BMCC Annual Report 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 BRITISH MALAYSIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BERHAD Company Registration No: 201801018075 (1280091P)

Sponsors, Partners & Sterling Members in 2019

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To Our Cherished Members

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fter all that has transpired so far this year, 2019 now seems a distant memory. The arrival of a global pandemic has shaken the familiar order of work and living, creating a new normal. As with countless other organisations, the BMCC had to put on hold numerous plans intended for 2020. Throughout the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) however, the BMCC remained active remotely through a series of webinars, regular alerts and advocacy initiatives to keep our members engaged and informed. In this, the BMCC reinforced an adaptability and resilience that has stood true for nearly 60 years.

As we emerge from the MCO with the reopening of businesses, we reflect on a very successful 2019 for the Chamber that still sets the foundations for our plans to come. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to present the BMCC’s Annual Report for the Financial Year ended 31 December 2019.

Having organised over 40 events both social and corporate with renowned organisations within our membership, we were also delighted to have engagement opportunities with various Ministries and Government-linked bodies. Some of our notable highlights follow below.

In Q1, we organised the Digital Innovation Conference with HSBC Malaysia, our first large scale and half-day initiative.

Attended by the Minister of Communications and Multimedia and the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, the Conference brought together the likes of MDEC, AirAsia, IBM Malaysia and TM Research & Development amongst numerous others to speak on how the technologies of today and tomorrow will influence our personal and professional lives. We were then pleased to conclude the year with a second successful conference in December, namely the SME Conference 2019 with Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia. Delivering the keynote was the Minister of Entrepreneur Development, who then paved the way for an extensive line of speakers from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad, MaGIC and SME Corporation Malaysia, to name just a few.

The highly anticipated sequel to our inaugural Business Excellence Awards was greatly received by all attendees, nominees and winners. We shared the pride of the night with our 2019 winners PwC Malaysia, Capital DK, Teach for Malaysia, Sunway Medical Centre and honorary awardee Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah for all their tremendous contributions to trade and industry. YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, then-Minister of Finance of Malaysia was our guest of honour delivering a speech and presenting the night’s grand prize, the UK-Malaysia Business of the Year award to Sports Direct MST Sdn Bhd. In August, the BMCC launched the Women in Leadership Network, created to develop and deliver programmes that empower and advocate women in leadership. Some truly remarkable visionaries and champions of gender parity have enlisted since the Network’s formation, and the BMCC will look to continually grow this initiative in the years to come. We have also seen the relaunch of the BMCC Higher Education Committee, and the emergence of a new BMCC Education Committee (3 to 18 Years) to serve as platforms for dialogue and advocacy in the ever growing and so important education sector.

Another highlight of the year was the Trade Mission to Myanmar, our first delegation to an ASEAN country in recent history.

With valuable connections made between our travelling members and local industry there, the BMCC will be seeking to expand our trade services by hosting more Trade Missions in the future.

The achievements of 2019 would not have been possible without the support of our Patrons, Board of Directors, our Sponsors and Partners, the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur and the Department for International Trade, our 51 Sterling members for the year and of course, our treasured members. Thank you all for an outstanding 2019, and let us now help each other in rebuilding our businesses and the global economy.

Andrew Sill Chairman

Jennifer Lopez Executive Director

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BMCC Patrons & Board of Directors

H.E. Charles Hay, MVO

YA Bhg Tun Musa Hitam

British High Commissioner to Malaysia (Term Started March 2019)

Chairman, World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation

BMCC Patron

Andrew Sill

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BMCC Patron

David Ng

BMCC Chairman

BMCC Co-Deputy Chairman

BMCC Co-Deputy Chairman

Abrar Anwar

Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin

Managing Director, Country Head of Commercial Banking HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

Managing Director International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd

Managing Director and CEO Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia

Director IPSOS Malaysia

Tan Sri Michael Yeoh President Kingsley Advisory & Strategic Initiatives Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Larry Gan Chairman Cloudaron Group Berhad

Amanda Jane Powell Managing Director KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd

Andrew Diamond CEO IsItUp Dotcom Sdn Bhd

Anthony Collingridge, OBE Managing Director Delta Gate Solutions Sdn Bhd

Prof. Dr Graham Kendall Provost & CEO University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

Hanif Hashim Senior Vice President Petrofac Malaysia

William Addington Managing Director TechSol Sdn Bhd

Deborah Clarke (Ex-Officio) Country Director Department for International Trade, British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

Sarah Deverall (Ex-Officio) Director British Council Malaysia

BMCC Treasurer

Prof. Dr Mushtak Al-Atabi Provost & CEO Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Jennifer Lopez Executive Director British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Bhd

BMCC Executive Office Team

About BMCC Established in 1963, the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) has been driven by the sole ordinance of advancing bilateral trade relations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia. Over the past five decades, the BMCC has been a catalyst in providing businesses with networking events, branding & exposure, trade services and industry advocacy. Today, the BMCC has firmly rooted itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most prolific Chambers.

The BMCC is appointed by the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) to become their service delivery partner for British SME’s seeking to export or establish a presence in Malaysia. Embodied by dedicated sector leads, the BMCC Trade Team provides a range of bespoke services from market intelligence, business matching and event management to sourcing assistance for UK goods and services.

With a certified accreditation by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network across the United Kingdom, the principles upheld at the BMCC are continually updated in assurance of living up to the global standards set by the BCC accreditation system. The BMCC is also a member of the BiSEA (Britain in South East Asia) network, a group of ten British Chambers and Business Councils across the Southeast Asian region aimed at developing effective relationships between British Chambers of Commerce within ASEAN to further facilitate business opportunities for their members.

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Events

Delegation Reception with British Malaysian Society (BMS) 17 Jan 2019 The BMCC hosted a Networking Dinner Reception for the British Malaysian Society (BMS) business delegation from the UK. The evening took place at the Urban Restaurant of Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, our venue sponsor, where BMCC members mingled and dined with over 20 BMS delegates, led by Chair Ms. Mei Sim Lai OBE DL. The dinner was joined by newly appointed Malaysian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Datuk Mohamad Sadik Kethergany and his wife Datin Jakkiah.

The British Malaysian Society was founded in the early 1980’s as a bilateral friendship organisation. Based in London, it seeks to maintain and nurture valuable relationships forged between Britons and Malaysians who have lived and done business in both countries.

BMCC Chinese New Year in Johor

A Chinese New Year Lunch was held with our members in Johor Bahru. This return represents the first event we have organised in JB since June 2015 when the BMCC led a UK delegation visit to Iskandar Malaysia. BMCC Chairman Andrew Sill and Executive Director Jennifer Lopez represented the Chamber at the event held at Amari Johor Bahru, tossing “Yee Sang” with attendees from various companies in the southern-most state of Malaysia.

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Raising Business Confidence with Dr Muhammed Abdul Khaled 21 Feb 2019 A Focus Talk was held on Raising Business Confidence with Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid, then-Economic Advisor to the Malaysian Prime Minister.

