Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 2|No 1|2016|Dato Ir Ahmad Asri CIDB

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INDUSTRYPARTNERS CLAB IS HERE TO HELP AGM & NETWORKING NIGHT 2016 CA 2010 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

AFTER 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid, CE, CIDB

Publisher’s Note Dear Readers, I’m proud to introduce the latest edition of the MIIP Magazine featuring the Chief Executive of CIDB Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid. My committee members and I had a fruitful discussion with Dato’ Ahmad and we look forward to working closely with CIDB. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Dato’ Ahmad for his time and willingness to be on our cover for this issue.

Readers might also be interested in our other main story – The Competition Act 2010. Managing Partner of law firm, Tay & Partners, Mr. Tay Beng Chai took MIIP members through the law that might affect their business directly or indirectly. We at MIIP, believe that it is crucial for everyone in the industry to get acquainted with such laws so that you won’t have to deal with unanticipated challenges in your business. I would like to thank Mr. Tay for taking the time to speak to us and for giving us all the information we need on the CA 2010 to educate our members further.

Also in this issue, you can read about CLAB and the services they offer to help with your foreign worker recruitment. This is one of the biggest challenges in our industry but CLAB promises to help you get the job done! Find out how!

Browse through photographs from MIIP’s 2016 AGM and Networking session as well as the networking session at Okite’s new showroom in Bangsar where members got together for a few drinks and catch up time.

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in making this magazine a success, including our many advertisers and contributors. All of us at MIIP appreciate your continued support and together, we hope that this publication can offer valuable information and industry insight for members and all industry partners alike.

Happy Reading!

Mr Tan Goo Can President Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association

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CONTENTS 14 ON THE COVER

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4 After 100 Days In Office

CE of CIDB Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid talks to MIIP Magazine about his time in office.

6 The Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 8 Get Acquainted With CA 2010 14 What’s New

Check out what’s ‘IN’ in Interior Built.

18 AGM & Networking Night 2016

Members got together to catch up on industry news and happenings.

20 Networking Night At OKITE

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22 What’s Going On?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

27 Artmatrix Manufacturing Sdn Bhd 28 PLM Group 30 Can-I Interior 32 Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd 34 Syarikat Lian Ping 36 Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd

MIIP activities

23 Chris Yap, President, MIID The Interior Industry In 2016 24 Uplifting the Malaysian Tiling Industry

JPP and Feruni Collaboration.

26 CLab Is Here To Help!

38 MIIP Member’s List

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AFTER DAYS IN OFFICE CIDB chief executive, Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid, shares his views and challenges on the growing construction and interior industry in Malaysia.

By Khaw Chia Hui

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espite a moderate economic outlook for Malaysia this year, the construction and build industry continues to be positive. Analysts projected public projects remain the bright spot in driving the overall industry growth.

Recently, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) promoted its deputy chief Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid to spearhead the organisation as CEO. After being in the driving seat for 100 days, we caught up with him to get his views on various issues related to the construction and build industry.

“The industry is doing well as expected and I’m proud to say we have a slew of worldclass companies in Malaysia. These companies are doing us proud by being able to rival international firms in terms of build quality and professionalism.

“Of course there’s room for improvement, hence my challenges are set out in the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP),” said the 54-year-old.

Launched last year, the CITP is a fiveyear plan to transform the construction industry by 2020 in areas of quality, safety and professionalism, environmental sustainability, productivity and internationalisation.

Among the main challenges faced by the industry are safety and labour.

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“Safety has always been a challenge, especially when deaths occur on site. We have more stringent requirements as outlined in the CITP. Also, we have been stepping up enforcement with the relevant authorities to keep companies compliant in this area.”

He said statistics had shown safety incidents were down to 70 per 100,000 workers from the previous 140.

“As for fulfilling labour requirements, it is a big part of the Board’s activities. We carry out training for semi-skilled and skilled labour.

“Locals, however, are not keen on wet trade. Those are generally taken care by foreign labour. Our ‘graduates’ are geared towards high-income segments. For example, welding, machine operation, scaffolding and so on.

“Although some of these segments are labour intensive, they pay well. As long as the pay is high, they attract locals. We cannot expect locals to take up wet trade simply because the pay is too low and the working hours are long. After all, they want a balanced life.”

CIDB training centres are found in major cities in the country. Its training programmes are skewed to using technology in construction.

“Ideally our ‘graduates’ should be skilled in using IBS (Industrialised Building System) where building components are manufactured in a controlled manner before assembly.

Buildings can also be done virtually first.

I believe it will increase productivity and quality.” By doing this, he said the country could slowly wean off foreign labour in the long run.

“But it is different for those in the interior business. Dressing up building space is highly skilled and labour intensive. In fact, Malaysian companies are doing very well in this.

“I know Malaysian companies are engaged by luxury hotels, such as St Regis, to complete their looks. I commend their good work.”

Dato’ Ahmad Asri admitted the CITP plays a big role in his job. He likened it to a large train and he is its driver.

“I’m the one who’s going to bring my staff along for the ride and make sure we get to the destination on time. I have six years before retirement, and I hope to see the fruits of our labour before that.”

Other goals outlined in the CITP are registration and industry compliance.

He said contractors need to be CIDBregistered and compliant while calling those who do not do so, “illegal contractors”.

“I am aware that some small contractors lack skills and professionalism. We want to help them to be better. But if they don’t register with us, it’s hard to lend them a hand.

“As for medium-sized contractors, I will advise them to either go big and emulate the big industry players or if they opt to remain where they are, they should look into fulfilling

niche specialisation within the construction business.” He added that as of June 2016 construction workers must be accredited.

Site supervisors and skilled workers who fail to obtain accreditation will be fined RM5,000 each.

“It’s part of site safety steps to ensure these workers are competent like they said they are.”

Aside from that, sustainability is another concern. CIDB said the ratio between GDP and carbon emission in Malaysia was still lower than Singapore and Japan. In place is the MyCREST (Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool) rating.

Dato’ Ahmad Asri said that normally contractors scored four out of five stars but Gamuda Berhad managed to obtain five stars last year.

“After Gamuda’s achievement, more are trying harder. Now, we have seven with five stars. CITP sets out to have 10, I think that shouldn’t be a problem.”

With clear goals set out for CIDB’s chief executive, it is no surprise that Dato’ Ahmad Asri hit the ground running since his first day. At the end of his tenure, he hopes to see a knowledge and technology driven industry that will lead to a transformed construction transformed construction landscape in Malaysia.

“I’m proud to say we have a slew of worldclass companies in Malaysia. These companies are doing us proud by being able to rival international firms in terms of build quality and professionalism.

– CIDB CHIEF EXECUTIVE,

DATO’ IR AHMAD ASRI ABDUL HAMID

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The Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) Find out more about the CITP and how it has been set it place to accelerate the development of the Malaysian construction industry.

Environmental sustainability calls for compliance to environmentally sustainable practices in order to showcase Malaysia as a low carbon, sustainable building and infrastructure hub. Illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste and the extensive cost of repairing damaged buildings and infrastructure from natural disasters are key issues to be tackled.

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he Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) was introduced under the 11th Malaysia Plan with the aim to create a sustainable construction industry in Malaysia which is also able to compete internationally.

THE CITP COMPRISES FOUR STRATEGIC THRUSTS: Quality, Safety and Professionalism – Ingraining Quality, Safety and Professionalism into the industry.

