Did you miss the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

BMCC Newsletter Issue #307 - 20 June 2022

Dear Subscriber,

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee &

96th Birthday Celebrations in Malaysia

Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration was held over four days from June 2 – June 5 2022 in the United Kingdom and celebrated elsewhere in the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth II, who is 96 years old, is the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years before dying at the age of 81 in 1901, was the previous longest-serving monarch. To commemorate the platinum jubilee celebration, more than 600 "Big Jubilee Lunches" was expected to be held in more than 80 countries across the Commonwealth and the rest of the world. Queen Elizabeth II is without a doubt one of the most well-known and respected people in the world.

The British High Commission Kuala Lumpur hosted a grand reception last Thursday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and 96th birthday. Malaysia’s Queen, Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. graced the reception with her daughter, Tengku Puteri Jihan Azizah 'Athiyatullah. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong met the Queen at Buckingham Palace during a special visit to the UK in 2019, which reflected the close relationship between Her Majesty's government and the Malaysian government.

The reception was attended by over 800 guests including Malaysia’s Finance Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, senior representatives from ministries, members of the Malaysian royalty, youth and non-government organisations, diplomatic corps and business community.

In his speech, H.E. Charles Hay MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia paid a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her dedication to serving the people of the UK and the Commonwealth.

"The UK and Malaysia have a deep shared history which today has flourished into a modern day partnership with both countries working collaboratively across areas of mutual interest," he said.

"The most important facet of Her Majesty's reign is her sense of duty and tireless devotion to a life of service."

"Through the seven decades of her reign, the Queen has been an important source of stability and strength for the UK. She has transcended politics, change of government, wars and pandemic," he said in his speech at the Sime Darby International Gallery on Thursday, June 16, 2022."

Guests who attended the reception were treated to a showcase of British culture and pageantry, the best of British food, performances by the Great British Circus, as well as a selection of hit songs in the UK spanning 70 years of The Queen’s reign. Portraits of the Queen by Malaysian pencil artist Hakim Abdullah were also on display, as was digital artwork by British artist Rachel Gray.

The BMCC would like to express our appreciation to the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur for inviting the BMCC team and congratulate them for organising a GREAT Party!

We take this opportunity to wish Her Majesty, the Queen the best of health, happiness and strength in years to come. No one has done more to strengthen the bonds of friendship, understanding and respect between the UK and the rest of the world.⁣ 70 years of excellence, 70 years of service, 70 years of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

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BMCC Annual General Meeting 2022 | Call to Members Only

The Chamber is pleased to invite the principal or corporate representative (members only) to attend the Annual General Meeting 2022.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bintang 4 Room, Level 3

Important Notice:

Only one (1) representative per member company can attend the AGM and is eligible to vote.
In the event the Principal or Corporate Representative is unable to attend, the member company can appoint one proxy to attend and vote in his / her stead. A proxy may but need not be a member of the company. The Proxy Form, which is downloadable below, must be completed and returned to us no later than 48 hours before the start of the AGM.
Members interested to run for Board elections can only be nominated by another member and may do so by completing and returning the Nomination Form, which is downloadable below. As stated in the Nomination Form, all nominees must provide a personal statement and profile together with the completed form.
No member shall be entitled to attend and vote at any general meeting unless all subscription fees presently payable to the Chamber have been paid.

For any queries related to the AGM, please email Daniel Lee, Public Affairs and Government Relations Manager at daniel@bmcc.org.my.

AGM documents can be found here.

Capital Markets Malaysia (CM2) | Webinar Supply Chain Sustainability: Advancing ESG Adoption Amongst Malaysian SMEs

The BMCC is pleased to support the Captial Markets Malaysia (CM2) - Supply Chain Sustainability: Advancing ESG Adoption Among Malaysian SMEs webinar.

The Ministry of Environment and Water, and Capital Markets Malaysia are delighted to launch the second series of programmes to build capacity in corporate sustainability practices for Malaysian SMEs. This webinar, led by the subject matter experts Margie Ong and Tobias Mangelmann, is a practical and succinct guide for SMEs on:

Planning, Implementation and Reporting on Sustainability
Calculating your Company's GHG Emissions: A Simplified 6-Step Process

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Platform: Online (Zoom)

The Alice Smith School Association | 75th Anniversary Business Luncheon 2022

We are honoured to be a part of The Alice Smith School's 75th Anniversary Business Luncheon 2022 - Thriving in the New Norm for a Sustainable Future.

In celebration of our 75th anniversary, being the oldest not-for-profit British international school in Malaysia, discover the secrets of how our alumni are pivoting in this new norm with sustainability in mind.

A great networking opportunity not-to-be missed.

