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DIALOGUE

MDBC EVENTS / 11

KPMG 2017 BUDGET / 16

Rabobank Financial Outlook EY European Perspective on Brexit MSA ‘16 & 20th Anniversary Dinner MDBC Education 360 KPMG Budget Briefing

MEMBERs news / 22 MY Services / 35 NEW MEMBERS / 36 SOCIAL / 38

2017 BUDGET SNAPSHOT 21 October 2016

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WHAT IS ARBITRATION / 33

COMMUNITY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM / 25 EMBASSY NEWS / 27 EU / 29 spotlight / 31

Extension of income tax and stamp duty exemptions for International Currency Business Units (ICBUs) which operate Islamic banking and tafakul business in foreign currencies to YA 2020 and 31 December 2020 respectively

Reduction in corporate income tax rate by 1% - 4% based on the percentage increase in chargeable income in excess of 5% for YA 2017 and YA 2018

Pioneer status and investment tax allowance incentives for new 4 and 5 star hotels to be extended to applications received by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority until 31 December 2018 Double deduction for anchor companies under the Vendor Development Programme to be extended to 31 December 2020

Reduction in corporate income tax rate for SMEs from 19% to 18% on chargeable income of up to RM500,000 from YA 2017

Tax deduction for a company that sponsors arts, cultural and heritage activities approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture to be increased to RM700,000 per year (limited to RM300,000 for foreign arts, cultural and heritage activities) from YA 2017

Increase in stamp duty rate on instruments of transfer of real estate worth more than RM1million from 3% to 4% with effect from 1 January 2018

Extension of double deduction for Structured Internship Programme (SIP) to YA 2019 and expansion of SIP to include Malaysian students pursuing Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3

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Expansion of tax incentive for qualifying halal products to include production of nutraceutical and probiotic products by Halal Industry Players in Halal Parks

Lifestyle tax relief of RM2,500 per year effective from YA 2017. This relief combines the existing reading materials, computers and sports equipment reliefs and expands the scope to include newspapers, smartphones, tablets, internet subscriptions and gymnasium membership fees

Streamlining of GST treatment in Free Commercial Zones (FCZ) and Free Industrial Zones (FIZ) from 1 January 2017 Streamlining of GST treatment between imported goods and goods from the Principal Customs Area allowed to be deposited into warehouses under the Warehousing Scheme from 1 January 2017

New tax relief of up to RM1,000 for parents whose children up to 6 years of age are enrolled in registered child care centres or kindergartens from YA 2017

GST relief to be given directly to disabled persons who are valid OKU card holders. The list of aid equipment eligible for GST relief has also been widened

New tax relief for purchase of breastfeeding equipment to be claimed once in 2 years from YA 2017

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MDBC - SUCCESSFUL 20TH ANNIVERSARY Dear MDBC Members and Friends, I am writing this to you towards the end of 2016, MDBC’s 20 Anniversary year.

Together with all MDBC members and stakeholders we can look back at an intense and successful year for the Council.

In conjunction with the 20th Anniversary, we set out to bring back the MDBC Sustainability Awards. In this magazine as well as in the separate MSA ’16 supplement, you can read and see all about the success of the event.

Our congratulations to the shortlisted and winning companies on their achievements, and our thanks the Netherlands Embassy and all event sponsors and partners for their support, without whom it would not have been possible to organize the MSA day, and especially the MDBC 20th Anniversary Dinner & MSA ’16 Awards Ceremony.

MDBC to become the full-fledged service provider for all members & businesses with Malaysian Dutch linkages, with an expanded value proposition for our members and stakeholders.

Taking the feedback of the MDBC Membership Satisfaction Survey 2015 into consideration, in 2016 we initiated new activities such as the MDBConnects Fair, to create more business development for, and with the members.

We expanded the MDBC team with a senior manager for Events & Membership, to ensure more interaction can take place

with our members and the building of the infrastructure for the expanded value proposition.

Looking ahead at 2017, we intend to maintain and grow the recently achieved milestone of 250 members. Our already strong calendar of events will be further strengthened by events cooperation with the EUMCCI, especially on advocacy activities.

To provide more valuable and in-depth learning experiences, we will expand on the MDBC Education 360 series. We will launch our MDBC Johor Chapter for the benefit of our members in the Southern region, including Singapore.

In January, we will kick things off with a highly informative Outlook 2017 and our traditional and always well-attended New Year’s reception. I look forward to welcome you there for a toast to a prosperous 2017 for the MDBC and its members!

In 2016 we also took the first steps on our MDBC Strategy 2016 – 2018, the 3-year plan with the audacious goal for

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A look ahead to how events through 2016 will impact the financial markets and what it means for all of us moving forward.

rabobank financial markets outlook 2017: business as unusual June’s Brexit vote came as a massive shock to the markets. While the final resolution to that issue is still unclear, there can be little doubt that similar political risks are rising on many fronts.

That backdrop adds to the headache for central banks, who - from the US to Japan - are already dealing with too - high debt and too - low growth and inflation; they, and governments, will perhaps now have to take populist sentiment into account in their policy - making too. In a worst case scenario, this could all combine to see globalization ‘rolled back’, but even under more benign assumptions, business is unlikely to continue entirely as ‘usual’.

Jan Lambregts (Global Head of Financial Markets Research) & Michael Every (Head of Financial Markets Research Asia - Pacific).

Top right: Michael Every providing attendees with a clarification of what Business as UnUsual means.

