Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 1|No 2|2015|GREENEST BUILDINGS GBI

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Vol 2 No.2 / 2015 / RM10.60

KDN no PP18721/04/2015 (034180)

ISSN 2289-9316

IndustryPartners GBI’s

10 Greenest Buildings in Malaysia Check out the buildings that are going GREEN for a better tomorrow Meet the new team!

MIIP Committee

2015/2017

Taking Pride in Architecture Ar. Mohd Zulhemlee, PAM President

Publisher’s Note Dear Readers, It is with great pleasure that I introduce the third issue of MIIP. Are you ready to go GREEN? As the world progresses, there is a keen focus on ‘Going Green’. In the construction industry which encompasses exterior and interior built, there is a push to ensure more sustainable buildings and finishings that are kinder to our environment. Therefore, in this issue, our cover story is themed ‘Going Green’ in the construction industry by featuring GBI’s 10 Greenest Buildings in Malaysia.

You can even find out more about how buildings can attain GBI certification. In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, I encourage members to be ‘Greener’ in their business practices to ensure a more sustainable future.

All work and no play make MIIP members dull! That’s why we were pleased to host a networking session at Bridge Bar, G Tower on 27 August. You can check out the pictures of the members who caught up on industry news and happenings over drinks and dinner. It was a fun night of catching up with friends and industry comrades.

MIIP is also pleased to feature the new President of PAM, Ar Mohd Zulhemlee. You can read about his own vision and mission for PAM and his hopes to forge closer ties with MIIP. The association would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ar Zulhemlee and wish him the very best on his journey as President of PAM. Also, in this issue, you can meet the new committee members and get to know them better. Each one of us, come with different backgrounds and experiences but share the same unwavering passion for the industry and MIIP. On behalf of the new committee, I can confidently say that we are excited to begin our journey leading the association towards being a stronger and bigger voice for the interior built industry.

We’re moving forward with common vision and goals as a team, working together towards success. We are looking forward to this journey with all of you!

Happy Reading!

Mr Tan Goo Can President Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association

Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association c/o C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd 9-1-6, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Business Centre, Danau Desa, Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7982 4668 / 012-482 3552 www.miip.com.my President Mr Tan Goo Can Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd Vice President Jimmy Predeep PLM Interiors Sdn Bhd Secretary Steven Poh Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd Treasurer Janet Lee Jalex Sdn Bhd Ordinary Committee Members Pauline Loh Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd Sheanne Lee Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd Lim Gao Leong Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd Jimmy Tong Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd David Cheong Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd C T Tan Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd Immediate Past President Dato’ Vincent Lim C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd PRINTING Percetakan Skyline Sdn Bhd (135134-V) 35-37, Jalan 12/32B, TSI Business Industrial Park, Batu 6 1/2 Off Jalan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

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9 On The Cover

4 10 of Malaysia’s Greenest Buildings

Check out these GBI certified sustainable buildings

8 Let’s Talk Green!

16 A night Out For MIIP

Members got together to catch up on industry news and happenings

20 Taking Pride In Architecture

Why it’s important to GREEN up your building

A one on one with new President of PAM, Ar Mohd Zulhemlee

9 Meet The Team!

24 CIPAA 2012

Read about the vision and mission of the new MIIP committee

Resolving legal disputes the most effective way

14 What’s New

28 Why Malaysia’s Building And Interiors Industry?

15 What’s Going On?

40 Archidex 2015

Check out what’s HOT in the world of interior built

MIIP activities

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ITE Build & Interiors explores the growth of Malaysia’s building and interior industry.

Another successful run!

In the spotlight

22 Can.i Interior Fit Out 23 Glass Network 32 Bangi Heights Development 34 Stone Empire 35 Artesia Décor 36 Inovar Floor 38 Okite

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of Malaysia’s Greenest Buildings Let’s take a look at some of the greenest buildings around town accredited by Green Building Index (GBI)

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ertubuhan Akitek Malaysia’s(PAM) members have over the years been developing and working more and more towards a greener and more sustainable architecture. By 2008, the need for a localised Green Building rating tool became more evident especially in the light of increasing demand from building end-users for Green-rated buildings that would not overly and adversely contribute to the destruction of the environment. This was also in line with the objectives of many companies today where good corporate social responsibility (CSR) calls for them to only support environmentally friendly initiatives but to include their office premises in their green efforts.

Officially Going Green

In August 2008, PAM Council endorsed and approved the formation of the new Sustainability Committee who was tasked

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primarily to develop and set-up the Green Building Index and the accompanying Panel for certification and accreditation of Green-rated buildings. Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd was incorporated in February 2009, a whollyowned subsidiary of PAM and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), to administrate GBI accreditation and training of GBI Facilitators and Certifiers.

GBI accreditation for buildings is separated into three tiers. At the highest level is the GBI Accreditation Panel, the independent regulatory body for GBI accreditation. At the intermediate level are the GBI Certifiers, consisting of experienced professionals that conduct the assessment and accreditation of project submissions. On the front-end level are the GBI Facilitators, professionals who together with clients and a design team enhance their projects to meet or exceed GBI rating system requirements.

The final GBI award will be issued by the GBIAP upon completion of this CVA assessment. Buildings are awarded GBI Platinum, Gold, Silver or Certified ratings depending on the scores achieved. Buildings will have to be re-assessed every three years in order to maintain their GBI rating to ensure that the buildings are well-maintained.

GBI provides an assessable differentiation to promote environment-friendly buildings.

Achieving points in the targeted areas will mean that the building will likely be more environment-friendly than those that do not address these critical issues. Under the GBI assessment framework, points will also be awarded for achieving and incorporating environment-friendly features which are above current industry practice. In addition GBI is a benchmarking rating system that incorporates the latest internationally recognised best practices in environmental design and performance.

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Non- Residential New Construction Bangunan Suruhanjaya Tenaga Rating: Platinum Location: Putrajaya Owned by: Suruhanjaya Tenaga

Industrial New Construction Sena Diecasting Industries Sdn Bhd Rating: Certified Location: Negeri Sembilan Owner: Sena Plating Sdn Bhd

Let’s take a look at 10 of the Greenest Building’s certified

by GBI in Malaysia. *All information provided

by GBI Malaysia

Non-Residential Existing Building Bangunan Perdana Putra Rating: Platinum Location: Putrajaya Owner: Jabatan Perdana Menteri Kerajaan Malaysia

Industrial Exsisting Building Old Town Manufacturing Plant Rating: Silver Location: Perak Owner: White Café’ Sdn Bhd

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Residential New Construction

Saville@Melawati (Pangsapuri Khidmat Melawati) Rating: Gold Location: Kuala Lumpur Owner: Perkasa Bernas (M) Sdn Bhd

Hotel Penaga Rating: Gold Location: Penang Owner: Pelindung Dahan Sdn Bhd

Menara PJH at Lot2C2 Rating: Gold Location: Putrajaya Owner: Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd

S11 House Rating: Platinum Location: Selangor Owner: Ar Dr Tan Loke Mun & Chew May – Ann

Elken Distribution Centre Rating: Gold Location: Selangor Owner: Elegant Group Sdn Bhd

Molek Pine 3 Rating: Gold Location: Johor Owner: Tanjung Bintang Sdn Bhd

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Let’s talk GREEN

Exploring the Green Building Index and why it’s important to GREEN UP your building.

W HAT IS A G REEN B UILDING ?

A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use – energy, water, and materials – while reducing building impact on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal.

Green Buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings.

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W HY G REEN B UILDING S? A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use – energy, water, and materials – while reducing building impact on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal.

Green Buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings.

Green buildings are designed to save energy and resources, recycle materials and minimise the emission of toxic substances throughout its life cycle.

Building green sends the right message about a company or organisation – that it is well run, responsible, and committed to the future.

STAG E 1 Application & Registration Complete and submit the GBI Application Form with the Applicant’s contact details, project information and supporting documents to Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd (GSB). The Registration Fee will be set depending on the size of the project. Upon payment of the fees, a GBI registration number will be given and the GBI Terms and Conditions will be signed between the Applicant and GSB. A GBI Certifier will then be appointed for the project.

Green buildings harmonise with the local climate, traditions, culture and the surrounding environment.

Green buildings are able to sustain and improve the quality of human life whilst maintaining the capacity of the ecosystem at local and global levels.

Green buildings make efficient use of resources, have significant operational savings and increases workplace productivity.

Design Assessment (DA) When the Applicant is ready he may then submit the project for GBI Design Assessment (DA) either directly or through an appointed GBI Facilitator.

Submission should be done when all key criteria of the design are finalised and preferably before the commencement of construction so as to enable the project to be monitored and assessed in its entirety.

The GBI Certifier will then undertake the Design Assessment for GSB. This may involve a presentation by the Applicant and their Project Design Team or by the GBI Facilitator. The GBI Certifier will upon completion, table the assessment report to the GBIAP to register and award the certification. The provisional GBI Design Assessment certification will then be issued with the accompanying GBI score sheet to show the scores achieved.

STAG E 3 Completion & Verification Assessment (CVA) Upon completion of the project, the Applicant should submit for the Completion and Verification Assessment (CVA). This is to be done within 12 months after the completion of the building or when the building becomes 50 percent occupied, whichever is the earlier. The final GBI award will be issued by the GBIAP upon completion of this CVA assessment. Buildings are awarded GBI - Platinum, Gold, Silver or Certified ratings depending on the scores achieved. Buildings will have to be re-assessed every three years in order to maintain their GBI rating to ensure that the buildings are well-maintained.