In his speech, Dr Muhammed spoke of the short term challenges currently looked into by the Government. This included the high cost of living amidst low purchasing power, job growth and the lack of coordinated messaging across the public sector. He emphasised that the people’s wellbeing is of the Government’s ultimate concern, and through progressive tax reforms and thoughtful policy implementation, the sustainable growth of businesses can lead to the nation’s economic and social betterment.

Diversity in the Workplace with YB Hannah Yeoh

“To any company or institution here, I say don’t fear diversity if you want to grow and be successful,” said then-Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister, YB Hannah Yeoh, at the BMCC Focus Talk on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Raising the Bar on the 26 February 2019.

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She said hiring people who vary in gender, age and background can bring a wealth of benefits because they are invaluable contributors of ideas and input which can drive development and advance technology. “When you recruit a diverse range of people, including those with disabilities, policy planning for the organisation is more focused because you have to take into consideration many different aspects,” she commented.

The event also featured a panel discussion on creating a future-ready workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion with Sarah Deverall (Director, British Council), Sridharan Nair (Managing Partner, PwC Malaysia), Abrar Anwar (CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia) and Arun Menon (Managing Director, IPSOS Malaysia) with Nik Tasha (Director, IPSOS Malaysia) moderating the session.

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BMCC Farewell for HE Vicki Treadell 5 Mar 2019 The BMCC hosted a farewell get-together with the BMCC Board of Directors, patrons and fellow members for H.E. Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, who completed her term in Malaysia and has been appointed as British High Commissioner to Australia. Since her appointment as High Commissioner to Malaysia in 2014, H.E. Vicki has been an outstanding patron and supporter of the BMCC. With fondness and gratitude, the BMCC reflected on all that H.E. Vicki and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur under her stewardship has done over the past 5 years.

Alice Smith-BMCC Luncheon: Bridging The Talent Gap 28 Mar 2019 In partnership with the Alice Smith School, the BMCC held a luncheon on the theme “Bridging the Talent Gap for a New Employment Landscape.” The panel discussion between Tunku Alizakri Raja Muhammad Alias (CEO, Employees Provident Fund), Paul Ritchie (CEO, Tesco Malaysia), Paul Cooper (Managing Director, Michael Page Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam) and Rachel Leong (Director, Group Strategy and Operations, Mah Sing Group Berhad) proved to be an engaging and informative session on the challenges and learning curves of employment in the digital era. The discussion was co-moderated by Roger Schultz (Head, The Alice Smith School) and Jennifer Lopez (Executive Director, BMCC) with an attendance of well over 100 pax at the Majestic Hotel KL, comprised of BMCC Members and various stakeholders from the Alice Smith School.

The panel discussion ended with a Q&A session and an ensuing 3-course meal, with attendees taking the opportunity to network across the floor. The BMCC thanks the Alice Smith School for making this Luncheon possible and to Sunway Medical Centre for sponsoring the event.

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BMCC - HSBC Digital Innovation Conference 2019 12 Mar 2019

The BMCC hosted the much anticipated Digital Innovation Conference 2019 with the aim of advancing thought and preparations amongst industry leaders towards embracing digital transformation. This conference, sponsored by HSBC Malaysia, and supported by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, InvestKL and MDEC consisted of a series of engaging talks and discussions by Malaysian Ministers and distinguished speakers from leading private sectors. Themed “Working with Tomorrow’s Technology Today,” the conference was attended by 220 participants.

In his keynote address, YB Gobind Singh Deo, then-Minister of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia spoke of his Ministry’s efforts towards increasing connectivity and the nation’s digital adoption by businesses to be on par with international standards. YB Gobind said the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan under the MCMC had also set a target of Gigabit-speed Internet services for selected high-impact and strategic industrial areas by 2020 and all state capitals by 2023. “This is to ensure that areas where there are high-use cases for 5G would be ready for network deployment when the standards have been finalised,” he said.

YB Gobind also officiated the launch of the 2nd BMCC Business Excellence Awards.

The conference programme included talks and panel discussions by Dato’ Ng Wan Peng (MDEC), Rajeev Tummala (HSBC), Aireen Omar (AirAsia), Jasmine Ng (NEM Malaysia), Philip Chu (GCOE Iskandar Malaysia), Khoo Hsu Chuang (BFM), Dr Sharlene Thiagarajah (TM Research & Development), Carliff Rizal Carleel (Chatbot Malaysia), Freddy Lee (IBM Malaysia) and Philip Williamson (Capital DK) covering a range of topics from Blockchain, AI & Robotics to Disruptive Technologies.

The conference ended with a Power Lunch joined by Natalie Black, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific and was addressed by YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, then-Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry Malaysia who shared on the 3 first steps MITI is taking in embracing Industry 4.0, which includes Readiness Assessment, Business Intervention and Service Provisions.

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H.E. Charles Hay MVO Welcome Reception 8 May 2019 BMCC hosted a welcome reception for H.E. Charles Hay MVO, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia at the Intercontinental Hotel. More than 80 BMCC members attended to meet and greet Charles who assumed office as the High Commissioner in April.

UK & Malaysia: Future Prospects for Trade & Investment 9 Apr 2019 Against the backdrop of foreign and domestic trade ambiguities, the BMCC hosted a Signature Luncheon with the aim of addressing business concerns and to rejuvenate investment optimism towards future prospects of trade and investment between the UK and Malaysia. In his first public speech as the newly appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Charles Hay delivered a number of key messages regarding the UK’s current economic strategy and his aspirations for increasing bilateral trade growth between our two countries during his tenure. The Luncheon’s second keynote address was delivered by Dr. Ong Kian Ming, then-Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI) who spoke positively of Malaysia’s economic trade outlook and MITI’s various initiatives in its fostering thereof.

In the ensuing panel discussion moderated by Andrew Sill (Chairman, BMCC), the High Commissioner and Deputy Minister were joined by Dato’ Teow Leong Seng (President & CEO, EcoWorld International) and Paul Richie (CEO, Tesco Malaysia) who shared their thoughts from the private sector’s perspective on the future prospects of trade & investment. Respectively representing a Malaysian company conducting business in the UK and vice versa, EcoWorld International and Tesco Malaysia have showcased tremendous growth in recent years, an exemplary demonstration of our bilateral trade potential. The programme ended with a Q&A session and lunch for the 130 in attendance. The BMCC thanks the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur and Ministry of International Trade & Investment for making this Luncheon possible, with special appreciation to the afternoon’s table sponsors: BP, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Techsol, Plus Three Consultants and the University of Nottingham.

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BMCC AGM 2019 2 Jul 2019 The BMCC held its Annual General Meeting on 2 July 2019, its first as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG) since the Chamber’s transition from a Society in 2018.

At the AGM attended by BMCC members, Andrew Sill (Managing Director, Country Head of Commercial Banking HSBC Malaysia) was re-appointed as BMCC Chairman, having first assumed the role in 2015. David Ng (Managing Director, International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd) and Abrar Anwar (Managing Director & CEO, Standard Chartered Bank (M) Berhad were appointed as BMCC Co-Deputy Chairmen while Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin (Director, Ipsos Sdn Bhd) was elected as BMCC Treasurer.