Middle right: Attendees were able to get indepth answers during a Q&A session after the presentations.

Bottom right: Attendees of the Rabobank 2017 Financial Markets Outlook event

MDBC was proud to present the Rabobank Financial Markets Outlook 2017 in which Rabobank’s Global and Asia - Pacific analysts explained what the implications of all this is for the financial markets.

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EY’s European perspective on brexit In 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Termed ‘Brexit’, it marks a significant change for both the UK and Europe. To address this change, MDBC members were invited to a special breakfast session on Brexit and it’s impact on European operations by MDBC member EY. EY’s professionals addressed the UK as well as the continental European perspective and how it could potentially

impact members’ European structures and / or European operations. They touched on and discussed the political framework but focused on the immediate impact for companies importing goods and services into the UK and into EU member states.

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Award for Best Circular Economy related Initiative, and the Elite Award for Best Overall Circular Economy Drive. Open to all (members and non - members), this year’s MSA featured a wide variety of top notch competitors and both the Greenhorn and Elite Award categories were closely contested to the end.

Held in two sessions on 6 October at the Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the MSA day program featured three components: the Orange Factory presentations; the MSA shortlisted presentations, and; the CEO panel.

After a brief hiatus in 2015, the MDBC Sustainability Awards (MSA) returned to the regular events calendar in 2016.

With a focus on Circular Economy and the inclusion of the Orange Factory segment, the 2016 MSA, held in conjunction with MDBC’s 20th Anniversary Dinner, marked a successful 5th edition of this cornerstone event.

Focusing on two levels, MSA ’16 candidates competed for the Greenhorn

In the evening, the MDBC 20th Anniversary Dinner and MSA Awards Presentation was a joint occassion featuring the exciting reveal of the winners in both MSA categories.

For additional information on this year’s MSA (day and evening program), please see our MSA 2016 Supplement.

Additional photos from this event are also available on page 38 & 39.

Top down, left panel: Opening by The Rock Group for the Orange Factory presentations component of the MSA ’16 day program.

Attendees enjoying the MSA shortlisted presentations.

Audience members were encouraged to ask questions during the final judging phase of the MSA competition.

Attendees were also able to participate in a live vote after the presentations were done.

Judges take vote results into consideration in the case of a tie.

Below left: Chief Judge H.E. Karin Mösenlechner giving her welcome speech during the 20th Anniversary Dinner and MSA Awards presentation evening.

Below right: VIP Guest Datuk J. Jayasiri (Secretary General, Ministry of International Trade and Industry) announced the winners of MSA ‘16.

Bottom: Winners of this year’s MSA (Greenhorn Award: EnergyTransformers Malaysia, Elite Award: Teleplan Malaysia).

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KPMG: 2017 Budget Snapshot 2017 BUDGET SNAPSHOT 21 October 2016

Reduction in corporate income tax rate by 1% - 4% based on the percentage increase in chargeable income in excess of 5% for YA 2017 and YA 2018

Extension of income tax and stamp duty exemptions for International Currency Business Units (ICBUs) which operate Islamic banking and tafakul business in foreign currencies to YA 2020 and 31 December 2020 respectively Pioneer status and investment tax allowance incentives for new 4 and 5 star hotels to be extended to applications received by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority until 31 December 2018

Reduction in corporate income tax rate for SMEs from 19% to 18% on chargeable income of up to RM500,000 from YA 2017

Double deduction for anchor companies under the Vendor Development Programme to be extended to 31 December 2020

Tax deduction for a company that sponsors arts, cultural and heritage activities approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture to be increased to RM700,000 per year (limited to RM300,000 for foreign arts, cultural and heritage activities) from YA 2017 Increase in stamp duty rate on instruments of transfer of real estate worth more than RM1million from 3% to 4% with effect from 1 January 2018

Lifestyle tax relief of RM2,500 per year effective from YA 2017. This relief combines the existing reading materials, computers and sports equipment reliefs and expands the scope to include newspapers, smartphones, tablets, internet subscriptions and gymnasium membership fees

New tax relief of up to RM1,000 for parents whose children up to 6 years of age are enrolled in registered child care centres or kindergartens from YA 2017 New tax relief for purchase of breastfeeding equipment to be claimed once in 2 years from YA 2017

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Extension of double deduction for Structured Internship Programme (SIP) to YA 2019 and expansion of SIP to include Malaysian students pursuing Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 Expansion of tax incentive for qualifying halal products to include production of nutraceutical and probiotic products by Halal Industry Players in Halal Parks

Streamlining of GST treatment in Free Commercial Zones (FCZ) and Free Industrial Zones (FIZ) from 1 January 2017 Streamlining of GST treatment between imported goods and goods from the Principal Customs Area allowed to be deposited into warehouses under the Warehousing Scheme from 1 January 2017 GST relief to be given directly to disabled persons who are valid OKU card holders. The list of aid equipment eligible for GST relief has also been widened

KPMG 2017 budget briefing The annual KPMG Budget Briefing for MDBC members was held on 7 November at the KPMG office.

As always, KPMG offered an indepth analysis on the government’s Budget, providing attendees with a better understanding of the updates, providing the highlights and presenting them with the opportunity to ask questions on how the 2017 Budget will affect them and their organizations.

Themed ‘Ensuring Unity and Economic Growth, Inclusive Prudent Spending, Wellbeing of the Rakyak’, the 2017 Budget underscores the Government’s commitment to exercising fiscal discipline and alleviating the concerns of the public while not detracting from longer - term development goals.