Tickets are priced at RM275 per person. The ticket includes a 3-course western lunch.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Venue: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Share Your Green Initiatives (Take 5: A Year In Review)

Launched in February 2021, this exclusive interview – 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 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.

As we look to another year, we would like to call upon any interested members to participate in this interview and join us in our journey to ensuring a Green trail wherever we go. Interested members can enquire at comms@bmcc.org.my.

Malaysia's National Budget 2023 - Strengthening Recovery & Facilitating Reform Survey

The Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MoF) is seeking feedback from stakeholders regarding issues across various sectors outlined by MoF as focus areas in their preparation of the National Budget for 2023, which is focused on Strengthening Recovery & Facilitating Reforms Towards Sustainable Socio-Economic Resilience.

As such, the BMCC would like to seek input from our members which will be put forth to MoF for their considerations, as well as for future engagement with the Government.

We appreciate your feedback and input by Thursday, June 23, 2022. If you have a sector specific feedback that is not listed below, please e-mail Daniel Lee, Public Affairs and Government Relations Manager at daniel@bmcc.org.my.

Submit Now

ABAC | The 3rd Annual Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Summit

Come and join the 3rd annual Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Summit. Group and individual booking, sponsorship and partnership is now open. Grab a 15% early bird discount before June 30, 2022.

This event brings together more than 500 professional attendees and 15 speakers comprising foreign consulates, high-profile enforcement authorities, faculty speakers, delegates from top 500 Forbes companies, public limited companies and media in a single forum to discuss effective internal controls, ethics, risk management, compliance measures and best practices for preventing and detecting bribery within the organisation.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Wu, BD Regional Manager

Email: tonywu@abacgroup.com

Office: +603 2280 6282 | Mobile: +6014 961 1262

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The Alice Smith Schools Association | Camp Beaumont Promotional Code

We have an exciting summer ahead here in Kuala Lumpur. Camp Beaumont, the United Kingdom’s most established multi-activity day camp provider has arrived in Malaysia, creating inspiring adventures throughout the school holidays at Alice Smith School & Nexus International.

We are delighted to share that Camp Beaumont is offering BMCC members, employees and family a 10% discount by using the discount code BMCCSUM2022 while registering on the website www.campbeaumont.my.

With over 40 camps in the UK, and 8 in Hong Kong, Camp Beaumont’s much-loved, confidence-boosting experiences encourage 5- to 11-year-olds to step outside of their comfort zones and realise their potential.

Marlborough College Malaysia | Open Morning

For an international education that gives children a passport to a global future, come and see us. We are a fully co-educational, independent British boarding and day school for children aged 3 to 18 years old.

With outstanding academic results, the College is proud to be in the top 15 schools in Southeast Asia (Spear's Schools Index 2021). Coupled with international award-winning pastoral care, and set within a 90-acre purpose-built site, Marlborough College Malaysia provides opportunities for your child to flourish.

According to Singapore Tatler, it is "Asia's only authentic British Boarding School".

In the top 2% globally for IB
UK National Curriculum, IGCSE & IB Diploma
Full co-curricular programme within the school day
Lifelong membership of the Old Marlburian worldwide network

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022

Time: 8:30am

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Nexus International School | Camp Beaumont: Fun-Filled Holiday Adventures

Nexus International School Malaysia is hosting the 2022 Camp Beaumont for 5- to 11-year-old learners. Register now and be part of this exciting summer camp.

We are delighted to share that Camp Beaumont has offered BMCC members, employees and family a 10% discount by using the discount code BMCCSUM2022 while registering on the website www.campbeaumont.my.

Throughout the week, the camp offers children the opportunity to learn new skills, discover new interests, have fun with new friends and most importantly grow in confidence.

Date: Monday to Friday, July 4 to 8, 2022

Venue: Nexus International School Malaysia

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University of Southampton Malaysia Campus | UoSM: Global Leadership Conference

University of Southampton Malaysia’s Global Leadership Conference (GLC) 2022 is an event co-hosted together with Faculty of Social Science and Southampton Business School, University of Southampton UK and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

The Global Leadership Conference Series has been developed by the University of Southampton’s Business School. Conferences have so far been held in the UK and India. We are excited to be bringing this prestigious event to Malaysia for the first time. The theme for GLC 2022 is Leadership and Capacity Building for Future of Work.

The two-day programme will cover contemporary topics in leadership and capacity building featuring local and international speakers from industries, start-ups, NGOs as well as academia. There is also a Masterclass Workshop featuring case study from the Harvard Business School conducted by experts from the Southampton Business School, UK.

Date: Wednesday and Thursday, July 20 and 21, 2022

Venue: Eko Botanic, Taman Eko Botanic,

Iskandar Puteri, Johor