BMCC Newsletter Issue #340 - 13 February 2023 Dear Subscriber, |
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BMCC Meeting with YB Liew Chin Tong, the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry. |
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It was a great pleasure for the BMCC to meet with YB Liew Chin Tong, the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry recently. The BMCC representatives invited to the meeting were members who are key British investors, representing sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and professional services. The BMCC group was led by BMCC’s CEO, Jennifer Lopez.
It was a productive meeting where ideas and opinions were exchanged to keep Malaysia at the forefront of regional investment. The topic of ESG was also touched upon, where the meeting discussed how government and businesses can work together to hasten Malaysia's progress towards becoming a carbon-neutral country. Our members also took the chance to share their aspirations and current challenges faced in their respective industries. We would like to express our gratitude to the YB Deputy Minister and the senior officials from MITI for taking the time to engage with the Chamber.
We look forward to continuing our engagement with the government for the interest of our members and industry. The Chamber welcomes feedback and recommendations that we can facilitate and engage with the relevant government ministries and agencies through our industry advocacy platform. If there are any comments, please email daniel@bmcc.org.my. |
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Join us for the BMCC Government Dialogue Series with TalentCorp’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Mathew. The session will focus on the topic of "Prioritising Talent to Accelerate Malaysia’s Growth".
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage in a candid conversation with Thomas on the role and aims of Talentcorp in Malaysia's talent development and the difficulties currently encountered in this area.
Event Details: Date: 22 February 2023 Time: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Venue: Co-Labs Coworking Naza Tower, Level 25, Platinum Park, Naza Tower.
Seats are limited so register now to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity! |
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BMCC is proud to host this webinar on the Malaysian Competition Act with the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).
Titled “Enroute to Competitive Neutrality: Enhancing International Trade and Opportunities in Malaysia”, this webinar will cover IDEAS’ findings and discussion on Malaysia’s competition landscape, the route towards competition neutrality and more.
Register now to listen more on this topic!
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Mark your calendars for the BMCC's upcoming webinar, 2023 Malaysia Economic Outlook & Post-Budget. Our prominent speakers will give their perspectives and analyses on Budget 2023, highlighting the initiatives to strengthen economic recovery and move towards sustainable socio-economic resilience.
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The BMCC is delighted to partner with BritCham Indonesia on this event:
Doing Business in Indonesia from your Malaysian Hub.
Details: Date: 9 March 2023 Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (30 mins slot)
Grab this chance to have a 1 to 1 discussion with Chris Wren, the Chief Executive Officer of BritCham Indonesia. It's a fantastic chance to understand opportunities in Indonesia while using Malaysia as a hub to develop into Indonesia.
Reserve a slot now if you require assistance finding agents or distributors in Indonesia, or want to learn more about market access challenges. To reserve your session, please email Azizul@bmcc.org.my. Timing will be based on a first come first serve basis. |
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| BMCC Networking in Penang. |
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The BMCC team was in Penang last week for the Education Committee meeting at Stonyhurst International School Penang. We took the opportunity to organise small networking drinks for our members in Penang and our education members visiting from KL.
BMCC was represented by Jennifer Lopez, CEO; Daniel Lee, Public Affairs and Government Relations Senior Manager; and Asyraf Shahar, Public Affairs and Government Relations Officer. The event was an excellent opportunity for us to catch up with our members and friends in Penang. We want to thank all our guests for coming, and we look forward to continuing to work with our members and partners in Penang, and coming back to this beautiful state in the future. |
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| UK Bilateral Trade Visit to BMCC Executive Office. |
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BMCC received a delegation from the Bilateral Trade Relations, Department for International Trade (DIT) UK last Wednesday. They were in Malaysia for a bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry. As part of their visit, they met with UK companies and the BMCC to understand the challenges faced by companies on market access and the opportunities in new sectors that are aligned with Malaysia's aspirations. It was a constructive conversation on topics such as the energy transition, immigration, technology, and sustainability were also discussed during the meeting.