GBI REGISTRATION FEES Source: www.greenbuildingindex.org

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The new commitee members at a monthly meeting.

MIIP Magazine sits down with the new committee of the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association for the term 2015-2017 to discuss their collective vision for the association.

Miip 2015-2017

Meet The New Team!

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t sure seems that the new committee for MIIP is on the same page – determined to steer the association to bigger and better things in the very near future. Made up of the cream de la cream of the interior built industry, the new committee members exude passion and love for their industry and are keen on seeing it have a bigger voice and presence in the construction industry and beyond. Let’s meet the committee and see what they have to say about their plans on a collective vision for the betterment of the industry.

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Tan Goo Can Managing Director, Can-I Interior Fit-Out President, MIIP Fast-paced but precise would be the best way to describe the new President of MIIP. As a leader, he is known for his guidance and advice to his employees and those around him. “No matter where life takes you, be kind to lorry drivers.”

Although it may seem random to some, that is the one line that has resonated and remained with the new President of MIIP, Tan Goo Can all through his life.

“You see, my father was a lorry driver.

Growing up, we had little money and life was a struggle but my parents persevered.” Can explains that whenever his father spoke of the future he would remind him that if one day he becomes a successful person, he must always be kind to lorry drivers. Today, as a successful interior built professional he jokes

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that his lorry drivers can do no wrong! “In my industry, I am grateful to everyone that works in my business, without them, I wouldn’t have a business!”

A humble but savvy businessman, Can is not only playing the President’s role for MIIP, but is Managing Director of Can-I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd. The company is a leader in the interior built industry here in Malaysia as well as abroad. The latest projects under their belt include Berjaya Langkawi Resort and Spa, Cinnamon Grand & Lakeside Hotel Sri Lanka as well as ongoing projects like the MRT stations in Bukit Bintang and Central Market.

As for taking over the President’s chair from Dato’ Vincent Lim, Can says he has big shoes to fill. “Dato’ Vincent has done a great job during his Presidency by bringing the association to the forefront with the relevant parties and I intend to push the bar even further.” Can is determined to increase the popularity of the association and its members by forging closer ties with relevant parties which include CIDB, Ministry of Works and other bodies. “It is important to have our voice heard so that any challenges we face as an industry can we swiftly dealt with.” In the past, the industry has faced being in the back burner of the construction industry and industry professionals were left feeling that their valuable contributions weren’t duly recognised. Can is also determined to increase the membership of the association to build an even stronger platform moving forward. “With more members, we are able to have a bigger voice and hopefully that will grant us a more effective stage to voice our concerns,” he says.

“The committee has also agreed that the association must create a learning platform to benefit our members.” One of the first activities after the new committee has taken over was the educational talk on CIPAA by lawyer Mr Gananathan Pathmanathan .

Members were able to educate themselves on the adjudication process and how to settle legal construction cases outside of the courtroom to save them time and money, valuable lessons in the industry. According to Can, other activities would include friendly sporting meets, product presentations as well as other professional practices that would include, grooming, presentation skills and others that will benefit all members.

As a start, the association has secured a new secretariat office where committee meetings and association functions can take place. “The office space is located in Menara SOHO, Unit #B1-8-3A, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur. We are very proud to be able to finally have a home.” Can is excited about all the new possibilities this chapter will bring forth and he was sure to mention that the new office is the result of the sweat and tears of all the members.

“They say great leaders succeed when they have a strong and trusted team behind them.

And I believe that to be true,” he says. He praises the efforts and dedication of the new committee and expresses his sincere gratitude to each and every one of them. “I am grateful to be part of a team that has the same degree of passion for the association. There is no doubt in my mind that MIIP will reach significant milestones under the leadership of the new committee 2015.”

Jimmy Predeep Group Managing Director, PLM Interiors Vice President, MIIP Apart from holding the role of Vice President of MIIP for the new term, Jimmy is Group Managing Director at PLM Interiors. PLM is a group of companies specialising in occupancy services for the commercial sector. They provide premium and customised solutions to their clients through every phase forming collaborative alliances with architects,

engineers, consultants, trade contractors and specialty disciplines to work in new and innovative ways. “At PLM we are determine to meet needs with quality results,” says Jimmy.

Indeed, they have the track record to prove it. Some of their significant projects include Subang Skypark, Sri Pentas TV3, The Double Tree@ Intermark,Ascot Sentral and many others.

With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the interior fit-out related industry, Jimmy brings a wealth of interior built experience to his role as Vice President of MIIP. When asked about his vision for the association he was very clear on where he would like to see MIIP headed. “I believe the association has yet to meet its objectives to serving its industry partners.” Jimmy shares that it has been disappointing that MIIP have not gotten the recognition that it deserves within the construction industry. “Sadly, we have always played ‘second fiddle’ to other industry stakeholders like the ‘Master Builders Association’ and ‘Malaysia Institute Of Interior Designers. We need to bring together all the players in the industry into this grouping as it is currently very fragmentised.

Also, I feel that there has been a lack of emphasis in training and developing skill levels of key interior trades.”

However, Jimmy believes that the outlook for the industry is looking vibrant and positive.

“Interiors are expected to push the boundaries, addressing more and more complex problems, minimising environmental footprints and optimising technologies. Interior design doesn’t translate itself. It requires skilful execution using sophisticated managements systems backed by staff with comprehensive experience and a good understanding of requirements,” he says. “The partnership between interior design and interior built is a crucial one,” he adds.

Jimmy also outlined the importance of developing and implementing training modules in collaboration with either CIDB or MBAM in interior built trades like carpentry & joinery, upholstery and more. “This will give the industry an opportunity to attract new blood as well as to encourage skills training among those already in the field.”

“There’s still a lot to do but I am confident that we are on the right track.”

SECRETARY Steven Poh Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd

TREASURER Janet Lee Jalex Sdn Bhd

The trending world of carpet designing is a vibrant and colourful place to be and Steven Poh is right in the middle of it. He is Managing Director of Artesia Décor, a well-established and leading carpet supplier and installer. Gone are the days when carpeting was just wall to wall plain colours, Artesia Décor is one of the few carpet specialist in Malaysia that offer carpet designing for their clients.

As secretary for MIIP, Steven hopes that the association will evolve into a more professional body to serve all members more effectively. “When we gain a more professional status and stand united, it will be easier to get our voice heard and challenges dealt with.” He believes that the establishment of a new secretariat office is definitely one of the first ways the association seeks to be more professional. “Also, we are keen to increase the number of members.” When asked what the benefit was for members, Steven replied, “So that we have a bigger voice. Partners need to realise that if we speak as individuals we will not be heard as opposed to speaking collectively as an association.”

“We build design into reality.” That’s how Janet Lee, Group Executive Director of Jalex Sdn Bhd and new Treasurer of MIIP describes the interior industry partners. She explains that it is these group of industry professionals that bring drawings into life. “We are the ones who convert interior design into something you can feel, touch and experience.”

“Ultimately we are very important,” she says with a smile.

JALEX an acronym for Janet and Alex, a husband and wife team who has built their company since 1988. Through its 27 years of operations they have expanded from project management services to manufacturing and trading. They own five factories each specialising in millworks, furniture, metal works and stone works.

As one of the largest interior fit out companies, Jalex has completed several notable projects from Dewan Filhamonik Petronas; KLCC Observatory; Prime Minister’s Office and more than 60 five star hotels, the latest being St Regis Hotel in Langkawi.

“Theres still so much to be done for the association and I’m looking forward to the journey,” adds Janet.

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ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Pauline Loh Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd

Jimmy Tong Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd

C T Tan Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd

Proudly Malaysian, one of the long established paint manufacturers in Asia, Seamaster provides a wide range of products from architectural and industrial to decorative and special effects coating. Seamaster Paint has been exporting its products globally since the beginning and now can be found in over 40 countries including China, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Brunei. Without a doubt, the trusted brand for paint in interior built provides products and services which are truly world-class.

Pauline Loh, Senior Project Manager at Seamaster has set her sights high on the capabilities of MIIP to meet the collective vision of the new committee. “The new committee is made up of strong highly experienced interior built professionals who are keen to see the industry become a more recognised entity among the construction industry. Let’s face it, without interior built, buildings and homes cannot be complete, we are the icing on the cake.” Pauline is confident that the direction the new committee will take, will thrust the association to greater heights in no time.

Luxx Newhouse specialises in design, fabrication, contract management and distribution of solid surface materials for counter tops, kitchen/ vanity tops, wall claddings, furniture components and other customised interior products. Established in the market for more than 20 years, Luxx Newhouse currently operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Beijing and Northern China.

Jimmy Tong, President of Luxx Newhouse and committee member of MIIP strongly feels there needs to be an infusion of professionalism in the industry. “The interior built industry is made up of highly skilled individuals who sometimes may lack poise and glamour but aren’t lacking in talent and skill.” Tong feels that the association needs to help step up the game of members and encourage professional practices through workshops, seminars on grooming, etiquette, presentation skills etc.

“These are some of the activities already in the pipeline for future association activities that will benefit all members extensively.” He is confident that the vast experience brought to the table by the new committee will help overcome the various challenges faced by the interior built industry today.

