Issue #216 - 31 Aug 2020
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Webinar Flashback: BMCC in Conversation with Natalie Black, HM Trade Commissioner to Asia Pacific, UK
On 25 August, the BMCC hosted a special webinar with Natalie Black, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner to Asia Pacific, UK. Key topics of conversation included the current state of trade and investment opportunities in Asia Pacific and the importance of Malaysia in the region. Also discussed were the approaches taken by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in supporting UK businesses and those based in Asia Pacific including the importance of Chambers as DIT delivery partners in the region.
Andrew Sill, Managing Director, Country Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC Malaysia and then-BMCC Chairman provided the opening remarks and moderated the conversation with Jennifer Lopez, BMCC Executive Director emceeing the session. Watch the webinar recording here |
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BMCC attends 2nd Johor Briefing and InterChamber Networking Event
Executive Director Jennifer Lopez joined by 10 fellow BMCC members based in Johor attended the Johor Briefing and Inter Chamber Networking Event on 24 August to obtain the latest insights from the Johor State Government on the overall development plans for the State.
YB Tuan Mohd Izhar Bin Ahman, Johor State Executive Council and Chairman of Investment, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives & Human Resources officiated the event on behalf of the Chief Minister of Johor. Presentations by Dato’ Dr. Badrul Hisham Bin Kassim, Deputy State Secretary (Development), MIDA and IRDA highlighted the current development and investment opportunities in Johor.
Organised in collaboration Invest Johor and 8 other bilateral Chambers, this was the 2nd InterChamber Networking Event held in Johor, after its inaugural event in 2019. |
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BMCC Digital Forum Malaysia: A Resilient and Preferred Destination for British Exports and Invesment (18 Sep)
Malaysia, the UK's second largest trading partner in ASEAN remains a highly attractive destination for British companies wishing to expand their business overseas. Despite the global economic downturn, bilateral ties between the UK and Malaysia remain strong and opportunities for international players continue to emerge. Malaysia is also increasingly seen by MNCs as a location for manufacturing and services operations, in response to Covid-19 and global trade policy conditions. |
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Join us for this exclusive forum on opportunities on doing businesses in Malaysia with our special guest speaker: Richard Graham, UK MP and the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Malaysia.
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British Chamber of Commerce Thailand: Economic Impact of the Coronavirus in South East Asia (1 Sep)
The British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand in close co-operation with the British Chambers in Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and HSBC, would like to invite you to join this webinar on the “Economic Impact of the Coronavirus in South East Asia” on Tuesday 1st September. Our special guest speaker is Joseph Incalcaterra, Chief Economist for ASEAN, HSBC Hong Kong. More info and registrations here |
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Britcham Indonesia Webinar: UK Residential Market Update (8 Sep)
On behalf of BritCham Indonesia, we are happy to invite you to their special webinar with JLL. Their 13 international teams and more than 100 staff across Asia Pacific have assisted investors in Asia with more than USD 6 billion in international property sales since 2012. International property investment is not just about buying bricks and mortar.
Join them for a UK Residential market update, exploring the UK Real Estate outlook and the opportunities in the market just now. Discussion will be focused on the two specific projects in London, developed by Berkeley Homes. Register here |
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Meet the Market Expert 2020 by the Great British Food Programme (22 Sep)
The Department for International Trade (DIT), in conjunction with the Great British Food Programme, are bringing up to 50 global Commercial Trade Officers direct to your screens with our first-ever virtual Meet the Market Expert event! There will be opportunities for UK Food & Drink Companies to speak with Trade Officers from more than 20 countries, that can advise you on your target market suitability and will be able to make introductions with the buyers and distributors that matter. Moreover, over 500 meetings will be held over the course of the day and you’ll be able to request bookings with an Officer at a time that suits you. Register for the event here |
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Are you hiring? Calling all Industry Leaders in HR and Talent Acquisition - Malaysia Employability Programme (MyEMPRO)
BMCC is pleased to partner with Direct English UK on this Place & Train programme covering English language skills, communication and soft skills. The 7-day course is fully funded by HRDF and is open for new hires under these 3 categories: 1. Unemployed graduates 2. School leavers 3. Retrenched workers
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Are you a UK company looking to expand or setup in Malaysia?
With a team of Sector Leads situated within the Chamber and supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT) UK, the BMCC is keen and eager to help UK companies with setting up in Malaysia. What’s more, our membership base of 270 companies across a wide range of industry and sectors are also equipped with relevant expertise, and can support you in the following: (1) Corporate Services (2) Financial Services (3) Legal Services (4) Real Estate Solutions (5) Recruitment & Talent Solutions (6) Logistics & Relocation Services. View our catalogue here |
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Call for Advertisement
BMCC is calling out to you to advertise your brand and products in our new BMCC Guide, "Malaysia: Opportunities for UK Businesses." Our annual publication is circulated across our international and regional networks in the UK and ASEAN. This guide aims to promote trade and investment opportunities, and this will be an ideal opportunity for your brand to reach local and foreign audiences!
