Dear Subscriber, Issue #190 - 2 Mar 2020 Developing Talents Effectively - Are we doing enough? Last Thursday, the BMCC together with Kaplan Financial Ltd hosted a forum on utilising professional education effectively to develop talent and drive business growth. A survey driven by Kaplan earlier this year gave impetus for this event. The survey was created to understand trends in professional education from the employer’s perspective and to explore if employers today are training their staff effectively and efficiently. For the purpose of this survey, professional education primarily focused on finance and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and AAT. The BMCC was proud to have partnered with Kaplan, a fellow member, for this initiative. "We strongly believe that the core of every organisation, the people and talents, are worth investing in. Not just to be trained employees, but to be skilled and multi-talented professionals capable of truly contributing to any organisation." said BMCC Executive Director Jennifer Lopez in her special address. It is by means of such partnerships that the Chamber continues to provide value added services for our members. Calum Shepherd, International Relationship Manager at Kaplan presented the survey findings, which analysed the employer's views on support measures for employee training, funding and ways of improving professional education. In what was concluded as a relatively new concept globally, structured Learning & amp; Development (L & amp;D) will require the combined efforts of both companies and education provides to design programmes catered to the requirements of each company to ensure employees are given the best chance for effective and efficient training. ( Should you want a copy of the Survey Report, kindly email Zaiti Waddell at ) An MOU exchange was also observed between Kaplan and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), with an exclusive offer for MIA members to enjoy 10% off any Live Online course for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or AAT when booking online using discount code KAPMIA10 (Terms & amp; Conditions apply). The half-day's proceedings with over 80 in attendance was wrapped up by the main forum in a coming together of business leaders and minds. Calum Shepherd returned to moderate the panel session with Madeleine Roach (Head of Global Business Services APAC, AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific), Ainol Yaacob (Head of Country, BP Malaysia), Leong Mun Foong (Head, Competency Development & amp; Framework, MIA) and Ang Weina (Global Employer Services, National Practice Leader, Deloitte Malaysia) discussing the role of the employer in developing talent, its importance, challenges and the benefits of investing in people. On the 25th February, the BMCC met up with the for a discussion on collaborative opportunities, represented by Datin Latchumy Prabha, Senior Manager, YBhg. Dato' Abdul Latif bin Hj Abu Seman, Director-General, En Ab. Rahim Yusoff, Deputy Director General and Tuan Haji Suhaimi Hamad, Director. The MPC which was formerly known as the National Productivity Corporation was established in 1962 as a joint project between the United Nations Special Fund and the Federal Government to lead in the promotion and dissemination of productivity related information and issues. Returning for a third consecutive year, the BMCC's Annual Business Excellence Awards 2020 is Open for Nominations! Please adhere to the submission guidelines as stipulated in each corresponding nomination pages below. Deadline for all submissions is 30 April 2020. Winners will be announced at the penultimate Awards Gala Night on 18th June 2020 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. for more info or contact rohazwan@bmcc.org.my 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. 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. for more info or contact samantha@bmcc.org.my 04 Mar 24 Mar 18 Jun Energy Outlook 2020 (This Wednesday, 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. Penang: Preferred Investment Location in Malaysia (24 Mar) Penang has long been one of the preferred states in Malaysia for investment in manufacturing, services, tourism and property. In recognising the huge potential of business development in the Pearl of the Orient, the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), is organising an exclusive sharing session for BMCC members in the manufacturing, services, and infrastructure sectors to discover how businesses can leverage on potential opportunities in Penang and be part of its economic prosperity. 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! Alvawater is a South East Asia wide company acting as the exclusive distributor for UK based Waterlogic. This partnership brings to the Malaysian market the latest technology in Point-of-Use water purification and dispensing solutions for commercial purposes such as Offices, Hospitals, Hospitality, Educational facilities and industrial facilities. Our prime areas of focus are safeguarding the mineral qualities of drinking water using UV light as prime purification solution, removal of the contamination risk from dispenser surfaces with self-decontaminating technology, target the removal of single-use plastic with in-house bottling solutions and stimulate work-floor hydration with the add-on of sparkling water. Principal Representative: Karl Godderis, Acting Country Head, Malaysia Vietnam E: k.godderis@alvawater.com | T: +60 126935692 | W: Malaysia Airlines adopts safety measures to give travellers peace of mind Malaysia Airlines has adopted a series of measures to deliver safe and best-in-class service to passengers, allowing them to travel with peace of mind in view of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. This includes control measures to lower the risk of on-board disease transmission such as preparing medical communicable disease kits in every aircraft to cater to ill passengers. ZICO Law: ASEAN's Response to COVID-19 - Employment Issues to Consider "Workplace health and safety systems and protocols, and preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection, should be in place and effectively communicated to employees. Employers also need to consider how to manage affected employees fairly where stay at home or remote working arrangements become necessary." With this in mind, ZICO Law has produced this special publication to provide an ASEAN-wide overview of key employer obligations and considerations related to COVID-19.  