Issue #218 - 14 Sep 2020
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The BMCC in association with the Department for International Trade, UK is delighted to organise an exclusive forum on "Malaysia – A Resilient and Preferred destination for British exports and Investment." Malaysia, the UK's second largest trading partner in ASEAN remains a highly attractive destination for British companies wishing to expand their business overseas. Despite the global economic downturn, bilateral ties between the UK and Malaysia remain strong and opportunities for international players continue to emerge. Malaysia is also increasingly seen by MNCs as a location for manufacturing and services operations, in response to Covid-19 and global trade policy conditions. Join us for this exclusive forum on opportunities on doing businesses in Malaysia with our special guest speaker: Richard Graham, UK MP and the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Malaysia. Richard will be joined by an esteemed panel of speakers for this insightful discussion. - Randeep Mahajan, Managing Director, Weir Minerals Malaysia
- Alex Heaton, CEO, Realise Health Sdn Bhd
- Arham Abd. Rahman, Deputy CEO, Malaysian Industry Development Authority
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EUROCHAM Malaysia visits BMCC
EUROCHAM Malaysia paid a visit to the BMCC office to discuss potential collaborations. Recently rebranded from EUMCCI to EUROCHAM Malaysia, they were established since 1993 with the aim of facilitating trade and investment between Europe and Malaysia.
Representing EUROCHAM Malaysia: Sven Schneider (CEO), Mohanraj Selvarajoo (Membership Manager) Representing BMCC: Jennifer Lopez (Executive Director), Roufizah Razali (Senior Membership & Strategic Partnerships Manager), Rohazwan Zakaria (Public Affairs Manager) |
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IGEM 2020 : Calling for interest! (19-23 Oct) The BMCC is pleased to support the incoming South East Asia’s largest trade showcase for green technologies and eco-solutions over the past decade, 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020). Join us and showcase the best of British innovations under one UK virtual booth.
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Meet the Market Expert 2020 by the Great British Food Programme (22 Sep)
The Department for International Trade (DIT), in conjunction with the Great British Food Programme, are bringing up to 50 global Commercial Trade Officers direct to your screens with our first-ever virtual Meet the Market Expert event! There will be opportunities for UK Food & Drink Companies to speak with Trade Officers from more than 20 countries, that can advise you on your target market suitability and will be able to make introductions with the buyers and distributors that matter. Moreover, over 500 meetings will be held over the course of the day and you’ll be able to request bookings with an Officer at a time that suits you. Register for the event here |
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ARE YOU HIRING? Calling All Industry Leaders in HR and Talent Acquisition - Malaysia Employability Programme (MyEMPRO)
BMCC is pleased to partner with Direct English UK on this Place & Train programme covering English language skills, communication and soft skills. The 7-day course is fully funded by HRDF and is open for new hires under these 3 categories:
1. Unemployed graduates 2. School leavers 3. Retrenched workers |
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Call for Advertisement
BMCC is calling out to you to advertise your brand and products in our new BMCC Guide, "Malaysia: Opportunities for UK Businesses." Our annual publication is circulated across our international and regional networks in the UK and ASEAN. This guide aims to promote trade and investment opportunities, and this will be an ideal opportunity for your brand to reach local and foreign audiences!
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BMCC Meet The Buyer's Programme (Malaysia - Food & Drink) Event Recap
As part of the UK’s initiative to enhance its trade with the world, the Trade Team at the BMCC (Official Delivery Partner for the DIT in Malaysia) hosted a 2 day virtual event on 9 – 10 September, titled ‘Meet The Buyers Programme (Malaysia – Food & Drinks)’. Working alongside the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the BMCC Trade Team assisted Malaysian buyers to source for Food / Drink products from the UK and matched them with potential UK exporters. Potential UK F&D companies also managed to take this opportunity to meet with our Malaysian buyers that consists of reputable distributors and supermarket that are well-established in Malaysia, and were looking to bring in more quality products from the UK. If you are a UK F&D company that is keen on joining a similar event in the future, please feel free to contact: samantha@bmcc.org.my |
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Malaysia Property Market Update and An Introduction to Merdeka 118 Tower, Kuala Lumpur's New Global Icon (7 Oct)
Organised by the BMCC in collaboration with Rahim & Co and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) this webinar aims to provide participants with holistic solutions and strategies for large-scale property investors, developers or buyers. Join us for insights on the Malaysian property market landscape from our expert speakers and how virtual tours are now used as an effective way to help buyers experience a property in the new normal.
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BritCham Indonesia: To Open The Borders, To Remain Closed? That Is The Question (16 Sep)
Join us for our third Professional Women's Group webinar as we invite four experts from the hospitality and exhibitions sectors. With the proposed opening up of Indonesia to International visitors now postponed from September 11, how were the hospitality and exhibitions sectors preparing? What are the expectations of a revival in business and traditional tourism? With no end to the travel embargo in sight, how are related businesses managing their options and risks?
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BritCham Vietnam: Renewable Energy - Investment Opportunities in Vietnam (16 Sep)
During the first half of the webinar, local experts in the Renewable Energy industry will provide an update of Vietnam’s economy and a guide to investment in Renewable Energy via which attendees will be able to gain a deep insight into the country’s industry. This solid foundation will help keen investors adopt an appropriate approach to pitches by local developers presented at the second half of the webinar.