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Webinar Flashback - “Floaters Demobilisation and Decommissioning” The BMCC Energy Committee organised their second webinar on 25 August on decommissioning, in collaboration with the Scottish Development International (SDI), PETRONAS and Decom North Sea. The webinar had an opening remark by Mr Ariff Irfan Zainai, General Manager (Production & Operations Management) from PETRONAS with subject matter experts from Acteon Integrated Solutions and InterMoor sharing their technical knowledge on delivering floating infrastructure removals. |
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Speakers included Tim Martin (Vice President, Decommissioning Acteon Integrated Solutions) and Vin Bala (General Manager, Asia Pacific, InterMoor) with Sridaran Sabapathy (Senior Energy Specialist (Southeast Asia) Scottish Development International) moderating the session. Watch webinar recording here |
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KSI: 2020 Asia Economic & Entrepreneurship Summit (8 Sep)
The 2020 Asia Economic and Entrepreneurship Summit is a high level Forum bringing together Government, Eminent Business and Industry Leaders, Think Tank and Thought Leaders as well as Leaders from Civil Society Organizations to deliberate on the challenges facing the Asia Pacific region and the future of Asia in this new era of disruption, trade wars and sustainability.
In conjunction with the Summit, there will be an Awards Ceremony to present Awards to distinguished men and women who have contributed significantly to their business or industry and to the wide good society.
5 FREE Seats for BMCC members (First-come first-served basis) Email to roufizah@bmcc.org.my to avail free tickets |
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City & Guilds - a global leader in skills development
20% off for BMCC Members!
BMCC members are entitled to a 20% discount for anyone wishing to become a recognised City & Guilds or ILM centre or access any of City & Guilds' consultancy services, programme development, internationally recognised accreditation, leadership and management programmes.
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Standard Chartered ASEAN Country Webinar: Malaysia - At the heart of digitisation (3 Sep)
Companies and individuals are embracing digital alternatives at rapid speed. Can technology help companies recover from COVID-19? Join us for a conversation as we share insights on how to rethink and accelerate digitalisation in order to boost resilience and help companies emerge stronger.
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Direct English International Language Centre (Webinar Series for Business English): Customer Care (4 Sep)
Do you encounter angry customers and often find yourself in situations where the problem has been blown out of proportion tremendously? If the answer is "𝐘𝐄𝐒", you are not alone my friend. Usually when customers are in confrontational mode, they are highly unlikely to listen to what you say so how do we resolve this? We offer empathy and nope, it is not just “Uh hmm, I hear you” because this will not solve the problem but rather, we adopt a holistic approach to calm the customer so he/she will still come back to you in the future for your services and products. |
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Interested to find out more? Join us for our FREE Business English Webinar on Friday, 4 September between 2pm to 2.30pm by clicking on the link now! https://bit.ly/2ZPU1UB |
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Energy Industries Council (EIC): Optimising Project Risks, Costs and Safety in Electrical System Protection (30 Sep)
Energy Industries Council (EIC) is partnering with EIC member company, Panduit, the world's leading manufacturer for high-quality electrical products, for an exciting live webinar on providing short-circuit protection through Panduit's award-winning cable cleats solutions.
We welcome you to participate in our live interactive Q&A session with our subject matter experts.
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GEMS International School: Inaugural Year 11 IGCSEs – setting the bar high
GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark (GIM) is today celebrating the incredible success of its inaugural Year 11 group in their IGCSE examinations. Results from Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) have been shared with the students and their families. All students are now progressing to further study at GIM for A level and other schools and colleges.
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Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur: 2020 Event Planner Rewards
With your needs in mind, our dedicated team of event professionals understand that every event is unique and important. Plan your next event with us and enjoy the following benefits: • 5% savings on master bill or 8% credit for your future event held within 2020 • 5% commission on F&B and meeting rooms hire • Complimentary 1-hr cocktail reception with 2 canapes and free flow of beverages ...And many more!s)
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Sunway Medical Centre: Merdeka Wellness Package
Celebrate this Independence Day with Sunway Medical Centre's Merdeka Wellness Package. Treat yourself to wide range of health screenings for a special promotional rate of just RM599, which includes Blood Investigations, Urine FEME, Stool Test, BMI, Vision Test, Blood Pressure Screening, Chest X-Ray, Resting ECG, Abdomen & Pelvic Utrasound, consultation by a health screening doctor and refreshment vouchers.
Promotion valid from 1 Aug - 30 Sep 2020. T&Cs apply
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National Cancer Society Malaysia: Pink October Wellness Promotion
Ladies, get a head start on this breast screening promotion to ensure that you’re in the pink of health! NCSM’s special breast screening wellness promotion is available from September through November 2020.
For more information and to make an appointment, call 03-2698 7351.
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Technology partner EventBank changes name to Glue Up
EventBank, an all-in-one engagement management SaaS company, announced it has officially changed its name to Glue Up. With an intuitive SaaS platform that transforms professional communities, the Glue Up brand represents the future of community engagement through technology. |
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