BMCC is appreciative of the meeting and of the opportunity to provide our views on how we can support British businesses' expansion to Malaysia.
The delegates were Florence Cooke, Market Access Lead, Asia Pacific Bilateral Trade Relations; Zakariya Oozeerally, Team Leader - Thailand & Malaysia Bilateral Trade Relations; Ng Lee Lee Senior Market Access Advisor, DIT Kuala Lumpur. |
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| A Month Full of Members Engagements. |
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The past month has been productive for the Chamber as we engaged with a number of our members. It is always a great opportunity for us to meet members in person and discuss how we can offer better value propositions for our members. |
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We were delighted to visit one of our Sterling members, XCL Education at their corporate office in KL. Welcoming our team were the CEO, Anthony Partington and the Chief Commercial Officer, Danny Lee.
We thank the XCL Education team for their hospitality and meeting.
XCL Education is one of the biggest and most successful education groups in Malaysia. They equips students with the academic and lifelong learning skills they need to be their own best advocates for success and guide them as they choose their path and shape their future. |
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| International School @ Parkcity. |
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We had the opportunity to do a campus tour at the International School @ Parkcity, where our team were warmly welcomed by the Principal, James Worland, and Andrew Dalton, the Head of Education.
We extend our gratitude to Andrew and James for their kind hospitality to show the BMCC Team around their amazing school. We also thank International School@Parkcity for being a long-standing member of the BMCC and recently upgrading to be a Sterling Member.
The International School @ ParkCity (ISP), which is situated in the renowned township of Desa ParkCity, provides students from 3 to 18 years old with a comprehensive course of study. The school is deemed to be an ‘Outstanding School’ and awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) at Gold Level. |
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| Invest Selangor | Chinese New Year Open House. |
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The BMCC was invited to the Selangor State Chinese New Year Open House organised by Invest Selangor. The joyous event was graced by His Highness, Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
We were delighted to be invited as it was a great opportunity to meet up with friends from Invest Selangor and network with new friends.
We thank Invest Selangor team for inviting us for the celebrations. |
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We had the pleasure of welcoming the team from Live & Inspire to the BMCC Executive Office. Representing the team were Tim Fernandez, Managing Director; Foo Mei Xin, General Manager; Adam Hui, Senior Partner. We enjoyed discussing with them on the BMCC’s latest updates and the exciting future partnerships with Live & Inspire.
We thank the Live & Inspire team for taking the time to visit us and look forward to partnering with and supporting them in the future. |
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| Meet Our New Member, Informed Solutions. |
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Informed Solutions delivers digital data and technology solutions that help make the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place. Their purpose is to create economic and social value by helping to build a more inclusive, fair, and safe society through ethical use of technology and data and investing in digital skills. The multi-Queen’s Award-winning data and AI-powered platforms and services they developed to support large-scale transformation of services that make a difference. Informed Solutions work with globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in various sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. |
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| Meet Our New Member, USP Resources. |
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BMCC welcomes our new member, USP Resources!
USP Resources is a holding company for retail business namely SOGO department store and GAMA Supermarket and department store, in George town Penang. They proudly carry many British brands within their stores. |
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| BMCC Member-to-Member Privileges 2023. |
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Members from various industries are offering exclusive incentives to other BMCC Members to foster unparalleled business-to-business ties.
The BMCC is delighted to share these new exclusive promotions and discounts, valid till the end of 2023!
Browse through the listings here. |
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| MyEG No Longer Handles Immigration Processes by 2025. |
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All immigration services and processes will soon be brought back under the department’s management by 2025, including those currently handled by third parties like MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG). Immigration Director-General Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said this would be through the implementation of the national integrated immigration system (NIISe), which will replace all immigration transactions, including visa, work permit and passport applications and renewals, as well as checks at airports and ports. The NIISe will involve the integration of databases of more than 20 agencies in the country, including the police and the national registration department (JPN). He added that it would be easier to apply for passports, with the integrated database allowing the department to verify any information with the JPN.
