BMCC Newsletter Issue #309 - 4 July 2022
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2021 in Review – 4th BMCC Annual General Meeting 2022 |
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The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) conducted our 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 June 2022 at J W Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The AGM was attended by 60 members of BMCC.
The AGM began with an official opening by Chairman, Abrar A. Anwar who is the Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia. He presented an overview of the Chamber’s performance in 2021.
“Throughout 2021, we continued to focus on our engagement with our members digitally. However, at the same time, we started to plan for events that can be organised face-to-face in anticipation of the relaxation of the Movement Control Orders and easing of COVID-19 standard operating procedures by the government. Overall, we organised a total of 48 events, with 45 being organised digitally,” he said. The BMCC successfully retained our membership strength in 2021 as we welcomed 27 new corporate members and retained 85% of our existing members, compared to 82% in 2020.
Although last year remained challenging due to the on-going pandemic, Abrar said the Chamber's high retention rate of members can be attributed to the extensive value provided to our members in supporting their business needs and growth. “We continuously served our members by delivering the right value propositions guided by our four pillars of service namely business-to-business networking, creating branding and profiling platforms for members, bilateral trade services and being a collective industry voice,” he added. |
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Following the AGM, Mark Arthun, Managing Director and Site Leader of Smith & Nephew Operations Sdn Bhd, was elected as the new Chairman of BMCC effective 29 June 2022. Mark succeeded Abrar, who stepped down as Chairman of the BMCC after the completion of a two-year term. Abrar will remain as a member of the Board to support the growth of the Chamber. The BMCC thanks Abrar for his stellar leadership and contributions as the Chairman and welcomes Mark as the new Chairman of the BMCC. |
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Mark Arthun (fifth from the left) with Abrar Anwar (fifth from the right), and fellow Board members.
Read more about our New Chairman, office bearers and board elections. |
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After the AGM a farewell dinner was organised in honour of Andrew Sill, MBE, who stepped down as Board member on 30 June 2022. |
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Andrew has been on the Board of BMCC since 2009, serving as Deputy Chairman and then as BMCC Chairman from 2015 to 2020. Our utmost appreciation to Andrew for his invaluable contribution and guidance to BMCC. |
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| Meet our New Member JEN Johor Puteri Harbour by Shangri-La |
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The Chamber is delighted to welcome JEN Johor Puteri Harbour by Shangri-La as our new member.
TAR PH Sdn Bhd, a private limited company incorporated since 22 October 2009, owns and operates JEN Johor Puteri Harbour by Shangri-La.
Unplug from everyday life at the scenic and serene JEN Johor Puteri Harbour by Shangri-La. Located conveniently next to Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal - Johor, the property is the perfect jumping-off point to a number of leisurely day trips. Explore the bustling state capital, Johor Bahru, or visit the nearby Legoland® Malaysia Resort. |
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| Meet our New Member Voxtree |
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BMCC welcomes our new member, Voxtree.
Voxtree is a corporate communications consultancy, based in Malaysia and the UK, offering training, coaching and consultancy for professionals at all levels, with a focus on helping people and organisations communicate with impact.
Voxtree also inspire and motivate leaders, global teams and CEOs who need coaching to present the ideas more powerfully, or mid-range professionals who need to engage more effectively with their clients and colleagues. Voxtree has also conducted professional audits of internal and external company communications and made recommendations for improvements. |
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| BMCC Team Attended Grand Opening for Smith & Nephew in Penang, Malaysia |
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The BMCC team attended the grand opening of Smith & Nephew in Penang, Malaysia, a world-class manufacturing facility. The 250,000 square feet facility, worth more than USD100 million in investment, will primarily support the company's orthopaedics business, which is expected to grow rapidly in the Asia Pacific region. Smith & Nephew is a portfolio medical technology company founded in Hull, United Kingdom in 1856 that focuses on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. The company now operates in over 100 countries.
The Chamber was represented by Jennifer Lopez, CEO and Roufizah Razali, Senior Manager, Membership and Strategic Partnerships. Congratulations to our Sterling Member, Smith & Nephew on this historic achievement in Malaysia! |
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| BMCC CEO at the Opening of the PwC Acceleration Centre in Kuala Lumpur |
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PwC US and PwC Malaysia firms came together to announce the opening of a new Acceleration Centre (AC) in Kuala Lumpur.
