Building for the Nation Chamber Strengthens, Builds Ties Each Year Development Programme to Keep Progress Fully on Track
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The Magazine of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce July-August 2011 Issue 78 PP 11826/06/2012 (030061) RugbyRugby LegendsLegends RoarRoar Into Town For Charity Building For The Nation Chamber Strengthens, Builds Ties Each Year Development Programme To Keep Progress Fully On Track Fast-TrackFtTkAtiAt Action At Speed Network Night PLUS • Reigning Champions • End-To-End Service Delivery • UKJuly-August Bribery 2011 Act: How It Affects You 06981_BMCC_July-Aug2011.indd 3 7/19/11 4:14 PM July-August 2011 06981_BMCC_July-Aug2011.indd 4 7/19/11 2:46 PM First Lines BMCC Board of Directors: am writing the day after our AGM Patrons: and the subsequent Board Meet- YBhg Tun Musa Hitam ing, at which I was reappointed HE Simon Featherstone, British High Commissioner as Chairman, hence I am still in Chairman: possession of the keyboard! Jon Addis, HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd IMany thanks to all of you who came along Deputy Chairmen: Dato’ Larry Gan, AMDB Bhd and made it another successful event. There Andrew Sill, The Royal Bank of Scotland Bhd were a number of high points: we had a great turn out from the membership; KL Directors: Convention Centre provided a great venue Bob Olivier, Aspac Executive Search Sdn Bhd Datuk Peter Wentworth, OBE, CEO Solutions Sdn Bhd and service. We were honoured by the Dato’ Justin Leong, Genting Bhd presence of both our Patrons, HE Simon Datuk Seri Michael Yam, Impetus Partnership Sdn Bhd Featherstone and Tun Musa Hitam, with the Jon Addis Amanda Powell, KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd High Commissioner giving us an interest- Chairman - BMCC Bill Addington, Leolaris Sdn Bhd ing review of his fi rst nine months in post. Osman Morad, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd But the highest high point was undoubtedly Michael McIver, Plus Three Consultants Sdn Bhd Datuk Paddy Bowie’s response to our pres- Prof. Sayed Azam-Ali, University of Nottingham entation of a token of appreciation for all she has done for the Chamber. She held Andrew Diamond, Yakimbi Sdn Bhd us spellbound with her anecdotes, reminiscences and asides, laughing with her at Ex Ofi cio: her sometimes quirky, always insightful and amusing take on Malaysia and Britain. Mandy Johnson, British Council Trevor Lewis, UK Trade & Investment At the AGM itself we reviewed the challenging fi nancial year that was 2010 but I Dr Zainal Abidin Majid, Advisor To The Board hope gave you confi dence that your Chamber is on the right path and set fair for a strong 2011. The Board certainly believes that with your continued active support BMCC Executive Offi ce: we can only get better and better. 4th Floor, East Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, The 7th Annual Charity Rugby Dinner took place in early June and many have said 142B Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. to me was the best yet - this due in no small measure to the tireless efforts of the Tel: +60 3 2163 1784/2163 1786 Organising Committee, the BMCC Executive Offi ce and many others. We raised Fax: +60 3 2163 1781 a tidy six fi gure sum for the charities which puts us within striking distance of the Email: [email protected] RM1 million mark - a fi tting goal for 2012! The speakers this year were particularly Web: www.bmcc.org.my good and varied and the Shangri-La were just “showing off” when they managed Follow us on Twitter: BMCCMALAYSIA to conjure up 450 bowls of soup all kept warm by their own individual tea light! See Page 10. Molly Jagpal: Executive Director Winnie Ng: Business Services Manager The theme of this issue is as always appropriate and timely. Infrastructure invest- Nabisa Kassim: Manager - Commercial Activities ment is a central plank of Malaysia’s ETP and the current news and rumours about Mary Anthony: Executive - Offi ce Support contracts related to the massive MRT project highlight both the challenges and Priscilla Anan: Executive - Accounts & Admin opportunities. Transparency remains a constant issue and fund raising at the scale required will test the system, no doubt, in the era of Greek debt shadows. But with BMCC Magazine: risk comes opportunity and I hope you will get some ideas inside the magazine of Editor: Amanda Powell how you can benefi t from the infrastructure investment coming down the pipe in Editorial Committee: • George Aveling • Marcus Malaysia. Osborne • Molly Jagpal • Matt Smith • Winnie Ng • Bill Addington 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. July-August 2011 06981_BMCC_July-Aug2011.indd 5 7/19/11 2:46 PM In This Issue Contents Growing Infrastructure: A whole raft of projects are on the slate that will help transform July-August 2011 Malaysia’s infrastructure, spanning transport, telecommunications and more. Turn to Page 13 to fi nd out more on the criteria that will determine success. Cover Story ■ First Lines ............................................................................... 3 Diary Dates Message From The Chairman July ‘11 ■ Special Report ........................................... 7 Sun 24th BMCC Golf Scramble The UK Bribery Act: How It Affects You StafÀ eld Golf & Country Club Fun day out with good golf, great hospitality ■ Report Back ...............................................8 and attractive prizes for best overall score, longest drive, nearest the pin and more. > JPA Programme - Up Close With UK Business Call the BMCC OfÀ ce to book your places! > BMCC AGM - Chamber Keeps Moving Ahead > 7th Charity Rugby Dinner Raises Record Sum August ‘11 Fri 4th BritNight @ The British High Commission Elizabethan Club, High Commission Meet, mix and mingle with other Brits and BMCC members in KL. RSVP directly to [email protected] Thurs 18th BMCC Wine Pairing Dinner Evening of À ne wines paired with Japanese Kaiseki cuisine.Sponsored by Cave & Cellar & Xenri D’ Garden Terrace RM185 Members (plus their guests) RM235 Non-members ■ Service Matters ...................................... 12 Lessons From Michael Jackson ■ Cover Story ................................................................13 September ‘11 TBC BMCC Premier Lunch With Guest Speaker Growing Infrastructure - Building The Nation ■ Meet Our New Members ..................................22 October ‘11 ■ News from Our Members ................................25 Thurs 13th HE Simon Featherstone: 1st Anniversary in Malaysia ■ Intellectually Streaking ............................. 28 Details to be announced Reigning Champions by Datuk Paddy Bowie, OBE ■ TradeTalk ................................................. 29 Strengthening Regional Ties Through BiSEA Fri 23rd-Sun 25th September 2011 Singapore Street Circuit It’s fast, it’s furious, it’s fun! 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