BMCC Newsletter Issue #324 - 17 October 2022
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Get Ready to Participate in Our Events and Activities Throughout the Malaysia Climate Action Week |
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The week has finally arrived and we hope you are as excited as we are. It is the Malaysia Climate Action Week! Over five days, our programme features organisations and individuals that have taken active steps towards climate action through insightful discussions and site visits. This year, we hope to inspire more companies and individuals to A.C.T. - Adapt and Collaborate to Transcend above the impacts of climate change with more hands-on experiences.
Here is a snapshot of events and activities lined up this week. There is something for everyone; come join us and let's make a difference.
Day 1, 17 October 2022 - Kicking off the Malaysia Climate Action Week is the UK Smart Building & Renewable Energy Solutions Webinar. The webinar features selected companies from the UK specialising in green building solutions ranging from energy efficiency and management, renewable energy and off-grid solutions, AI for smart homes and buildings to sustainable design.
Day 2, 18 October 2022 - The highlight of the Malaysia Climate Action Week is the A.C.T. Now Conference, which gathers renowned sustainability practitioners and stakeholders to present transformational green initiatives and actionable solutions in line with this year's programme theme of A.C.T. Now. Over two different panel sessions, they will share insights on creating ESG-engaged organisations, as well as exploring how the built environment sector can contribute to achieving climate goals.
Day 3, 19 October 2022 - Eco-Site Visit & ESG Masterclass combine two different events at one location. First up, participants can learn more about the green features of award-winning Menara IQ, the new head office of HSBC located in Tun Razak Exchange during the Eco-Site Visit. After that, participate in a masterclass on corporate sustainability practices conducted by Arup.
Day 3, 19 October 2022 - In conjunction with the Malaysia Climate Action Week, we are having the BMCC Appreciation Night exclusively for our Sterling members, BMCC Partners and other important stakeholders as a token of gratitude for their support and collaborations. A series of short films will be showcased throughout the evening focused on climate issues and sustainability by the filmmakers of Studio Birthplace, which is dedicated to telling stories of our generation's most pressing issues on the environment.
Day 4, 20 October 2022 - The BMCC and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur are inviting corporate companies to be part of The Queen's Green Canopy Tree Planting activity. Each company will pledge to plant 70 trees and this is also geared towards Malaysia's 100 million tree-planting campaign initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Our tree-planting partners, APE Malaysia and Yayasan Hijau will facilitate the planting and maintenance of the trees pledged on behalf of the companies in different location in Malaysia.
Day 5, 21 October 2022 - Last but not least, the Malaysia Climate Action Week draws to a close with the Nocturnal Urban Forest Walk. Steven Wong, an experienced wildlife guide, will take you on a 1.5 hour trek at the Shah Alam Community Forest Trail of Setia Eco Park to spot flora and fauna that are only active at night
BMCC Climate Action Pledge
Be part of the BMCC Climate Action Pledge. Through this Pledge, the BMCC encourages signatories to either take initial steps on climate action or to support other organisations through their knowledge and solutions. For more information on the BMCC Climate Action Pledge, please refer here. |
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| Survey | 2023 BMCC Trade Mission |
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Take part in our short survey and share your thoughts on BMCC's plan to organise a trade mission in 2023. |
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| Webinar | Understanding Malaysia’s Intellectual Property Landscape |
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Last call to register for our webinar on the launch of the Intellectual Property (IP) Enforcement Manual for Malaysia, happening tomorrow! The speakers include: - Christabel Koh - Southeast Asia Regional IP Business & Trade Advisor, UKIPO
- Shamsul Nizam bin Khalil - Deputy Director General of Enforcement (Operations), Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
- Wong Jin Nee - Partner, Wong Jin & Teo
- Anushka A - Consultant, Rouse & Co. International
Organised by the BMCC together with Intellectual Property Office of United Kingdom (UKIPO) and Rouse & Co. International, the webinar will cover highlights of the IP Enforcement Manual and overall IP Enforcement Experience in Malaysia.
Date: Tuesday, 18 October 2022 Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm (Malaysia time) Venue: Online (Zoom) |
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| BritCham Indonesia | GBBI Handbook |
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Guide to British Business in Indonesia (GBBI) is the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) in Indonesia Handbook designed to share insightful updates on BritCham membership and stakeholder directories, BritCham events and useful contextual ‘doing business’ information. The GBBI will be distributed to all of our corporate and individual members that are based in Indonesia, UK, and Southeast Asia. It will also be circulated to the Embassy, government stakeholders, sponsors and partners.
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Meet Our New Member One International Group Sdn Bhd |
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BMCC welcomes our new member, One International Group Sdn Bhd (OIG).
One International Group is principally engaged in construction, interior fit out, renovation and refurbishment works. It provides a range of procurement solutions to meet clients' needs, including traditional, design & build, and management contracting models. In the past 5 years, OIG has delivered over 40 D&B projects using dedicated teams to add value and drive improvements. |
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Meet Our New Member Arcus South East Asia Sdn Bhd |
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Welcome to our new member, Arcus South East Asia Sdn Bhd.