The BMCC thanks retiring Directors, Datuk Zainal Amanshah, Dato’ Muthanna Abdullah and Soo Kim Wai for their support and contributions over the years. The Chamber also welcomed onboard newly appointed Directors, Tan Sri Dr Michael Yeoh (President, Kingsley Advisory & Strategic Initiatives Sdn Bhd) and Prof. Mushtak Talib Al-Atabi (CEO & Provost, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd).

BMCC Raya Open House 2 Jul 2019 Our BMCC’s 2019 Raya Open House was a bustling one! The ballroom of JW Marriott KL was filled with the sounds and laughter of nearly 300 guests, revelling in the Raya spirit. Attendees were treated to a scrumptious buffet line that stretched the lengths of the halls; entertained by traditional dances from the talented youths at Sri KDU. The BMCC thanks JW Marriott KL for sponsoring the event and we thank everyone who dropped by for making our Raya a joyous occasion, and our largest Open House yet!

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2nd Business Excellence Awards 2019 20 Jun 2019 After much anticipation, our 2nd Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner came to a triumphant end - and what a night it was! Over 500 guests attended from all strides, with Ministers, Ambassadors, VIPs and Heads of Companies gracing the event dedicated to celebrating the best of British and Malaysian businesses at The St. Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The night’s Guests of Honour were YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, then-Minister of Finance Malaysia, YB Dr Ong Kian Ming, thenDeputy Minister of International Trade & Industry, and British High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Charles Hay MVO. In his speech, Andrew Sill, BMCC Chairman commented of the Awards; “This year, it was inspiring to see many companies of various backgrounds stepping forward to nominate themselves. There was a noticeable increase in quality submissions, signifying the level of depth and a positive sense of pride placed into these nominations. The top British players in particular continue to demonstrate their stellar record of growth in Malaysia. Likewise, the Malaysian counterparts have equally demonstrated outstanding performances abroad.

Collectively, all our nominating companies presented strong cases of synergies, value creation and contributions to the overall economy, doing so by capitalising on the best of UK-Malaysian expertise and certainly, all our nominees are winners in their own right.”

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Sunway Group Founder and Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO was presented with the UK-Malaysia Business Personality of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to bilateral trade and business between our two nations. Having founded Sunway Group in 1974 from humble beginnings, Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah has since groomed and grown Sunway to become one of Malaysia’s largest conglomerates with 12 business divisions across various sectors.

PwC Malaysia won the Diversity and Inclusion Award, this year’ highest nominated category, having proven its strong commitment through its holistic flex+ programme aimed at fostering an inclusive workforce as well as establishing effective recruiting strategies to drive diversity. The Innovation Award went to Capital DK,whose game-changing solutions that employ Machine Learning, AI, Robotic Automation and Deep Analytics have seen them leave their closest competitors years behind.

Another big winner on the night was Sunway Medical Centre, who had out-rivalled strong competition to claim the UK-Malaysia Partnership Award. Through its partnership with the University of Cambridge in 2014, the Clinical Research Centre was established at Sunway Medical Centre, going on to become the first regional site partner for the British university.

Researchers from both institutions are working together on research that focus on prevention, early diagnosis and improved treatments of a range of diseases suited for the Asian genetic composition.

The Social Enterprise of The Year award, a new category introduced this year, was claimed by Teach for Malaysia. TFM, for short, recruits top noneducation graduates and young professionals into its two-year Fellowship programme with the vision that all children one day will have access to excellent education, and will be empowered to be leaders of their own learning and leaders of our nation.

The apex of the night came at the announcement for the winner of the UK-Malaysia Business of the Year award, where the coveted title was claimed by Sports Direct MST Sdn Bhd to roaring cheers from the crowd.

Since becoming a joint-venture in 2013, Sports Direct Malaysia has grown aggressively, currently operating 30 retail stores with annual sales of over RM225 million and a workforce of over 706 employees. The company owns 28 sports brands globally, many of which were never previously available in Malaysia. Upon receiving the award, a jubilant Paul Gibbons, Managing Director of Sports Direct Malaysia was delighted to announce the decision of the company to select Malaysia as a Regional Distribution Hub. 13

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Exclusive Dialogue & Luncheon with Lord Mayor of The City of London 8 Jul 2019 The BMCC hosted an Exclusive Dialogue & Luncheon with the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Peter Estlin. The event held in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), held at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia was aimed at promoting the diverse strengths, resilience and opportunities of the City of London with attendees comprising of BMCC and AICB members.

In his keynote address themed “Beyond Brexit: The Future of the City of London and its Impact on Financial Markets” the Lord Mayor delivered several salient messages about the opportunities in innovation and the importance of collaborating rather than competing; pertaining to the open market of London and its relation with investing nations such as Malaysia.

BMCC Roundtable with Richard Graham MP & Natalie Black HMTC 5 Aug 2019 The BMCC hosted a Breakfast Roundtable with Richard Graham MP, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Malaysia. Richard Graham who was in Malaysia for a 2 day visit was joined by Natalie Black, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Asia Pacific and BMCC members.

The Roundtable discussion sought to gather insights, challenges and suggestions from UK investors representing the education, infrastructure, oil & gas, aerospace, retail and F&B sectors based on the current business climate in Malaysia.

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BMCC Women in Leadership Network The Chamber brought together more than 100 attendees to the launch of the BMCC’s Women In Leadership Network. Going forward, this network aims to bring together all like-minded professionals to develop and deliver programmes to inspire, empower and advocate women in leadership.

Held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event kicked off with welcome remarks by BMCC Executive Director, Jennifer Lopez followed by special remarks from Natalie Black, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific who addressed the current climate for women in business.

“There is a clear business case for more organisations that involve women in decision making,” said Natalie.

“Empowering women and girls will contribute to 28 trillion of the global GDP by 2025 according to McKinsey.

Companies in the top quartile for gender, diversity on their executive teams are 21% more likely to experience above average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile,” she said. Natalie Black went on to share experiences in her career thus far, and what she hopes to see accomplished in the future for women in business and leadership.

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A panel session of business leaders ensued, where Natalie Black was joined by Andrew Sill (Managing Director, Country Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC Malaysia and BMCC Chairman), Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, (Director, IPSOS Sdn Bhd and BMCC Board Member), Selina Yeop Jr (Creative Director of Romyda_ KL), Azran Osman Rani (Entrepreneur, Author and Ironman Triathlete) who shared insights on why there is still a need to champion gender equality, how men have a responsibility in pushing the agenda and what measures are needed to accelerate parity in a modern world.

After the panel session, high-tea was served, with attendees staying on for lucky draws and a fashion show

by Romyda_KL. The BMCC extends its appreciation to Romyda_KL and The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur as our esteemed partners for the event.

Following the success of this first event, we hope the BMCC Women in Leadership Network will continue to grow from strength to strength, calling upon business leaders to become Champions for Women in Leadership.

BMCC Pub Night 27 Aug 2019 Back by popular demand, we were delighted to treat our members to another BMCC Pub Night at Sid’s Pub @ Plaza Damansara. Accompanied by signature British refreshments, our members enjoyed the casual evening in good cheer and we thank all who dropped by.