The Government has also highlighted its

Left: KPMG’s Executive Director, Corporate Tax, Ong Guan Heng giving the briefing on the 2017 Budget.

Right: Ng Sue Lynn (Executive Director, Indirect Tax, KPMG) presenting key Budget 2017 changes affecting GST.

commitment to pro - business strategies to strengthen Malaysia’s Capital Economy.

These include, among others, stimulating private investment, bolstering the export and tourism sectors, and advancing the digital economy.

companies which have achieved growth.

Small and Medium Enterprises in particular were commended for their significant economic contributions, and various schemes have been announced to promote developing sectors. Notably, the introduction of a new corporate tax rate scheme for Years of Assessment 2017 and 2018 is a welcome and innovative measure to incentivize and reward

For additional information on the highlights from Budget 2017, please see the opposite page or contact KPMG.

Taken in its entirety, Budget 2017 contains a host of balanced measures to support Malaysia’s goal of achieving advanced and high income status.

Light refreshments were provided after the presentations allowing attendees to continue their discussions on the 2017 Budget highlights with KPMG presenters and fellow attendees.

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The system - dubbed the Integrated Common Payment System (ICPS) - is similar to the ones used in countries and cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and London. While the concept is not new, analysts and the mass public are pleased with the idea, as it will help reduce the hassle of commuting via public transport.

Second, is the development of two new integrated terminals, namely the Terminal Bersepadu Gombak and Terminal Bersepadu Sungai Buloh. These terminals - which will be operational by 2020 - will integrate bus and rail links.

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Fourth, is the introduction of 22 new bus routes in the Klang Valley sometime in the middle of next year.

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If implemented according to plan, these initiatives could significantly improve Kuala Lumpur’s attractiveness and could once and for all, drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could one day become a thing of the past.

The plan for the public transportation system covers both areas -- improving intracity and intercity connectivity. To further improve Kuala Lumpur’s intracity public transport system, the government, via various agencies, has been looking at a few options.

First, is the introduction of a system where commuters can ride all rail and bus

Third, is the development of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along the Federal Highway for the Klang-Kuala Lumpur line. Once the BRT is completed, buses going from Klang to the city (and vice versa) will be able to travel on an exclusive lane separate from normal traffic. So far, 10 BRT lines have been identified.

The plan involves procurement of nine train sets until 2019, and there are plans to acquire another 10 new trains in stages, with an overall allocation of RM1.1 billion.

With increasing trip frequency, it will make travel between cities more convenient and less of a hassle. The improvements in intra and intercity connectivity will encourage more people to take up public transportation.

More importantly, an efficient public transportation system, which the Malaysian government is aspiring to develop, could also significantly reduce traffic congestion. It could also indirectly help improve the country’s economy and productivity. This makes Malaysia an attractive destination for foreign investors and multinational companies looking to establish a presence in the region.

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Established in 1996 by Malaysian and Dutch companies, MDBC celebrated it’s 20th anniversary in 2016. MDBC also announced it’s 2016 - 2018 strategy focusing on becoming the full fledged service provider for all members and businesses with Malaysian Dutch links.

2016 therefore saw the introduction of a number of events and business services to the existing calendar and line up of services, increasing the membership value for MDBC members.

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shell unlocks new oil and gas Shell is combining the latest technology with the wisdom of industry veterans to unlock new oil and gas deposits where it already operates, usually within 20 km of existing platforms. The result has been a string of finds which, while modest in size, can generate cash rapidly. Shell has turned away from giant “frontier” projects, focusing instead on exploring closer to home. State of the art technology such as 3 dimensional seismic imaging enabled Shell to unlock new prospects that quickly led to a string of discoveries, transforming the region off Sarawak into one of its most prolific basins. Shell is exploring 27,000 sq km off Sarawak for oil and gas, having made 16 discoveries in the last 28 months that unlocked one billion barrels of oil equivalent.

LizardApps designs and develops smart business solutions for all, from small businesses to large corporations. From analysis, to concept, to development, and finally deployment, LizardApps utilizes

Holland remains No. 1 on DHL’s Global Connectedness Index.

DMT office opening region. The new office will allow us to boost our current activites in the agricultural and waste treatment sector,” shared Erwin Dirkse (CEO, DMT)

At the DMT - ET launch on 6 October with H.E. Karin Mössenlechner (Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) and Datuk J. Jayasiri (Secretary General, MITI)

With the opening of DMT Environmental Technology Asia (DMT - ET) in Kuala Lumpur (launched on 6 October at the MDBC 20th Anniversary Dinner at The Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur), DMT offers its activities in biogas upgrading, water treatment, resource recovery, and desulphurization to the Asian region.

“DMT’s new office in Malaysia will increase our capabilities in the Asian

innovative technology to create a custom app for almost any business. They help companies and businesses improve profitability by streamlining workflow with the help of modern technology and in house software solutions. LizardApps’ core platform provides all these areas in the form of role and group based user management. “We don’t want to change the way organisations do business, we want to make it better and help them

“DMT - ET now offers her state of the art technologies to Asia to solve environmental issues in a sustainable and profitable way,” said Harmen Dekker (Manager Marketing and Sales, DMT).

“We are looking forward to further sharing our expertise and technology in this region with an enormous wealth of and sustainable potential in biomass resources.”