Quality, safety and professionalism are primary prerequisites towards transforming construction into a responsible, developed industry. High accident and fatality rates, limited integration of health and safety aspects in the work culture, poor quality buildings and collapsing infrastructure, and delays in approvals of construction permits are some of the major issues in the industry today that affect the general public, businesses, workers and consumers.

Environmental Sustainability – Ensuring Environmental Sustainability measures are in place in the design, construction and subsequent maintenance of our buildings, cities and infrastructure

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Productivity - Raising the overall productivity level of the industry Productivity is the primary engine of growth towards Malaysia’s high-income target. Despite being an important sector, the construction industry has one of the lowest productivity levels in the economy. The relatively low productivity is a reflection of the limited adoption of new technology and practices and the reliance on low skilled workforce.

Internationalisation - Focusing on improving the competitiveness and subsequent ability of our construction players to Internationalise Internationalisation is becoming an increasingly important avenue for Malaysian companies and workforce to capture growth beyond the domestic market. Malaysia’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) provide industries the chance to be part of a larger consumer market. However, foreign companies are also increasing their presence in the Malaysian market. This changing environment is affecting the construction industry and it will need to be able to adapt and respond to greater competition and scrutiny.

A total of 18 initiatives are spread across these four thrusts, working holistically to transform the industry and improve its public image.

CITP QUICK FACTS What is the aim of CITP? CITP’s overarching aim is a transformation of today’s construction industry into a modern, highly productive and sustainable industry that is able to enjoy continued growth and enable Malaysian companies to compete with international players whether domestically or abroad. CITP will drive an unprecedented era of progress and growth in the industry over 2016-2020.

How will the success of CITP be measured?

Each of the four CITP thrusts has a set of measurable outcomes. To achieve these thrust-level outcomes will require implementation of the 18 CITP initiatives with each initiative having their own set of timelines and key performance indicators (KPIs) and a set of implementation plans that will be closely monitored by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the Ministry of Works.

What is CIDB’s role?

CIDB has taken the lead in developing the CITP under the guidance of the Ministry of Works, the CIDB Board, and more importantly the industry itself. As CITP is a shared programme with many stakeholders, collaboration has been key throughout its development and will continue to be integral during implementation.

CIDB is committed to supporting the implementation of the CITP and is also re-organising itself to ensure it has sufficient resources and capabilities to collaborate with the stakeholders to deliver the CITP. How can the interior built industry play a part?

The CITP welcomes support from various parties interested in playing a role in implementing any or all of the 18 initiatives. Contribution and collaboration are important factors determining the success of the CITP.

To find out more about CITP, please contact CIDB at: Tingkat 10, Menara Dato Onn, Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) No 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

E: pmo@cidb.gov.my P: +603 4047 7216 +603 4047 7140 Source: www.cidb.gov.my

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Get Acquainted With The Competition Act 2010 Managing Partner of Tay & Partners and head of its competition practice, Mr Tay Beng Chai together with senior associate Ms Nicole Leong spent an afternoon with MIIP members to share their knowledge on the CA 2010.

Members were encouraged to get well acquainted with the Malaysian Competition law to safeguard the interest of their business.

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he process of competition encourages efficiency, innovation and entrepreneurship, which promotes competitive prices, improvement in the quality of products and services and wider choices for consumers. In passing its competition legislation, Malaysia joined more than 140 countries that have such a law in place. There is no doubt that this law has brought about major changes to the way business has to be conducted. However, this law has an important role to play in enhancing competitiveness and generating higher levels of productivity and moving Malaysia towards a developed country status. However, as Tay explained to MIIP members not many business owners and entrepreneurs are aware of the intricacies of the CA 2010 and what it entails. So, is your business protected and is it law abiding?

Let’s find out.

The CA 2010 applies to any “commercial activity” within, or in certain circumstances, outside Malaysia. “Commercial activity” is defined in section 3(4) CA 2010 as “any activity of a commercial nature.” This is a very

broad definition and it is likely that almost all activities of Malaysian businesses will be “commercial activities”. If your commercial activities are conducted within Malaysia, the CA 2010 will apply. If your commercial activities are transacted outside Malaysia, the CA 2010 will apply (if the activity has an effect on competition in any market in Malaysia).

For example, an agreement entered into between a Malaysian business and a nonMalaysian business will not automatically fall outside the CA 2010 simply because the agreement was transacted overseas. The MyCC will need to assess, on a case-bycase basis, the extent to which a particular commercial activity has an “effect” on competition in a market in Malaysia.

Some agreements are considered to be more serious infringements of competition law compared to others. These serious infringements known as ‘hard core cartels’ are commonly referred to as :

PRICE FIXING The fixing of purchase or selling prices or other trading conditions, either directly or indirectly, is prohibited by

“Agreement” is defined in section 2 of the CA 2010: “Agreement” means any form of contract, arrangement or understanding, whether or not legally enforceable, between enterprises, and includes a decision by an associationand concerted practices.

WHAT IS THE COMPETITION ACT 2010?

An Act to promote economic development by promoting and protecting the process of competition, thereby protecting the interests of consumers and to provide for matters connected therewith. This act came into force on 1 January 2012.

WHAT IS THE MYCC?

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) was established on 1 April 2011 with the purpose of enforcing the Competition Act 2010 (CA 2010). The MyCC safeguards the process of free and fair competition in commercial markets for the benefit of consumer welfare, efficiency of enterprises and the development of the economy as a whole.

The MyCC empowered by the Competition Commission Act 2010 to ensure compliance to the CA 2010, investigate complaints on anti-competition behaviours, carry out market reviews and impose penalties on companies found to infringe the competition law. It also has the authority to impose fees or charges for services provided; grant loans, scholarships and advances to its employees; cooperate with any corporate body or government agency and request information from enterprises to assist in the performance of its functions; or perform any tasks incidental to its functions and powers.

Source: www.mycc.gov.my

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section 4(2)(a) of the CA 2010. Businesses should not share information or discuss with competitors: • current or future prices • profit levels • pricing policy or rationale for pricing • possible increases or decreases in price • standardisation or stabilisation • standardisation of credit or trading terms of prices.

MARKET SHARING Sharing markets or sources of supply is prohibited by section 4(2)(b) of the CA 2010. The harm to competition from market sharing is a reduction in choice for consumers, often leading to an increase in price. Businesses should not share information or share with competitors : • the division of any market • the allocation of customers • exclusive dealing arrangements • a decision to specialise in certain products, ranges of products or particular technologies.

LIMITING PRODUCTION OR SUPPLY Limiting or controlling production, market outlets or market access, technical or technological development or investment is prohibited by section 4(2)(c) of the CA 2010.

The harm to competition from these types of limitations is that supply will be reduced, forcing prices up as demand will outweigh supply. Businesses should not agree: • production quotas • not to increase production capacity or utilise available capacity • not to introduce new products • to boycott certain suppliers • technology standards that prevent other competitors from selling their products • location of retail outlets • to restrict access to the market by new entrants • to stay out of each other’s markets.