The BMCC extends special appreciation to Plus Three Consultants and TechSol Sdn Bhd for co-sponsoring the event, and of course Sid’s Pub @ Plaza Danasara for sponsoring the venue. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next one!

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Circular Economy Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics Forum & Green is GREAT VVIP Blue Planet Screening 10 Sep 2019 The BMCC was pleased to organise a business forum to support the ongoing Green is GREAT Campaign by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness against single-use plastics in Malaysia.

In his speech, Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Dave Thomas, spoke of the impetus for the Green is GREAT campaign and the upcoming initiatives in the collaborative pipeline between the British High Commission and the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) to support the capacity building of local innovators and researchers.

Representing MESTECC, Deputy Secretary General Dr. K. Nagulendran shared the Government’s efforts in addressing the plastics challenge, their current roadmap and how it aims to balance the nation’s socio-economic nucleus.

A panel discussion focusing on the roles of businesses saw Dr. K. Nagulendran and David Rogers (Head of International Resource Management, WRAP Global) joined by Annemarieke-de Haan (Managing Director of Unilever Malaysia), Dr. Sivapalan Kathiravale (Head, Environmental Preservation and Innovation Centre), Azliza Baizura Azmel (Corporate Services Director, Tesco Malaysia) and moderator Nik Tasha (Director, IPSOS) to discuss on their respective initiatives towards phasing out single-use plastics, including the challenges, benefits and opportunities for businesses who wish to inculcate practices to reduce or rethink its usage of plastics.

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The forum was then followed by a special reception and screening of BBC Studios’ Blue Planet II. The event was graced by HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and HRH Tengku Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, accompanied by YB Yeo Bee Yin, thenMinister of MESTECC and HE Charles Hay, British High Commissioner to Malaysia. The screening was part of a full-day programme under the Green is GREAT campaign which included an exhibition that showcased joint UKMalaysian efforts in tackling plastic waste and protecting the environment.

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BMCC - MYXpats Open Day 17 Sep 2019 In collaboration with the Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats), the BMCC hosted an Open Day exclusively for BMCC members. Among the subjects presented were updates on the latest company registration process which includes company activation, expatriate applications and passport endorsement. MYXpats is a subsidiary of TalentCorp and acts as a one-stop service centre to facilitate employers and expatriates with Employment Passes (EP) and Professional Visit Passes (PVP), including other immigration and expatriate related applications.

BMCC Roadshow to Johor 2 - 3 Oct 2019 BMCC organised a 2 day visit to Johor where we paid a courtesy visit to our BMCC members there. We met up with Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (Sterling Member) Professor Chris Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer & Provost and Premila Nair, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Administration; Eco World Development Group Berhad Eddy Lim, Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing; BMP Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd Jonas Noecker, Managing Director and Ronan McGuinness, Engineering Manager and Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd Safiuddin Ja’afar, Executive of Sales & Marketing and Ida Mastura Idris, Senior Executive Sales & Marketing. The BMCC had a catch-up meeting with University of Southampton Malaysia Campus Pro Vice-Chancellor (ASEAN) and CEO (Malaysia), Professor Rebecca Taylor; University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) Provost & CEO, Prof. Wing Lam and his team as well as Owen Mumford Sdn Bhd Regional Managing Director, Shirley Loh and Operations Product Manager, Ian Husband.

As part of the agenda, the BMCC conducted a session at the University of Reading with Executive Director, Jennifer Lopez sharing her experience and advice with students in a segment themed “Defining Leadership and Charting Paths to Success.” The session also featured a presentation by several students from the University of Reading’s Henley Business School who had internships with the BMCC’s Executive Office in Kuala Lumpur, where they shared their stories, lessons and gains from this experience.

Later that evening, the BMCC held a casual networking session at the George & Dragon Cafe with fellow members and non-members based in Johor. The BMCC thanks George & Dragon Cafe for sponsoring the venue.

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BMCC Economic Outlook & Post Budget 2020 14 Oct 2019 The BMCC together with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry France Malaysia (CCIFM) hosted our second Economic Outlook and Post Budget Conference. Themed “Shared Prosperity: Malaysia’s Economy Now and Future” the conference saw YB Tony Pua, the then-Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance return once more to speak to our members about the ideas and challenges that had gone into the Malaysian Budget 2020.

“As long as we can attract sufficient quality investments, giving us the option to choose the type of investments we want to come into Malaysia, we will be able to produce the capacity to change our economic growth trajectory going forward,” YB Tony said. Labour intensive industries and technology sectors were some of the inward investments exemplified that Malaysia would be keen to welcome.

Amarjeet Singh (ASEAN & Malaysia Tax Leader, EY Malaysia) also returned from our Post Budget Conference last year to provide an updated analysis of the Budget 2020 from a tax perspective.

The conference rounded up with an in-depth panel discussion between Professor Edmund Terrence Gomez (Professor of Political Economy, University of Malaya), Natasha Pheiffer (Managing Director Asia, BAE Systems), Yee Wing Peng (CEO, Deloitte Malaysia) and moderator Omar Mahmoud (Managing Director & Country Head of Global Banking, HSBC Malaysia) covering a variety of topics from SMEs and the US-China trade war to the importance of education and career building.

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BMCC - Standard Chartered SME Conference 2019 4 Dec 2019

The BMCC in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia successfully organised the SME Conference 2019, aptly themed “Supporting Businesses to Greater Success.” Held at Grand Hyatt Hotel Kuala Lumpur, this was the BMCC’s second large scale conference of the year, with over 150 attendees and 19 speakers coming together for a common goal of advancing the SME sector in Malaysia.

YB Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof, the thenMinister of Entrepreneur Development was the day’s Guest of Honour, delivering the keynote address on “Inculcating The Culture of Entrepreneurship in Developing the Growth of SME Sector.”

(12) Dato’ Ir Dennis Ganendra - CEO, Minconsult Sdn Bhd, (13) Edmund Tan - Founder, Inside Scoop (14) Captain Ahmad Kamal Kamarudin - Master Mariner & Marine Consultant, TS Maritime Sdn Bhd, (15) Wong Cheng-Fei - CEO, Lemon Sky Studios, (16) Sridharan Nair - Managing Partner, PwC Malaysia.

The BMCC also wishes to acknowledge the indispensable support of our Conference partner, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia.

The Conference included a speech by Abrar A. Anwar, Managing Director & CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia and BMCC Deputy Chairman as well as a plenary session by Perbadanan Nasional Berhad Chief Operating Officer, Azlina Juliani Abd Jalil which focused on the subject of empowering women in SME. Three panel sessions ensued with a stellar lineup of industry leaders and SME founders sharing their knowledge and success stories. The BMCC wishes to thank all our panelists and moderators: (1) Datuk Azrin Mohd Noor - Founder & Managing Director, Sedania Innovator Bhd, (2) Shamsul Kamal b. Mohd Yusof Chief Technology Officer, MyCar, (3) Jesrina Arshad Co-Founder & CEO, PurelyB Sdn Bhd, (4) Nicholas Loh - Founder & Managing Director, TRL (South East Asia) Sdn Bhd, (5) Lai Pei-Si - Country Head of Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, (6) Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak - President / CEO, Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad, (7) Dzuleira Abu Bakar CEO, Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), (8) Mohd Rithaudden Makip - Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, SME Corporation Malaysia (9) Tuan Hj. Ab Rahim Yusoff - Deputy Director General, Quality and Excellence Development Division, Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC), (10) Raj Tatavarthy General Manager, Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, (11) Christy Ng - Founder, Christy Ng,

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BMCC Annual Corporate Christmas Luncheon 2019 6 Dec 2019 We gave a grand glimmering send off to 2019 at our Annual BMCC Christmas Luncheon, with our members toasting to the successful 2019 with British High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Charles Hay and the BMCC Board of Directors.