CT Tan is Managing Director of Glass Network the one stop Malaysian glass sourcing centre that supplies and provides glass renovation service. Established in 1995, Glass Network offers an array of residential, commercial and decorative glass. Through the years, the company has been providing inspirational Architectural, Interior and Decorative glass solutions for a wide range of new build, refurbishment and renovation Glass Projects. The business has their own in-house team of Surveyors, Designer and Fitters work from design & specification to full on-site installation.

As part of the new committee, Tan has this to say, “I hope to see all of the different fields in interior built represented in the association.” He adds, “There are very niche fields in the interior built industry for example, wood carvers.” He strongly feels that when all the different fields are represented in one association it will become an ideal platform to exchange ideas and innovation as well as be a complete collective voice for the industry.”

Tan intends on being an active voice in the association and hopes that his contribution and experience will help the association and its members thrive.

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David Cheong Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd

Lim Gao Leong Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Sheanne Lee Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd

Office furniture specialist, David Cheong believes that there is room for improvement for the association and there is a need to create more awareness for the industry on the whole.

“We plan on creating awareness by having more activities so members have a chance to see the benefits presented to them.” Once members see what the association can do for them, the industry will benefit on the whole.”

David was also part of the previous committee and has been with the association since its formation. “I’ve seen the association grow into what it is today and I’m pleased to see that it is growing even further.”

Apart from being an active committee member of MIIP, David is also Assistant General Manager at Euro Chairs System. An international producer of office furniture, the brand was created in 1987. Today they export office chairs to countries like Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Australia and even to Europe and South America even Europe and South America, exporting their products to more than 60 countries around the world. Another proud homegrown brand, Euro Chair has grown into a manufacturing conglomerate represented in many countries around the world.

Lim Gao Leong is Managing Director at Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd, the pioneer in the furniture manufacturing and interior renovation industry in Malaysia. The company was established in 1961 and has since been a leader in the interior built industry.

Today, Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd has more than 40 employees and 150-200 onsite employees.

Lim was part of the previous committee and has seen the association move forward productively. “We are still relatively new and therefore there is a need to increase our membership so that we are ‘seen’ by relevant parties. I believe we will be able to achieve that.” He stresses the importance of popularising the association so that it is recognised and it would be easier to get the voices of members heard. “This is our biggest hurdle so far, but once potential members see the benefits of being in the association I believe it is half the battle won.”

Part of the dynamic team that make up Vesta Inovas, a ropes and fittings specialist, Sheanne brings to the table a fresh new take on where she sees the association. “I feel that MIIP is an ideal platform to accredit excellent interior built projects or ideas, to inspire and set an example for industry players as well as improve member companies competitive levels.”

“There is also room for members to strengthen their network through collaborations with relevant parties.” Sheanne also explains that being part of the committee of MIIP will help her learn and gain more experience from being in an industry association. “I’m excited to be a part of this journey and I hope my time as part of the committee will bring forth significant milestones that will be beneficial to the industry on the whole.”

Founded in 2003, Vesta-Inovas pioneered architecture rope and fittings in Malaysian building industry and applications. With the recent surge in more innovative interior design and architecture, the company has seen a tremendous growth and continues to be a leader in ropes and fittings in Malaysia and beyond with their brand Cablerod®.

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Inspired by stilts house

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By A&A Group of Companies

A pile dwelling that come with raised structure and normally built over sand or above water, “E-Stilts”is created as our new leg. Stilts houses weather the natural elements much better through their superior capability of flexing and working with the forces of nature rather than against it; acts as a pile driver of strength on its foundation. E-Stilts act as a simple, ingenious, and adaptive bench, for entire range of application in open workplace. It is a re-configurable bench and suitable for any demands of office environment.

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The Future in Progressive & Sustainable Living A geometric, origami-themed view of the future inspires much of the show gallery’s space – with a grand double volume centerpiece formed of vertical paneling and lighting. Elements such as these – reminiscent of beautiful night skylines from around the world – do more than direct traffic. It places visitors right at the heart of MKLand’s grand vision for tomorrow’s vertical living – a world where integrated living is made possible through precision and continuous flow in design.

Website: www.aa-group.com.my

Check Out What’s Hot In The World Of Interior Built See what’s trending right now.

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OPTIMUM COMBINATION OF WALKING

Noise and Sound Reduction For Solid and Engineered Wood Floors

By Sika® Walking on floating solid wood or 3-ply engineered wood floors generates a hollow sound that can have an offensive resonance. Sika has developed a system for the elastic bonding of wood floors in order to prevent this problem. With Sika® AcouBond System using a pre-cut polyethylene foam mat, the advantages of full surface bonding and floating installations can be combined to give the optimum solution.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development of products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and the motor vehicle industry. For more information on Sika wood floor systems or other Sika products, visit Sika Malaysia at www.sika.com.my

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What’s Going On? Up and coming MIIP activities for members

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November 2015

Sika and DeStone will jointly organise a workshop on natural stones, waterproofing and tile adhesives for the educational benefit of MIIP members.

Where: MIIP office @ Menara SOHO, Unit #B1-8-3A, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur Time: 12pm-1.30pm Price: Complimentary

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A free preview of ISO 9001:2015 presented by Neville Clarke.

Where: MIIP office @ Menara SOHO, Unit #B1-8-3A, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur Time: 3pm-4.30pm Price: Complimentary

October 2015

The Competition Act 2010 (CA2010) came into force on 1 January 2012 and since then, the Malaysian Competition Commission has been active in their enforcement against anti-competitive behaviours.

This half day workshop (from 1.30pm to 5.30pm) is designed to provide the attendees with a comprehensive overview of the major prohibitions contained in the Act with a focus on anti-competitive behaviours which are likely to occur in the interior built and construction industry. It is therefore prudent for every member in the Association to be aware of behaviours which may be in contravention of the Act, especially since the financial penalties imposed for anticompetitive behaviours are colossal. Members are invited to attend a workshop on “Competition Law: Protect Your Business And Know The Dos & Don’ts For Trade Association” Where: MIIP office @ Menara SOHO, Unit #B1-8-3A, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm Price: RM150 per pax.

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There will be a friendly bowling competition set to take place in Sunway Pyramid Bowl to forge closer ties between members. Look out for more details coming soon!

To find out more contact Carol at MIIP Secretariat: secretariat@miip. com.my

December 2015

MIIP members take part in Badminton friendly!

In a bid to foster closer ties between members and encourage healthy sporting activities, MIIP held a Badminton friendly on 3 October 2015.

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Towering over the city, MIIP members enjoyed an evening of drinks and good food while catching up with their industry comrades.

New President of MIIP, Mr Tan Goo Can hosted his first MIIP networking gathering and was pleased to see many MIIP members present. He said, “Networking sessions help members get to know one another and provides a relaxed platform to discuss industry challenges as well as success stories with each other.” He hopes the association will organise more networking sessions throughout the year. Also present were MIIP Vice President, Mr Jimmy Predeep and Immediate Past President Dato’ Vincent Lim.

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A Night Out for MIIP Members of MIIP had a chance to catch up on industry news and happenings over dinner and drinks at the Bridge Bar, G Tower on 27 August 2015.

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Taking Pride In Architecture To welcome the new President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), MIIP Magazine has a one on one with Ar. Mohd Zulhemlee An to find out just where the association is headed under his presidency.

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ertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) – Malaysian Institute of Architects – is the national professional institute representing architects in Malaysia.

President of PAM for the term 2015/2016, Ar. Mohd Zulhemlee An is all set to take the association to the next level. “As the new President I am determined to remind and reintroduce that a big part of architecture is about the people, culture, and the environment,” PAM was founded in 1920 as the Institute of Architects Malaya. In 1948, the name and consequently the Constitution were changed to the Federation of Malaya Society of Architects (FMSA) which was allied to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Another change in name to reflect national sovereignty, and registration under the current name, came about when PAM was registered with the Registrar of Societies on 20 January 1967.

Find out what Ar Zulhemlee has in store for the members of PAM and how he plans on elevating the Malaysian architectural industry further with a concrete focus on sustainable architecture and an undying passion for the industry.

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What are your aspirations for the association as their new President?

My aspirations is for Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)to be the leader among the allied professional institutes, by influencing positive changes to the construction industry for the benefit of the public and the nation.

byour local architects. In the pipeline is a TV documentary on Malaysian architecture as well as a traveling exhibition on works by Malaysian architects.

What do you mean by ‘Architectural Identity’ and how do you plan on achieving this?

Architectural identity is a branding for our local architecture. One way to achieve this is by looking at our vernacular and heritage architecture and to reinterpret the philosophies and practicalities of the past into new contemporary architecture through available modern technology.

My objective is to brand Malaysian architecture as sustainable architecture, which relates to how our forefathers lived in harmony with nature in the past.

In your speech at PAM’s annual dinner, you encouraged architects to focus more on the people and the environment rather than just for monetary gains. How has the association encouraged their members to change their frame of mind?

PAM has been working together with local authorities such as DBKL and MBPJ topromote people centred urban development.