In Europe, DMT - ET is one of the largest producers of biogas upgrading facilities with membrane technology. Asia represents a wealth of biomass resources coming from agriculture or industrial waste streams.

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Recently, LizardApps has worked with MDBC to develop the MDBC App. Now available for both iOS and Android devices (just search for ‘MDBC’), the App brings you the latest information on MDBC events, allows you to register for events and add them to your calendar, access relevant news and more.

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kmwe signs mou with bae systems KMWE and BAE Systems announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will boost the aerospace sector in Malaysia. The signing was witnessed by the Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia and representatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The MoU will enable the development of new aerospace manufacturing capabilities in Malaysia which will both enhance the existing sector and enable deeper integration of capabilities within the Malaysian aerospace supply - chain.

“Building capacity and capability in markets that are important to our customers is part of our ongoing strategy to develop and grow our business. We are aware of the history of BAE Systems in Malaysia, which makes their support invaluable,” said Edward Voncken (CEO, KMWE Group).

KMWE opened a precision manufacturing facility in Penang which recently passed its aerospace AS9100 quality audit. Over

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175 staff are currently employed at the Penang facility. By working closely with BAE Systems and its partners within the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium, KMWE believes that the activities performed under the MoU will help to achieve its vision - to double its production capacity in Malaysia within the next 5 years.

TMF Group is the global expert in local business. Their latest briefing paper The Future of Payroll Services in Asia - outlines how payroll management has changed over the years and highlights some of the most pressing country specific issues facing HR and payroll management in Asia.

The KMWE facility in Penang will manufacture military and civilian aircraft components that will be exported either as part of a Malaysian supply - chain assembled aircraft structure or direct to an aircraft original equipment manufacturer.

This briefing paper was developed in association with recruitment experts Michael Page.

From insights into ‘how to attract and retain quality employees’ to ‘how to stay compliant with local regulations’, this paper covers it all. It also explores the human resource and payroll trends in the region. It helps businesses stay ahead of the curve with comprehensive payroll solutions.

To download the full report, please visit www.tmf-group-global.com

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frames-group.com At Frames we provide the vital link between well and pipeline. Together we design, deliver and construct separation, treatment and control & monitoring systems as well as total plant solutions and modules for the international oil and gas market.

To find out more, visit frames-group.com.

“Building partnerships in Asia to find the best oil & gas solutions.�

Suerd Polderdijk, General Manager Frames Asia Pacific, with Frames since 2011

Frames Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. Unit A-36-3, Menara UOA Bangsar 5 Jalan Bangsar Utama 1 59000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +60 3 22840822

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM sip 2016-2 MENTOR’S EVENING & Visit from coordinators Left Top: Pieter le Roux of NHTV University of Applied Sciences with the MDBC SIP team.

Left Middle: Marius Bremmer & Heinrich Naumann of Hanze University of Applied Sciences visiting interns at the Monkey Theory office.

Left Lower: Pieter van Essen of Windesheim University of Applied Sciences with MDBC Left: Nathalie Barendswaard & Bart Jonkergouw of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences during a courtesy call to MDBC. Below: The 2016 - 2 batch of interns at the Mentor Evening conducted at the Netherlands Ambassador’s Residence.

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NETHERLANDS EMBASSY NEWS

2016 Year in Review A year in review Under the motto ‘the Netherlands, Malaysia’s partner for sustainability and innovation’, 2016 has been eventful on both the Embassy and MDBC front; with many activities, events, and concrete trade results in the form of newly set up companies, inquiries and missions. In Malaysia, we received incoming missions from the healthcare, edutech, higher education, palm oil, fashion, maritime, security, and water sectors and many individual companies, demonstrating that interest in Malaysia is still high.

To name a few highlights: in May, we welcomed Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed for a breakfast meeting with Dutch MNCs at the Ambassador’s residence, Markant launched its collection of office furniture in June, Arcadis presented the Sustainable City Index to Malaysian policy makers in July, and in September, the Embassy hosted a Smart Cities seminar with Amsterdam Smart Cities, catering for the increasing interest in smart solutions for Malaysia.

In the Netherlands, interest in Malaysia is also increasing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised the first ASEAN Business Dialogue in The Hague in May, specifically targeting SMEs, followed by a separate ASEAN pavilion at the national export event in October.

Importantly, 2016 was also the year in which we celebrated the 20th birthday of the MDBC. As an Embassy, we are very thankful that we can work with such an extensive and active network organisation. To celebrate, we hosted a three week incubator on sustainability and circular economy, called ‘OrangeFactory’, culminating in the biggest MDBC Sustainability Awards event yet. I am proud to see that Dutch companies and other MDBC members take sustainability seriously and are keen to share knowledge and experiences with others, thereby promoting a more sustainable business climate in Malaysia.

Re-joining the EU - Malaysia Chamber of

Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), was another highlight of the year for MDBC; members can now fully benefit from this vast European network. Please have a look at your relevant sector committee; perhaps you could join one as we would like to see many Dutch companies represented in these committees.

The sting proved to be in the tail for 2016, as many exporters, including several MDBC members were affected by the sudden foreign currency ruling by Bank Negara. Together with MDBC, EUMCCI, and our EU colleagues, we have raised these issues with Bank Negara Governor Muhammad Ibrahim and I am confident that Bank Negara will take these concerns (also supported by FMM) seriously.

