Diary Of Events
INTRADE Malaysia 2008 @ MECC, Kuala Lumpur (13 – 16 November 2008)
Organised by MATRADE, the much anticipated 2nd International Trade Malaysia 2008 Exhibition (INTRADE Malaysia 2008) which was held at the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) from 13 to 16 November 2008 had generated sales worth RM2.6 billion.
Aptly themed ‘Optimising Global Opportunities’, the event offered a dynamic platform for Malaysian companies to showcase their products and services to international buyers, as well as explore exciting opportunities for business expansion and to establish linkages.
With a total of 368 exhibitors representing 27 countries, INTRADE Malaysia 2008 was a resounding success and attracted over 10,000 visitors from 55 countries. About 80% of the exhibitors were Malaysian companies from a variety of industries including food and beverages, automotive, furniture, tiles, building materials and household items.
MASSA was present at the event and facilitated enquiries from visitors, both local and foreign. Through the event, MASSA was able to establish new linkages for business, especially with the developing countries.
In conjunction with INTRADE Malaysia 2008, MATRADE also organised the Incoming Buying Mission (IBM), a series of unique marketing programmes that provided buyers with an insight into the wide range of products and services available in Malaysia. The IBM has proven to be a cost-effective way for local companies to promote and sell their offerings as this unique programme brings the international buyers directly to them through one-to-one business meetings.
Visit of South African delegation to MASSA Booth
MASSA members’ participation at INTRADE Malaysia 2008
Goodmaid Chemicals Corporation Sdn Bhd Goodmaid Chemicals Corporation Sdn Bhd (GCC) is 100% Malaysian-owned and is also one of the first cleaning chemicals companies to achieve ISO 9001 QMS certification in Malaysia. It manufactures high quality cleaning products in three major segments – household, industrial and OEM under the brand name of”Goodmaid”, “Cocorex”, “Goodmaid Bio” and “Goodmaid Pro” – and is positioned as”The Total Cleaning Specialist”. By constantly optimising its latest technology and production techniques through cutting-edge research and development facilities, GCC is able to meet market demands and consumer needs both locally and globally.
Muhibbah Engineering Berhad Group
The Group’s principal activities are constructing petroleum hub and bunkering facilities, oil and gas terminals, liquefied natural gas jetty works, marine ports, bridges and dams, airport terminals and facility support buildings, heavy concrete foundations and other similar construction works, engineering contract works and technical assistance services. Other activities include the designing, manufacturing, supplying, servicing and rental of offshore oil and gas pedestal cranes, tower cranes, shipyard cranes and other heavy lifting equipment cranes, building and repairing of anchor handling tug boats, supply vessels, accommodation ships and marine vessels for the offshore oil and gas exploration and production workships and privatisation of international airports in Cambodia and road maintenance works in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia. Operations are carried out in Malaysia, Qatar, Yemen, Syria, Singapore, Cambodia and Sudan.
Maybank
Maybank is the largest financial services group in Malaysia, offering a comprehensive range of financial services ranging from commercial banking, investment banking, Islamic banking, offshore banking, leasing and hire purchase, factoring, cards, insurance, trustee services, asset management, stock broking, nominee services, venture capital and internet banking. Over the years, Maybank has introduced a range of innovative products, both conventional and Islamic for the SMEs, solutions for asset and property financing, working capital, import, export, treasury, insurance and cash management requirements. Our domestic network consists of 39 Business Centres, 17 Trade Finance Centres and over 360 branches. For further details on our products and services, please visit www.maybank2e.net or any of our business centres/branches nationwide.
www.maybank2e.net
CIMB Bank
Whether you are just starting up, an established SME or a mid-sized corporation, CIMB Bank offers a complete range of products and services that can assist your business. From working capital and trade finance facilities to Internet banking, CIMB Bank can assist to finance your assets and even manage your day-to-day administration and business operations such as payroll and remittances. The bank’s trained and experienced sales personnel are ever ready to advise you on the relevant financing packages that will accelerate your business growth.
www.cimb.com
Alami Vegetable Oil Products Sdn Bhd
Alami Vegetable Oil Products Sdn Bhd continues to distinguish itself through the manufacture and export of prime quality Palm Oil, its derivatives and downstream products to satisfy and delight discerning, informed, cosmopolitan consumers for stable and nutritious oil and fats free from trans-fatty acids commonly found in the other edible oils.
The company’s products are exported to several destinations, across diverse cultures and form a vital ingredient in a broad spectrum of foods, pastries and confectioneries. This seamless integration of Palm Oil derivatives derives from its unique composition of liquid and semi solid fractions. Alami has a long association with palm oil and is to its customers a one-stop centre for premium grade Palm Oil Products. Its portfolio of export products include RBD Palm Olein (Cooking Oil), Vegetable Ghee, Shortening, Margarine, Ice-cream Dough, Creaming, Coating and other specialty fats. All products are available in consumer and industrial packing and manufactured to specifications that surpass international food quality standards.
www.alamigroup.com
Chemical Company Of Malaysia (CCM) Berhad
Chemical Company of Malaysia (CCM) has a significant corporate presence as a public-listed company since 1966, initially as a subsidiary of ICI PLC of the United Kingdom and now as a Malaysian owned corporation. CCM Berhad has since progressed to become a “blue-chip” company on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia.
CCM Group offers a wide range of products and services to the chemicals, healthcare and agricultural industries. Our integrated approach to business makes us a unique “one-stop” agency. Our business activities include: • Chemical products and applications • Fertilisers and technical advisory services • Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products and services
Our business operations are structured into four major subsidiaries: CCM Chemicals, CCM Fertilisers, CCM Pharmaceuticals and CCM Duopharma Biotech. Today, CCM Group is one of the nation’s largest chemicals, fertilisers and healthcare companies, manufacturing a wide range of products to meet the growing needs of the domestic and overseas markets.
www.ccm.com.my
Participation of various countries at the exhibition
Interview of Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, MASSA President
by the Aljazeera Channel
On 10th December, the Aljazeera Channel had an interview with Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, MASSA President. The interview was premised on “Smart Co-Partnership” and gave an opportunity for Tan Sri President to share the philosophy of South-South cooperation between developing countries through the creation of smart partnerships in business between the developing countries. This interview will be one in the series of documentary films to be produced by the Aljazeera Channel.
Courtesy Call On MASSA President by the High Commissioner of Pakistan on 10th December 2008
H.E. Lt Gen (Retd) Tahir Mammud Qasi, High Commissioner of Pakistan based in Malaysia made a courtesy call on Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, MASSA President at his office. His Excellency was accompanied by Mr Majid Qureshi, Commercial Counsellor and Mr Qamar Bashir, Press Attache of the Pakistan High Commission on this visit.
(2nd from right) H.E. Lt Gen (Retd) Tahir Mammud Qasi
presenting a momento to Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim
(3rd from right)