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BID RIGGING Bid rigging is prohibited by section 4(2)(d) of the CA 2010. Bid rigging occurs when two or more bidders collude to distort the normal conditions of competition in respect of a tender. Bid rigging limits price competition between the parties. Instead of competing to submit the best solution at the lowest possible price, parties agree amongst themselves which of them should win the contract and collude to set tender prices to guarantee the agreed outcome, thereby removing the competitive element of the tender process. Businesses should not: • share bid prices • agree to submit “cover” prices that are not intended to win • agree not to bid or submit non-conforming bids • agree to take turns to submit bids or withdraw bids.

Hard-core cartels are considered serious because they involve agreements between competitors which, by their very nature, distort the competitive conditions existing in a market. For example, an agreement between competitors to fix prices or divide up the market will always distort normal market conditions.

As a result, section 4(2) of the CA 2010 deems these types of agreements to have the object of significantly preventing, restricting or distorting competition. This means that the MyCC does not have to prove that the agreement has an anticompetitive effect. MyCC will take a very serious stance against hard-core cartels.

Hard-core cartels are prohibited by all countries that have competition law regimes.

In many jurisdictions, individuals who agree to form cartels can be punished by individual fines and/or imprisonment.

CONTACT WITH YOUR COMPETITORS Here are many reasons why businesses have contact with their competitors. You may meet as part of a trade association, to discuss research & development and associated commercialisation, a proposed joint venture or even a proposed merger. You should exercise great caution if any anticompetitive matters, particularly hard-core cartels, resale price maintenance or the exchange of commercially sensitive information, are discussed. Issues may arise as part of a legitimate meeting, in social settings or by virtue of your attendance at association meetings.

MEETING Many competition authorities worldwide, including the MyCC, consider that merely attending a meeting with competitors during which anticompetitivematters are discussed is sufficient to result in an infringement of competition law by all attendees, regardless of whether anything was “agreed” and regardless of whether it was put into effect. As stated in the Guidelines on Chapter 1 Prohibition (Anti-Competitive Agreements): “An agreement could also be found where competitors attending a business lunch listen to a proposal for a price increase without objection. On the same note, competitors should avoid meetings or other forms of communication with competitors particularly where price is likely to be discussed. Mere presence with competitors at an industry association meeting where an anticompetitive decision was made may be sufficient to be later implicated as a party to that agreement.”

SOCIAL SETTINGS

• Codes of conduct. Members

Social settings often provide great opportunities to discuss business matters on an informal basis. They also provide an opportunity to discuss matters which should not be discussed. An informal agreement or understanding between you and your competitors will still be illegal, even if reached over dinner, after a round of golf, at a drinks reception or an industry event.

of associations are commonly subject to a “code of conduct” which states the way the members should conduct their business e.g. by setting out policies or standards. Codes of conduct can be extremely useful but they may also be anti-competitive, for example, if they contain provisions relating to pricing, market sharing or which have the effect of unreasonably excluding members. The members discuss or agree to the fixing of prices, sharing of markets, bid rigging or limiting production in any way (as explained above); or The members discuss or exchange sensitive commercial information.

DECISIONS OF ASSOCIATIONS Merely attending a trade association meeting does not result in a breach of the CA 2010. However, competition concerns will arise where matters are discussed or agreed that should not be discussed or agreed. Serious concerns will arise if:

You should be concerned if anything discussed at the meeting or any decision of an association restricts your freedom to make your own commercial decisions.

Decisions of associations, which can also give rise to anti-competitive issues, include:

• Constitution/rules of admission. The members of an

association are commonly bound by a written constitution which often contains rules of admission. These rules may relate to, for example, the professional standards that must be met in order to join the association.

You must ensure that any rules of admission can be justified, are available to all potential members and are applied fairly and reasonably. Rules that are overly restrictive or applied unfairly or inconsistently are likely to be anti-competitive as they will have the effect of excluding (and thereby disadvantaging) businesses that do not meet the rules.

• Recommendations. Even if they are not binding, recommendations may determine members’ conduct and therefore remove their ability to act independently.

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: HOW WILL CA 2010 AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS? The CA 2010 applies to all entities that carry on commercial activities, regardless of their size. This means that the law will apply to the smallest SME and the largest Malaysian (or international) companies. However, in some cases, the law will apply differently. Agreements that have an anti-competitive object will be prohibited for all enterprises, big and small. Price fixing, market sharing, limiting production or supply and bid rigging are deemed by section 4(2) of the CA 2010 to have anti-competitive objects. So SMEs will break the law if they enter into these types of agreements. However, many other types of agreements will be permitted for SMEs, even if they are competitors, as they are unlikely to have an anticompetitive effect. This is because the combined market share of the parties to the agreement is likely to be below 20% (see paragraph 3.4 of the Guidelines on Chapter 1 Prohibition (Anti-Competitive Agreements)). The types of agreements that are likely to be permitted are, for example, joint purchasing, exclusive distribution or tying. These agreements may not be permitted if they are entered into between a large enterprise and an

SME as the effect on the market may be greater.

WHEN CAN THE MYCC START AN INVESTIGATION? The MyCC may conduct any investigation that it thinks expedient where the MyCC has reason to suspect that any enterprise has infringed or is infringing the CA 2010. The MyCC will also investigate any suspected infringement of the CA 2010 if directed to do so by the Minister. The MyCC may also conduct an investigation following receipt of a complaint. It will independently determine which matters warrant further investigation based on a range of factors including the seriousness of the alleged infringement, its administrative priorities and available resources.

Complaint forms are available for download from the MyCC website.

For more detailed Information on CA 2010 please visit www.mycc.gov.my *All information above sourced from Malaysia Competition Commission : Competition Act 2010, A Guide for Business available online at www.mycc. gov.my

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CASE STUDY: AIRASIA AND MAS The Case: Malaysia’s two biggest carriers MAS and AirAsia, entered into a Collaboration Agreement together with AirAsia X Bhd as part of a short-lived share swap deal involving their major shareholders, Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Tune Air in 2011. The share swap was unwound in 2012. On March 31 2014, the MyCC ruled that MAS and AirAsia’s Collaboration Agreement had violated the prohibition against market-sharing agreement under section 4(2)(b) of the Competition Act 2010 (CA 2010) and imposed financial penalties of RM10 million each.

How it unfolded: The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) dealt with several grounds of appeals in its final decision.

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Misinterpretation of the collaboration agreement •The CAT agrees that a Collaboration Agreement is a framework conditional agreement subject to detailed antitrust analysis and subsequent approval. A plain reading of the terms of the Collaboration Agreement did not warrant a finding of restriction by object within the meaning of section 4(2)(b) of the CA 2010. MyCC did not give any reason or analysis for its decision that the purported object of the Collaboration Agreement was one of market sharing.

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MyCC cannot rely totally on the deeming provision •MyCC contended that section 4(2)(b) can be triggered by the mere entry into the Collaboration Agreement. The CAT held that MyCC is required to establish the object of the Collaboration

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Agreement was to share market to succeed under the aforesaid provision.

MyCC’s attempt to rely totally on the deeming provision does not absolve itself from the duty to prove restriction by object under section 4(2)(b) which reads: • Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a horizontal agreement between enterprises which has the object to share market or sources of supply is deemed to have the object of significantly preventing, restricting or distorting competition in any market for goods or services.