December thankfully, was not all cautionary. There were also some great results in stock, as the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme was - after many years - finally approved by the Dutch procurement authorities. Furthermore, on 21 December, the Dutch consortium on palm oil residues and biomass “Palmares” was signed by eight Dutch companies and research institutions in the presence of Malaysian authorities and Ambassador Karin Mössenlechner. The Embassy, together with coordinator ECN, has been a driving force from the start. It will be a great opportunity to bring sustainability and innovation to the Malaysian palm oil sector and to give renewable energy a kick start.

So what can you expect from us in 2017?

First and foremost, on the Embassy front you can expect a similar, if not higher, level of service providing to Dutch companies that do, or want to do, business with / in Malaysia. Please do approach us with market inquiries, trade issues, market access restrictions, or business partner requests. Furthermore, we will continue to promote the Netherlands as Malaysia’s partner for sustainability and innovation; we want to link Dutch water experts with their Malaysian counterparts.

Building on the initial work done in the last few years, we are now seeing the first requests for Dutch technology and

expertise in Malaysia.

In July, coinciding with the OGA 2017, we will host a large delegation from the Offshore sector and we will organise networking, matchmaking and fact-finding activities (interested parties can contact the Embassy). We will continue our efforts in bringing smart city technology over to Malaysia, and we will see the first activities from the Palmares palm oil biomass consortium. At the moment, the EU and Malaysia are also discussing whether to relaunch the FTA negotiations.

Although at the moment it is not yet sure whether they will be relaunched, it is good to realise what an EU-Malaysia FTA might mean for your business.

At the MDBC front, the launch of the Johor branch early this year will no doubt prove to be another highlight. The last few years we have visited Johor Bahru and the southern regions on several occasions and it is a promising, vibrant region, with a lot of potential. MDBC members will be able to expand their business and the relevance of their membership will increase considerably. Speaking of value for money, with new activities such as the MDBC Outlook, the MDBConnects Fair or the Spouse Program, we clearly see MDBC becoming a more professional service organisation for its members and this trend will continue in the next year.

In short, we can look forward to another exciting year.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continuous support of MDBC and the Embassy, whether it is an invitation to join events, a company visit, sponsorship for Kingsday, an introduction for newly arrived businesses, or participation in OrangeFactory, we can always count on you, and that remarkable bigheartedness is what really makes Malaysia such a wonderful place to do business.

Wishing you all a very successful new year.

Jurriaan Middelhoff Head Economic Department and MDBC Board member MDBCONNECTS 4TH ISSUE 2016

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21st EU - ASEAN MINISTERIAL MEETING The meeting was jointly chaired by Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák and Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.

Thailand recently hosted the 21st EU - ASEAN Ministerial Meeting which brought together Foreign Ministers from EU and ASEAN countries. In a joint declaration they pledged to continue to work together on a range of issues ahead of the 40th anniversary of relations between the two blocs in 2017.

The meeting took place in the context of the increasingly close partnership between the European Union and ASEAN, two leading examples of regional integration in the world. Foreign Ministers discussed cooperation on a wide range of issues - economic, political, and security related - and identified ways and means to strengthen EU - ASEAN relations for the future. In their joint declaration the two sides reaffirmed “to foster rules based approaches to promote security and prosperity for their citizens and to address global challenges effectively... and in promoting global peace, progress and prosperity.”

The two sides also pledged to accelerate efforts in working towards a strategic partnership between ASEAN and the EU and signalled their readiness to strengthen ASEAN - EU relations and cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

In the declaration the EU and ASEAN also resolved “to enhance political and security dialogue and cooperation between ASEAN and the EU with a view to strengthening regional capabilities in traditional and non - traditional security areas,” welcoming “strenthened dialogue and cooperation on maritime security, counter - terrorism, cyber security, preventive diplomacy and mediation and crisis management between ASEAN and the EU”.

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Drinkers of the world, unite.

Everywhere you go, you find the familiar sight of people savouring their Heineken, clanking the green bottles in merriment. Found in over 170 nations, Heineken is the world’s No. 1 international premium beer. So come, the rest of the world awaits you.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - HEINEKEN In this 20th anniversary of the Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC), we are putting a spotlight on our special “Founding Members” - those member companies who have been a part of the MDBC community since our very first day in 1996.

In mid 2016, Heineken conducted their Go Places global Employer Brand campaign. Knowing that choosing a job is about much more than salary or title, the campaign was created to showcase HEINEKEN as a dynamic, purposeful, friendly company where employees can make a real difference. The Go Places campaign was the result of working with over 600 staff worldwide to distil the essence of what makes HEINEKEN a special place to work. ‘The Interview’ a creative and engaging interactive experience that perfectly illustrates the distinctive culture prospective hires could expect from working at HEINEKEN resulted from this campaign.

“Finding the right people is vital for any business and we believe that our own people are the best to help us attract the stars of the future. That’s why we asked them to help us come up with an innovative and playful way to offer real insight into what it’s like to work here.

We wanted to inspire unique talents to join our team by showing them how our exceptional culture would help them to achieve their full potential,” explained

HEINEKEN Malaysia (formerly Guinness Anchor Berhad) was incorporated on 24 January 1964.

The company sought listing of its shares on the Malaysian Stock Exchange in 1965. In 1989, the company merged with Malayan Breweries (Malaya) Sdn Bhd to broaden the product base of the business.

Chris Van Steenbergen (Chief HR Office, HEINEKEN, pictured above).

