To Subscriber, Issue #173 - 29 Oct 2019 BMCC Appreciation Night 2019 The BMCC held its annual Appreciation Night to acknowledge the support and collaborations of the Chamber’s Sponsors, Partners, Patrons, and Sterling Members throughout 2019. Over 50 representatives from our most valued member companies were joined by the Chamber’s Board of Directors, along with the night’s honorary guest and BMCC patron, H.E. Charles Hay. In her speech, BMCC Executive Director Jennifer Lopez conveyed her appreciation to Chairman Andrew Sill for his tireless support over the years, as well as the Board for being the collective stronghold of the Chamber. She also hailed the strong support of all parties towards the achievements of the Chamber this year, with a special appreciation to the British High Commissioner and his team at the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur as well as the Department for International Trade for their support and partnerships. "When we return in 2020, we have much to do, and more to look forward to," said Jennifer. "We will continue to inculcate and support the growing interest of British companies to launch their presence in Malaysia as part our role as the official delivery partner of Department for International Trade in Malaysia. We will also seek to further increase our presence outside of Kuala Lumpur. This year alone, we were in Johor on 3 occasions to engage with our members there and we’ll be looking to return next year to continue our efforts. And we will continue to focus on our efforts to create the best value propositions to our members and align what we do with priorities of UK in Malaysia." The BMCC thanks once again all our Sponsors, Patrons, Partners and 50 strong Sterling Members for your support this year, and we look forward to closer collaborations in 2020! BMCC Survey: The Impact of Black Economy on the Business Community in Malaysia The BMCC is conducting a survey with the aim of identifying challenges that are affecting businesses in Malaysia, particularly on the impact of "black economy". Your feedback is important in providing a clearer view from a business community perspective, the challenges arising from black economy whilst operating in Malaysia. Looking For UK Expertise, Goods or Services? (For Malaysian Companies) The BMCC is here to assist. Embodied by a dedicated team of sector specialists, we are here to help Malaysian companies from any industry connect with the right manufacturer, supplier or provider direct from the United Kingdom for FREE! Shared Prosperity: Malaysia's Economy, Now & amp; Future (31 Oct) With the Budget reflecting the government’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 that aims to restructure the economy and bridge disparities, join us to find the answers to these questions and more from our policy makers and business leaders about the inner-workings behind the Budget 2020 and the plans for the year ahead for our businesses and livelihoods.  BMCC Higher Education Forum (12 Nov) This half-day forum will seek to discuss on the opportunities and benefits to leverage on the pool of talent of international students in Malaysia and understanding how key stakeholders within the higher education ecosystem can work together to overcome these barriers. In addition, the forum will have a “Student Voice” platform where student leaders (local & amp; international) will share their views on the subject.  Industry4WRD Summit (30-31 Oct) Themed “Accelerating Transformation towards Smart Manufacturing”, the Summit will feature three (3) conferences and an exhibition by solution, technology and training providers for Industry 4.0. The objectives of this summit are: To update business communities on the latest development in Industry4WRD initiatives and to encourage adoption of Industry 4.0 by local industry players especially SMEs. The British High Commission Remembrance Day Service 2019 (10 Nov) General enquiries and requests to lay a remembrance poppy wreath can be made through the British High Commission Defence Section: Date: Sunday 10th November 2019 Venue: Tugu Negara, Jalan Parliment Timings: 0745 - 0900 Special Offers at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur & amp; Resort Langkawi For BMCC Members Only: Enjoy special rack and corporate rates inclusive of Executive Club Floor Benefits with various other privileges at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Exclusive rates also available at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi. Enjoy 40% off Bed & amp; Breakfast and 20% discounts on spa (excluding retail) and resort actibities during your stay! BMCC - British Airways Ticket Giveaway Contest! British Airways together with the BMCC are carrying out a special ticket giveaway contest; celebrating their heritage collection with a unique fashion show of their uniforms across the century. The winner will claim x2 Club World Business Class Return Tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London!* (Contest closes 31 Oct) | Exclusive Flight Discounts for BMCC Members ON TOP of ongoing October Promotion. or email for discount link Established in 2008, QSR Trading Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd. 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Enjoy special rates up to 3.00% p.a.* when you open an Everyday Global Account today! * HSBC Everyday Global Account Fee Waiver and Welcome Promotion Terms and Conditions apply. MYGiving Launch (4 Nov) BMCC members are cordially invited to the launch of the MYGiving movement () on 4 November. Leaders from Ministries, corporations, non-profits, activists and media will discuss the challenges and ways of promoting the act of giving in Malaysia. Expect to see representatives from Zero Waste Malaysia, Women of Will, Malaysia Dogs Deserve Better, PichaEats, EPIC, UNICEF, WWF, Fave, Astro Awani, Telekom Malaysia and many more! Admission is free (limited to one rep per organisation). Light refreshments and lunch provided. RSVP here to secure your spot! Email for more information. BESSA is back! (3 Nov) After a highly successful inaugural show in 2018, The British Education and Schools Show in Asia (BESSA) is coming again to Malaysia. BESSA is the specially curated forum for families to discover what makes British boarding world-renowned and brings together the most prestigious schools right here on Malaysian soil. Parents can meet school representatives, speak to current pupils who are on hand to share their experiences first-hand and listen to a programme of talks during the afternoon, giving all families a rare opportunity to hear advice from highly respected experts. Funatic Fiesta: Liverpool vs Manchester City (10 Nov) In an effort to boost awareness of Malaysia sports tech industry, FUTURISE and ASTRO AWANI Malaysia is organizing FUNATIC FIESTA - a community engagement event, celebrating the camaraderie & amp; sportsmanship among the ardent football fans in Malaysia. This live viewing event in Cyberjaya aims to deliver participants an experiential and educational program on everything sports tech and innovation to cultivate interests and conversations on the technology to addressable market. There are 2 main components: the live viewing party of Liverpool F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. and “Bual Bola” talk show. Madagascar The Musical: Direct from the UK! (5-8 Dec) See the smash hit movie, Madagascar comes to life on stage! Featuring all your favourite friends, escaping the zoo has never been more exciting! Let’s MOVE into the musical and join their amazing journey now! Special BMCC Member Promotion: Enjoy 15% off Premium, VIP , Cat A and Cat B when you purchase Family Of 4 tickets.  Email for promo code or Direct English Partners with SEGi to Raise Students' English Proficiency Level SEGi Group of Colleges (SGC) has been appointed as an Institutional Accredited Centre (IAC) of Direct English by Melewar Learning Resources Sdn Bhd, the master licensee of Direct English programmes in Malaysia and Singapore. Melewar Learning Resources will assist SGC in setting up the IAC in its college premises and provide adequate training for its academic staff to efficiently deliver the course. Advertise with us! Email to for advertising opportunities British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad (1280091-P) E04C0, 4th Floor East Block, Wisma Golden Eagle Realty, 142-B Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: +603 2163 1784 / 1786 | E: | W: Copyright © BMCC 2019