International Schools Partnership Open Days (March 2020) Tenby Schools and Asia Pacific Schools, part of International Schools Partnership network, will be holding their open days and info days in March 2020. Families are welcome to visit our Amazing Learning focused campuses on the following dates. For more information, please visit the links provided below. 7 Mar: Asia Pacific Schools ( / ) , 13 Mar: 28 Mar: St. John's International School Open Day (7 Mar)  Discover how your GREAT journey can begin at St. John’s International School, so mark your calendars! Visit St. John’s International School on Open Day on 7 March 2020 (Saturday), from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and find out more on the Preschool/Primary/Secondary programmes, while experiencing the facilities during the school tour. RM1,000 rebate will be given upon enrolment at the Open Day. Special Packages for students in Year 7 : All students that sign up from February to March will enjoy a RM400 Application Fee Waiver and RM1,000 Discount on School Fees. Take advantage of these amazing opportunity and register with St. John’s International School. Call us at 03-2022 4883 (Secondary & amp; A-Level) / 03-2034 1288 (Preschool & amp; Primary) for more info. Marlborough College Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Morning (7 Mar) The Master, Mr Alan Stevens and his wife Heather, invite you to discover the benefits of a Marlborough College Malaysia day and boarding education. Saturday, 7th March 2020 at 10.30am to 12.30pm The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Register your attendance UM Startups Co-Founder Search Day (9 Mar) University of Malaya (UM) is eager to bring it's innovative researched products to market through startups. These selected startups are being initiated by UM researchers. However these researchers, who are academicians know their limitation in commercialising, bring to market, their own researched products. They need business co-founder(s) to lead and run the business portion of their startups. This is where UM Startups Co-Founder Search Day comes in. UMDT Startup Co-Founder Search Day is an event when researchers will pitch their startup researched ideas in search of business co-founders. The International School @ ParkCity Open Day (14 Mar) We invite you to join our Open Day on 14th March 2020 at the International School at ParkCity Kuala Lumpur, located in the highly acclaimed township of Desa ParkCity. The Open day will run from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm and the presentation by our school Principal, Mr Jonathan Turner, will begin at 11:30 am followed by a school tour by our experienced teachers and student leaders. Children are welcome to join and refreshments will be served. or Study In Scotland, brought to you by MABECS (18 Mar) Considering to pursue a postgraduate degree? Come and join the Study In Scotland x MABECS postgraduate fair. Explore postgraduate programs, admission requirements, fees, scholarships, student life and much more. Admission is free. EIC Connect: Energy Indonesia (Jakarta, 26 Mar) This exclusive business matching conference aims to connect the global energy supply chain to Indonesia’s Oil and Gas, Power and Renewable Industry exclusively at EIC Connect Energy Indonesia 2020. We expect to attract a large number of companies, primarily representing UK based businesses, all with the capacity, technology and innovation to contribute to large scale projects and host one-to-one meetings with delegates to discuss their supplier requirements, procurement procedures and how they can work together on upcoming projects in the region. | Garden International School 2020 Scholarships Garden International School is pleased to announce the launch of its 2020 A Level Scholarships for Year 12 students looking to join their prestigious Sixth Form programme. The GIS Scholarship programme is aimed at giving back to the community by helping outstanding scholars achieve their greatest academic aspirations - no matter their background - by rewarding eligible students with up to 100% of tuition fees covered and over 20k worth of application & amp; registration fees waived. *Available for Malaysian passport holders only* #BornToStandOut? Enquire today at or email for Village Grocer: Bringing To You A Taste of the UK The purveyor of everything fresh, Village Grocer, is bringing to you a taste of the United Kingdom with its upcoming UK Fair at its stores. From 20th Feb to 23rd Mar, have your pick of the finest assortment of biscuits and teas for your weekend afternoon tea. There are also great deals on scones and selected bakery items on offer. For those who enjoy hearty meal, a selection of high quality meats and sea bounty are also available. Visit your nearest Village Grocer and seize this limited time offer to savour the delicious offerings of the United Kingdom. Recharge over the Weekend with Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur’s “I Heart Kuala Lumpur Weekend” Package Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur recently launched the I Heart Malaysia Weekend room package for Malaysian residents and I-Kad holders to indulge in over the weekend. Valid for stays on Friday and weekends only, this package is available to book from now until 31 March 2020 with exclusive complimentary breakfast for two and late check out at 6pm. Mandarin Oriental: Take Advantage of Our Weekend Staycation Bring your family and enjoy a splashing good time at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Kids will be delighted to spend a day by the pool while you lounge away in relaxation all on our spa & amp; wellness floor that includes a spa, fitness centre, Mind & amp; Body Studio, indoor golf and outdoor tennis. Or email mokul-reservations@mohg.com for bookings AVIS Malaysia: Exclusive Offers From Our Partner Krispy Kreme Present Avis Malaysia Touch 'n Go card or voucher and buy 3 doughnuts for a special price of RM 9.25. Exclusively for employees of DRB-HICOM Group of Companies and Avis Malaysia customers only. For further information, contact: +603 7803 7555 or sales@avis.com.my Share: Advertise with us! Email to for advertising opportunities British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad 201801018075 (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 2020