Starring HEINEKEN employees, ‘The Interview’ provides a whistle stop tour through the highlights of a career at HEINEKEN. By featuring real employees, ‘The Interview’ offers an authentic insight into the culture and style of the company, as well as the varied career opportunities available within HEINEKEN. If candidates like what they see, they can take the interview which consists of 12 timed questions, designed to tease out whether you are the kind of person who would thrive at HEINEKEN. After answering the questions, a profile is generated based on the responses. This outlines HEINEKEN’s interpretation of the candidate, with all the strengths and skills the answers revealed. To progress the application further, the candidate can visit HEINEKEN’s global or local career sites to explore available roles.

Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s principal shareholder is GAPL Pte Ltd based in Singapore. GAPL Pte Ltd is 100% owned by Heineken N.V. Heineken Malaysia Berhad officially changed its name on 21 April 2016 following Heineken N.V.’s acquisition of GAPL Pte Ltd on 7 Octoer in 2015.

HEINEKEN Malaysia operates the Sungei Way Brewery which began operations in 1965. HEINEKEN Malaysia with its porfolio of iconic international brands is the leading brewer in the country. The company brews, markets, and distributes: * The World’s No. 1 international premium beer Heineken®; * The World - acclaimed iconic Asian beer Tiger Beer, and its doubly refreshing variant Tiger Radler and it’s other innovative brew Tiger White - Asia’s Wheat Beer; * The World’s No. 1 stout Guinness; * The all time local favourite Anchor Smooth and its strong beer variant Anchor Strong; * The premium Irish ale Kilkenny; * The real shandy Anglia HEINEKEN Malaysia also produces non - alcoholic Malta and includes the World’s No. 1 cider Strongbow, the No. 1 German wheat beer Paulaner, Japan’s No. 1 100% malt beer Kirin Ichiban and the World’s No. 1 readyto-drink alcoholic beverage Smirnoff Ice. The company continues to lead the responsible drinking agenda through its Drink Sensibly campaign.

For more information about HEINEKEN Malaysia, please visit www.heinekenmalaysia.com

Sungei Way Brewery, Lot 1135 Batu 9, Jalan Klang Lama 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603 - 7861 4688 Fax: +603 - 7861 4602

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TMF Group helps companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Its expert accountants and legal, HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, helping clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographic locations.

With operations in more than 80 countries providing global compliance services, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs.

In Malaysia, we have offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Labuan with a strong team of experts, offering clients unrivalled services and expertise in the country.

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DIALOGUE

Kneppelhout & Korthals What is arbitration?

By Marjolein van Herk - van Tilburg (Attorney at Law, Kneppelhout & Korthals N.V.) parties themselves, based on for example their expertise knowledge in a certain field, their specific qualifications or their (neutral) nationality.

What is arbitration?

When you’re doing business abroad, it’s important to know what happens if your collaboration falls apart or if any damage occurs. In which country, how and by whom will it be judged? There are multiple means of dispute resolution.

You can try to solve the problem through negotiation, possibly with the help of a professional mediator. If the parties cannot reach a solution, or when binding judgments are required, there are two possible paths to follow: state court litigation or arbitration. Arbitration is becoming increasingly popular in the international business world. But what does arbitration exactly entail?

Characteristics of arbitration Arbitration has some advantages over state court litigation. Parties may not want to be subjected to the ‘normal’ courts, as facing the court of their business partner’s country could be considered a disadvantage to some.

Commercial arbitration cases are not handled by a national judge, but by an arbitral tribunal consisting of one or three arbitrators who have been selected by the parties themselves. Parties can choose the place of the arbitration and it is also possible to move to another location in the course of the proceedings, should that be more suitable given the different locations of parties, arbitrators and experts. In short, the arbitration process is more flexible than court proceedings.

The process is also confidential, with proceedings behind closed doors. The arbitral award will only be made public if the parties grant permission. Experienced people can be chosen as arbitrators by the

International arbitration institutes To safeguard a good arbitration process, it is recommended to arbitrate at an established arbitration institute. Such institutes have ‘Rules of Proceedings’, which act as clear guidelines, from the filing for arbitration until the final arbitration award. The arbitration institute can also assist in selecting suitable arbitrators. Historically, the largest arbitration institutes are found in Europe, with the London International Court of Arbitration (LCIA) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris being the largest. New York City has the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR). In Africa, the Organization for Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) is becoming increasingly important. In Asia, the most well-known institutes for commercial international arbitration are based in Singapore (Singapore International Arbitration Center, SIAC), Hong Kong (HKIAC) and China (International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, CIETAC). The Malaysian Kuala Lumpur Regional Center for Arbitration (KLRCA) is considered a rising star in this field.

No appeal and internationally enforceable awards An important aspect of arbitration is that after an arbitration award has been made, no appeal can be made on the merits.

This prevents endless litigation in several stages. Equally important is the factor of global enforceability of an arbitration award. When the winning party has to find his awarded compensation in another country, the process can actually be easier if it concerns an arbitration award than if it concerns a verdict from a national court. The 1958 New York Convention, signed by most countries worldwide, facilitates enforcement of an arbitration award in member states and describes only a limited number of grounds for refusal of enforcement. With a verdict

from a foreign court the enforcement can be much more complicated, when there is no treaty between the countries on the reciprocal recognition of state court verdicts. As a clear example, enforcing a verdict from a Malaysian court in the Netherlands is much more difficult than enforcing an arbitration award that was made under the rules of the KLRCA. Fast procedure?

