Dear Subscriber, Issue #187 - 10 Feb 2020 Notice: The health and wellbeing of our members, families and colleagues is of great importance to us at the BMCC. As we continually monitor the global situation revolving the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we hope you will remain vigilant and in good health, upholding general hygiene practices and basic preventive measures. Information for the public on the outbreak of coronavirus in China, including the current situation in the UK, information about the virus and its symptoms and advice for travellers. Sky News Sky News Sunway Medical Centre: How to Wear a Mask Follow these steps to ensure the right practices when wearing a medical mask. Step1: Wash your hands Step 2: Check the medical mask for defects Step 3: Orient the top of the mask properly Step 4: Ensure the proper side of the mask faces outwards Step 5: Place the mask on your face Step 6: Adjust the nose piece Step 7: Tie the lower band of the mask if needed Step 8: Fit the mask to the face and under your chin International SOS - Novel Coronavirus: Protection For Your Organisation This is a rapidly evolving situation. International SOS is monitoring closely and updating our as more information becomes available. We advise all organisations to continue to monitor this outbreak, proactively communicating with your people to explain the ways to prevent infection, review and implement your plans for pandemic and other infectious disease outbreaks. MIFB 2020: Calling for Booth Exhibitors! The BMCC is looking for UK companies to showcase the best of British produce and products at the 21st Malaysian International Food & amp; Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2020. Celebrating their 21st Anniversary, MIFB is the perfect avenue to build business connections to facilitate exhibitors and buyers to source and identify potential business partners to expand their market globally. MIFB also provides VIP buyer programmes to match the right international and local business partners by connecting the top tier buyers and MIFB exhibiting companies. for more info or contact samantha@bmcc.org.my The BMCC Higher Education Committee had its first meeting for 2020 last month. This was attended by 12 members, and we also welcomed a new committee member - Prof. Dato' Dr Ansary Ahmed, Founder & amp; President of , one of BMCC's Sterling members. In line with the Government's goal to promote Malaysia as a regional education hub, the HE Committee is looking at international students’ employability as a means of attracting international students to the country. The Committee will also assume a thought leadership role in promoting UK education in Malaysia and vice versa with the focus area being student empowerment and the student voice. Please keep a look out for the committee's initiatives and events this year. The BMCC met up with Bill Addington, BMCC Board Director & amp; Managing Director of and Michael J. McIver, Director / CEO of last week, discussing potential initiatives for BMCC members involved in the infrastructure sector. Both longstanding BMCC members, TechSol provides technical and commercial support to contractors, consultants, lawyers and insurance companies throughout South-east Asia, whilst Plus Three Consultants advises and assist organisations within the construction and infrastructure industry on complex commercial and contractual matters. We were also invited to the offices of where we held discussions with Dominic Heaton-Watson, (Associate Director, International Residential Project Marketing ) on collaborative avenues, as well as being introduced to their UK partner Berkeley Group, represented by Jonathan Bearsdall (Head of Sales & amp; Business Development - Emerging Markets, SEA). A Large Member of the BMCC, Knight Frank is a leading independent global real estate consultancy headquartered in London, providing integrated prime commercial and residential offerings, operating in key hubs across the globe. Stopping by the BMCC to explore bilateral UK-Malaysian support systems and collaborations was Pn Hazina Mohamad (Head, International Business Development Department) and En. Abdul Hafiz Ahmad (Senior Executive, International Business Development Department) from the . PUNB was established in 1991 to enhance the participation and involvement of Bumiputera in entrepreneurship and to develop dynamic, resilient, progressive Bumiputera Commercial and Industrial Community (BCIC). EU Exit: Transition to Clarity (18 Feb) Only 1 week left to our highly anticipated breakfast dialogue with H.E. Charles Hay MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia. So join us for this special session, supported by the UK's Department for International Trade, to hear and discuss the latest policy updates from the British government, and how companies are responding both to the challenges and many new opportunities EU-Exit offers. Energy Outlook 2020 (4 Mar) In entering this new decade, how far has the ASEAN region and Malaysia in particular, positioned itself in this diverse and crucial sector? What are the upcoming prospects and foreseeable trends in this energy space that we can benefit from? This forum by the BMCC Energy Committee will explore these opportunities as well as the challenges and uncertainties within the energy spectrum, regionally and within Malaysia, with experts from the public and private sectors. BeatleMania (12 - 15 Feb) BMCC Partnered Event BeatleMania are regarded as one of the UK’s leading tribute acts, playing to sell-out audiences throughout the world and appearing on television and radio. The band, formed in the summer of 1992, quickly built up a huge nationwide following and since then have gained such a high reputation on the tribute scene that they are constantly in demand internationally. Endorsed by MOTAC (Ministry of Tourism Arts & amp; Culture), VM2020 and the BMCC. BeatleMania is expected to entertain audiences of 1,600 in Kuala Lumpur with the show lasting 2 hours across 4 Acts. or AGOS 2020 Finance Summit (17 - 18 Mar) BMCC Partnered Event Find out what are the leading trends and what is new in the Shared Services scene. Demystify data science and practical application for Finance Shared Service processes, emerging trends in digital tools and technology, including industry specific best practices on processes and technologies. BMCC Members are entitled to 15% discount! Email to comms@bmcc.org.my for your promo code Visit to get your tickets! Alice Smith School Foundation Charity Dinner (28 Feb) Join the Alice Smith School Foundation Charity Dinner and at the same time, support a noble cause. Hosted by the school’s secondary students, this event has been repeatedly praised as being one of the highlights of the school year. The dinner aims to raise awareness of, and money for community service projects, both locally and internationally. Last year, thanks to the generosity of donors, the school raised over RM83,000 to assist with the renovation of schools that students visit, rural community development, resource acquisition for those in need, and a range of wildlife and environmental conservation projects. Click on these links to find our more: • Tenby Schools Rainforest Fest (7 Mar) Being one of the Green Flag Schools in Malaysia, our organising Student Leadership Team want to highlight the importance of the rainforests and their ecosystems to our community. Join us in this global movement to raise awareness and encourage action to save one of the earth’s most precious resources, our rainforests. This family-friendly community festival will showcase the talent, diversity and strength of the Tenby Community. There will be performances, food stalls, market stalls, pop-ups, activities and more. 3pm - 7pm @ Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam Entrance Fee: RM10.00 (Walk-in) For inquiries, email: trobinson@tenby.edu.my RSM Malaysia: Digital Service Tax Half Day Workshop (20 Feb) In order to provide a fair and equal treatment for local and foreign digital service providers, Malaysia has introduced the Digital Service Tax (DST) at the rate of 6% effective 1 January 2020. DST shall be charged and levied on any digital services provided by a foreign registered person to any consumer in Malaysia. Find out how DST effects your business, and what you will have to do at this Half Day Workshop by RSM Malaysia. HRDF Claimable. Holborn Assets: Got no time to invest? We do! Invest from as little as $200 USD per month with guaranteed returns and capital protection! Find out how today. 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