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MAS did not cede routes MyCC also relied on the withdrawal of Firefly from East Malaysian routes, arguing that this ceded those routes to AirAsia. However, CAT agreed that MAS, as parent company of Firefly, made the route withdrawals independently and outside the scope of the Collaboration Agreement, merely taking back the routes from Firefly. MyCC failed to establish the causal link between the Collaboration Agreement and the route withdrawal.

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Deeming provision not a short cut •CAT’s decision will force the competition authority to address the cardinal issue whether there is an object to share market before attempting to rely on section 4(2)’s deeming provision.

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Restriction by object test “[ r]egard must be had inter alia to the content of its provisions, the objectives it seeks to attain and the economic and legal context of which it forms part”.

Based on the aforementioned test, the onus is on MyCC to prove an alleged anti- competitive object based on interpretation of the agreement in question. Words and expressions used by the parties will be construed and given effect accordingly to ascertain the intention of the parties.

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Definition of relevant market • MyCC failed to define relevant market. As it is an integral part, this observation of the CAT is in line with the approach taken by other jurisdictions which also recognises that definition of the relevant market is the key aspect of any competition inquiry. It is only after having defined the relevant market that the MyCC can assess whether a particular conduct is anti-competitive in nature.

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Tay Beng Chai, Managing Partner, Tay & Partners Beng Chai founded Tay & Partners in 1989. It has offices in KL and Johor Bahru, and an associated office in Singapore under the name of Bird & Bird ATMD LLP of which he is also a founding partner.

He has led the firm’s growth and is closely involved in its overall client business. His personal professional specialisation is in corporate work i.e. M&A, equity capital markets, private equity and competition law. He has also been involved in international trade issues, regional investment work, and general regulatory and commercial practice. Beng Chai is also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

Definition of Collaborations & Mergers •The CAT also cautioned that a simplistic use of the deeming provision of section 4(2) of the CA 2010 on airlines business may not be proper. This decision acknowledges that alliances between airlines could enhance efficiency and service quality, and it would be wrong to assume that collaboration between two airliners is per se illegal.

THE FINAL DECISION: On February 4 2016, the five members of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), unanimously decided that the MyCC misinterpreted the Collaboration Agreement and failed to show there was a market sharing object.

Nicole Leong, Senior Associate, Tay & Partners Nicole is a corporate and commercial lawyer focusing on competition law. She has been involved in highly contentious market sharing and abuse of dominance decisions by the Malaysia Competition Commission and major investigations up to the appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Nicole works with clients on competition law issues, including reviewing distribution agreements, complex rebates and marketing strategy from competition law perspective, advising on compliance programmes and conducting compliance training. Nicole’s other areas include corporate and commercial transactions. Throughout her diverse practice, she has gained extensive experience both in dispute resolutions and corporate and commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions work, corporate finance, commercial drafting, property matters, retail and corporate loan matters.

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BIG on Capability, BIG on Reliability Specialising in commercial interior fit-out, the company is honoured to complete projects in Malaysia such as the Swarovski stores, Versace, Marks and Spencers, as well as residences at Naza Tower and Sutera Harbour Resort. Our parent company holds the reputation of being one of the largest interior fit-out and Addition & Alteration (A&A) specialists and holds a diverse range of portfolio from museums, hotels, restaurants, institutions, healthcare facilities and more. Some of the project references include the development of the two iconic integrated resorts in Singapore- Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World @ Sentosa. Our vast experience has brought us into the global arena, enabling us to deliver successful projects internationally.

SUNRAY CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR SDN BHD Unit 20-02, Level 20, Tower A, Vertical Business Suite Avenue 3, Bangsar South, No 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-2303 5989 / 5022 www.sunraynotice.com

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Formed with the vision to produce ARCHI RANGE Products with innovative and quality building materials which achieves high productivity, easy installation, manufactured to precise specifications less labour intensive, lightweight over conventional with concrete and dimension consistency.

Check out our products: Archi Foam – transform plain-looking walls to elegant and sophisticated décor with any designs Archi Façade Celuka Grille – Eco-friendly foam extrusion and mouldings.

Flexistone – Sandstone sheet and Granite sheet are created from recycled stone.

RAPA Flexible Marble Veneer – The latest invention Japanese Concrete Wall Panels – Is an excellent board with highly reliable quality and simple plain cement colour (concrete fair face finished).

ARCHI-FOAM SDN BHD 5-4, Jalan 10/116B, Kuchai Entrepreneur’s Park, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-7987 8969 www.archi-foam.com

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URBAN DESIGNS STUDIO

A Malaysian based commercial interior design and build firm dedicated to transforming office interior spaces through ideas into your ideal working space. Our modern commercial and office interior design success is based upon our ability to refine meticulous details throughout custom commercial and office interior design and construction process.

We are also experts in residential interior contractor, home furnishing and interior design. We excel in designing home interior spaces that magnifies your ideas and concepts. We can help you with assistance in all phases of interior design from initialising concepts, selecting furnishings, fabrics and appliances, remodelling and new construction to the final installation.

URBAN DESIGNS STUDIO 1, 2 & 3 301-303, 2nd & 3rd floor, 2½ Miles, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4045 3000 www.urbangroup.com.my

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We offer a new range of 63 modular products that provides unlimited design combination for the modern office, hospitality, educational and public environments of today.

Designed in Europe, manufactured in Poland and Malaysia, Elements is sold in different countries worldwide. Inspired by the current design trends and standards, Elements was developed for greater flexibility, ensuring optimal use of every available square meters. It allows easy adaptation to space and offers multiple functions that can be used simultaneously to any environment, creating a close symbiosis with the architecture of the building. At Interior Unlimited, Multi-functional landscapes of combined furniture elements are designed for varied activities in an open office environment, public waiting areas such as airports, modern multi-purpose breakout areas, business lounges, hotel lobbies or food and beverage outlets and other informal locations.

Explore the unlimited possibilities of Elements.

INTERIOR UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD 9-3-7, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-7981 3122 www.interiorunlimited.com

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Premium Tilling System with SikaCeram®-288 MY : Harsh environment with very stringent performance criteria.

Yeh Brothers Factory Sdn Bhd is a Taiwanese owned furniture company located at SILC Nusajaya in Iskandar, Johor Bahru, with total landscape of 55 acres. This commercial area is subjected to heavy traffic (fork-lifts with heavy goods) and exposure conditions. It is necessary to use an ultra highperformance tile installation system that is able to meet and safely accommodate or transfer the high stresses imposed on the floor. Thus the selection of SikaCeram®-288 MY which complies to C2TES1 in Standard EN 12004 to meet the extreme requirements and ensure long lasting finishes for 80,000m² tiles area. For more information, please contact Sika Malaysia.

SIKA KIMIA SDN BHD Lot 689, Nilai Industrial Estate, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Tel: 06-799 1762 www.mys.sika.com

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AGM and Networking Night MIIP’s Annual General Meeting 2016 and Networking Night Members gathered for the association’s AGM as well as a fun night out networking with fellow industry leaders on 11 May. Held at the MIIP secretariat for the first time, the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP) AGM began at 4.30pm. President of MIIP, Mr Tan Goo Can welcomed members to the Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Association. He then briefed the members on the setting up of the MIIP office, the increased publication of the MIIP magazine, several workshops, talks and social events organised and generally an increased awareness of the Association throughout the year. He also presented membership certificates to the members present and gave a special welcome to the new members. In his address, he said that he hoped that all members will continue to support and help grow the association to its full potential.