PwC ACs are global talent hubs that bring together diverse, highly skilled talent to work on complex client engagements. Using the latest digital technologies to seamlessly collaborate with global teams, the centres deliver services in an agile and efficient fashion, while creating a differentiated experience for clients.
AC Kuala Lumpur is envisioned to be a truly cross-functional operation with capabilities across Consulting, Assurance, Tax and Business Services.
We would like to congratulate our Sterling Member, PwC Malaysia on this momentous achievement. |
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| UK House | Registration open for UK House: The Commonwealth Business Hub at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games |
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Registration is now open for UK House taking place in person and online over eight days during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, between Thursday, 28 July and Monday, 8 August 2022. UK House is a platform bringing together business and government leaders to discover opportunities for international partnership and innovations for sustainable growth. It is a key part of the Commonwealth Games Business and Tourism Programme (BATP) - the first economic legacy programme of its kind to run alongside a major sporting event.
Delegates can attend in person at The Exchange in Birmingham or join the programme online at www.ukhouse2022.co.uk.
Together, they will broker business relations with investment experts, government officials, thought leaders and SME exporters from seven sectors in which the West Midlands and the UK demonstrate global leadership. Each day at UK House will focus on opportunities in seven sectors that the UK is a global leader: Food and Drink, Education, Data-Driven Healthcare, Sports Economy, Creative and Digital Technologies, Future Mobility and Tourism. |
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| Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia | Export Excellence Awards 2022: Call for Entries |
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BMCC is pleased to support Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Export Excellence Awards 2022 (EEA). Take the opportunity to showcase your export capabilities and inspire businesses to promote Malaysian products and services to the world.
Join the ranks of Malaysia's finest exporters and be recognised for your contributions and innovations in the industry. You can learn more about the Awards here.
5 Top Industry Awards to vie for: - Machinery, Electrical & Electronics
- Agriculture, Food & Beverage
- Industrial Products
- Consumer Products
- Services
4 Special Awards: - Halal Products
- Exporter of the Year
- Woman Exporter of the Year
- Thriving in Adversity
Submission is open until Friday, 19 August 2022. Submit your nomination now! |
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| Notice for British Passport Renewals from Malaysia |
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The British High Commission Kuala Lumpur has announced that, from July 2022 onwards, British passport holders seeking to apply for renewals from Malaysia are required to hand in their existing passport to Her Majesty’s Passport Office as part of their application.
Photocopies of the photo page and any visas that the passport holds should be made before submission.
For further enquiries regarding the application process, contact Her Majesty’s Passport Office here. |
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| Ministry of Finance Malaysia | S&P Global Ratings Revised |
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S&P Global Ratings have revised Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings outlook from Negative to Stable. This comes after the S&P report recognised that ‘Malaysia’s steady growth momentum and strong external position will remain in place over the next two years'. The country’s GDP has since been expected to grow by 6.1% in 2022 and 5.0% in 2023, given the first-quarter growth of 5%. S&P’s forecast is also in line with the Government’s expectation of higher growth in subsequent quarters as well as Bank Negara Malaysia’s estimate between 5.3 to 6.3%.
Moving forward, the nation’s priorities for improving long-term economic prospects will be digitalisation, technological adoption, and ESG or sustainability-related areas. These will be pursued in tandem with the Government’s commitment to medium-term structural reforms to attract higher investment and skilled, well-paying jobs, all of which will begin with Budget 2023. This is done alongside the government’s enactment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), which is expected to be tabled by the end of this year.
The press release from the Minister of Finance can be viewed here. |
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| Ministry of Environment and Water Malaysia | Green Jobs Portal |
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The Ministry of Environment and Water has launched its Green Jobs Portal initiative through its agency, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC).
The portal was developed as a means of supporting the growth of local green industries by identifying green job offers and demands in local industries.