Founded in 1998 and with over USD1 billion of client funds under management, Arcus investment process has successfully withstood the test of time. After successful careers in institutional fund management and investment banking, Mark Pearson and Peter Tasker created Arcus to provide investors with a platform for investing in value opportunities in Japan and, later, the rest of Asia. |
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| Foreign Professionals May Enter Malaysia with Social Visit Pass |
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Immigration Department Director General Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said foreign professionals who are urgently required to carry out critical and emergency tasks may enter the country by using the social visit pass (PLS) or PLS@XPATS. Dzaimee said employers can apply the pass online via https://mtp.imi.gov.my/plsXpats and approval would be given within three working days while the foreign nationals who need a visa can apply online.
Applicants are allowed to stay in the country for 30 days through this programme, to ensure the critical tasks to be resolved immediately. The programme was introduced as some local and international companies require foreign expertise for critical tasks such as machine maintenance, electrical installations, testing and commissioning to ensure all equipment and systems are in proper working order before they are allowed to operate, he added. |
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| MDEC Introduces DE Rantau, Malaysia’s First Digital-Nomad Visa |
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Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) launched the DE Rantau programme to attract both local and foreign digital professionals to consider making Malaysia their preferred location to work from. Launched on 1 October 2022, MDEC aims to promote digital professional mobility services across the country via curated services and facilities, while promoting the domestic tourism sector. The DE Rantau programme aims at establishing Malaysia as the preferred digital nomad hub in ASEAN amongst digital professionals from all over the world.
Sign up for DE Rantau and read more here. |
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| Waypoints | British-Curriculum Schools Exhibition |
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Applying to a top UK boarding school?
Don't miss the chance to meet admission directors from the best UK schools at the Shangri-La Hotel, KL. Listen to experts in the speaker programme.
Friday, 28 October 2022 11:00am to 6:00pm
Register for tickets on Eventbrite Free admission
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| Epsom Malaysia | Pathway to Universal Success |
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Follow Cazra on her journey with Epsom Malaysia towards successfully enrolling into University of Cambridge this Autumn - Full interview on YouTube.
Discover how Epsom’s Weekday Boarding Programme can give you the best of both worlds; providing your child with a full British Boarding experience that is closer to home during the week, coupled with the familiarity of home and quality time with family over the weekend.
Enjoy a 30% Epsom Partner Programme (EPP) discount exclusively for BMCC member families.
For enquiries, reach out to Epsom’s Admissions Team via e-mail admissions@epsomschool.com, WhatsApp +60 16-226 7831 or call +606 240 4188. |
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| Garden International School | Open Day |
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Sign up now for Garden International School (GIS) Main Campus Open Day on 26 October 2022. All attendees can enjoy our special Open Day promotional offer.
Come enjoy a personalised student-led campus tour and find out how our innovative, unique learning culture can bring out the best in your child. Click here to register now! |
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| Heriot-Watt University | Strength Through Diversity: A Conversation About Our Shared Journey |
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In our final ‘An Evening With…’ series that features influential visionary leaders from the Heriot-Watt University (HWU) community, Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost & CEO together with Professor Deborah Hall, Professor of Positive Psychology from School of Social Sciences of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia will be talking on 'Strength Through Diversity: A Conversation About Our Shared Journey'.
The EmPOWER Programme is a signature component of the Heriot-Watt education to provide a range of opportunities for staff and students to develop purpose-driven leadership. In this conversation, Professor Mushtak and Professor Hall reveal how their working partnership leverages their different perspectives and different personal strengths to realise this common vision. Join us:
Date: Thursday, 10 November 2022 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Malaysia) | 10:00am – 11:00am (UK) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Dubai)
Join us and register here by 6 November 2022, we look forward to welcome you soon! |
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| Marlborough College Malaysia | Admissions Open Afternoon |
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The Master of Marlborough College Malaysia (MCM) extends a warm invitation to our Admissions Open Afternoon on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
MCM is proud to be listed in the leading 100 schools globally (Spear's Index 2022). Coupled with international award-winning pastoral care and boarding within a 90-acre campus, MCM provides opportunities for your child to flourish in the classroom and beyond.
● Outstanding academic results ● Not-for-profit ● UK National Curriculum, IGCSE & IB Diploma ● Full co-curricular programme within the school day ● Lifelong membership of the worldwide Old Marlburian network
For more information or to register for this event, please click here. |
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| Ipsos | State of the Malaysian Healthcare System |
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A research by Ipsos on the "State of the Malaysian Healthcare System" reveals that there is strong trust in the country's healthcare system. Click here for more findings about the research. |
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| St John's International Secondary School | Open Day |
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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 allow them to discover their true potential. The learning process is a road to explore and learn the skills and helps our young leaders recognise their abilities to build a meaningful journey.
Visit our campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur for a personalised school tour with our Admission team. We are delighted to welcome you and embark on this new journey together! Admission is open for the 2023 intake! Registration is open for Lower Secondary and IGCSE. Enrol now with us for a brighter tomorrow! |
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| Melewar Learning Resources | Free English Placement Test |
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If you’ve always thought about learning English but never known how - why not start today by taking our online placement test? It’s free, quick and will help us give you an accurate assessment of your level of English, as well as a personalised plan to develop your skills.
For more info, please contact: Tel: +603 20224128 / 4138 |
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