The meeting ended after the presentation of the committee report as well as the treasurer’s report for 2015.

After the AGM, members convened for a Networking Night held at TUJO Restaurant and Bar.

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Time Out For Some Fun! MIIP members had a night of networking over drinks and good food at OKITE’s new showroom in Bangsar on 24 February 2016.

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Many members of MIIP attended a get-together to network and socialise with their fellow industry partners. Networking sessions such as these help forge closer ties between members when they share industry insights, challenges and look for ways to elevate their industry further. President of MIIP, Mr Tan Goo Can, thanked members for taking time out of their busy schedules to be present. He emphasised the importance of strong participation from members for MIIP activities be it for talks, meetings, sports friendlies or just to let your hair down.

The event was held at Okite’s new showroom in Bangsar, so members had a chance to mingle amidst Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s brand new pride and joy offering a wide range of top notch OKITE® surfaces solutions for your projects.

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11 May 2016

AGM & Business Networking

Activities

MIIP

Be a part of MIIP’s Annual General Meeting and get a chance to mingle with other members and industry associates.

Where: MIIP Secretariat Time: 3 pm

Calling all Badminton lovers!

Show us your best badminton skills in this friendly tournament and meet new and old friends while you are at it!

Time, date and place to be confirmed later

Find out what’s happening with MIIP, don’t miss out on gettogethers and useful industry talks and presentations exclusively for our members.

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3 June 2016 Let’s Bowl!

There’s always time to let your hair down, de-stress and have some fun. Join other members for a bowling friendly to see who comes out on top. *Time and place to be confirmed later

What about Archidex Come on over to the MIIP secretariat and find out just how Archidex can help your business Where: MIIP Secretariat Date and time to be confirmed later

21 October 2016

MIIP AWARDS AND GALA DINNER Celebrating the best of the best in the interior built industry, the MIIP Awards night recognises exceptional work by Malaysian interior fit-out specialists.

Where: Hilton, Kuala Lumpur Time: 7pm To find out more please contact Carol Lok at 012-4823552

/ FEATURE /

The Interior Industry in 2016 Ar. Chris Yap S.C. the President of Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) lets MIIP Magazine in on what to expect from the interior industry in 2016.

WHAT ARE THE LATEST TRENDS IN MALAYSIAN INTERIOR DESIGN FOR 2016.

WHAT CAN THE INDUSTRY LOOK FORWARD TO? The Malaysian Interior Design Industry for 2016 can look forward to a continued and sustained uptrend especially in the private sector where buildings that were committed during the sustained vibrant building activities over the past few years come into their completion phases. The trend and drive to conserve and adapt for reuse also means increased renovation works to existing buildings and Interior ‘redesign’ is at the very forefront in these scenarios.

AS CONSTRUCTION TAKES A ‘GREENER TURN’ HOW HAS THAT AFFECTED INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY? As construction takes a ‘greener’ turn, more emphasis is placed on adaptive reuse of spaces and recycling of materials. Also coming into play would be application of finishes that comply with the ‘Green’ standards and low carbon foot printing. To this effect, Interior Design as a responsible profession, has and continues to play its part towards a concreted effort in ‘greening’ building construction. This is achieved through Interior Designers being educated in and subsequently applying to their projects, elements which contribute towards making the interior environment a more ‘earth friendly’ place for society.

The formation of the Green Building Index Interior Tools for rating of interior spaces, of which the Malaysian Institute of Interior

Designers (MIID) and the Malaysian Green Building Confederation had collaborated on for the Malaysian Green Building Index rating body, is a great example of the commitment and pledge by Interior Design towards the greening of the interior environment and subsequently the earth as a whole.

Industry Partners. MIID had seen much support from a handful, but look forward to closer exchange of information especially on common industry issues and the promotion of good Interior Design practice methods for the benefit of those within and without the industry.

WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO FROM MIID IN 2016?

IN YOUR OPINION, HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MIID AND MIIP?

For 2016, MIID will continue to strive and expand on the importance and role of the Registered Interior Designer in Malaysia as the awareness programmes continue.

With the advent of the mandatory Lembaga Arktitek Malaysia (LAM) qualifying examinations for registration as an Interior Designer in Malaysia starting from 2017, MIID as the sole national body representing Interior Designers, shall fully support LAM on its part. MIID in 2016 will focus on issues relating to the practices of Interior Design, legislative matters and the role of Interior Designers in Malaysia.

WHEN YOU CAME INTO PRESIDENCY, YOU HAD SAID CLOSER CO-OPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND ID INDUSTRY PARTNERS WAS ONE OF THE MANIFESTOS FOR MOVING MIID FORWARD. HOW HAVE YOU SUCCESSFULLY DONE THIS? There is much room for improvement in the area of closer co-operative and collaborative effort between Interior Designers and the

The relationship between MIID and MIIP is currently still grossly understated. The importance of the synergy has yet to be explored in depth.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL EXPECTATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS FROM ID INDUSTRY PARTNERS TODAY? Every individual Interior Designer has his or her expectation of the ID Industry Partner involved in projects undertaken. My personal expectation would be efficiency of service and good products at an affordable cost for my clients. This would be keeping with my universal design concept tagline that “Good Design should be affordable within the reach of all, practical and yet aesthetically pleasing generally”.

Ar Chris Yap FPAM, FMIID, MMGBC, RDI President, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) (2014-2016)

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Uplifting the Malaysian Tiling Industry The Department of Polytechnic Education (JPP) collaborates with Feruni Ceramiche Sdn Bhd to cultivate a highly-skilled workforce in the tiling industry.

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he property industry in Malaysia has seen continuous growth in the past decade, leading to a property boom both in the residential and commercial sectors. The thriving property landscape bodes well for the real estate industry, yet at the same brings to light the challenges faced by the Malaysian construction industry in keeping up with the demands of the market. One of the predicaments is the acute shortage of skilled workers, especially in the local workforce.

As the frontrunner in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector for the past 47 years, Polytechnic Malaysia’s vision is to be the premier

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industry–led TVET institution. Polytechnic Malaysia has always supported the nation’s aspiration in strengthening the TVET sector by producing innovative human capital through transformational education and training as well as a creative learning environment.

With an enrolment of over 98,000 students, the polytechnic aims to produce 400,000 graduates in the NKEA fields to cater for the nation’s demand in 2020. Currently, the Diploma in Graphic Design and Diploma in Industrial Design are offered at 2 polytechnics, Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan in Johor and Politeknik Muadzam Shah in Pahang. There is a high demand for the graduates in this field since there are almost 1,000 students for both the programmes.

HIGHLY – SKILLED TILING WORKFORCE The Department of Polytechnic Education has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Feruni to foster a stronger collaboration in planning, developing and conducting education and training programs that will benefit both parties and also developing programs to upgrade the skills, knowledge and know-how of Polytechnic students and local communities. Its collaboration with Feruni marks the beginning of a promising partnership to create a highlyskilled workforce in the tiling industry.

Having been established in 2001, Feruni has been at the forefront of transforming the

tiling industry in Malaysia by delivering the world’s latest tile trends and a world-class shopping experience through eight Feruni Retail Stores nationwide. As a trendsetter in the tiling industry, Feruni constantly stays ahead of the curve by seeking breakthrough designs with a wide array of unique tiling solutions and product collections for various design applications and functionality. Among them is Feruni’s signature I Shape collection that comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, as well as the Feruni Décor Tiles which offers multiple patterns to bring a new dimension to decorative tile design.

