he might veer away from a single-religion view.
He said in a 1994 interview that he’d prefer to be “Defender of Faith” over “Defender of the Faith.” He’s studied the Koran and Judaism in-depth, attended Catholic Masses and made a point of visiting Christian, Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu communities during official visits. |
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Like his great-great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, King Charles III is an avid artist. His Majesty prefers watercolours and paints scenes of natural beauty, like mountains and lakes.
Though His Majesty describes himself as an "enthusiastic amateur," he is an honorary member of the Royal Academy and the Royal Watercolour Society, and his paintings have sold for more than US$2 million. |
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As Prince of Wales, His Majesty was patron or president of more than 400 organisations. He supported everything from horticulture and hospices to rugby clubs and orchestras. |
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Congratulatory Messages from the BMCC and its members |
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| Member's Engagement | HL Design Group |
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Thank you, to HL Design Group's team for giving our team a warm welcome last week. Our team were greeted by Director, Martin Haeger, a BMCC Board Member and Interior Architect, Shirley Ho.
We appreciate your team's sharing of expertise and knowledge in the field of design. We learned so much from our time with you.
Representing the BMCC were Jennifer Lopez, CEO and Azizul Hakim bin Sapi'ee, Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Administrator.
We look forward to collaborating with HL Design Group on a key future project! |
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In keeping with our aim of providing our members with access to only the best information and opportunities, we will be hosting or supporting a range of exciting events for you to partake in. Widen your views and learn more about the different topics we offer:
Grab this opportunity now and register yourself. We’ll see you there!
Browse through the details of our upcoming events below. |
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| Upcoming Event | Global Talent Trends: Employee Perspectives and Student Voices on Career Readiness |
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Calling all educators, talent leaders, and anyone interested in the national talent agenda!
Interested in attracting and retaining high-performing talents, understanding the career motivators of employees, talents expectation from their future employers, as well as the latest global talent trends?
Join our upcoming forum "Global Talent Trends: Employee Perspectives and Student Voices on Career Readiness" as our speakers from Michael Page and i-Graduate share insights from their survey findings.
The forum is also a wonderful platform to network and discuss with Talent Leaders, HR Professionals from the industry, and senior representatives from the Education and Higher Education Sectors.
Don't wait, register now to secure your seat and be part of the discussion. Let’s bridge the talent gap together!
The event is by invitation only. If you are interested, please contact Asyraf@bmcc.org.my. |
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| Upcoming Event | Johor InterChamber Business Mixer |
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Join us for an exclusive evening of business networking and drinks at the BMCC InterChamber Business Mixer on Wednesday, 17 May!
Join us for a drink and make valuable connections with esteemed members of BMCC and our co-host Chambers – AMCHAM, MGCCI, CCIFM and SMCC while enjoying the elegant atmosphere of the Master's Lodge at Marlborough College Malaysia.
Click here for more information. |
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| Upcoming Event | BMCC's Energy Forum 2023 - Transitioning into Net Zero Carbon |
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Malaysia's commitment towards a Net Zero Carbon Economy is reinforced by the recent announcement by YB Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy, that Malaysia will be joining the Asia Zero Emissions Community, and the launch of the Malaysia Energy Transition Outlook.
Let's explore the very topic of energy transition, especially in Malaysia, while looking at the opportunities and technologies available in aligning with Malaysia's agenda on energy transition.
Key speakers include: - YB Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
- YBhg Dato’ Nor Azmie bin Diron, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy
- YBhg Dato’ Mohamad Razif bin Haji Abd Mubin, Deputy Secretary General (Energy, Environment and Climate Change), Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
- Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia
- Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, Chief Strategy & Ventures Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Azman Nasir, Regional Director APAC, The Energy Industries Council (EIC)
and many more amazing thought leaders from PETRONAS, EY, ARUP, and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.
Click here to register now! |
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| Upcoming Event | BMCC's 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Business Excellence Awards 2023 |
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60 Years of Building Bridges! Join us at BMCC's 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner!
