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Energy: Fuelling the Future Premierp I Lunchl H Seasons Continues on a Roll Producing Power to Keep the World Economy Growing The Magazine of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce May-June 2011 Issue 77 PP 11826/12/2010 (029183) BMCC & Gleneagles Mark Women’s Day Energy: Fuelling The Future PremierP i LunchL h SeasonS Continues On A Roll Producing Power To Keep The World Economy Growing BMCC-JPABMCCBMCC-JP JPAA Programme P Gets Into Full Swing PLUS • A Right Royal Affair • Customer Service: Have You Got It Right?May-June 2011• Education: A’s Or IB? 06781_BMCC_May_June 2011.indd 3 6/14/11 2:46 PM 8:00 pm Transferring money to a branch in Kuala Lumpur. 8:05 pm Paying a supplier in Dubai. 8:10 pm Having a business dinner in Sandakan. Your business doesn’t work 9 to 5. Neither does ours. HSBCnet gives you full control and visibility of your fi nancial position from a single log-in. Leaving you to make the most of fresh possibilities for your business. We understand that the right knowledge means more possibilities for your business. Find out more at : Call 1-800-88-3898 Click www.hsbc.com.my/commercial Visit your nearest branch May-June 2011 Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad (Company No. 127776-V). 06781_BMCC_May_June 2011.indd 4 6/14/11 2:24 PM First Lines BMCC Board of Directors: Patrons: YBhg Tun Musa Hitam HE Simon Featherstone, British High Commissioner see from my review of the Chairman: last couple of months - and Jon Addis, HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd from my waistline - that Deputy Chairman: we have had two Premier Dato’ Larry Gan, AMDB Bhd Lunches since our last issue. Directors: I willI have to have my suits let out at this Bob Olivier, Aspac Executive Search Sdn Bhd rate, especially as there are more evening Datuk Peter Wentworth, OBE, CEO Solutions Sdn Bhd events and dinners on the cards, of which Dato’ Justin Leong, Genting Bhd more later. Datuk Seri Michael Yam, Impetus Partnership Sdn Bhd Amanda Powell, KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd Jon Addis The two lunches in question featured Bill Addington, Leolaris Sdn Bhd Chairman - BMCC Michael Bear, the Lord Mayor of London, Michael McIver, Plus Three Consultants Sdn Bhd and Nick Fry, the CEO of Mercedes Andrew Sill, The Royal Bank of Scotland Bhd Petronas GP. Both were entertaining and Prof. Sayed Azam-Ali, University of Nottingham engaging speakers and both enjoyed themselves as much as we did, thanks Andrew Diamond, Yakimbi Sdn Bhd largely to the quality of the questioning from “the fl oor”. Ex Ofi cio: Mandy Johnson, British Council By the time you read this, the 7th Charity Rugby Dinner will have raised a record Trevor Lewis, UK Trade & Investment sum hopefully for charity! Then we have the BMCC Speed Networking Night Dr Zainal Abidin Majid, Advisor To The Board sponsored by Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix with special guest F1 commentator Steve Slater. On 27th June it will be our AGM followed by drinks and networking - BMCC Executive Offi ce: the new format worked well last time so we are keeping it for this year and we are 4th Floor, East Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, delighted that BMCC member KL Convention Centre has come on board as our 142B Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. event sponsor. Come along and hear about the great progress the Chamber has made in the last 12 months and our upcoming plans. Tel: +60 3 2163 1784/2163 1786 Fax: +60 3 2163 1781 Our theme this edition is the highly topical one of “Energy”. How we are going to Email: [email protected] power global growth remains a hotly debated subject. A debate not made any Web: www.bmcc.org.my easier by the truly terrible events in Japan in recent months, demonstrating the Follow us on Twitter: BMCCMALAYSIA fragility of our existing solutions to the issue. Our thoughts, of course, remain with Molly Jagpal: Executive Director the Japanese people as they deal with the aftermath of the tsunami and I know Winnie Ng: Business Services Manager that many of our members have been generous in responding to the crisis. Nabisa Kassim: Manager - Commercial Activities Mary Anthony: Executive - Offi ce Support On a lighter note, I know many of you watched the recent Royal Wedding, Priscilla Anan: Executive - Accounts & Admin perhaps at the fi ne and very well-attended get-together organised by the High Commission here in KL. I must say that even though I tend to incline more to the BMCC Magazine: Roundhead (“Right but Repulsive”) than Cavalier (“Wrong but Wromantic”), I found Editor: Amanda Powell the whole thing rather uplifting and pride-making to be British. Editorial Committee: • George Aveling • Marcus Must go and lie down for a while! Osborne • Molly Jagpal • Matt Smith • Winnie Ng Production: KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd Printing: Tinggi Press Sdn Bhd, Lot 6, Jalan Kuang Bulan, Taman Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur. BMCC 2011 ANNUAL SPONSORS Platinum Sponsors: Berita BMCC is published bi- monthly in January, March, May, July, September and November for distribution to BMCC members and other members of the British The world’s local bank and Malaysian business community. The views and opinions expressed or implied herein are those of the Preferred Airline Partner: Preferred Travel Partner: Preferred Logistics Partner: authors or contributors and do not necessarily refl ect those of the Chamber. May-June 2011 06781_BMCC_May_June 2011.indd 5 6/14/11 2:24 PM In This Issue Powering Up: Contents How is the energy industry meeting the increasing May-June 2011 demands of the world’s growing regions and what measures are being taken to ensure energy security. Turn Cover Story to Page 11 to fi nd out. ■ First Lines ............................................................................... 