FERUNI TILING ACADEMY The challenge of a lack of skilled workers is especially evident in the tiling industry, as there is no dedicated platform in Malaysia providing technical and vocational training to produce skilled and qualified tilers. Without formal training, inexperienced tilers usually learn the trade through the passing of skills by a senior tiler, or by way of observation and trialand-error. These two methods are somewhat flawed, allowing erroneous tiling methods to continually propagate across the industry.

Recognising that any form of improper tiling practices can only be corrected with an institution-mediated training system in place, Feruni Ceramiche Sdn Bhd has established the Feruni Tiling Academy, a specialised tiling training programme. The programme has been established to offer sponsorships focused on

Recognising that any form of improper tiling practices can only be corrected with an institution-mediated training system in place, Feruni Ceramiche Sdn Bhd has established the Feruni Tiling Academy. the education of tiling installation methodology and best practices. This CSR initiative is the first-of-its-kind in the world to provide a dedicated platform for students to gain knowledge and skills in the tiling industry.

The Department of Polytechnics Education hopes to work closely with Feruni, a trendsetter in the tiling industry, that has now created a breakthrough in producing a highly skilled workforce in the tilling industry.

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CLAB Is Here To Help Find out how the Construction Labour Exchange Centre Berhad (CLAB) can help ease your foreign worker woes. from source countries to furnish the needs of the construction industry.

4. To create a pathway and to promote accreditation and enhancement of these workers skills.

5. To promote our accredited local construction workers from Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) so that this will help to reduce the unemployment rate

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LAB is an organisation established in 2003 by the CIDB pursuant to the decision by the Jawatankuasa Kabinet Mengenai Pengambilan Pekerja Asing (JKK-PA) to bring in and redistribute foreign workers for companies or organisation in Malaysia for the construction industry.

SO HOW CAN CLAB HELP WITH YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES? It is no secret that one of the biggest challenges of the construction industry is the lack of and difficulty in securing reliable and skilled foreign workers. Clab’s main function is to recruit foreign workers from the source country for the purpose of construction employment based on the skill set required.

CLAB’s main functions include: 1. To accept from contractors, foreign construction workers with valid permits when they have no more projects.

2. To redistribute these workers to construction companies that require them for their projects.

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The purpose of CLAB is to ensure that the recruitment and distribution of foreign workers for construction is done seamlessly.

CLAB is responsible from start to finish for the initial recruitment from source country to securing permits and finally placements of foreign workers at the various construction sites. When foreign workers are recruited via CLAB, you can be rest assured that the process is secure and reliable.

IT’S AFFORDABLE! It cost RM350.00 a month to secure one foreign worker for your project. There is no hidden or extra charges involved. In fact, once you begin the process with CLAB, you can check on the status of your recruitment via their online portal, this makes for easy access of information on your application process.

CONSTRUCTION LABOUR EXCHANGE CENTRE BERHAD (634396-W)

Level 2, Annexe, Menara Milenium, No. 8, Jalan Damanlela Pusat Bandar Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.

To find out more about how CLAB can help you, please visit www.clab.com.my, call 03-2095 9599 or email info@clab. com.my

The CLAB ID Card

When you recruit your workers with CLAB, they will be issued with a CLAB ID card, this helps in dealing with the authorities swiftly and minimises problems your workers might have with the police or any other authorities.

Apart from that, the ID card helps to ease the process of checking on visa application, extension and status of applications.

Keeping It Local – CLAB WORKS TO SECURE LOCAL SKILLED WORKERS In a bid to secure local talents for the construction industry CLAB is working hand in hand with local institutions to help place their graduates with reliable construction companies. The various institutions that CLAB is working with include: Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) • Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar & Wilayah (KKLW) • Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) • Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara (KKTM) • Giatmara Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KSM) • Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) • Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (ADTEC) Kementerian Belia Sukan (KBS) • Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) • Institut Kemahiran Tinggi Belia Negara (IKTBN) Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) • Kolej Komuniti • Politeknik • Kolej Vokasional (KV) The various institutions provide CLAB with a listing of their graduates to help them get a placement in construction companies that are looking for workers for their projects. In turn, the companies will provide information such as position available, salary, location of project, benefits of the role and whether it is a contractual or permanent job. This way, the worker will be paired with the most appropriate job fit for their skillset.

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The PLM Difference Jimmy Predeep, Managing Director of PLM Group says experience and promise of quality fit-out interiors sets them apart from the rest.

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roviding comprehensive capabilities demonstrated through their track record of delivering high quality, large and complex projects for their high profile clientele makes PLM Group a top-notch interior built specialist.

Starting off in 2007 with just four employees, today, PLM has over 150 employees with a variety of projects under their belt. Jimmy Predeep, Managing Director of PLM Group explains that their core business at the start was commercial office spaces but they have since expanded

their business to include hotel interiors for very big brand names. “The reason for this shift is, today, everyone can do office fitouts, however, in the hotel line, experience and know-how to execute quality fit-out works is essential and PLM has successfully achieved that.” explains Jimmy.

Living up to the promise “What sets us apart from our competitors is our strict compliant processes, we deliver our projects in a timely manner and our end product lives up to our promise.” Jimmy explains that he’s been

in the industry for over 40 years now and he attributes his success to the strong support from his clients that have followed him through the years. “Basically, they believe in us.”

Some of the current projects that PLM are undertaking include the Chief Minister’s Complex and the Hilton Hotel, both in Kota Kinabalu.

Up for the challenge Jimmy shares that he hopes to expand PLM Group to include projects overseas in up and coming countries like Myanmar, India, Bangladesh and Vietman. “ These countries are basically the last frontier and they will be looking to engage with experienced interior fit-out specialist for the construction boom in their respective countries,” says Jimmy. He adds, “However, the crucial part would be finding dependable partners to collaborate with, but we’re up for the challenge.”

Overcoming the lack of skilled labour

“What sets us apart from our competitors is our strict compliant processes, we deliver our projects in a timely manner and our end product lives up to our promise.”

– Jimmy Predeep, Group Managing Director, PLM Interiors

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When asked about what he hoped for the interior built industry, Jimmy says that his hope would be that the government play a more active role in helping this industry grow even further. “In my opinion, a lot more can be done by the relevant governmental agencies to help the industry further its reach by building on skilled local labour.”

One of the ways in which Jimmy believes that they can achieve this is by providing various incentives for locals to build a career path in interior construction.

“Currently, this industry doesn’t look favourable to our local boys and girls because the salary isn’t competitive enough for them to live comfortably with the increased standard of living, so something needs to be done to overcome this challenge,” shares Jimmy.

As Vice President of MIIP, Jimmy hopes that the association will also play their part in engaging with various agencies to get the ball rolling and perhaps together, come up with a solution for this problem and many other challenges that the industry faces.

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Strong work ethics key to PLM’s success

Top notch quality, strict process management and on-time deliveries are among PLM Interior’s strengths which make them the go-to company for interior outfitting.

THE MARKETPLACE IS getting increasingly competitive with the emergence of many service providers offering similar services. This is more so for the design, contracting and interior fit-out business.