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| Road Tax and Driving Licence Go Digital, No Physical Display Required for Private Vehicles. |
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Effective 10 February, it is no longer compulsory to display road tax stickers on private vehicles owned by Malaysians as the government moves towards digitalising services provided by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
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| Standard Chartered | Priority Banking. |
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Start your year with good fortune. Sign up for Standard Chartered Priority Banking to enjoy auspicious rates and exclusive privileges.
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| TraTax | 2023 Budget- Tax Webinar Series. |
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27 February 2023 (3.00 pm to 4.30 pm) Tax announcements in Budget 2023.
15 March 2023 TBC (3.00 pm to 4.30 pm) Detailed analysis of Finance Bill: Proposed amendments to Income Tax Act, RPGT Act, Stamp Act, Sales Tax Act, Service Tax Act, etc.
Both sessions are complimentary, fully virtual and require prior registration.
Timing and speakers are subject to change. The admission of any delegate and the allocation of seats is subject to the final decision of the organisers.
In the event, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at corp@tratax.my.
For the 27 February 2023 session, kindly click here to register. For the 15 March 2023 session, kindly click here to register. |
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| Arup | 'What makes a cultural icon?' webinar. |
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A thriving arts and culture sector is a vehicle for shared connection, and in Southeast Asia, cultural venues are integral for celebrating identity and dynamic creativity.
Join our webinar with Tateo Nakajima, Arup Fellow, and UKIMEA Technical Services Leader, on the complexity and creativity it takes to deliver successful cultural venues.
Tateo leads creative and passionate design teams shaping the world’s most memorable arts facilities, using his expertise in AV, acoustics and theatre design.
Join us and be inspired.
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| CIMA |Global C-Suite Business and Finance Programme. |
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Join an exclusive community of elite finance leaders and gain visibility on the global stage with the CIMA Global C-Suite Business and Finance Programme.
Through this programme, you only need to sit the last exam of the CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification, the Strategic Case Study (SCS). The SCS exam focuses on applying strategic management accounting techniques in business decision-making, which enhances your value as a C-level leader. For more information, contact:
Naidatul Afiqah Omar +6019 206 0813 naidatulafiqah.omar@aicpa-cima.com |
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| Tay & Partners | Recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. |
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BMCC congratulates Tay & Partners for the success of their partners and associates who were recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, in their respective fields.
- Leonard Yeoh, Partner - Leading Individual for Dispute Resolution.
- Lee Lin Li, Partner – Leading Individual for Intellectual Property.
- Pua Jun Wen – Rising Star for Labour and Employment.
These recognitions prove the commitment of the Tay & Partners team to provide comprehensive legal assistance to its clients and BMCC wishes them continuous success. |
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| Inspiring Learning Ltd | Camp Beaumont Day & Residential camps in South East Asia. |
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Camp Beaumont, an award-winning school holiday camp provider in the UK, part of leading outdoor learning and education specialist, Inspiring Learning, has expanded into Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore this year. The Group hosted over 2,200 child days last summer and autumn, delivering class-leading, inspirational childcare during the school holidays.
This year they will offer an English Language residential programme at the prestigious Marlborough College in Johor, Malaysia from the 9th to 16th April 2023. April and Summer day camps will be on offer at The Alice Smith Schools, Sri KDU (Kota Damansara), Tenby International School (Setia Eco Park), British School of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Tanglin Trust in Singapore, Wellington College in Thailand and Wycombe Abbey and Malvern College in Hong Kong.
BMCC members’ family or friends, aged 18 years and above are invited to apply and join this Camp Beaumont Asia as staff!
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Downtown Kuala Lumpur to be transformed into a creative and cultural district. -New Straits Times |
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International Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul 'optimistic' Malaysia won't slide into recession. -MalayMail |
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Malaysia committed to Asean telco agenda, says Communications Minister. -The Star |
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