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BritCham Singapore: Business Opportunities in China & Singapore (17 Sep)
The British Chamber of Commerce in China and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will be holding a collaborative webinar where we will be exploring the challenges and opportunities for British businesses in China, Singapore and Southeast Asia. The webinar will feature an overview of BritCham China's latest Position Paper, reflecting the views of British companies in China on the key regulatory challenges they face and the perceived areas of opportunity.
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British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar: Dispute Funding - Legal Masterclass Series (23 Sep)
The funding of disputes by third party investors is a topic that is widely misunderstood. Join Timothy Cooke, partner of Stephenson Harwood and Tom Glasgow, Chief Investment Officer (Asia) of Omni Bridgeway, as they explore how third party funding works and examine some of the possibilities and benefits that funding offers.
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UK-Asia Pacific Digital Health Mission 2020 (24 Sep)
Ten of the World’s most innovative digital health companies will be virtually visiting Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. The Department for International Trade welcome delegates to this great opportunity to secure connections with UK companies that can drive better outcomes in your organisation, while learning about the broader UK digital health offer. These UK companies will fit the needs of the Korean, Malaysian and Taiwanese markets and a wide range of fields are going to be showcased.
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Immigration Department Malaysia: Latest Guidelines for Malaysians to exit and re-enter country
The Malaysian Immigration Department has outlined the latest guidelines for Malaysians who wish to exit and enter the country until the end of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO). The department in a statement [on 12 Sep], said the exit/entry procedure is divided into categories, namely one that requires approval from the department to leave the country and one that does not and those who are not allowed to leave the country, as well as the procedure to re-enter Malaysia.
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Design Thinking online short course by University of the Arts London MABECS, in partnership with University of the Arts London, is offering an online short course entitled 'Introduction to Design Thinking'. Design Thinking is an interactive thought process which will enable you to understand your end user better, in order to create innovative products and services. You will learn how this approach can help you solve problems creatively in a range of different industries. This online short course will be taught by a UAL tutor. Only 15 spots available. The first 8 registrants are entitled to a discounted price of RM2,500 (retail price: RM3,000). More info here |
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Congratulations to our IGCSE Class of 2020 for achieving outstanding results this year
Two learners, Gopika Valappil and Danae Zhang are among the top in Malaysia with a perfect score of 10 A*. One in every four of our learners also scored 9 A*/A and above, whilst 96% of all grades were at the higher level of A*-C. Meanwhile, 50% of our learners achieved 5A*/A and more. With strong emphasis on personal development as well as academic rigour, we prepare our learners for their transition into the IB Diploma Programme and beyond. Well done, learners! Click here to find out more about Nexus Pre-school, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-university IB Diploma programmes. |
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Managing Change: Business English (Direct English, UK) (Free webinar, 18 Sep)
Though change is a daily constant in life, many people still resist it a lot so for company leaders who need to execute decisions during times of change, it is important to communicate effectively the reasons and to get everyone involved; because it makes them feel engaged and valued that they are key to making the transition happen. At the end of the day, taking these simple but yet crucial steps will make room for a smoother transition to change. Want to pick up change management skills? Join us for our FREE webinar on Friday, 18 Sep between 1pm to 1.30pm by clicking here! |
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Marlborough College Malaysia Admissions Open Day (26 Sep)
Discover the benefits of a Marlborough College Education at our Admissions Open Morning. The Master of Marlborough College Malaysia invites you to our forthcoming Admissions Open Day to be held on Saturday 26th September 2020 at 9.00am (MYT).
The open day will include presentations from The Master, Mr Alan Stevens and a full tour.
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Developing your next generation of accountants - Asia Pacific (Free Webinar, 24 Sep)
As the demands of the accounting profession continue to evolve, today’s accountants need to revisit their traditional combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours. This shift to new ways of working has been accelerated and changes given new urgency by COVID-19. This webinar explores what modern and future accountants will need, along with an overview of the professional competencies and skills to help them to adapt.
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IDP: Top UK Universities Information Session
Excited to know what's happening in September and October? Check out the dates for our IDP Top UK Universities Information Sessions and explore your study options overseas. Seize your chance to discover the opportunities to continue your higher education in the UK.
• 23 Sep: Studying at University of Liverpool • 30 Sep: Discover Northern Ireland & Queen's, your perfect study destination • 7 Oct: University of Glasgow - Medicine
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Sunway Medical Centre: CT Coronary Angiogram Screening
Why should you consider a heart screening? Of the many different forms of heart disease, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common and a major cause of heart attack (American Heart Association). The risk factors of CAD include age, family history, smoking, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, hence many patients can be asymptomatic. This is why it is important to have a Coronary Angiogram Screening. Get tested now because early detection is vital for prevention!
Click here for more information, or please call +603-7491 9191 (ext: 11011) for enquiries |
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CHEMOPHARM IS HIRING!
Chemopharm Group is a private equity backed leading distributor of medical technology and healthcare products in South East Asia. Headquartered in Malaysia, the Group has presence across the region in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The Group is embarking on an aggressive expansion plan and is looking for an energetic and motivated individuals to join the team as Service Engineers. The individual will play a critical to handle the maintenance and repairs of the equipment. This vacancy is currently open for fresh graduates. |
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* Terms & conditions apply for vacancy posting |
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