An excerpt from the Thank you letter from The Hon Dr. Craig Emerson, Australian Trade Minister, with regards to his recent visit for the 16th Joint Trade Committee Meeting (JTC)

"I believe that this year's JTC resulted in good outcomes to boost commercial ties between Australia and Malaysia, particularly renewal of the commitment of the Australia and Malaysian Governments concluding substantively Malaysia – Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) negotiations ……"

To read the whole letter please click here

MABC TALK

MABC TALK ON "GST IMPACT ON THE MANUFACTURING & EXPORT SECTOR"

The GST bill is expected to get its second reading in the Malaysian Parliament after the General Election. Thus, it is only a matter of time before the implementation of GST in Malaysia, and this would affect the whole supply chain, from large Multinational Corporations, SMEs to small suppliers, service providers, manufacturers, exporters and the end consumers. It is essential that companies that are involved in the manufacturing and export industries equip themselves with thorough knowledge and understanding of GST to prepare for the impact of GST on their businesses.

The Speaker :

Mr. Fan Kah Seong Executive Director, Tax Services of Deloitte has more than 20 years of tax experience in providing Malaysian Corporate and Individual tax compliance and advisory services. He is involved in tax engagements with numerous foreign multinational companies, GLCs and local public listed companies. He has also been working with numerous companies particularly in the manufacturing and services industries on GST.

Date: Thursday, 24 May 2012
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm (followed by Networking Evening)
Venue: Cattleya, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur

Price: RM70 (Member) RM100 (Non Member)

For more info please click here.

JOINT NETWORKING EVENING WITH MDBC

This Networking Event will bring together top corporate business leaders and industry players. The event provides a platform to expand your business network and meet new business contacts and share experiences. Our networking events help members to gain access to senior representatives of industry and government. The evening includes two-hour free flow of wine and beer as well as canapés served throughout the evening.

Date: Thursday, 24 May 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: The Foyer of Orchid Grand Ballroom, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur

For details and registration, please click here
Closing date for RSVP is, Friday, 18th May 2012.

NB. Registered Members/ Guests to the above Talk/ Networking Evening may attend either or both events by making one payment only.

Cost: RM70 (member); RM100 (non-member)

MABC Partner Hotels for Networking Evening 2012