Forums have been organised to promote discourse on development What are some of the significant that gives more priorities for the activities the association has people. They have taken a good planned for the rest of the year for look at how the urban area can be its members? improved in terms of accessibility PAM is working together with DBKL to for pedestrians, introduction of celebrate KL Design Month, which will pocket parks and green areas to introduce programmes on architecture enhance the urban environment and for the public. A forum on affordable to provide recreation spaces for the housing is planned at the end of the public. PAM has also organised the year, with monthly talks on the subject Green Building Forum recently to planned with the participation of the share with members the advantages local universities. of green buildings and sustainable ~ Ar. Mohd Zulhemlee An developments. PAM members are Will members of PAM be actively reminded about the importance of involved in the World Architecture Festival set to take place in protecting the environment for the future generations, and to look at Singapore in November? ways on how architecture can complement the natural environment Every year some PAM members participate in the WAF, especially and how the process of construction could be planned to minimise those who have offices in Singapore and Johor Baharu, to attend the pollution and to preserve the natural environment. design conference and to visit the exhibitions.

What have you done to promote architecture to the masses so In your opinion, how can MIIP and PAM work closer together people have a better understanding of your profession? for the betterment of the Malaysian construction industry?

Our yearly Architecture student exhibition at One Utama is one of PAM and MIIP can work together to promote how design can effectively the programmes we have that promotes architecture to the public influence productivity and well being of the building occupants. This through the exhibition of students masterpices, and student activities. can be done through research and collection of data on the subject.

The program also promotes architecture education to secondary Talks on design for the public could be organised to share the findings schoolstudents and their parents through the sharing of experience of the research. A monthly column in the main stream media can be through the interaction of visitors and architecture students that introduced to promote good design and how the public can benefit participate in the program. PAM also organises talks on architecture from a well- designed interior and exterior environment. design (Design Lecture Series, Datum:KL) which is open to PAM members and the public so there is opportunity for mutual learning If there was one quote you live your life by, what would it be? about design and architecture and how architecture affects the I’ve always been fascinated by the Latin quote “Carpe Diem” which means environment and the community. Every year PAM awards is published “Seize the Day” as it emphasizes fulfilling our potential to the limit. in the media for the public to give recognition to outstanding works

“My objective is to brand Malaysian architecture as sustainable architecture, which relates to how our forefathers lived in harmony with nature in the past.”

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t is said a strong and dedicated team is what makes a business and Tan Goo Can, Managing Director of Can-I Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd couldn’t agree more.“My business runs smoothly with my trusted employees at the helm with me,” he says. With various projects running simultaneously, it is crucial that loyal and dependable employees are part of the team to ensure that Can-I delivers quality finishings in a timely manner.

One such Can-I employee is See Chee Hong. Hong as he is fondly known, has been with Can-I since 1996.“When I first started, I had no experience and basically learnt the ropes on the job,” says Hong.

Today, Hong is Project Director for various high profile projects in Can-I’s portfolio.

“Right now I am working on two MRT stations, both with their own theme, one in Bukit Bintang and the other in Central Market. This project is very different from what we normally do as we are doing a lot of architectural and base work as well as interior fit out.” Hong explains that it is important that industry players are diversified and are able to change with the times to incorporate much more than just fit-outs. The MRT stations are set to complete by October 2016 and will be

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No stranger to overseas projects, U admits that it comes with its own challenges.“For example for ongoing Hambantota project, 50% of the skilled workers are Malaysian, so we even bring our own chef for our employees so that they will eat Malaysian style food throughout their stint.” The project will complete in December 2015 and U says that he has no doubt that Can-I will work on more projects in Sri Lanka in the future. When asked what drives him, U says he is focused on Can-I’s end goal for every project.“Our job is to ensure that our clients are happy with the quality of our work and end product.”

Both Hong and U are part of the team that make up Can-I’s continued success story and are a testimony that hard working and loyal employees bring continued success for any organisation.

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CIPAA 2012: Meeting The Challenges MIIP members were educated on how they can resolve legal disputes the most effective way possible with the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012.

Commonly asked questions about CIPAA 2012

1) What types of payment that allow one to initiate adjudication under CIPAA? No Payment, Under Payment and Late Payment.

2) What CIPAA DOEST NOT cover ?

• Construction Contract entered outside the territory of Malaysia.

• Government Construction Contract that are carried out urgently due to natural disaster, flood, landslide, fire and other emergency and unforeseen circumstances.

• Construction contract entered by an individual/person for any building which is less than 4 storeys high and intended for own occupation.

• Government construction contracts related to national security or security related facilities: Military base & Camp, Military facilities, Police facilities, Prison, Detention Camp, Power plant; and Water Treatment Plant.

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3) What are the important points to remember with CIPAA? • It covers all Construction Contracts – both Government (except the ones mentioned before) & all Privates Jobs.

• Construction Contract has to be in writing.

• Parties to the dispute can appoint their own Adjudicator or request KLRCA to appoint one.

• Adjudicator must make decision within 45 days after receiving adjudication response or reply to adjudication response, whichever is later.

• Adjudication decision must include adjudicated amount, the time and manner the adjudicated amount to be paid.

• The decision has to be in writing and reasons for such decision has to be included.

• Adjudication decision is binding unless it is set aside by High Court.

• Limited Grounds Only – due to fraud or bribery,

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n any business, unforeseen issues crop up and this is no different in the interior built industry. As part of the association’s plans to equip members with information and helpful industry tips, MIIP members has an opportunity to learn more about the CIPAA Act of 2012 This legislation helps to solve disputes via a quick interim decision that will not affect cash-flow of claimants as drastically as it would in a long drawn out court battle. An acronym for Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act ( Act 746 ), CIPAA 2012 will facilitate claimants to recover payment which is due and haven’t been paid for

construction works done or services rendered.

The Act is divided into 7 parts and has 41 Sections and has proven to be a crucial game changer in the construction industry.

Members of MIIP had their legal questions answered by lawyer Mr Gananathan Pathmanathan from Gananathan Loh during his presentation on CIPAA 2012 on 27 August 2015 at G Tower, Kuala Lumpur.

After his presentation, there was an active questions and answer session. When asked what was the most common mistakes made by the interior built industry with regards to documentation he replied “ Most of the time, the contract is not worded properly and record

keeping is not accurate.” “To ensure that any unforeseen problems are dealt with swiftly and with a positive outcome he encouraged members to be diligent in record keeping.

Mr Gananathan Pathmanathan has been in legal practice for over 22 years.

He is a partner at Messrs. Gananathan Loh and specialises in dispute resolution for construction and commercial disputes as well as front end advisory for construction contracts. He has served on the Construction Adjudication Sub Committee of the Bar Council and has been admitted as a panel arbitrator and adjudicator with the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration.

– denial of natural justice (right to fair hearing & rule against bias) – adjudicator did not act independently or impartially – acted beyond his jurisdiction • Adjudication decision is NOT binding if parties to adjudication settled the subject matter through written agreement.

• Adjudication decision is also NOT binding if the disputes matter finally decided by arbitration or the court.

• Conditional payment provisions in construction contract NOT ALLOWED. – Back to back payment – Pay When Paid – Pay after availability of fund – Pay after drawdown of financial facilities.

• Upon obtaining the adjudication decision, the unpaid party may also apply to High Court for an order to enforce the adjudication decision as if it is a JUDGEMENT or ORDER OF HIGH COURT.

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How can CIPAA help you?

The construction industry is the driver of economic growth for the nation. The strong performance of the construction industry is attributed to the mega projects implemented by the government through the Public Private Partnerships, the Economic Transformation programme and the various Economic Corridors.

Over the past three years, the country saw the launch of 195 projects under the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) listed in the ETP and these projects are expected to contribute RM144 billion to gross national income.

The demand for construction services is further expected to grow with new projects such as the RM1.2 billion Langat 2, the RM5 billion Warisan Merdeka Tower and the RM8 billion Suke and Dash highways.

Therefore the coming into force of the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA�) on the 15th April 2014 is timely .

The Malaysian construction industry, like other construction industries in developing nations, has had a long history of lengthy payment times, which has caused many contractors to suffer from cash-flow problems and thus delaying projects.

CIPAA and KUALA LUMPUR REGIONAL CENTRE FOR ARBITRATION The legislation provides for compulsory statutory adjudication and aims to facilitate cash flow in the industry. Parties will be able to obtain a quick interim decision with regards to progress payment disputes, thereby avoiding potential shortterm cash-flow problems during project delivery. KLRCA has been named as the adjudication authority by virtue of Part V of CIPAA, which means that the centre has a key role to play in being the default appointing and administrative authority.

In line with this, the KLRCA has come up with the KLRCA Adjudication Rules & Procedure to supplement the CIPAA and to enable them to provide administrative support for the efficient conduct of adjudication. The KLRCA Adjudication Rules & Procedure will assist both adjudicators and parties in the adjudication process. In addition, they offer training and certification courses for interested parties to become adjudicators. These programmes together with introductory talks and road shows to educate and raise awareness on CIPAA, will train and certify adjudicators as well as the relevant parties so that the construction industry is prepared as the country embraces this new adjudication process. *Information sourced from : http://klrca. org/cipaa/

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Why Malaysia’s Building And Interiors Industry?

ITE Build & Interiors explores the growth of Malaysia’s building and interior industry.

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he 50% fall in the price of crude has hurt many oil exporting countries, but Malaysia is riding it out – its GDP growth forecast for 2015 is likely to exceed previous forecasts of 5.3%.

2014, but this has been extended to the second quarter of 2015, giving potential contractors more time to prepare their bids. The tower’s owners have stated that foreign bidders must form a 60-40 joint venture with a Malaysian company.