However, one company that has stayed ahead of the competition is PLM Interiors, thanks to their strong work ethics and strict code of conduct. PLM specializes in interior fit-outs for clients which include multinational companies, developers, architects and interior designers.

“Occasionally we do get clients who ask us to handle the entire design-and-build process and we will then work with reputable consultants with the right skill sets,” said Jimmy Predeep, PLM’s managing director.

PLM, established in 2006 and based in

Kuala Lumpur is managed by a strong management team. The directors themselves are veterans in the business with long years of experience and firsthand knowledge of the industry so it comes as no surprise that project workflows are usually smooth and arising issues are promptly resolved.

Over the years, the company has garnered experience in fitting-out a wide range of interiors spanning different industries – from corporate, commercial and hospitality to financial, healthcare and residential.

PLM values long-term working relationships and most clients end up not just having their expectations met but also work delivered on or ahead of time.

“PLM brought a strong team to the project, including an M&E consultant and interior designer and this gave a well balanced and comprehensive approach (to the project),” said Robert Hill from Dyson, one of PLM’s client.

Another client, Azhari Shaari from Cyberview, gave PLM top marks for project management. “They provided qualified personnel for the job and delivered the job

ahead of time,” added Shaari.

PLM is constantly keeping abreast with new challenges and technologies. The company is registered with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), among others. It is also ISO 9001-certified and one of its projects for Verve Suites (Bukit Kiara Properties) achieved the highest CONQUAS score accorded to a high-rise development in Malaysia by the Building and Construction Authority Singapore (BCA).

Over the past 9 years, PLM has worked on more than five million square feet of space and a majority of the projects were secured through competitive bidding. ■ More information at www.plmgrp.com

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The Tender Games The team at CAN-I Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd share their experience of tendering for projects.

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n the interior fit – out industry one of the most crucial processes is the beginning – tendering for a project.

No one knows this better than the team at CAN-I Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd. A lot of hard work, compilation and careful pricing research is involved in coming up with a solid and winning tender.

Part of the tendering team, Rachel Keong, Nadia Azlin Nordin, Nor Hafiza and Sah Yan Duan work hard to secure projects for CAN-I. Rachel explains that for a start, the team together with CAN-I’s Managing Director, Tan Goo Can decide on whether the invitation to tender for a project would be suitable for the company’s portfolio. Upon receiving the green light, the team then gets to work on the quantity surveying (QS) process which includes getting the pricing for the project from a variety of suppliers for the materials needed to execute the design.

“Our experience sometimes allows us to look at a design and be able to come up with a rough costing, this of course comes with experience. However, in the

The Team. From left to right, Sah Yan Duan, Nor Hafiza, Rachel Keong and Nadia Azlin Nordin.

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tendering process we need to be on point with costs because it will ultimately win or lose us the tender,” says Nadia.

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Losing tenders is frequent in the tendering process and sometimes leads to the team being discouraged. “When we lose a tender, we feel that all our efforts are wasted. However, on the flipside, we also learn from experience when we review what might have gone wrong and try to rectify those areas in the next tender process, “says Sah. Hafiza explains that winning tenders depends on a variety of factors. “This includes relationship with the client, our company portfolio and the right price all play a role on whether the tender will be awarded to us,” she says.

Apart from tendering, the workflow at CAN-I ensures that the team works on the projects from the beginning to the end. “This way, we are well versed in all aspects of the project from the point of tender to completion of the project,” explains Rachel. This allows for CAN-I employees to be hands on in all aspects of the project creating drive and passion to see the project through to completion.

Sometimes, we even travel to site for overseas projects and this is where we learn about hidden costs that can crop up on site, if we were not hands on with projects we wouldn’t be well versed with these important details,” Sah says.

When asked about what gets them excited, the ladies all said that they look forward to working on designs that have the ‘wow’ factor. Hafiza says, “When we get our hands on a project that is exciting and different from the norm we look forward to the new experience.”

“We are always delighted to see ideas turn into reality and that is what we do here at CAN-I,” says Nadia.

Mydin Mall Bukit Mertajam The biggest MYDIN Mall yet, MYDIN Bukit Mertajam is open and ready for business! It occupies 320,771 square feet for the hypermarket space area, 814,672 for 81 shop lots and 25,066 square feet for food court area. It has a spray fountain, multipurpose halls and other interactive accommodations that are modern in design and finishing. It offers a great shopping experience for everyone.

Interior fit-out work by CAN-I Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd

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8 Conlay This 5-star hotel brand Kempinski is a name that rings a bell with discerning travelers and hotel lovers. Since 1897, the luxury hotel brand has gone above and beyond to provide hospitality inspired by exquisite European flair.

Unforgettable moments are a given when staying at its exquisite suites and hotel residences at 8 Conlay.

Interior fit-out work by CAN-I Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd

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“We are constantly striving to do better and to offer our clients the best quality of work and designs in carpeting.”

– Steven Poh, Managing Director of Artesia Décor

Meet The Carpet Professionals Artesia Décor’s Steven Poh lets us in on carpet designing at its best.

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othing changes the look and feel of a room more than a carpet that catches the eye,” says carpet specialist Steven Poh, Managing Director of Artesia Décor.

Gone 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.

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texture offer more distinctive styling and fashion appeal.

And, no one knows this better than the team at Artesia Décor.

Artesia Décor is a carpet specialist that has pioneered carpet design in Malaysia. Poh explains that carpet designing is an art and takes a keen eye.

Their clients include big brands in hotel and commercial buildings. “It’s important to be able to mash colours and designs

accurately to make it look pleasing to the eye.” He explains that the team works closely with interior designers to come up with the perfect carpeting and wall fabrics for a dedicated space.

“This involves various designs of leaves, trellises, or flowers, for example – offer organic shapes that coordinate easily with other patterns in a room,” he explains. He adds, “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.”

Poh describes carpet designing to be constantly evolving and Artesia Décor is confident about keeping up with the pace. “We are constantly striving to do better and to offer our clients the best quality of work and designs in carpeting.”

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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.

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Six Seasons Hotel Welcomes You! Introducing Syarikat Lian Ping’s newest business venture, The Six Seasons Hotel, a boutique hotel with 47 rooms and suites designed to 5 star standards.

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hey say that true hospitality comes from the heart and that’s exactly what guests can look forward to at the brand new Six Seasons Hotel in Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur.

Owned and managed by Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd, who coincidently are interior fit-out professionals, they have created a boutique hotel with exquisite interiors laced with quality finishings.

“Since our inception, our focus has always been interior fit-out, however, in a bid to grow and expand we are now looking at new business opportunities,” says Lim Gao

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Leong, Managing Director of Syarikat Lian Ping,Lim explains that it has always been a plan of the group to own a hotel. “Today, that plan has succeeded.”

From paper to reality and under the watchful eye of his team, The Six Seasons Hotel is now up and running and welcomes guests from all over the world.

ATTENTION TO EVERY EXQUISITE DETAIL Focused on creating something big while working with a small space, the hotel is meant to offer comfortable accommodation with 5 star luxury

all while being packaged as a quaint boutique hotel located in a business district on Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur.

“We paid attention to every detail and wanted to ensure that our guests have a five-star room experience in our boutique hotel,” says Lim. Catering mainly for business tourists and holiday makers, the hotel’s location makes it a convenient choice. “The hotel is located close to the city centre as well as to Scott Garden shopping mall which is a popular destination for those living in the neighbourhood.”

