Seminar on Trade and Investment Opportunities in Swaziland. 29 August 2007

His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland led a 25-member delegation of high-level officials and businessmen to Malaysia.

In conjunction with the visit, MASSA co-organised a Seminar on the “Business and Investment Opportunities in the Kingdom of Swaziland” with the High Commission of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

The objective of this Seminar was to provide Malaysian companies with an understanding of the Swaziland investment climate by offering an insight into Swaziland’s potential for business and investment.

Mr Phiwayinkosi E Ginindza, General Manager of Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) delivered the Welcome Remarks at the Seminar. The panel of speakers at this Seminar are Mr Zizwe Vilance, Director FDI, SIPA, Mr Henry Shongwe, Mr Sam Ntshalintshali , Mr Eric Maseko and Mr Bongani Dlamini , Marketing Manager STA and financial partners, Tibiyo TakaNgwane and Swazi Bank.

The Hon. Lutfo Dlamini, Minister of Enterprise and Employment, Swaziland also delivered a presentation on “Investing in the Kingdom of Swaziland’.

His Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland delivered a Keynote Address at the Seminar. His Majesty the King later hosted a lunch for all participants at the Seminar. Individual business meetings were also held for Malaysian businessmen to meet with the Swaziland delegation. 100 participants comprising MASSA members and Malaysian businessmen attended the Seminar.

MIDA Familiarisation Programme, 2 – 13 July 2007

Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) organised a familiarisation programme for Officials of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) from the South-South Countries at Hotel Istana , Kuala Lumpur.

On 10 July 2007, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secreta ry of MASSA presented a paper on “Malaysian Private Sector’s Experience in Investing Abroad” to the IPAs officials attending this programme.

Visit of South African Delegates, 17 July 2007

A business delegation from the Northern Cape Province of South Africa visited MASSA. The visit was facilitated by the South African High Commission of Kuala Lumpur.

Visit of Trade and Investment Government Officials from African Countries , 1 – 8 September 2007

MIER, in collaboration with JICA, undertook a joint training 2007 course on “Facilitation of Trade and Investment in the Indian-rim Economic Region for African Countries” for 10 officials engaged in trade and investment related work from Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda. The officials visited MASSA Secretariat on 4 September 2007.

MASSA Visit to NCI Cancer Hospital & Nilai Inland Port, 5 September 2007

MASSA organised a visit for members to the NCI Cancer Hospital and Nilai Inland Port.