BMCC Newsletter Issue #316 - 22 August 2022
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New BMCC Chair Meets with the British High Commissioner to Malaysia |
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Mark Arthun, the new Chair of BMCC, recently met with His Excellency Charles Hay MVO, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia as well as BMCC Patron for an introductory meeting. Mark, who is the Managing Director and Site Leader of Smith & Nephew Operations Sdn Bhd, was accompanied by Jennifer Lopez, CEO of BMCC. The meeting was also joined by Richard Colley, the new Country Director, Department of International Trade (DIT), UK.
Mark shared his plans as the new Chair to raise the profile of BMCC whilst continuing to create the right value for our members. It was also an opportunity to understand the High Commissioner's priorities and expectations for the Chamber.
The BMCC is proud to enjoy excellent working synergies with the teams at the High Commission in promoting Malaysia as a place of doing business, supporting UK businesses as well as in areas such as climate action in the interest of strengthening the UK-Malaysia bilateral business relations and partnerships.
The BMCC also takes this opportunity to welcome Richard, who took on his current post as Country Director, DIT on 1 August 2022. The BMCC looks forward to continuing to foster close work relationships and collaboration with the DIT team under Richard's leadership. We wish Richard the very best in his new role.
BMCC’s experience in supporting British exporters market entry to Malaysia, as the overseas delivery partner of DIT previously has positioned the Chamber well to continue to offer bespoke solutions to promote bilateral trade between the UK and Malaysia.
The Chamber's current trade services include: - Overseas membership
- Business consultation with the trade team
- Business matching
- Business facilities
- BMCC members referral network
- Event management
- Trade missions
For more information on BMCC Trade Services, please contact Phoebe Nonis at phoebe@bmcc.org.my. |
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Event | BMCC Networking Drinks - Meet Our New Chairman |
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Exclusively for BMCC members! Join us at the BMCC Networking Drinks this Thursday, 25 August 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at JW Firehouse, JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a get-to-know session with our new Chair, Mark Arthun.
It will be a great platform to engage, exchange views and network with fellow members!
Each member company is entitled to one complimentary invite. For additional tickets, please email karendass@bmcc.org.my.
RSVP now and we look forward to seeing you soon! |
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Trade Webinar | Opportunities in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector in Malaysia |
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Come join us and learn more about "Opportunities in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector in Malaysia", a webinar jointly organised by BMCC and Kent County Council, UK.
Our esteemed speakers will delve into the following topics during the webinar: • 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
We also welcome UK companies from Kent and Medway, East Sussex and Essex wishing to enter this market to join a virtual trade mission. More information on this will be shared during the webinar.
Registration is complimentary and we welcome everyone. For more information on the webinar and virtual trade mission, email to darshini@bmcc.org.my.
Date: Tuesday, 6 September 2022 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am (UK time) Platform: (Online) Zoom |
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Event | Join us as Partners for Malaysia Climate Action Week |
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Be part of BMCC's Malaysia Climate Action Week by coming on board as Climate Action Partners. Be part of the solution by participating in our week-long programme to create a positive impact by businesses across industries and participation from the wider society.
This year's Malaysia Climate Action Week is themed "A.C.T. Now! Adapt, Collaborate and Transcend" with more activities to inspire more Malaysian companies to take action and work together in overcoming the impacts of climate change. The Chamber hopes to get more stakeholders involved in addressing issues related to climate change.
We hope to reach out to a wider group of people with a series of exciting events and activities lined up throughout the five-day programme. The week-long programme will include a half-day conference, a roundtable discussion and sustainability workshop targeted at corporates.
The Chamber also launched the BMCC Climate Action Pledge during last year's programme, which saw 29 organisations signed up to either take initial steps on climate action or to support other organisations through their knowledge and solutions. We hope to rally more organisations to sign the Pledge this year and to recognise existing Pledge signatories to further their climate commitments.
Download a Partnership Kit here.
Find out more about the 2021 Malaysia Climate Action Week here. |
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BMCC Member Engagement | Courtesy Visit to ECOTINT |
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Jennifer Lopez, CEO of BMCC recently met with the Managing Director of our Sterling Member ECOTINT, Tan Yu Chai, who kindly hosted the meeting at one of his Toyota centres in Kuala Lumpur. In the meeting, our CEO was presented with the latest updates on ECOTINT’s corporate developments in addition to potential collaborations with the Chamber in the future. ECOTINT (M) Sdn Bhd is one of the major window films converter and installer, importer and brand name of window film products for automotive and building industries since 2000. Right from its inception, ECOTINT had set out to establish itself as the branded window film with its trademark tagline 'Your Smarter Window Film', and has since franchised out its concept and operations throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia. ECOTINT is one of Toyota’s vendors in Malaysia. |
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Priority Visa Services for UK Student Visas Have Resumed |
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VFS Global has announced that Priority Visa services for student visas have now resumed. High volumes of applications are anticipated over the coming weeks. It is recommended that those looking to apply for their UK Student Visas should do so as soon as possible. It is also advised that prospective applicants prepare their supporting documents ahead to avoid delays. |
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Malaysia Airlines | Inaugural Flight to Haneda |
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Malaysia Airlines inaugural direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Haneda was commemorated with a send-off event at KL International Airport.