Returning to JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur for a third consecutive year, guests were treated to a hearty 4-course meal and serenaded by the talented musicians from Sunway University, the young carolling starlets from Alice Smith School and local band The Fusions.

This year’s Luncheon featured a special Christmas Fair with fabulous British and Malaysian brands on display, such as TheSelina, Naylors Farm, Whittard of Chelsea, Halcyon Days, Roslind Enterprise, Lush Malaysia, Budaya Crafts, The Body Shop and PurelyB. Our Christmas Luncheon would not have been complete without the fantastic Lucky Draw prizes sponsored by St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, BMW, Sunway Medical Centre, KPJ Healthcare, Sports Direct, TheSelina and Malaysia Airlines, culminating to the grand prize of a pair of 2 Return Business Class tickets by British Airways. Our Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman also returned home rewarded for turning up in style. We thank all our lucky draw sponsors and fair exhibitors for making it the joyous afternoon it was, and of course, our corporate table sponsors!

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Working With Other Chambers

Johor InterChamber Networking 22 Apr 2019 The BMCC was delighted to be part of an Inter-Chamber Networking Event at the Big Wheel in Sunway Iskandar, Johor.

It was organised by the Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC) in collaboration with the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce (MGCC), American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Malaysian Australia Business Council (MABC), CCI France Malaysia (CCIFM) and BMCC. YB Jimmy Puah Wee Tse, the then-Chairman of Investment and Utilities Committee from the Johor State Executive Council addressed attendees on the latest developments and opportunities of doing business in Johor. 19 of our own members were present to network with the other 130 members from their respective Chambers.

BMCC-CCIFM Speed Networking 25 Jul 2019 We collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France - Malaysia (CCIFM) for the BMCC-CCFIM Speed Networking event. Andrew Diamond, CEO of IsItUp Dotcom and BMCC Board Member returned once more as moderator for the session, with 50 participants from both our British and French business communities coming together for this fun and casual networkbroadening exercise.

BMCC-AMCHAM Speed Networking 17 Oct 2019 The BMCC in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (AMCHAM) held together, for the third year running, a Speed Networking session. Hosted at AMCHAM’s office, over 30 participants from both our British and American business communities came together for a fruitful social networking evening of broadening contacts and business opportunities.

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Trade Services

BiSEA Roadshow to the UK 8-16 Apr 2019 BMCC Executive Director Jennifer Lopez represented Malaysia in the BiSEA (Britain in South East Asia) UK Roadshow to Manchester, Glasgow and Sheffiled.

There was a packed schedule of 1-2-1 meetings with numerous British companies keen to do business in Malaysia.

Overall, there was great enthusiasm from British companies seeking to export to Southeast Asia, with many promising interests from these sectors in manufacturing, education, technology and F&B.

Duckhams Relaunch in Malaysia

BMCC Witnesses Naylor Farms and QSR Brands Partnership 27 May 2019 The BMCC witnessed the agreement signing between Naylor Farms, a UK-based company established since 1909 with QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd (QSR Brands) through its manufacturing division, QSR Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (QSRM) to provide the company with a consistent source of premium quality cabbage for the world-famous KFC Coleslaw.

We were delighted to have played a role in facilitating Naylor Farm’s expansion into Malaysia. The BMCC Trade Team also organised a Coleslaw Showcase Networking Reception with the former British High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Vicki Treadell in early 2018.

27 Jun 2019 The BMCC organised an event for iconic British oil company Duckhams to relaunch their brand in the ASEAN region.

In his welcome remarks, Jabir Sheth, Chairman of Alexander Duckhams & Co. Ltd, spoke of the company’s ambition to once again become the leading automotive lubricant provider in Malaysia. He elaborated on Duckham’s future plans to expand their presence throughout Southeast Asia via Malaysia as their regional hub. The event was attended

by Duckhams’ distributors, clients and BMCC members; with Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, David Thomas witnessing the launch.

UK Pavilion at MIFB 2019 26-28 Jun 2019

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The BMCC hosted a UK Pavilion at the Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB 2019), the only western contingent to do so in 2019.

H.E. Charles Hay MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia paid a much welcomed visit to the pavilion.

Three British food brands were featured at the pavilion, namely Naylor Farms, promoting their renowned coleslaw products, Prima Cheese Ltd, a British dairy processing company specialising in cheese for pizza and Christie International who displayed a premium range of imported food and household items.

Trade Services

Welsh Delegation to Malaysia & Reception with British High Commissioner to Malaysia 14 Oct 2019 The BMCC welcomed a delegation of companies from Wales led by Sarah James from the Welsh Government. The contingent included representatives from Atticus Digital, BCB International, CSCM Group, Huntington Fusion Techniques, Markes International, MM Engineering, Reid Lifting, Secure Sensor Innovative Design and Teddington Engineered Solutions.

For the visiting delegates, the BMCC organised briefings from the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Invest Selangor. Visits to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and The Exchange 106 at TRX KL (the tallest building in Malaysia at 454m) were also scheduled for briefings by MDEC, TMF Group, Cyberview and Mulia Group.

A reception for the delegation was held that evening at the British High Commissioner’s Residence, where H.E. Charles Hay, British High Commissioner to Malaysia and BMCC Board Members led by Chairman Andrew Sill greeted and networked with the Welsh representatives.

UKABC Sizzling Southeast Asia Roadshow

5 - 20 Oct 2019

Executive Director, Jennifer Lopez concluded a 2-week trip to the UK to meet British companies keen to expand to Southeast Asia and to promote Malaysia as an attractive business destination. The first leg of the trip was part of the UKABC’s Sizzling Southeast Asia Roadshow, in partnership with Santander that brought representatives of British Chambers in ASEAN to over 200 UK companies across the cities of Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Durham.

The BMCC met with 50 export-ready companies, primarily from the F&B, Manufacturing and Digital sectors, providing invaluable practical knowledge on how to do business in Malaysia.

Trade Mission to Myanmar

6 - 7 Nov 2019

The BMCC organised a Trade Mission to Myanmar, the first trade delegation for our members to ASEAN in recent history. There were 11 delegates which made up the contingent, representing various industry interests from automation, hospitality, financial and professional services, to education, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure.

Day 1 of the mission began with a welcome session at the British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar (BCCM) in the capital city of Yangon.

Programme included briefings on the nations’ legal structure and market entry, a networking reception and 1-2-1 Business Matching sessions.

Day 2 covered market briefings on Retail, FMCG, Banking, Insurance, Investment and Real Estate with various representatives from the local private sector. A site visit to the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, and a group dinner concluded the trip.