Competitive prices offered are in line

with the quality of the rooms and service that are available for guests. “We will be on hotel sites like Agoda and Expedia actively, offering the best deals and packages to potential guests and we will also be paying very close attention to reviews and comments from our guests on social media.” “This way, we hope to strive to always be able to provide the best always. Apart from quality accommodation, we are determined to provide the best in hospitality service.”

DELICIOUS FOOD, THE SIX SEASON WAY Attached to the hotel is an al-fresco café offering both Japanese and Western cuisine. “The café is a welcomed addition not only for Six Seasons Hotel guests but also for those working and living in the area,” says Lim. He shares that the menu was thoughtfully planned out to provide delicious options and the interior has also been carefully designed to cater for business lunches and other work or social functions.

“In my opinion, no hotel is complete without a good F&B outlet to unwind, relax and to indulge in culinary delights.”

Lim explains that although the idea to venture into the hotel line was always at the back of his mind, he was just waiting for the right time. Now, the time has indeed arrived for Syarikat Lian Ping and it looks like they will be hitting the ground running with this one, with even more surprises up their sleeves in time to come!

Hotel Six Seasons Kuala Lumpur No. 4, Lorong 1/137C, Batu 5, Jalan Klang Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +603 7972 3868 reservation@sixseasonshotel.com.my www.sixseasonshotel.com.my

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A Brand New Space For OKITE Congratulations to Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd on the grand opening of OKITE’s new showroom in Bangsar, held on 24 March 2016.

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s the Sole Authorised Distributor for Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia for OKITE®, Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd understands every customer’s needs by exceeding their expectations and are proud to bring to their customers top notch OKITE® surfaces solutions for your projects. With their new showroom located in Bangsar, it is convenient for customers to touch, feel and see for themselves the beauty and versatility of OKITE.

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

In short, it’s a luxurious material like no other.

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From left: Yeo Lee Ling, Antonio Izzo, Marcello Izzo and Dato’ Winnie Lim.

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conglomerates to the building industry, from the real estate to the financial services , one of the seniors in the group Antonio decided to invest in a new field that would bring the internationalization of the Group. And the rest as they say, is history.

Who is OKITE...

Quartz is the toughest mineral with beauty to match

OKITE, owned by 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 approximately 50KM from Naples, in the south of Italy, SEIEFFE Industries have 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 industries that cover bituminous

The composite material is made almost entirely of quartz , which is the fourth hardest natural stone, and so it retains the same characteristics: strength, hardness, non-porosity and longevity. Its physicalmechanical properties together with the variety of colors render it the ideal product for worktops in homes, offices, shopping centre, hotels, restaurants and shops.

Moreover, the intuition that such product would have had more and more applications, from the baths to the shower panels, from the washbasins to the accessories for the bathrooms,

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from architectural ornaments to all the combinations of design, rendered OKITE the brand name to distinguish the product made in Seieffe, the leader of this field.

Soon you will be able to find OKITE in other South East Asian countries like Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines.

To experience OKITE for yourself, please visit: Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd 49, Jalan Telawi 6, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2202 1811

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Suitable For Kitchen Top, Vanity, Wall And Even Flooring.

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd (1053939-T)

49, Jalan Telawi 6, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, K.L. Tel. +603-2202 1811, 2202 2811 Fax. +603-2202 1911 Website. www.archinspire.com.my, www.okite.com.my Email. info@archinspire.com.my

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A & A Concept Design & Contract Sdn Bhd 2-15-1, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 13, Aked Esplanad Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-8994 0310 Fax: 03-8994 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 Development Manager

Architectural Hardware

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

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: 012 233 3777 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

Bao Leng Wood Veneer Plywood Sdn Bhd Lot 2141A, Jalan Welfare, Kampung Baru, Sungai Buloh, 47000 Selangor.

Tel: 03-6157 5678 Fax: 03-61576789 Email: baolengveneer@gmail.com

Foo Kam Ming, Chairman Tan Chii Hsia, Marketing

Trading in Timber, Plywood, Decorative Wood and Hardware Products

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

Tel: 03-7847 1100

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, Danau Business Centre, Danau Desa, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, 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 F ax: 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

Dee Noon Corporation Sdn Bhd 1415, Lorong Bakau 4, Taman Industri Perabot, Sungai Baong, 14200 Sungai Bafap, Pulau Pinang.

Tel: 04-582 0221 Fax: 04-582 4678 Email: dnc0998@gmail.com Website: www.deenoon.com

Kang Lean Hiang, Executive Chairman Alvin0998@hotmail.com Kang Lian Kok, Managing Director

Furniture Manufacturing

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

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

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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

Interior Unlimited International 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: sjbalan@interiorunlimited.com

James Teo, Director Jamesteo2010@gmail.com Shamila Jennifer Balan, Senior Manager

Export Soft Fittings

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

JX Engineering Sdn Bhd 2, Jalan PB1 4, Perindustrian Bukit Indah, 47000 Sg Buloh, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6151 6486 Fax: 03-6150 6486 Email: jxsssb@yahoo.com Website: www.jxesb.com

Tan Ken Hoe, Director Chong Lee Fong, Director

Fabricate Steel Work

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 Sdn Bhd No.2 Jalan 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

Modular Scale Sdn Bhd I-07-02 Block I, Setiawalk, PersiaranWawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong.

Tel: 03-5879 1052 Fax: 03-5879 1053 Email: info@buenos.com.my Website: www.buenos.com.my

Soon Kien Aik, CEO Tang Mun Wai, COO

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

Kitchen and Cabinet ID

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)

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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

Pedini Cucine (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 10, Jalan Perusahaan Utama, Taman Perindustrian Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 03-8961 8228 Fax: 03-89614082 Email: info@pedini.com.my Website: www.pedini.com.my

Tay Send Chai (Elvin), MD elvintay@pedini.com.my Tay Seng Huat, MD shtay@venusdesign.com.my

Interior Decorative, Furnishing, Construction

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, Assistant GM-Project eecheng@quelfurniture.com

Furniture Provider

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

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

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

Space Alliance Contracts Sdn Bhd Lot 10, Jalan P/15, Kawasan Perindustrian MIEL Seksyen 10, Bandar Baru Bangi.

Tel: 03-8922 1778 Fax: 03-8923 1778 Email: info@sagrp.com.my Website: http://sagrp.com.my

Darren Chang, MD darren@sagrp.com.my Melvin Ng, Exec Director melvin@sagrp.comny

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, 5½ 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

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

SIKA TILING SYSTEM FOR WET AREAS For wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, Sika offers a full system: Waterproofing one-component cementitious mortar, elastic and fiber-reinforced; cementitious adhesive with a high polymer content and highly deformable. There is a choice between colored esthetic two-component epoxy tile grout, waterproof with high chemical and abrasion properties, and cementitious tile grouts with a low modulus, high flexibility, mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. This easy to work and cleanable tile grout is water resistant and has low coefficient water absorption, and also includes save color technology, helping to prevent the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and mold. Finally completing the system is high performance elastomeric antifungal sealant.

SIKA KIMIA SDN BHD ¡ MORTAR No. 9, Jalan Timur, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., Malaysia Phone: +603 7957 0111 ¡ Fax: +603 7956 7291 www.sika.com.my