436 properties in another part of the plot. It is a real fresh opportunity for developers – never previously built on, the 2,330-acre site was sold to the current project owners by the Malaysian Rubber Board for RM2.3 billion (USD 620 million) in 2012.

Why?

2 2. 1Malaysia Housing Programme (PR1MA) This programmewas launched in 2011 to build of affordable houses in Malaysia. 120,000 houses have been approved for construction under the scheme which is massively oversubscribed – Malaysia’s government have received 950,000 online applications from potential buyers. The houses, 40,000 of which are already being built, will be located in 80 developments around the country and offered to buyers at around 80% of the market price. Apart from building the houses, the government has ensured that Malaysians can afford to buy them, by guaranteeing mortgages of up to 110% of the properties’ value.

2 4. Economic Transformation Programme In 2011, the Malaysian government launched the Economic Transformation Programme, which aims to transform Malaysia into a high-income economy by 2020. It identifies 12 National Key Economic Areas that have the potential to contribute to the growth of Malaysia and to transform the Greater Kuala Lumpur / Klang Valley into a top 20 most liveable metropolis globally and a top 20 city in terms of economic growth.

One reason is that its construction industry is in a healthy state. The sector grew 8.7% in 2014, driven by private commissioning, low unemployment, massive projects such as the KL118 tower, and major state infrastructure programmes.

Here is a snapshot of Malaysia’s building and interiors sector – telling you everything you need to know about this vibrant and growing industry and why it is a great place to do business.

Five major construction projects and development schemes in Malaysia 2 1. The KL118 Tower

The KL118 tower is a USD1.4 billion skyscraper project that will surpass the Petronas Twin Towers as Malaysia’s tallest building when it is ready in 2020. The Malaysian government is not involved in the decision to build KL118 which will offer 400,000 sqm of residential, office and hotel space. It is an entirely commercial project commissioned

by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), the country’s biggest fund management company.

In June 2014, the Finnish company Kone won a contract to supply the tower’s 105 elevators and escalators. More key deals for the tower were to be announced by the end of

2 3. Kwasa Damansara township

The Kwasa Damansara project, which will see an entire town built in the west Malaysian state of Selangor over 15 years, is one of the biggest building projects the country has seen in recent years. It will contain residential, commercial and retail developments, as well as two new stations on Malaysia’s MRT system.

In July 2014, builder Malaysia Resources Corp Bhd won a contract to develop 64 acres of the project, which is expected to cater to at least 150,000 people when completed.

Impiana Land and Development recently signed development rights to put up a further

2 5. Tebrau Bay Waterfront City The Chinese corporation, Greenland Group, is spending over USD 600 million on the Tebrau Bay Waterfront City, a mixed development in Malaysia’s southern Johor state that will contain housing, a school, a hospital and even a theme park. Its total area will be 1,000 acres along the Tebrau River and the Straits of Johor.

ACTIVITIES in Malaysia’s build and interiors sector from international companies • Cementir and Maccaferri are two big Italian construction sector companies operating in Malaysia • Vinci Construction Grands Projets, the French corporation, has won and delivered

Construction Sector Facts: • Malaysia’s building sector grew 8.7% in 2014.

• 70% of all construction work in 2014 was commissioned by the private sector, 14% by the government and 16% by state-owned corporations.

• 37.3 billion ringgit (USD 10 billion) of residential construction was carried out in Malaysia in 2014.

• The value of construction contracts awarded in Q1 2015 was 250% larger than in Q1 2014.

• Sales of paints and coatings in Malaysia for 2012 totalled

$9.9 billion.

• Per capita ceramics consumption is 3 sqm per year, behind Thailand (4 sqm), giving room for growth.

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Facts on Malaysia • GDP: $312 billion (2014) • GDP growth rate: 6% (2014) • Unemployment: 3% (2013) • World Bank Ease of Doing Business ranking: 18th in the world, above Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and South Africa • Ease of Getting Credit ranking: 23rd in the world • 2014 World Competitiveness Yearbook ranking – 14th, above the UK, Finland and Australia • Government type: Constitutional monarchy • First elections: 1955 • Interest rate: 3.25% • Population: 30,073,353 (July 2014) • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Malaysia in 2014: 65 billion ringgit ($17.6 billion) • Top 5 sources of FDI inflows in 2013: Singapore (18.1% of the total), Japan (14.7%), USA (8.6%), Netherlands (7.9%), Switzerland (4.8%) • Proportion of economy based on oil exports: – 29.7% (2014), down from 35.4% in 2010 • DHL Global Connectivity Index ranking: 21st out of 140 countries

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several contracts in Malaysia, winning its latest deal for a 125,000 sqm mixed-use development in Borneo in January 2015 • 15 Italian companies established a regional office in Kuala Lumpur in 2014 • Q Cells, a German producer of solar technology, has been active in Malaysia since 2010 • Nippon Paint, AkzoNobel and Jotun all have a wide presence in Malaysia’s paints and coatings market • 5,000 foreign companies from over 40 countries have established operations in Malaysia

Sector spotlight: Interior design trends in Malaysia for 2015

The boom in residential construction in Malaysia is good news for suppliers of interior finishes and products. What are the latest trends in the market that exporters should know?

Malaysian interior design will be all about mix and match in 2015, according to Chris Yap, president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers. “There will no longer be one set of furniture in a space,” he told the Malaysian business radio station BFM. Furniture and décor selection will be “a reflection of your personality…mix and match, instead of selecting an entire collection from a magazine”.

Other trends that Yap thinks will be big in 2015 include: • Gold and metallics. “The use of metallics relates back to history, when gold was a treasured item and reflective of social status, but it can be interpreted now that you would have a wall piece with metallic elements in it – this would be totally relevant today,” says Yap. • Natural colours. Deep colours such as brown and strong yellows will be used a lot more in 2015, according to Yap – “colours that shout out about a person’s feel of the space, colours that relate back to nature”.

• Wallpaper. A humid climate means wallpaper has struggled for popularity in Malaysia, but Yap thinks that technology has caught up and that wallpaper will make ground in 2015. “Wallpaper allows you to have a good finish without too much fuss, and even the technology of the glues is always evolving. The durability and maintenance properties have also improved - wallpaper can now last quite a few years.”

Yap also points out some trends that he thinks are on the way out this year in Malaysia.

The coordinated look is going - “Have some fun - introduce pieces you’ve collected during your travels” – as well as the Scandinavian look, which he thinks will filter out in favour of more modern fixtures that make an interior space warmer.

Source: ITEBuild&Interiors www.buildingshows.com/marketinsights

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tone Empire welcomes everyone with a keen eye for beauty to their new showroom located in Rawang.

The gallery is stocked with the latest natural stones of a wide-ranging variety, suited for use in commercial, residential and hospitality projects. With over 100 different materials to choose from, being overwhelmed is expected, thus they have specially designed a ‘Pick N Choose’ room with 100mm x 100mm samples of all their materials, where design enthusiasts can mix and match as they please.

The company is also branching off with their new line of engineered stones in a specialised showroom. This ‘Hanging Gallery’ will showcase the best engineered stone available in Malaysia with Dekton, a new ultra-compact material made with the cutting edge technology from Cocentino, Spain. This material is harder, scratch & stainproof, with a colour and finish that will never fade and can be made thin enough to be perfect for facades in addition to the traditional applications of quartz for countertops and flooring.

In an effort to becoming a one -stop centre for luxurious surface materials, Stone Empire is also offering complementary timber flooring, both solid and engineered. Similarly showcased in this ‘Hanging Gallery’, with Burmese Teak as their specialty, the new timber flooring addition promises to create excitement among flooring enthusiast.

The team at Stone Empire is ready to provide an industry-leading service matched with the highest quality products and topped off with an exclusive 10,000 square feet of drylay viewing area.

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Façade at its best, with Dekton.

Hanging Gallery.

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Carpets Have Gone From Plain To Fab! Kelvin Chee from Artesia Décor lets us in on carpet designing.

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one are the days when carpeting was about picking your favourite solid colour for the entirety of a room. In today’s world of constant stimulation, carpeting has evolved to include what is known as carpet designing – an array of new design possibilities – more texture, some pattern, and even flecks of colour adding interest to basic backgrounds.

A major shift in new carpet patterns include layered colour and soft texture in carpet. These combinations are not only aesthetically pleasing but is popular because it minimises soil and vacuum marks. However, the main advantage of carpet design is that colour and texture

offer more distinctive styling and fashion appeal.

Various designs of leaves, trellises, or flowers, for example – offer organic shapes that coordinate easily with other patterns in a room. Strong colours that come from commercial pallets are now available in multi-coloured loops, cut loop surfaces, and Berber styles as accents creating a whole new world of carpeting possibilities.

Artesia Décor is a carpet specialist that has pioneered carpet design in Malaysia.

Kelvin Chee, who heads the carpet design team at Artesia has been in the industry now for over 12 years.“To be a carpet designer one must have an eye for art and colour,” says Chee who is a business

graduate turned carpet specialist.“I work hand in hand with interior designers to bring their theme to life by complimenting a room with wall fabrics and carpet.”

Currently, Artesia Décor is working on an ongoing project at Le Meridian Hotel, Kuala Lumpur with renowned interior designer Mr Noor Othman from ZDR in a complete refurbishment of their club lounge club lounge and guest rooms. In a bid to go greener, Chee explains that material used are made from natural fibrewool nylon which has a green certification.