The overall trade mission was well received by our travelling members, with some commending its organisation and execution, along with the valuable connections and insights made with the local industry there.

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Sector Committees

Higher Education Forum: International Students Employability 25 Nov 2019 The BMCC Higher Education Committee organised a forum to promote dialogues on higher education and the barriers and opportunities of employability for international students in Malaysia during and after their studies. Hosted at Sunway University, Sunway Group Founder and Chairman Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO made a special appearance and presented his keynote address on “Making our Graduates Work Ready for the Future.”

Professor Dr. Graham Kendall, BMCC Board Member and Higher Education Committee Chairman, Provost & CEO of the University of Nottingham Malaysia presented the welcome remarks with Khairul Nizam Jamalus, Principal Assistant Director of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Prof. Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University and Dato’ Hamidah Naziadin, Group Chief People Officer, CIMB Group joining him later on for a panel discussion. The forum concluded with a special ‘Student Voice’ platform with Sarah Deverall, Director, British Council Malaysia moderating the session with student leaders from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and University of Malaya sharing their views on employability from a student’s perspective.

Higher Education Committee Members: • 3Quantum Consultancy • ACCA Malaysia • Asia e-University • British Council • British High Commission • CIMA SE Asia Sdn Bhd • City & Guilds (M) Sdn Bhd • CMI Management & Leadership Sdn Bhd • Future Made Simple • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) • International University of Malaya-Wales Sdn Bhd (IUMW) • Kaplan Financial Limited • Lancaster University • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia • QS Enrolment Solutions • Sunway University • Tribal Group (M) Sdn Bhd • University of Malaya (UM) • University of Nottingham Malaysia Chairman: Prof. Dr Graham Kendall, Provost & CEO, University of Nottingham Malaysia Deputy Chairman: Prof. Dr Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost & CEO, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

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Sector Committees

Oil & Gas Professionals Networking Reception

BMCC Energy Committee Courtesy Visit to BHC

18 Jun 2019

13 Sep 2019

The BMCC Energy Committee collaborated with the Energy Industries Council (EIC), Scottish Development International (SDI) and Subsea UK to host a reception for UK delegates in conjunction with Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2019. Clifford Bebb, Deputy Director of Trade & Investment and Hanif bin Hashim, Senior Vice President of Petrofac and BMCC Board Member gave brief remarks welcoming the delegates. The casual evening held at Chinoz On The Park, Suria KLCC enabled our members and stakeholders in the Energy sector to network with visiting senior representatives from various segments of the Oil & Gas Industry.

The BMCC Energy Committee organised a courtesy visit to the office of the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Charles Hay, serving as an official introduction to the committee since his appointment to the post in April 2019. It was a fruitful discussion between members of the committee and the High Commissioner, with new and upcoming initiatives in the pipeline. Since its launch in July 2017, the BMCC Energy Committee was formed to serve as a platform upon which collaborations and partnerships are formed between UK and Malaysia in the oil, gas and energy sector. Since then, the Energy Committee has organised several events on decommissioning and renewable energies.

Energy Committee Members: • EM&I Asset Integrity Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • EnQuest Petroleum Developments Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Fulkrum Technical Resources Sdn Bhd • Leap Energy Partners Sdn Bhd • NES Global Sdn Bhd • Serba Dinamik Group Berhad • Petrofac Malaysia • Ricardo Asia Ltd (UK) Malaysia • Shell Malaysia Limited • Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd • The EIC Energy Market Intelligence (Asia Pacific) Sdn Bhd • Wood Group Chairman: Mohamad Hanif Hashim, Senior Vice President, Petrofac Malaysia Deputy Chairman: Brian Pye, Chief Operating Officer, Leap Energy Partners Sdn Bhd

Education Committee 3-18 Years Members: • 3Quantum Consultancy • Eaton International School • Epsom College Malaysia Sdn Bhd • IGB International School • Garden International School • GEMS International School • Marlborough College Malaysia • Nexus International School • Sri KDU International School • St John’s International School • Stonyhurst International School • International Schools Partnership (Tenby School) • The Alice Smith School • The British International School • The International School @ ParkCity • MABECS Sdn Bhd • LearnDirect Chairman: Roger Schultz, Head, The Alice Smith School The Education Committee members met for the first meeting on 15 November 2019.

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Industry Advocacy

BMCC Hosts Feedback Session with World Bank on Investment Policy and Incentives Regime 24 Jan 2019 Representatives from the World Bank met with BMCC members for a discussion and feedback session to obtain views on the effectiveness and efficiency of Malaysian incentives frameworks and areas for potential reforms. This session was part of a larger plan undertaken by the Malaysian Government to overhaul existing investment incentives for Malaysia to remain competitive in the region. Representatives from our member companies Dyson, Abdullah Chan & Co, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Deloitte and Arup Consulting participated, providing industrial insight and their views on existing tax incentives and frameworks, the creation of high-value employment, domestic linkages, new industrial clusters and the recommendations to raise the implementation and effectiveness of current frameworks.

Responses collected from our members through an Advocacy Survey on policy issues were also discussed with the World Bank representatives.

BMCC Discusses Investor Sentiments at InvestKL Roundtable with Ministry of Finance Feb 2019 The BMCC attended a roundtable discussion with senior representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Foreign Missions, Embassies and associate bilateral Chambers. The roundtable which was organised by InvestKL, a BMCC Sterling Member, sought to bring forward policy and operational issues faced by international investors in Malaysia such as incentives and guidelines implementation. It also aimed to gather feedback from all senior representatives and their recommendations moving forward in improving investor sentiment. Representing the Minister of Finance was his Special Advisor Dato’ Ooi Kok Seng and Dato’ Sri Subromaniam Tholasy, then-Director General of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. Overall, the meeting proved to be an insightful and timely platform to bring forward and discuss various concerns faced by all industries.

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Industry Advocacy

BMCC Joins International Chambers of Commerce Roundtable with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Aug 2019 The BMCC, represented by Chairman Andrew Sill and Executive Director Jennifer Lopez attended a roundtable discussion organised by TalentCorp with the then-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Themed “Empowering Malaysia’s Workforce, Nurturing Talent for the Future”, the dialogue was the first of a planned series of engagements between the Government and the foreign business community with the aim to be a dedicated platform for both parties to contribute feedback and ideas for strengthening Malaysia’s standing as a preferred destination for foreign investment.

This roundtable discussion was the largest gathering of business chambers in a dialogue with the Prime Minister to date, with 20 international Chambers sharing the ambition of enriching their business communities and ensuring that Malaysia’s human capital growth and potential will benefit all parties.