If both parties and the arbitrator(s) collaborate, arbitration can be faster than court proceedings. The Asian arbitration institutes have set up special rules for quick and short proceedings. The KLRCA has the Fast Track Arbitration Rules, according to which a final arbitration award is made within 160 days. Singapore and Hong Kong have ‘Expedited Procedures’, which state that the arbitration has to be completed within 6 months. The case can be decided by one arbitrator, without a hearing taking place.

Costs Fees and other costs of arbitrators tend to be somewhat higher than court fees.

Parties also have to pay the service charges of the arbitration institute (which also functions as registry and case manager) and the potential costs for the rental of a hearing room. The various arbitration institutes define their own fees, with the KLRCA having a very competitive position in Asia.

Arbitration clause Arbitration is only possible if parties have agreed to an arbitration clause in their contract. Make sure that the arbitration clause mentions the scope of arbitration (such as: “All disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract will be subject to arbitration”), the applicable law to the contract and to the arbitration, the place of the arbitration and the arbitration institute, the amount of arbitrators (one or three) and the language of the arbitration. If all this is mentioned in the contract, then, in case of trouble or not-so-smoothly-going-business, at least the arbitration proceedings are good to go!

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MY SERVICES - BUSINESS SERVICES Not all MDBC member-companies are involved in bilateral trade or investments; a very important part of the MDBC community is our service providers. They provide the services (or products) which all organisations, and often especially the potential Dutch investors in Malaysia, require. The ease of doing business within the MDBC community has substantially increased thanks to our service providers. This page is specially dedicated to them.

Trading FIGOS

Manufacturing GLORY INTERNATIONAL

Logistics Provider HECNY TRANSPORTATION

Lot 2758 Jalan Changkat Permata Taman Permata, Ulu Klang 53300 Kuala Lumpur

No 30 Jalan SS4D/14 Taman People’s Park 47301 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan

19 - 1 1/F Jalan Ramin 1 Bandar Botanic 41200 Klang Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: +603 - 4106 2226 Fax: +603 - 4295 2868 marketing@figosport.com www.figosport.com

Tel: +603 - 7880 8331 / 5 / 7 Fax: +603 - 7880 7331 glory.international@gmail.com glory.admin@gmail.com

Tel: +603 - 3319 2008 Fax: +603 - 3319 2001 mgtkul@hecny.com www.hecny.com

Established in 2002, the Figos philosophy is “Fitness Go With Style”. The Figos name is, like its peer in the sports industry - driven by a passion for sports.

Uniform & Apparel: Manufacturer, importer and exporter for corporate and industrial uniforms, casual apparel, safety wear, kitchen wear, towels, linens, and table cloths.

Hecny Transportation - Kuala Lumpur, being one of the 76 offices within the Hecny Group Global Network, offers tailor - made solutions in total logistics management.

Vegetable and Fruit: Importer / exporter, wholesaler, contract farming, estate plantation and processing factory certified with ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP & HALAL.

The Group’s combined resources and expertise gains distinctive competitive advantage in meeting the challenges faced by the business partners who are operating in the global dynamic environment.

The Figos brand of products carry an assurance of up to date style and comfort in fitness shoes and apparels. Figos products are tailored for sportsmen and sportswomen without compromising on quality and style.

IT SSCS GLOBAL MARKETING Unit A - 3 - 07 SME Technopreneur Centre 2 2260 Jalan Usahawan 1 63000 Cyberjaya Selangor Darul Ehsan

Coffee & Tea CT NEXUS 16 Jalan PUJ 3/12, Taman Puncak Jalil Bandar Putra Permai 43300 Seri Kembangan Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: +603 - 8222 3218 eddy.cheah@sscs.com www.sscs.com

Tel: +603 - 8944 9927 Fax: +603 - 8944 0927 enquiry@ctnexus.com.my www.ctnexus.com.my

SSCS Global (M) Sdn Bhd is the Malaysian subsidiary of SSCS Holding BV of the Netherlands. It is an MSC status company based in Cyberjaya.

While already providing high quality IT services to well known global customers in the oil and electronics business in Malaysia, they are currently expanding their business to leverage their manpower and expertise built over the past years.

CT Nexus is a coffee and tea company providing beverage solutions to the food service industry in Malaysia. We carry some of the best coffee brands in the world under Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) such as Douwe Egberts, Piazza Doro, Espresso Di Manfredi, Moccona & Pickwick range.

CT Nexus, through its partnership with JDE, is in a class of its own due to the consistent high quality of its products.

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NEW MEMBERS

WARM WELCOME

As always, we constantly expand to include new and interesting partners as part of our international community of business professionals, allowing our members to find more opportunities for success.

To that end, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to the MDBC Community for the following new members:

AIRASIA BERHAD

Angstrohm Technologies Sdn Bhd

Business Activity: AirAsia and AirAsia X are the leading and largest low - cost carriers in Asia, servicing the most extensive network with over 100 destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Since the inception of AirAsia in 2001 and AirAsia X in 2007, the group has carried over 300 million guests. AirAsia has grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 170 A320s and is proud to be a truly ASEAN airline with established operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India, and Japan. Skytrax named AirAsia as the “World’s Best Low Cost Airline” for seven consecutive years from 2009 - 2015.