The launch of the portal has been predicted to boost the green economy development in six major sectors outlined in the Green Technology Master Plan including energy, construction, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, water and waste management. It is also in line with Malaysia’s pledge at the 25th ASEAN Labour Minister Meeting 2018 and Environmental Sustainability Plan 2020-2030 to create as many as 230,000 green jobs by 2030. Visit the Green Jobs Portal here. |
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| Charterhouse Malaysia | Open Day: Be Future Ready |
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Be Future Ready. Enroll in Charterhouse Malaysia to unlock your full potential and save up to RM200,000 with our 4 years programme starting from IGCSE.
The excellent university guidance offers a linked bridge from A-Level to the top university globally. Charterhouse Malaysia Independent Learning Projects and Design Thinking aims to make you stand out from the crowd.
Admissions are open for IGCSE & A-Level, August 2022 & January 2023 intakes. Register for the upcoming Open Day to learn more about the Future Ready Education and enjoy a campus tour. Date: Saturday, 23 July 2022 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Charterhouse International Secondary School, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603 2702 5270 |
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| Sunway University & Lancaster University | 15 Years of Remarkable Sunway-Lancaster Partnership |
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A trailblazing educational partnership was formed 15 years ago by two outstanding universities. Sunway University in Malaysia and Lancaster University in the United Kingdom agreed to collaborate in 2006 to create a fantastic transnational education experience right here in Malaysia. Accounting, Finance and Computing, Biological Sciences, Interior Architecture, and Digital Film Production are all part of the partnership, which now has over 10,000 students enrolled.
Winning the “UK-Malaysia Education Institutional Partnership” award at the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) Business Excellence Awards 2022 is a testament to both universities' partnership as one of the most successful transnational partnerships in the world. |
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| Beaconhouse Malaysia | Webinars: Aspiring to be the Best |
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Join our member, Beaconhouse Malaysia on their second series of webinars 'Aspiring to be the Best'. Nicki Coombs, Executive Principal of Beaconhouse Sri Inai International will discuss the concept of the teenage brain and how it impacts on learning.
She will share with us a little of the science behind the development of the teenage brain and how we can adapt our approach within an educational context.
Date: Saturday, 9 July 2022 Time: 10:00am Platform: Zoom (Online) |
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| CMI Malaysia | Webinar: Inclusiveness and Resilience at Work |
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Last month, the CMI Malaysia Regional Board delivered a digital event on 'Inclusiveness & Resilience at Work'.
Tune in to the esteemed speakers as they shared insights on how organisations can become more resilient, as a result of being a more inclusive workplace.
The speakers are: - Sugunah Verumandy (Country Human Resource Director of HSBC Malaysia)
- Yap Hsu Yi (Chief - People and Culture of Tune Protect Group)
- Kishenjeet Dhillon CMgr MCMI (Associate Director, Transfer Pricing of Crowe Malaysia)
In case you missed the webinar, watch it here. |
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| IPSOS | E-Commerce Landscape in a Reopened Economy |
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The trends in online shopping are diverging between people at different life stages. Among young people, there's continued movement towards online shopping, while a drop among the 50+ segment indicate a return to pre-COVID habits.
East Coast states still have a higher share of e-commerce shoppers than any other region, but the regional differences are less distinct than in 2021. A slight uptick in online shopping among women - for men it remains unchanged. |
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| JLL Property | Warehouse Automation in Malaysia: Challenges faced by industry players |
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Economies and investors worldwide are increasingly concerned with human rights and improvements of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
In recent years, several companies have incurred investment losses over alleged poor labour welfare. It is now certain that improving this situation is among others a matter of business continuity.
For many businesses and employers, improving workers welfare may require higher revenue generation which can be achieved via more efficient operations. In the logistics sector, a solution that has always been an option is adopting warehouse automation. |
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| Medizee | Special Medizee Health-Screening Packages |
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Medizee Sdn Bhd is offering a health screening package for all BMCC members. Medizee is designed to offer everyone healthy living through a lifestyle-enhancing management service.
Medizee connects end-users with certified medical practitioners through the convenience of medical consultation booking, text, audio and video consultations, e-prescriptions and/or signed softcopies of medications prescribed by the doctor for home delivery of the prescribed medications by our e-Pharmacy partners. |
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University options with four world-leading schools in Malaysia -The Star |
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KPJ bullish post-Covid-19 -New Straits Times
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UK proposes VAT cut to ease pain of inflation -Free Malaysia Today (FMT) |
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