Join us in celebrating our 60th anniversary! As a member of our community, you have played a vital role in shaping the success of British-Malaysian trade and investment over the past six decades. With over 500 industry leaders and government officials in attendance, this is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new business contacts!
Don't miss out on this milestone event. Bring along your business partners, clients, and employees for a night of celebration and recognition.
For more information on the Awards, please contact:
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| Upcoming Event | British Chambers of Commerce - Global Annual Conference 2023 |
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The British Chambers of Commerce's Global Annual Conference 2023 is happening on 17 May 2023 at QEII Centre London. This full-day conference will bring together business leaders across the globe, to discuss opportunities and plans for future growth.
This is an amazing opportunity to engage with and check out exhibitions by the global Chamber Networks and British businesses.
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| Upcoming Event | The Royal Society of Saint George Centenary Gala Dinner |
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The Royal Society of St George is celebrating its Centenary Gala Dinner on Saturday, 13 May!
Theme: Gatsby/Roaring 20s Venue: Royal Selangor Club, Merdeka Square. Tickets: RM350 (Members) and RM400 (Guests)
The ticket is inclusive of a 3-course dinner; G&Ts, Wine, Beer, and Port (whilst stocks last); a Magician; Dancing The Charleston, glimpses of KL and London in the 1920s; and a Special Guest - Malaysian Motor Racing Legend Alex Yoong.
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| Meet Our New Member, Hotel Equatorial |
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We warmly welcome our New Member, Hotel Equatorial.
The iconic Equatorial Plaza in Kuala Lumpur has added another feather to its cap with the Green Building Index (GBI) Gold certification, making EQ the first hotel in Kuala Lumpur to receive such recognition.
EQ is the latest chapter in the legacy of one of Kuala Lumpur’s most well-known hospitality names. The original Hotel Equatorial was established in 1973 and quickly gained its reputation as a premier five-star destination. However, in 2012, the hotel was closed down for redevelopment, and in March 2019, EQ was opened to the public, promising to offer a bigger, better, and all-new successor.
The 52-storey tower stands tall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and is the centrepiece of Equatorial Plaza. With its commitment to sustainable practices and exceptional hospitality, EQ is a testament to Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant tourism industry and its status as a world-class destination. |
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| Meet Our New Member, The University of Manchester |
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We warmly welcome our New Member, The University of Manchester.
The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses. They are highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among their current and former staff and students, they have a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. They are committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility in everything they do.
Manchester Worldwide (S.E. Asia) (formerly known as Manchester Business School Singapore Centre) Singapore, established in 1999, is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of The University of Manchester. Located in the heart of Singapore, the centre allows ambitious and busy working professionals of diverse backgrounds from South East Asia and Oceania to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan business environments.
They are proud of their growing portfolio of highly flexible and reputable part-time Masters’ programmes. Students are encouraged to attend intensive face-to-face residential workshops at their partner global centres in Southeast Asia, the UK, Hong Kong, the Middle East and China.
They are assisted by the best global academic and administrative staff, support and resources to learn at their fullest potential. Manchester Worldwide (S.E. Asia)’s physical centre provides an inspiring and safe working environment where students can connect and exchange ideas across various cultural backgrounds and industries. |
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| BSI | The Power of On-Demand e-Learning with BSI |
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On-demand eLearning training from BSI can help you embed skills and nurture talent within your organisation, wherever and whenever you and your team need it.
Available 24/7, on-demand eLearning, video and micro-learning courses offer complete flexibility. From individuals looking to widen their knowledge to employers seeking to educate their teams cost-effectively, BSI's On-Demand eLearning courses are suited to everyone.
Learn more by watching this video or find out more about the training we offer here. |
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| University of Nottingham Malaysia | The number one UK university in Malaysia |
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Established in 2000 as a private university branch campus of the University of Nottingham UK, the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is home to more than 4,500 students from 70 countries.
According to the Higher Education Ministry’s Profile Book IPTS 2021, UNM is also recognised as the number one UK university in Malaysia, based on the highest number of students.