3 Message From The Chairman ■ Hot Happenings ................................................................ 4 Diary Dates Important Dates For Your Diary June ‘11 Sun 26th Standard Chartered KL Marathon ■ Report Back ...............................................8 Join in the fun - all in aid of charity Premier Lunches: The Lord Mayor & Nick Fry www.kl-marathon.com Mon 27th BMCC Annual General Meeting & Drinks Event Sponsor: KL Convention Centre 3.30pm onwards - KL Convention Centre See Page 6 for Details Tues 28th MICCI CEO Debate 11.45am-2.30pm - Sheraton Imperial Hotel The CEOs of HSBC Bank Malaysia, ExxonMobil Malaysia, Tesco Stores Malaysia and Nestle Malaysia will take to the stage alongside YB Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade & Industry for this dynamic debate. ■ Service Matters ...................................... 10 Contact: +603 6201 7708 for bookings Has Your Company Got It Wrong? ■ Cover Story ................................................................11 July ‘11 Fuelling The Future: Energy For Business Fri 1st Brit Night@The Elizabethan Club 6pm to 11pm - British High Commission, KL ■ Meet Our New Members ..................................20 BMCC Members - Free but must register Contact: [email protected] ■ Exclusive Member Offers ...................................21 Tel: +603-2170 2236 Sun 26th BMCC Golf Scramble ■ News from Our Members ................................22 StafÀ eld Golf & Country Club See Page 6 for Details ■ Intellectually Streaking ............................. 26 A Right Royal Affair - Datuk Paddy Bowie, OBE ■ Special Report ......................................... 27 September ‘11 A’ Level VS IB - Gilbard Honey-Jones, BSKL Fri 16th- BMCC UK Property Expo Sun 18th KL Convention Centre ■ TradeTalk ................................................. 29 Showcase event with the latest property offerings from the UK. Contact BMCC OfÀ ce. BMCC-JPA Programme Gets Into Full Swing ■ Weds 21st BMCC Premier Luncheon Save Social Scene ............................................. 30 Guest Speaker: Lord Digby Jones The Date! International Women’s Day @ Gleneagles KL Details to Be Advised Fri 23rd- Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix Sun 25th One of the most accessible and exciting events on the social & sports calendar. Catch all the glamour of this one of a kind event! Visit www.singaporegp.sg for details & tickets Check The BMCC Website for Updates & New Events www.bmcc.org.my 4 May-June 2011 06781_BMCC_May_June 2011.indd 6 6/14/11 2:24 PM One Menerung BRDB ADVERT STRIP IN May-June 2011 5 BANDAR RAYA DEVELOPMENTS BERHAD Level 10 Menara BRDB, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, 59000 Kuala Lumpur T : 603 2688 2888 www.brdb.com.my 06781_BMCC_May_June 2011.indd 7 6/14/11 2:24 PM ReportBackHot Happenings Monday 27th June 2011 BMCC AGM KL Convention Centre, KLCC Guest of Honour: HE Simon Featherstone, CMG, British High Commissioner & BMCC Co-Patron 3.30pm - Registration & High Tea 4.00pm - AGM followed by Drinks & Dinner A must-attend event that mobilises the power of net- working, allowing members of the chamber to plug into the latest developments, trends and issues that are important to our business community. Free to BMCC members but registration is essential - you may bring one complimentary guest (does not have to be a BMCC member). Book now! Tel +603 2161 1784 Email [email protected] BMCC Golf Scramble Sunday 24th July 2011 Staffi eld Golf & Country Club Registration & Lunch Followed by Golf Scramble & BBQ Supper Sign up now for the BMCC Golf Scramble - a great day of fun with teams of four competing to win coveted prizes for overall champions, novelty holes and lucky draw. Green fees, buggy and BBQ supper all included. Call the BMCC offi ce to book now! Tel +603 2161 1784 or email [email protected] UK Property Fri 23rd-Sun 25th September 2011 Expo Singapore Street Circuit It’s fast, it’s furious, it’s fun! Fri 16th- Visit Singapore for a weekend of glamour, action and top Sun 18th Sept 2011 entertainment including Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre performances by Linkin Park Check out the best property investments in the UK at this NOTHING on Race Day, Book your special Expo. Organised by AIP, the event will feature a tickets now for one of the range of quality properties across a range of price bands ELSE best Formula 1 GP races of and locations with supporting representation from experts the season.
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