“Although sometimes challenging, carpet design is exciting and gives any room a fresh new look and feel that compliments the future of interior design.”

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The Floor Covering Solution Provider With years of flooring expertise under their belt, Inovar is poised to take the industry to the next level.

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NOVAR has pioneered the laminate floor industry in Malaysia since 1996.

Today, the brand name has secured various awards for its superior product quality, service excellence and brand promise. About 80% of INOVAR’s product is exported to Europe, United States and Asia Pacific including the extremelyquality-sensitive Japanese market. Their product range comes with SOLID DIRECT MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY against staining, fading, surface wear & tear and the unbeatable LIFETIME anti-termite warranty.

INOVAR FLOOR has been the preferred choice of reputable developers and builders nationwide as well as worldwide. This is a testimony of the brand’s global quality standards that offers peace of mind and long term value for our clients’ investments.

In the ensuing years, it has established its presence in the regional markets and earned a host of accolades that include BrandLaureate Asia Pacific Award for Best Brand in Laminate Flooring (2007-2014) and the No.1 Brand in Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan respectively. Without compromising on product quality and the latest trends, innovation is Inovar Malaysia’s forte.

INOVAR’s Green-Tec series “Super E-Zero Grade” is the first laminate flooring to meet

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the Japanese Industrial Standards – Four Stars (JIS-F****) amongst the top producer worldwide . Recently, Inovar Floor made the headlines again, having developed first of its kind award winning Nano Shield antibacterial flooring through application of the latest nano technology.

Inovar has put on a formidable plan to sustain its brand not only in Malaysia but abroad. It will continue to have a strong presence in the region and is poised to be the leading floor covering solutions company through diversification to various products such as luxury vinyl tiles, solid bamboo and wpc decking.

Already the largest manufacturer, supplier and contractor for laminated floor in the residential market locally, they are now launching a new range of resilient flooring for the commercial, retail and entertainment segment. Inovar’s Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are superior to other vinyl tiles available in the market. Inovar’s LVT have a commercial grade wear layer of 0.5mm whereas the conventional market standard wear layer is only around 0.1mm ~ 0.3mm thick. Inovar Click Resilience Vinyl Floor is not only A+ certified for low VOC which promotes better indoor air quality but also comes with 0.55mm scratch

resistant wear layer. The product is also 100% water and termite proof. Then there is, Solid Bamboo floor that would be the ideal eco-friendly replacement for solid timber floors – bamboo takes only five years to mature for harvest whereas natural timber takes up to 60 or more. Bamboo’s strong and sturdy surface is highly resistant to indentations, fading and abrasions.

More importantly, with Inovar’s strandwoven solid bamboo flooring, quality is consistent and the product is highly stable.

Also, compared to other flooring materials, strand woven bamboo registers 2,500 psi on the Janka Hardness Scale, against 1,925 for merbau, 1,380 for natural bamboo and 1,360 for white oak (Source: American National Wood Flooring Association).

This year, Inovar launched its premium range of wpc (wood polymer composite) decking which boasts of superior quality against conventional deckings. An exclusive coating technology provides Inovar wpc decking with maximum protection against the sun’s harsh UV rays, so that your deck stays beautiful much longer. Its unique color technology also ensures that your deck stands out with its naturally-realistic color tones versus the flat and monotonous colors that we often see in conventional counterparts.

For more information, kindly contact INOVAR at +603-77851266 or visit www. inovarfloor.com.my.

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Inspiring Quarts Surfaces

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has an unwavering passion and commitment to provide the best interior aesthetics plus logical and practical solutions for daily living and business spaces.

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he Sole Authorized Distributor in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia for OKITE® Quartz Surfaces, Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd understands every customer’s needs by exceeding their expectations.

By leveraging on the world renowned brand name of OKITE® Quartz, they inspire home owners, designers and property developers to be more creative and innovative. Every effort is made to go the extra mile by value-added consultation and excellent after sales service. With Archinspire Malaysia and OKITE® Quartz, inspiration is redefined.

What is Okite?

OKITE® is a surface that, quite simply, is the stuff of dreams. It lights up your kitchen and any other areas of a home.

It’s a unique compound of polymer resin and up to 93% quartz, one of the toughest and most naturally attractive of all minerals.It is highly heat, stain and scratch resistant and is extremely durable – five times stronger and more durable than granite and non- porous. It never needs sealing and it is remarkably easy to clean and maintain.

The composite material is made almost entirely of quartz, which is the fourth hardest natural stone and so it retains the same characteristic: strength, hardness, non-porosity and longevity.

Its physical-mechanical properties together with the variety of colours render it the ideal product for worktops in homes, offices, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants and shops.

Moreover, the intuition that such a product would have had more and more applications, from baths to shower panels,

from washbasins to accessories for the bathrooms, from architectural ornaments to all the combinations of design, has rendered OKITE® the brand name to distinguish the product made in Seieffe, the leader of this field.

Who is Seieffe Industries?

SEIEFFE Industries is a family established renowned multinational Italian Manufacturing Company situated in the heart of Italy that in less than 10 years has developed a reputation within the quartz based stone surfacing materials. Located approx. 50 kilometres from Naples, South Italy, SEIEFFE Industries has a total factory area of about 55 acres in which the OKITE® plant alone is 360,000 square feet. In 1995, although the Izzo Group has been present for more than 35 years in diversified fields that include bituminous conglomerates to the building industry, from real estate to financial services, there was an executive decision to invest in this new field that would bring the internationalisation of the Group.

We are pleased to inform you that OKITE® showroom is relocating effective 21st Oct 2015.

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd, 49, Jalan Telawi 6, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2202 1811/2811 Fax: 03-2202 1911 Email: info@archinspire.com.my Website: archinspire.com.my / okite.com.my

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The finest quality residential and commercial carpets.

Artesia Decor Sdn Bhd D3-17-G, Jalan Dutamas 3, Taman Dutamas, 43200 Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel : 012-2333 777 Fax: +603-9544 4411

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Another Successful Run for Archidex 2015!

Held from the 12-15 August 2015 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the annual tradeshow is the region’s most successful industry trade exhibition.

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RCHIDEX is jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia or PAM) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. This year’s exhibition drew 550 local and international exhibitors with 1,300 booths, and 33,900 highly targeted industry professional and trade visitors from 70 countries that encompassed a total of over architects, interior designers, engineers and others.

The volume of business transactions conducted over the show should exceed well over RM1Billion.

Since its introduction in 2000, ARCHIDEX has enjoyed phenomenal success and steady growth through strategic planning and partnerships. It is widely recognised as a leading event that draws together South East Asia’s fraternity of architects, interior designers, developers, urban planners, engineers, academicians, students and various related industry professionals.

“We are heartened to note that overall this year’s ARCHIDEX has grown stronger and is influential platform for exhibitors to establish and expand their business and presence in Malaysia and the regional market. We’ve received positive response from our exhibitors and our sponsors have expressed interest to return to sponsor again next year”, said Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. ARCHIDEX is held concurrently with the annual Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) and PAM Convention, which are regarded as an influential platform to showcase the works of emerging and established local and international architects and designers. “ARCHIDEX 15 was a huge success as we saw a bigger

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products and innovations that are exhibited here in ARCHIDEX will help guide the industry to a positive future” said Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Ar. Esa Mohamed, President of International Union of Architects (UIA).

Coveted Awards crowd this year with many important meetings and forums held. The PAM Convention which was held concurrently consistently brings together well established and avant garde architects and designers to share their work at DATUM: KL”, said PAM President Ar Mohd Zulhemlee An.

Exploring the new frontier of Architecture ARCHIDEX 15 was not only a highly visible and targeted marketplace for exhibitors, it was also a meeting point for the region’s fraternity of architects, interior designers, urban designers, academicians and students who are looking for the latest technology in the market with a keen focus on greener practices.

“Advancement in technology opens up new opportunities and approaches to designs. Digital and communication technologies have also reshaped our lifestyle and practice. The younger generation architects of the digital age are paving new trends and pushing boundaries in designs and deliveries.

Similarly, the importance of sustainability, climate change and energy efficient designs are the emerging benchmark in buildings. Therefore, I am sure the

In line with continuing efforts to bring to the forefront on innovative and excellent products for the market,this year’s ARCHIDEX saw nominees by exhibitors competing for the New Product Awards and the Green Dot Awards that are a highly coveted industry recognition.

The New Product Awards remains an acknowledgment for excellence in design and production, while the Green Dot Award is aimed at recognising exemplary environmental attributes of a product.

A highlight at ARCHIDEX this year was the introduction of the Advanced Materials section to allow architects and designers a first-hand glimpse of the latest technological breakthroughs and solutions available. This section showcased pre-selected New Product Awards and Green Dot Awards submission that were brilliant in innovations, technological development and cutting edge solutions for the industry.

ARCHIDEX is endorsed by MATRADE and supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Works, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and the Year of Festivals 2015 Celebrations.