Corporate Representation Alex Tan, Corporate Sales Manager Ken Chew, Corporate Sales Executive

Business Activity: Angstrohm Technologies, a start up technology company, is the creator of DoctorDB. DoctorDB is a healthcare platform that is committed to providing consumers with trusted ratings and review of doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Corporate Representation Arun Augustine, Director Cassie Lee, Operations Manager

Angstrohm is backed by a team of successful entrepreneurs and senior corporate leaders. It holds a patent pending application for its healthcare platform.

Business Activity: Delaware Consulting is a fast growing, global consultancy firm providing advanced solutions and services to organizations striving for a sustainable, competitive advantage.

Delaware Consulting Malaysia

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As a prime partner for SAP and Microsoft, Delaware Consulting centers its activities around three main pillars: operational excellence, business insights, and customer experience. Delaware Consulting employs more than 1,400 professionals across 24 regional offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

CONTACT: LCC Terminal, Jalan KLIA S3 Southern Support Zone, KLIA 64000 Sepang Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603 - 8660 4333 Fax: +603 - 2178 4785 Website: www.airasia.com

CONTACT: B - 21 - 3, Kiara Designer Suites Jalan Kiara 3 50480 Mont Kiara Tel: +6012 - 299 6402 Email: aa@angstrohm.net Website: www.angstrohm.net

Corporate Representation Roan Schuurman, Country Manager Nicole Vermeer, Business Development Manager Digital CONTACT: Level 8 Menara Binjai Jalan Binjai 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +60112 - 361 9363 Email: roan.schuurman@delawareconsulting.com Website: www.delawareconsulting.com

NEW MEMBERS

HASKONINGDHV SDN BHD

HOTEL ISTANA KUALA LUMPUR

IMCD MALAYSIA SDN BHD

SENAI AIRPORT CITY SDN BHD

Business Activity: HaskoningDHV is part of Royal HaskoningDHV from The Netherlands, a worldwide consultancy firm active in Maritime and Aviation, Industry and Buildings, Water and Transport, and Infrastructure. Royal HaskoningDHV has been active in many ports and jetties in Malaysia since the 1960s. Recently, projects in the light industry were added to the portfolio. HaskoningDHV can assist clients from initial planning and financial & technical feasibility studies, site selection and suitability analysis via detailed design and procurement support to contract and construction management.

Corporate Representation Jeen Kootstra, Resident Director Stephan Schouten, Sr. Project & Business Dev Manager

Business Activity: The 5 star, 23 story Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur is centrally located at Jalan Raja Chulan in KL’s prestigious Golden Triangle near renowned shopping malls such as Pavilion, Starhill, Suria KLCC and the Changkat Bukit Bintang entertainment hub. The hotel has 515 well appointed guest rooms and suites with complimentary Wi-Fi (100 mbps) throughout the hotel premises, perfect for leisure and business travellers. Other facilities include a Grand Ballroom, 19 function rooms, 3 Food and Beverage outlets Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and a Spa.

Corporate Representation Aamir Khan, General Manager Ravindran Chinnathamby, Director of Finance

Business Activity: As a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, IMCD offers value through expertise employing highly technical market specialists to promote speciality chemicals from leading suppliers to customers in a wide range of market sectors.

Corporate Representation Koh Eng Hoi, Managing Director Rene Den Hertog, Managing Director - Australia

IMCD builds enduring relationships with suppliers, seeking to simplify supplier business operations whilst supporting their business development and providing them with valuable market intelligence and technical expertise.

Business Activity: Senai Airport City, a member of MMC Group, is the master developer of a 2,718 acre integrated industrial development known as Senai Airport City, targeting various industrial segments such as Free Industrial Zone, Hi-Tech & General Manufacturing, Logistics and Mixed Development. Currently being developed in phases, Senai Airport City provides the industrial development infrastructure required for various industrial sectors.

It is well connected via a comprehensive road network to major seaports and is in close proximity to Senai International Airport and Changi International Airport.

CONTACT: 23a - 8 Oval Damansara Tower No 685 Jalan Damansara Taman Tun Dr. Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 - 7733 7003 Fax: +603 - 7733 7032 Email: kl@haskoning.com.my Website: www.royalhaskoningdhv.com

CONTACT: 73 Jalan Raja Chulan 50200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 - 2141 9988 Fax: +603 - 2144 0111 Email: general@hotelistana.com.my Website: www.hotelistana.com.my

CONTACT: No 11 Jalan Pelukis U1 / 46 Temasya Industrial Park, Section U1 Glenmarie 40150 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603 - 5569 1988 Fax: +603 - 5569 2988 Email: koh.enghoi@imcd.my Website: www.imcdgroup.com Corporate Representation Gan Seng Keong, General Manager Tan Hong Kiat, Senior Manager CONTACT: LC05 - LC07, Senai Cargo Building Senai International Airport 81250 Johor Johor Darul Takzim Tel: +607 - 595 1144 Fax: +607 - 590 9985 Email: enquiries@senaiairportcity.com Website: www.senaiairportcity.com MDBCONNECTS 4TH ISSUE 2016

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PICTURE PERFECT 150 guests joined the end-of-year gathering at the Heineken Tavern for a fantastic evening of networking, drinks and food! For Heineken this has also been a special year with the management and name change.

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MSA ‘16 Bringing back the MDBC Sustainability Awards 2016, as part of our 20th Anniversary events calendar. The full-day program included the Orange Factory presentations, the MSA’16 pitches by shortlisted companies in the Greenhorn and Elite categories, the CEO Panel and the MDBC’s 20th Annversary Dinner & MSA16 Awards Ceremony, for an evening with glitter & glamour!

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