Since its establishment in 1986, the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) has been the leading voice for Malaysian and Australian businesses, playing a vital role in promoting bilateral trade and investment. Supported by its co-patrons—the Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry and the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia—the MABC offers a wide range of services to its members in both countries. It maintains strong ties with key Malaysian government institutions such as MITI, Matrade, MDEC, and TalentCorp, and works closely with the Australian High Commission and Austrade Malaysia.
Associate of the Australian Chamber of Commerce
The Australia Malaysia Business Council, Asialink Business, and the Malaysia Australia Alumni Council, the MABC provides a robust platform for business facilitation, advocacy, networking events, and idea exchange. Its mission is to foster collaboration and goodwill between the two nations, supporting business matching and long-term relationships. Malaysia and Australia enjoy a long-standing partnership, underpinned by shared history, strong defence cooperation through the Five Powers Defence Arrangements, and economic ties through major trade agreements like MAFTA, ANZFTA, CPTPP, and RCEP. The 2021 launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership further elevated their bilateral relationship, enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.
Vision
The MABC fosters Malaysia-Australia business and government ties, providing valuable support, advocacy, and resources to promote cross-border trade, investment, and collaboration.
Networking and Business Matching
The MABC hosts events to connect Malaysian and Australian businesses, fostering collaboration, exchange of ideas, and key partnerships.
Dialogue
Communication and relationship-building are central to MABC’s mission of strengthening Malaysia-Australia ties, offering members access to knowledgeable peers and ongoing dialogue with key government bodies.
Advocacy and Representation
The MABC advocates for its members by engaging with both governments to promote business-friendly policies, offering input on trade issues, and addressing cross-border business challenges.
Information and Resources
The MABC serves as a key resource hub, connecting businesses with accurate information, documents, and government contacts needed to facilitate trade between Malaysia and Australia.
Publicity
The MABC helps members gain visibility in both Malaysia and Australia through regular features on social media and at events, offering valuable promotional opportunities across physical and digital platforms.
Knowledge and Intelligence
The MABC is dedicated to fostering awareness of the Malaysia-Australia business landscape, offering a hub for discussions, collaboration, and deeper market intelligence for building long-term mutually beneficial relationships.
Meet the Team
YAM Tunku Dato’ Seri Shahabuddin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin
Honorary Life Chairman
Loong Caesar
ChairmanManaging Partner, RLSE
“I believe that strong bilateral ties between nations are built on substantive people-to-people connections"
David Wong
Vice-ChairmanChief Executive Officer, SNT Global
My plan is to help in promoting , developing and growing the membership base of MABC.
Bobby Varanasi
Vice-ChairmanChief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures
I aim to enhance MABC's role as a premier advocacy and business collaboration entity
Datin Shivajini A/p Sathya Seelan
TreasurerJs Partners, Managing Partner
Janith Nirmal Akmeemana
EXCO20Cube Logistics Sdn Bhd, Country Manager – Malaysia
William Yeo
EXCOManaging Director, AIRESTEC
I aim to establish MABC as a premier network that empowers members through innovation, collaboration, and business networking
Celia Yeo
SecretarySr International Development Advisor, Melbourne Polytechnic
I am deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and dynamic business community
Robyn Dittrich
EXCOBHP, VP, GBS Integrated Operations
David Tjhung
EXCODirector, Freeports/MAXIMIN
As an Executive Committee member of the Malaysia Australia Business Council and Chairman of the Property and Construction Sub Committee
Tri Meta Liaztiza Puteri
EXCOCorporate, KPJ Healthcare
Dr. Kenji Kong
EXCOGroup Managing Director, Telford Holdings Malaysia
Bobby Varanasi
Chair of Digital Sub-CommitteeChief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures
I aim to enhance MABC's role as a premier advocacy and business collaboration entity traversing both
Meera Sivasothy
Chair of Education, Learning & Talent Sub-Committee
Taj Chail
Chair of Membership & Events Sub-Committee
Dinesh Nambiar
Chair of Nominations Sub-CommitteeChairman, Lendlease Malaysia
I’d like to elevate the MABC brand and position it as the main platform for Australian businesses
David Tjhung
Chair of Property & Construction Sub-CommitteeDirector, Freeports/MAXIMIN
As an Executive Committee member of the Malaysia Australia Business Council and Chairman of the Property and Construction Sub Committee
Chin Peng Koon
Chair of Renewable Energy & Sustainability Sub-Comimttee
Janith Akmeemana
Chair of Trade & Investment Sub-Committee
Datin Shivajini Seelan
Chair of Women in Business Sub-Committee
Dr. Kenji Kong
Johor Chapter Chairman
Ramesh Menon
Executive Directorramesh.menon@mabc.org.my
Carol Edwin
Finance & Administration Managercarol@mabc.org.my