ARCHIDEX 16 will take place next year from 20 to 23 July 2016 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

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A & A Concept Design & Contract Sdn Bhd 1-9G, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 13, Aked Esplanad Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-8994 0310 Fax: 0-8994 0316 Email: info@aa-group.com.my Website: www.aa-group.com.my

Agnes Ang, CEO Agnes.ang@aaconcept.com.my May Ng, Executive Director May.ng@aaconcept.com.my

Interior Design & Build

Abitex Designs (M) Sdn Bhd 66, Jalan TSB9, Taman Industrial Sg. Buloh, 47000 Kota Damansara, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 03-6151 6311 / 4011 / 8611 Fax: 03-6151 5711 Email: candy@abitex.com.my Website: www.abitex.com.my

Candy Chai, GM candy@abitex.com.my Raymond Choong, Sales Manager Raymond80@abitex.com.my

Sofa Manufacturing

Ample Architectural Hardware Sdn Bhd Lot 6, Block A, Jalan Perusahaan 4, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6186 4848 Fax: 03-6187 9911 Email: enquiry@ample.com.my Website: www.ample.com.my

Aaren Chua, MD aaren@ample.com.my Danny Low, Biz Dev Mgr

Architectural Hardware

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd A1-G2-8, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6211 5541/2 Fax: 03-6211 5549 Email: leeling@archinspire.com.my Website: www.archinspire.com.my

Yeo Lee Ling, CEO Lim Yoke Chin, Director winnielim@archinspire.com.my

Quartz surfaces supplier

Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd 4-1, Jalan Kuchai Maju 10, Kuchai Entrepreneurs’ Park Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7987 2898 Fax: 03-7987 6898 Email: archifoam@yahoo.com Website: www.archi-foam.com

Michael Choon Teik Kok, GM michael@archifoam.com.my Merrick Lim Chin Heon, Project Director merrick@archifoam.com.my

Interior & Exterior Architectural Light Weight Moulding

Artesia Decor Sdn Bhd D3-17-G, Jalan Dutamas 3, Taman Dutamas, 43200 Balakong, Selangor.

Tel: 017-288 1533 Fax: 03-9544 4411 Email: artesia.decor@yahoo.com

Steven Poh, Marketing Director

Carpet

Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd Lot 32789, Jalan 5/1A, Taman Perindustrian Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong.

Tel: 03-8962 2286 Fax: 03-8961 8862 Email: herbertkoh@artmatrix.com.my sales@artmatrix.com.my Website: www.artmatrix.com.my

Herbert Koh, CEO herbertkoh@artmatrix.com.my Francis Lau, Vice President, Sales francis@artmatrix.com.my

Design, Manufacture & Supply Office Furniture

Best Stone Building Materials Sdn Bhd Lot 7742, Jalan Bukit Cherakah, Kg Baru Subang, 40150 Shah Alam.

Tel: 03-7847 1100 Fax: 03-7847 3391 Email: bestonesb@gmail.com nic@beststone.com.my

Carol Siah, Director Nic Tey, Director

Marble, Granite, Natural Stone, Quartz Surface

Bicarro Timber Flooring Sdn Bhd 37-G, Petaling Utama Avenue, Jalan PJS 1/50, Petaling Jaya, 46150 Selangor.

Tel: 03-7770 2268 Fax: 03-7770 2168 Email: marketing@bicarrotimber.com

Tan Kim Kok, Director nicholas@bicarrotimber.com

Timber Flooring

Boral Plasterboard (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 606, Off Jalan SS13/1K, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 03-5629 2000 Fax: 03-5629 2008 Email: haliza.yusof@usgboral.com Website: www.usgboral.com

Lynette Siow, Sales Director Lynette.siow@usgboral.com Haliza Mohd Yusof, Architectural Services & Marketing Manager

Drywall Partition

C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd 9-1-6, Jalan 3/109F, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7982 4668 Fax: 03-7982 1648 Email: info@cisnetwork.com Website: www.cisnetwork.com

Dato’ Vincent Lim, President vincentlim@cisnetwork.com

Exhibition Organiser

C S Alloy Design (M) Sdn Bhd No. 8 & 10, Jalan OP1/3, Pusat Dagangan One Puchong, Off Jalan Puchong, 47160 Puchong.

Tel: 03-8070 1295 Fax: 03-8082 2688 Email: enquiry@csa.com.my Website: www.csa.com.my

Lee Kian Yan, GM kent.lee@csa.com.my Lee Boon Pau, CEO paul.lee@csa.com.my

Manufacturing Gates & Grilles & Fencing

Can.i Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd No.1 Jalan PJS 1/33, Petaling Utama 46150, Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7785 5887 Fax: 03-7783 0887 Email: projects@can.i.com.my Website: www.can-i.com.my

Tan Goo Can, MD can@can-i.com.my Rada, Secretary, rada@can-i.com.my

Interior Retrofitting

Cheksern Young Builders Sdn Bhd 2B Jalan BM1/2, Taman Bukit Mayang Emas, 47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7806 4200 Fax: 03-7805 5200 Email: leon@cheksernyoung.com Website: www.cheksernyoung.com

Leon Tan How Chek, Director Game Tan How Young, Project Co-ordinator

Construction & ID-Fitout

CMC Glass Sdn Bhd 9A, Ground Floor, Jalan PJS1/27, Petaling Utama, Bt 7 Jalan Klang Lama, 46000 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7784 8133 Fax: 03-7783 8133 Email: cmc.glass@hotmail.com

Chen Chee Ming, Director

Aluminium & Glass

De Stone Sdn Bhd B-5-8, Plaza Mont Kiara, Mont Kiara 50480, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6204 5725 Fax: 03-6204 5726 Email: henry.destone@gmail.com

Henry Teh, Director

Stones

Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd Wisma Euro, Lot 21, Rawang Industrial Estate, 48000 Rawang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6092 6666 Fax: 03-6092 2500 Email: david@eurochairs.com Website: www.eurochairs.com

David Cheong, Assistant GM

Manufacturing And Selling Of Office Furniture & Chairs

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NATURE OF BUSINESS

Floor Image Sdn Bhd B-7-3, Block B, Level 3, Setia Walk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong 47160 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 03-5891 0903 Fax: 03-5882 9902 Email: bw.floorimage@gmail.com

Brenda Wang, Director brenda.wang@floorimagesb.com.my Chester Eng, Director ce.floorimage@gmail.com

Trading And Distribution Of Carpet & Vinyl

Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd 7, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 9, Sri Edaran Light Industrial Park, 7th Mile, Jalan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6253 2939 Fax: 03-6253 1215 Email: sales@glassnetwork.com.my Website: www.glassnetwork.com.my www.glassmalaysia.com.my

Tan Chin Tian, MD cttan@glassnetwork.com.my Jackie Low S K, Marketing Manager jackie@glassnetwork.com.my

Glass Specialist Company

Hunter Douglas (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 493 Persiaran Kuala Selangor Section 26 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor

Tel: 03-5191 2020 Fax: 03-5191 2885 Email: luxalon@hunterdouglas.com.my Website: www.hunterdouglas.asia

Jim Tan, VP - Window Covering PDTS Business-Asian Operations Azman, Regional Director azman@hunterdouglas.com.my

Architectural & Window Covering Products

Inovar Resources Sdn Bhd 20B, Jalan Penchala, 46050 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7785 1266 Fax: 03-7785 3266 Email: tengfb@inovarfloor.com Website: www.inovarfloor.com.my

Michael Choon Teik Kok, GM michael@archifoam.com.my Merrick Lim Chin Heon, Project Director merrick@archifoam.com.my

Manufacturer & Retailer of Laminated Timber Floor

Jalex Sdn Bhd Bangunan Jalex, Lot 3750, Lorong 2D, Kg Baru, Subang, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7846 2088 Fax: 03-7847 1932 Email: jalex@jalex.com.my Website: www.jalexinternational.com.my

Janet Lee, Executive Director janet@jalex.com.my

Interior Fit Outs

Jeman Light & Services 15A, Lorong Sanggul 1F, Bandar Puteri 41200, Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 016-221 8500 Fax: 03-5166 4505 Email: jermanlight@yahoo.com

S Prakash, Director

Lighting

Kamal Engineering Sdn Bhd 65-2, Jalan Prima SG 3/1, Prima Sri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves.

Tel: 03-6186 2405 Fax: 03-6186 2406 Email: inquiry@kesb.com.my kamalengineering@gmail.com Website: www.kesb.com.my

Ir Mustaffa Kamal Bin Kamaluddin, MD mustaffakamal@kesb.com.my Ir Ahmad Kamal bin Awang, Executive Director ahmadkamal@kesb.com.my

ID Works and Renovation

KW-Jwee Marketing Sdn Bhd 27-1 Medan Hujan Rahmat, Taman OUG, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7783 6263 Fax: 03-7785 8245 Email: info@kwmktg.com Website: www.kwmktg.com

Norman Lim, Director normanlim@kwmktg.com Ms Eng Siew Yok engsiewyok@yahoo.com

Sound Insulation & Building Materials

Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd 10, Jalan TUDM, Kg Baru Subang, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7845 8100 Fax: 03-7831 0158 Email: malaysia@luxxnewhouse.com Website: www.luxxnewhouse.com

Jimmy Tong, President jimmytong@luxxnewhouse.com Chie Hong Yuen, Assitant GM, Sales & Operation Division hongyuen@luxxnewhouse.com Chloe Chow, Business Development Marketing-my@luxxnewhouse.com

Solid Surface, Quartz Stone, Kitchen Sink & Mixer Tap

Maica Corporation Sdn Bhd 13, Lorong Teras Jaya 7, Kawasan Perindustrian Teras Jaya, 13400 Butterworth.