This new service will support the airlines' existing Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo Narita operations, thus enabling more convenient itineraries and connectivity to destinations outside of Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo via the corresponding international hubs in Japan.
The twice-weekly service will be operated by A330-300 aircraft equipped with 290 seats. |
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Invest Selangor | Selangor International Business Summit 2022 (SIBS 2022) |
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The Selangor International Business Summit 2022 (SIBS 2022), initiated by the Selangor State Government and organised by Invest Selangor Berhad, returns as the regional premier summit for local and international industry players to convene and explore the great potential of the Malaysian and regional markets.
Scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 October at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, SIBS 2022 will feature a total of 6 unique concurrent events to promote a broad range of business and investment opportunities available in Selangor and showcase the economic prowess of the state. The events are: 1. The 8th Selangor International Expo (F&B) 2. The 8th Selangor International Expo (Medic) 3. The 2nd Selangor Industrial Park Expo (SPARK 2022) 4. The 6th Selangor ASEAN Business Conferences (SABC 2022) 5. The 7th Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC 2022) 6. The 3rd Selangor R&D and Innovation Expo (SRIE 2022)
SIBS 2022 will further strengthen Selangor's position as the most progressive and developed state in Malaysia. |
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Nexus International School | Learners Win 140 University Offers and USD1 Million Scholarships |
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Nexus International School Malaysia, recognised as the Top International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Malaysia and 73rd in the World last year, announced that its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduates has won over 140 university offers and USD1 million in scholarships from prestigious universities around the world including Stanford University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Glasgow, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Hong Kong University and many more.
Nexus offers international education and boarding, and has achieved an outstanding average score of 35 points in the examinations, above the 2021 worldwide average score. The school is proud of the achievement of one of its biggest and most diverse IB graduating cohort ever, with learners from 13 different nationalities offering a truly international experience for learners.
Click here for more information on Nexus IB Diploma Results. |
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas | First Container Terminal in Malaysia to Surpass 1 Million TEUs in a Month |
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) achieved a historic milestone on 31 July 2022 when it became the first container terminal in Malaysia to surpass 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) a month.
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad, Chairman of PTP, said this milestone further underscored the port's position as the busiest container terminal in Malaysia.
Over the years, PTP has implemented various sustainable solutions including efforts to reduce carbon footprint by electrifying its equipment, introducing various automation initiatives such as Asset Digitisation Programme, collaborating with local academia on studies of Prime Mover Automation project as well as introducing women empowerment agenda to attract more local female talents into its workforce, especially as terminal equipment drivers. |
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St. John's International Secondary School | Open Day on 27 August 2022 |
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St. John's International Secondary School is committed to global thinking that will help students to succeed and our programme will help them to discover their true potential.
Admissions are open for the 2023 intake. We welcome everyone to discover our school and embark on a new journey with us. Registration is open for Lower Secondary and IGCSE. Enrol now with us for a brighter tomorrow! |
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Tenby Educare | 50% Waiver of Application and Registration Fees Plus No Deposit for Asia Pacific Schools |
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Find out how your child can develop #SkillsforLife at Asia Pacific Schools! Join us this August 2022 and enjoy a 50% waiver of application and registration fees + no deposit*!
The best learning takes place through problem-solving. At Asia Pacific Schools, we encourage our students to think the problem through, ask questions, and find the best solutions. We prepare students for life beyond school by equipping them with skills for life.
*Terms and Conditions Apply |
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SMS Sand Management Services | Asset Integrity Webinar |
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Join our webinar on Asset Integrity featuring guest speakers from inspection specialist company, ReliaCraft. In this webinar we will cover methods for monitoring, measuring and safeguarding your asset against erosion damage to prevent Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) and Unplanned Production Deferment (UPD).
SMS, a sand and erosion specialist, will cover the subjects of Intrusive and Non-Intrusive Erosion Monitoring and Erosion Modelling while ReliaCraft will speak about Advanced NDT and Thermal Imaging for Sand Deposition. |
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UK first to approve Omicron COVID shot with Moderna nod -The Edge |
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Bursa Malaysia Aims to Launch Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange by End of 2022 -Bernama |
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300,000 High-Skilled Job Opportunities to be Created by 2025 -Bernama |
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