Other Engagements Surveys / Feedbacks • MITI and MoF Consultative Dialogues - Industry Feedback for Malaysian 2020 Budget • The Impact of Black Economy on the Business Community in Malaysia • Employability for Students (Intership) and Graduates • SME Members Survey 2019

Engagements with Representatives from Public Sector • Deputy Director General (Tourism) of Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MOTAC) - Visit Malaysia 2020 • Executive Director of Investment Promotions, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)​ • Director of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) • CEO of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) • CEO of Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) • COO of Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) • CEO of SME Corporation • CEO of InvestPenang and Invest Selangor

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Calendar of BMCC Events 2019 Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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Date 17

Event BMCC – BMS Business Delegation Reception

22

BMCC New Year’s Drink 2019

24

BMCC Feedback Sessions with World Bank on Investment Policy & Incentives Regime

30

BMCC – Petrofac Training for Petrofac Middle Management

18

BMCC Chairman Luncheon with Richard Graham, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom

20

BMCC Chinese New Year in Johor

21

BMCC Focus Talk: Road to Raising Business Confidence

26

BMCC Focus Talk: Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace Talk & Networking

28

BMCC Pub Night

5

BMCC Farewell for H.E. Vicki’s Treadell CMG MVO

12

BMCC – HSBC Digital Innovation Conference 2019

28

BMCC – Alice Smith Luncheon: Bridging the Talent Gap

9

BMCC – UK & Malaysia Future Prospects for Trade & Investment

11

BMCC Johor: InterChamber Networking

17

BMCC – Petrofac Training on VUCA World Talk

24

BMCC – Petrofac visit to Royal Selangor

8

H.E. Charles Hay MVO Welcome Reception

16 - 19

BMCC: UK Going Global Roadshow

18

BMCC – OGA Networking Reception

20

BMCC Business Excellence Awards 2019

26 - 28

BMCC Pavilion: MIFB Trade Fair 2019

27

BMCC – Alexander Duckhams & Co Launch

2

BMCC AGM 2019

2

BMCC Raya Open House

8

BMCC Exclusive Dialogue & Signature Luncheon with Lord Mayor of The City of London

25

BMCC – CCIFM: InterChamber Speed Networking

15

BMCC Roundtable Breakfast Talk with Richard Graham MP & Natalie Black HMTC

19

BMCC Women in Leadership Talk & Networking

27

BMCC Pub Night

10

BMCC & BHC Plastic Forum: Circular Economy Towards Zero Single - Use Plastics Forum & Green is GREAT VVIP Blue Planet Screening

17

BMCC – MyXpats Open Day

2&3

BMCC Johor Roadshow & Networking

14

BMCC – Wales Delegation Reception

17

BMCC – AMCHAM: InterChamber Speed Networking

24

BMCC Appreciation Night

31

BMCC Economic Outlook & Post Budget 2020

6&7

BMCC Trade Mission to Myanmar

12

BMCC – Higher Education Committee Forum: International Employment

3

BMCC – Petrofac Training

4

BMCC – Standard Chartered Bank SME Conference 2019

6

BMCC Annual Corporate Christmas Luncheon 2019

Membership in 2019 The BMCC membership structure is based on four available categories; (1) Individual, (2) SME, (3) Large and (4) Sterling.

Number of Members

2019 vs 2018 Membership Composition

by Category

Group 1 • Financial Services • Manufacturing • Marketing & Public Relations Agency • Recruitment & Human Resources • Transportation & Logistics Group 2 • Automotive • Aviation • Events, Exhibition & Conference Management • Food & Beverage • Government Agency • Relocation Services • Retail Services Group 3 • Aerospace & Defence • Arts & Creative • Banking & Finance • BPO & SSC • CSR • Research Agency • Security Services • Training Providers

2019 Membership Composition by Sector

Group 4 • Agriculture • Fast Moving Consumer Goods • Museum Design • Plantations • Service Office • Telecommunications • Trading & Logistics Conglomerate • Waste Management

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Members Listing 2019 #

• 39 Essex Street Chambers • 3Quantum Consultancy Sdn Bhd

A

• ABAC Center Of Excellence Sdn Bhd • Abdullah Chan & Co • Absolute Financial Solutions Ltd • ACCA Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Addleshaw Goddard LLP • Agensi Pekerjaan Hays (M) Sdn Bhd • Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd • Agensi Pekerjaan Times Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd • Agos Asia Sdn Bhd. • AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd • AirAsia • Allied Pickfords (M) Sdn Bhd • Amcorp Properties Berhad • AMPLYFI • AP Archer Bahari Sdn Bhd • APD Book Services Sdn Bhd • Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd • Asia e Learning Sdn Bhd • Astrazeneca Sdn Bhd • Atlas Risk and Consulting Solutions Sdn Bhd • Automation & Control Systems Sdn Bhd • Axis Reit Managers Berhad

B

• BAE Systems (International) Ltd • Bawiq Sdn Bhd • Beeducation Adventures Sdn Bhd • Ben Line Agencies Malaysia Sdn Bhd • BESSA (Waypoints Pte Ltd) • Beyond Expatriate Advisory (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd. (Beyond Corporate House Sdn Bhd) • Big Dataworks Sdn Bhd • BMP Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd • BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd • BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd (J A Russell & Co Sdn Bhd) • BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd • BPP International Limited • Brighton Management Limited • British Airways PLC • British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad • British Council • British Standards Institution (BSI Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd) • British Theatre Playhouse Pte Ltd

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C

• Capital DK Consulting Sdn Bhd • CapVen Consultancy Sdn Bhd • Chai Ramsay Brand Consultants Sdn Bhd • Chemopharm Sdn Bhd • CIMA SE Asia Sdn Bhd • City & Guilds (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Cloudaron Group Berhad • Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre) • Crops for the Future Research Centre • Crown Worldwide Group Sdn Bhd • Cubiks Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Cyberview Sdn Bhd • Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad

D

• DAC Beachcroft LLP • Daito Asia Development (Malaysia) II Sdn. Bhd. • Datacrats Sdn Bhd • Dato’ Richard Alexander John Curtis • DDGI Limited (Authorised Representative Office) • De Montfort University Higher Education Corporation • Deloitte Tax Services Sdn Bhd • Delta Gate Solutions Sdn Bhd • DHL Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd • Digistar Corporation Berhad • Dimension Y • DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd • Duckhams Oil Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. • Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

E

• Eaton International School • Eco World International Berhad • Ecofen Marketing Sdn Bhd • ECOTINT (M) Sdn Bhd • EJ Joint Venture Sdn Bhd • EM&I Asset Integrity Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Emirates • Enfiniti Vision Media Sdn Bhd • EnQuest Petroleum Developments Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Environmental Resources Management (M) Sdn Bhd • Epsom College Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd • Eshara Water Asia Sdn Bhd • Everest Integrated Logistics Sdn. Bhd. • Executive & Leadership Coaching Sdn Bhd

Membership Listing 2019

F

• Faizul Hilmy & Chew (FHC Legal) • Federal Hotels International Sdn Bhd • Fulkrum Technical Resources Sdn Bhd • Future Made Simple Ltd • Futurise Sdn Bhd

G

• Garden International School Sdn Bhd • GCH Retail Sdn Bhd • GlaxoSmithKline Business Service Centre Sdn Bhd • Golden Salamat Resources Sdn Bhd • Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur • Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

H

• Henry Goh & Co Sdn Bhd • Herbert Smith Freehills LLP • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. • Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited • Hiranandani Hotels Sdn Bhd • HL Design Group Sdn Bhd • HLAP Ltd • Holborn (Labuan) Limited • HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd • Humaninc Sdn Bhd