Tel: 04-324 1436 Fax: 04-324 9405

Lim Kia Kee, CEO kklim@maica.com.my Angelina Ong, Marketing Communication Manager angelina@maica.com.my

Trading In Hardware & Building Materials

Malaysian Mosaics Berhad 1A, Jalan 205, Off Jalan Tandang, 46050 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7718 7333 Fax: 03-7718 7520 Email: mmbcareline@mmosaics.com Website: www.mymml.com

Tan Kok Aun, Commercial Director tanka@mmosaics.com Teresa Khoo, Senior Marketing Manager teresakhoosb@mmosaics.com

Manufacturing of Homogeneous and Ceramic Tiles

Merryfair Chair System S B No.2 Jln Koporat 1/KU9 Taman Perindustrian Meru, 42200 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3393 6868 Fax: 03-3393 6888 Email: domestic@merryfair.com Website: www.merryfair.com

Shirlene Leong, Sales Director shirlene.leong@merryfair.com Zakiah Adibah Bt.Suleimen, Sales Manager zakiah@merryfair.com

Manufacturing

Nano Mimizu Sdn Bhd 13A, Jalan Puteri 7/13A, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8052 3385 Fax: 03-8052 3315 Email: alex@nanomimizu.com Website: www.nanomimizu.com

Alex Chee, MD Wendy Lee, GM

Manufaturer and Trading – Air Guard

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 1.17, Taman Perindustrian Subang Utama Jalan SU4, 40300 Shah Alam.

Tel: 03-5125 0888 Fax: 03-5191 4881 Email: customercare@nipponpaint.com.my Website: www.nipponpaint.com.my

Wong Meng Lee, Senior Marketing Manager mlwong@nipponpaint.com.my Sabrina Chow, Senior Marketing Executive sabrinachow@nipponpaint.com.my

Paint Manufacturer

Niro Ceramic Sales & Services (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 2, Persiaran Sultan, Seksyen 15, 40200 Shah Alam.

Tel: 03-5033 9333 Fax: 03-5033 9322 Email: nirogranite@nirogroup.com Website: www.nirogranite.com.my

Edmund Lee, Senior Business Development Executive Edmund.lee@nirogroup.com

Manufacturer (Tiles)

One Interior & Fit-Out Works Sdn Bhd 9-1, Jalan Reko Sentral 8, Reko Sentral, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8734 7868 Fax: 03-8733 6687 Email: oneinterior@ymail.com

Lee Ai Shan, Office Manager aishan@oneinterior.com.my Kelvin Low, Executive Director kelvinlow@oneinterior.com.my

Interior Fit Out

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Pesona Saferay Sdn Bhd Lot 5930, Perusahaan Kamunting, 34600 Kamunting, Perak.

Tel: 05-891 1128 Fax: 05-891 1210 Email: clchong@pesona.com.my Website: www.gaudidecor.com

Chong Chee Ling, Sales & Marketing Director Ms Jacy Kwa, Marketing Manager

Manufacturer

PLM Interiors Sdn Bhd 15-3-B, Block B, Dataran Palma, Jalan Selaman1, 68000 Ampang.

Tel: 03-4278 4088 Fax: 03-4278 4098 Email: bd@plmgrp.com Website: www.plmgrp.com

Jimmy Predeep, Group MD Jimmy.predeep@plmgrp.com Lee Ying Wah, Director, Commercial

Interior Fit-Out

Quel International Sdn Bhd 35, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-6142 4223 Fax: 03-6142 3350 Email: laikuan@quelfurniture.com Website: www.quelfurniture.com

Ho Lai Kuan, MD/Director Oh Ee Cheng, Assitant GM-Project eecheng@quelfurniture.com

Furniture Provider

Roselle Mont-Clair Furnishing (M) Sdn Bhd F-03A-1, Jalan SS7/13A, Plaza Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7875 6391 Fax: 03-7876 9391 Email: kl@rosellemontclair.com Website: www.rosellemontclair.com

Lee Ek Lam, CEO lee@rosellemontclair.com Doreen Tan, Director doreen@rosellemontclair.com

Fabric

Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd 32 & 34, Jalan Firma 2/1, Tebrau Industrial Estate 1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Tel: 07-355 2088 Fax: 07-355 2081 Website: www.seamasterpaint.com.my

Pauline Loh Choon Yen, Senior Manager pauline@seamasterpaint.com.my Anthony Loh, Sales Manager anthony@seamasterpaint.com.my

Distributor Of Paint Products

Series Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd B8/G, Block B, Jalan Selaman 1, Dataran Palma, 68000 Ampang.

Tel: 03-4270 7161 Fax: 03-4270 7089 Email: nathan@luminaire.com.sg Website: www.seriessupplies.com

Paramananthan Kuppusamy@Nathan, Director Sugi Anne Ramanadan, Director enquiries@seriessupplies.com

Interior & Architectural Wall Panels

Signature Interiors Sdn Bhd Lot 24, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains, Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, PJU5 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-6286 7000 Fax: 03-6286 7001/2 Email: choyy@signatureinteriors.com.my Website: www.signaturekitchen.com.my

Choy Fuu Yong, GM Kenneth Tai, Project Manager Kenneth.tai@signatureinteriors.com.my

Kitchen & Wardrobe Manufacturer & Retailer

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd No.9 Jalan Timur, 46000 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7957 0111 Fax: 03-7956 7291 Email: info@my.sika.com Website: www.sika.com.my

Pierre A Favre, Product Manager Favre.pierre@my.sika.com Chan Sau Yoong, GM Chan.sauyoong@my.sika.com

Waterproofing, Tile Adhesive, Flooring, Wood Floor Bonding, Roofing & Refurbishment Products

Sinar Muhibbah Sdn Bhd 11-6-1, Block B, Jalan 1/125E, Megan Salak Park, Taman Desa Petaling, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9057 7333 Fax: 03-9056 5733 Email: smsb@sinarmuhibbah.com Website: www.sinarmuhibbah.com

Dato’ Edmund Lim, MD Edmund.lim@sinarmuhibbah.com Chong Yong Keong, Director chong.yk@sinarmuhibbah.com

Construction Interior-Fit Out

Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd 31, Jalan Angkasa Mas Utama, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau 11, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Tel: 07-353 9113 Fax: 07-353 9110 Email: tenders@sunray.com.sg Website: www.sunray.com.sg

Connie Wu, CEO connie@sunray.com.sg Tan Kok Keng, Deputy CEO kktan@sunray.com.my

Interior Fit Out & M&E Works

Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd 52-54, 5 ½ Miles (Kampung Pasir), Jalan Kelang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7782 8100 Fax: 03-7782 7319 Email: info@lianping.com.my Website: www.lianping.com.my

Lim Gao Leong, MD limgaoleong@lianping.com.my

ID Fit-Out Contractor

Tackor Design Sdn Bhd 280, Jalan Temiang, 70200 Seremban.

Tel: 06-763 8967 Fax: 06-762 9377 Email: tac@tackor.com.my Website: www.tackor.com.my

Michael Khoo, MD mike@tackor.com.my Lam Mew Sim, Contract Manager lam@tackor.com.my

ID Works, Furniture & M&E Works

Titch (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 9-0-7,9-1-7, 9-2-7 & 9-3-7, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7981 3122 Fax: 03-7981 2133 Email: shamila@titch.com Website: www.titch.com

James Teo, Director Jamesteo2010@gmail.com Shamila Jennifer Balan, Sr Mgr shamila@titch.com

Fabric Supplier

Urban Designs Studio Sdn Bhd 301-303, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 2A½ Miles, Jalan Ipoh 51200, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4045 3000 Fax: 03-4041 3588 Email: e@urbangroup.com.my

Ben Gan, MD bg@urbangroup.com.my Cliff Phoon, Creative Director cliff@urbangroup.com.my

Interior Designing, Consulting & Home Furnishing

V Decor Sdn Bhd D-09-2, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jalan SS7/13A, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7877 8378 Fax: 03-7877 3278 Email: info@v-decor.com.my

Lynn Ng, District Manager lynn@v-decor.com.my

Soft Furnishing

Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd 22, Jalan BPP8/2, Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8938 1825 Fax: 03-8938 2885 Email: project@cablerod.com.my Website: www.cablerod.com.my

Lee Kong Chin, Director kclee@vestatech.com.my Sheanne Lee, Operation Manager sheanne@vestatech.com.my

Stainless Steel Wire Rope & Fittings

Waltex Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd 1A, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar 59100, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2288 1823 Fax: 03-2282 1991 Email: sc@waltex.com.my

Steven S H Cheong, MD sc@waltex.com.my Justin H H Cheong, Executive Director – Business Development justincheong@waltex.com.my

Wallcoverings

MALAYSIAN INTERIOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS

WOOD FLOORS SIKA® PROVEN ELASTIC BONDING TECHNOLOGY TO HELP WOOD FLOORS LOOK GOOD PERMANENTLY

Sika® glue reduces impact and ambient reflected sound because the permanently elastic adhesive can absorb vibration and provide more comfortable acoustics.

For renovation projects, new wood floors can be bonded with Sika® glue onto old, existing tiles and other surfaces.

Sika® glue can also be used in difficult areas such as outside, around pool decks and other extreme moisture exposed environments.

SIKA KIMIA SDN BHD · WOOD FLOOR BONDING Pierre FAVRE Mobile: 012 722 0343 favre.pierre@my.sika.com www.sika.com.my

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