Situated just 30km south of Kuala Lumpur, UNM is surrounded by lush hills and greenery that present an ideal and tranquil environment for a balanced student life.
To discover more about UNM, click here. |
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| Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia | Recognised as Malaysia's Third Best Bank |
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Congratulations to Standard Chartered Malaysia for being recognised as the third-best bank in Malaysia in Forbes' World's Best Banks 2023 market survey!
Mak Joon Nien, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia, expressed his gratitude to the bank's clients for their continued support and trust over the years. He stated that the bank is truly honoured to have received such a meaningful and prestigious recognition and emphasised that the bank is committed to providing the best banking services and sound financial advice to its clients. As Malaysia's oldest bank for 148 years, Standard Chartered Malaysia aims to keep the client experience at the centre of its value offering.
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You're invited to IGB International School's Open Days! - 12 May 2023, Friday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- 28 May 2023, Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Our Head of School, Mr. Mc Bride will be talking about how IB Education prioritise the inquiry-based approach that empowers students to cultivate personal well-being and acquire knowledge for their pathway towards university. There will be a school tour by principals and student ambassadors and a counselling and enquiry session for your better understanding of the school.
In 2022, our pre-university programme, IB Diploma Programme students scored an average of 40 points over 45 points which is above the world average of 32. Click HERE to view IGBIS’s university acceptances.
All attendees receive a *100% rebate on the application fee and a *75% waiver on the enrolment fee worth up to RM19,750 when enrolling at IGBIS. *T&Cs apply
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| Informed Solutions | Making Better Environmental Decisions Faster Through the Innovative Application of AI-Based Technology |
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Land managers and owners, planning authorities, and those responsible for protecting species and environmentally sensitive land have to deal with vast amounts of data (often siloed and unstructured) in order to make decisions on complex planning applications. They also need to make these decisions in a timely, consistent, and fair fashion, creating a precedent for future decisions affecting similar applications.
In our latest blog, Steve Cooper, Informed’s Product Director, explores how data unification techniques and the innovative application of AI-based technology are supporting planning organisations like NatureScot to make better, more timely, and informed decisions in half of the time it has traditionally taken.
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| Kagool | Data Modernisation: SAP with Azure - The Art of the Possible |
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Moving SAP to the cloud isn't new. But doing it in 4 weeks - that's a different proposition altogether.
Faster, better connected, and more accessible SAP data doesn't have to take months to achieve. Kagool's unique strategy gives customers value from their IT investments within a much faster timeframe, and with lower risks.
With SAP data accessible in Azure, the possibilities for data transformation are endless: from Power BI analytics to App modernisation, our customers are constantly finding new ways to gain business value from the data they already own.
This webinar goes way beyond analytics and shows examples of real-life solutions and how quick they were to bring value to the business.
Click here to register now! |
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| Knight Frank | A survey on ESG adoption |
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Join us in shaping the future of sustainable real estate by taking part in our ESG survey! Your valuable insights will shed light on the trends and practices surrounding ESG in this industry.
It only takes 10 minutes to complete, and all responses will be anonymised for the published research. Your genuine and unbiased insights will be greatly appreciated, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and experiences with us. Together, we can create a brighter and more sustainable future for real estate.
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| The University of Manchester | MBA Virtual Open Evening |
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Join us for our MBA Virtual Open Evening conducted by Xavier Duran, our MBA Programmes Director and experience our Masterclass: ‘The Make or Buy Dilemma’.
Get your insights into our MBA programmes and have your admission questions answered in our MBA preview.
Date: Thursday, 18 May 2023 Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Register today! |
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| Direct English | Free English Proficiency Assessment |
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Direct English offers a perfect approach to English language learning because it was built for people of all ages and walks of life. The uniqueness of the methodology employed in this learning programme lies in the total flexibility in its complete learning system for participants to learn at their own personal pace and style.
Why wait? Join our Direct English course now!
You can also register for our FREE English Proficiency Assessment here.
For more information, please contact:
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Year-end 5G population coverage on track -The Star |
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OPR Hike, Malaysia’s Economy Growth More Resilient Than Expected -Business Today |
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