I

• IDP Education Limited • IGBIS (Detik Harapan Sdn Bhd) • Impetus Alliance Advisors Sdn Bhd • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) • Intermovers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd • International University of Malaya-Wales Sdn. Bhd. • Invest Selangor • InvestKL Corporation • Ipsos Sdn Bhd • IsItUp Dotcom Sdn Bhd

J

• Jardine Lloyd Thompson • Jardine Matheson (M) Sdn Bhd • JLL Property Services (M) Sdn Bhd • Johnson & Nicholson (M) Sdn Bhd • Johnson Matthey Sdn Bhd

K

• Kaplan Financial Limited • Kinetrol Asia Sdn. Bhd. • Kingsley Advisory & Strategic Initiatives Sdn Bhd • KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines • Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd • KPJ Healthcare Berhad • Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd (Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur) • Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad

L

• Langkawi Holiday Villa Sdn Bhd • Leap Energy Partners Sdn Bhd • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill • Linatex Rubber Products Sdn Bhd (Weir Minerals Malaysia) • Loughborough University • Luther Corporate Services Sdn Bhd

M

• M East Sdn Bhd (Marlborough College Malaysia) • MABECS Sdn Bhd • Malai Adventure Sdn Bhd • Malaysia Airlines Berhad • Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDEC) • Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) • Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) • Management & Science University • Manpower Staffing Services (M) Sdn Bhd • Marks & Clerk (M) Sdn Bhd • Maser & Quartzelec Services Sdn Bhd • Mazars PLT • Middlesex Uni (SEA) Sdn Bhd • Milestone Production Sdn Bhd • MIM Education Sdn Bhd • Mint Communications Sdn Bhd • MISC Berhad • Mott MacDonald (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • MTJ Development Sdn Bhd (InterContinental Hotel) • MustaphaRaj Sdn Bhd

N

• National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) • Naylor Farm (Naylor Foods Sdn Bhd) • NCFE • NES Global Sdn Bhd • Nevigate Global Network Sdn Bhd • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia • Nexus International School

O

• Owen Mumford Sdn Bhd

P

• Parkcity-Brighton Education Sdn Bhd • Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad • Petrofac Malaysia • Plus Three Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd • PMCC Actus Sdn Bhd • PricewaterhouseCoopers • Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad • Purely B Sdn Bhd

Q

• QS Enrolment Solutions Sdn Bhd • QSR Trading Sdn Bhd

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Membership Listing 2019

R

• R.E. Rogers (M) Sdn Bhd • Rabin & Associates • Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd (Real Estate Division) • Raja, Darryl & Loh • Raslan Loong • Regus Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Resource Expert Partners (REP) Sdn Bhd • Rhine River Sdn Bhd (Werner’s Group) • Ricardo Asia Ltd (UK) Malaysia Branch • Richard John Bryant • Rolls-Royce Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd • RSM Malaysia

S

• S P Setia Berhad • Safeguards G4S Sdn Bhd • Safety Capital Sdn Bhd • Sage Software Sdn Bhd • Saji Raghavan • Savills (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Score Asia Sdn Bhd • Segamat Panel Boards Sdn Bhd • SEGi University and Colleges Group • Sellbytel Services Malaysia Sdn bhd • Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd • Serba Dinamik Group Berhad • SG Education Group • Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur • Shell Malaysia Limited • Shop Direct Sourcing Malaysia Representative Office • Sid’s Pubs Sdn Bhd • Sime Darby Berhad • Simply Giving Sdn Bhd • Skrine • SNC-Lavalin • Southdene Sdn Bhd • Southern Rock Seafood Sdn Bhd • Sphere Exhibits Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. • Spirit AeroSystems (M) Sdn Bhd • Sports Direct MST Sdn Bhd • Sri KDU Sdn Bhd (KDU Smart School Sdn Bhd) • St John’s International School • Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad • Starhill Hotels Sdn Bhd (JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur) • Stony Hurst International • Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd • Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd • Sunway University • Supermax Corporation Berhad • Synthomer Sdn Bhd

T

• Tay & Partners • TechSol Sdn Bhd • Tenby Educare Sdn Bhd • Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 32

• The Alice Smith Schools Association • The British School of Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd • The Business Year • The Edge Communications Sdn Bhd • The EIC Energy Market Intelligence (Asia Pacific) Sdn Bhd • The Leadership Group • The Lost Food Project (Registered under The Parents’ International Welfare Association of Kuala Lumpur) • The RuMa Hotel KL Sdn Bhd • TheSelina Sdn Bhd (Salina & Associates PR Sdn Bhd) • TICM Sdn Bhd • TM One • TMF Administrative Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Tony Gee & Partners Sdn Bhd • Trans International Logistiks Sdn Bhd • Transearch Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Transpo Movers (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Asian Tigers Mobility (M) Sdn Bhd) • Tribal Group (M) Sdn Bhd • Trowers & Hamlins LLP • TRX City Sdn Bhd • Turner & Townsend (M) Sdn Bhd

U

• UH Global Education (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd. • United Business Media (M) Sdn Bhd • Universiti Teknikal MARA Sdn Bhd • University of Malaya • University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus • University of Reading (Rumal Reading Sdn Bhd) • USMC Sdn Bhd (University of Southampton Malaysia Campus)

V

• Value Global Services Sdn Bhd • Venus Assets Sdn Bhd (Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur) • Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd • Vistra Corporate Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

W

• Wearnes Quest Sdn Bhd • Wimbledon School of English Ltd • Winkle-picker Ltd • Wood Group Mustang (M) Sdn Bhd

X

• Xtrategize Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

Y

• Yong & Leonard • YTL Corporation Berhad

Z

• Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2019 2019 RM

2018 RM

277,622

56,753

Current assets Tax asset Trade and other receivables Deposits, cash and bank balances

281,520 1,518,365

2,898 474,185 996,878

Total current assets

1,799,885

1,473,961

TOTAL ASSETS

2,077,507

1,530,714

929,123 228,703

828,003 101,120

1,157,826

929,123

Non-current liability Lease liability

110,090

-

Current liabilities Lease liability Tax liability Other payables and accruals

127,629 6,051 675,911

601,591

Total current liabilities

809,591

601,591

TOTAL LIABILITIES

919,681

601,591

2,077,507

1,530,714

ASSETS Non-current asset Plant and equipment

FUND AND LIABILITIES Accumulated fund Surplus at beginning of the financial year/date of incorporation Fund received during the financial year/period Surplus for the financial year/period Surplus at end of the financial year/period

TOTAL FUND AND LIABILITIES

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Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2019

Financial year from 1.1.2019 to 31.12.2019 RM

Financial period from 15.5.2018 (date of incorporation) to 31.12.2018 RM

Operating income Less: Direct costs

1,551,600 (298,416)

711,285 (99,330)

Gross surplus

1,253,184

611,955

Other income Administration expenses Finance cost Other expenses

231,324 (1,163,519) (11,066) (67,362)

151,936 (615,733) (47,038)

242,561 (13,858)

101,120 -

228,703

101,120

Surplus before tax Tax expense Surplus for the financial year/period, representing total comprehensive income for the financial year/period

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