UPCOMING CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITIONS 2010 IN MALAYSIA

Further details can be viewed the Malaysia xternal Trade Develoment Corporation (MATRADE) website at www.matrade.gov.my

UPCOMING EVENTS IN INDIA

UPCOMING EVENTS IN PAKISTAN

Further details can be viewed the High Commission of Pakistan website at http://www.pegasusconsultancy.com/Upcoming%20Events.htm

NOTE:
* Subject to changes:-

Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day shall be a public holiday

 
For the year 2010, the total number of school days including public holidays is 210 days. The total number of holidays is 78 days.

All States Except Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu

Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu

* Take note that in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, Term Break commences a day earlier.

APPEAL FOR DONATIONS FOR ENGLISH
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME 2009

The Chamber’s Scholarship and Welfare Committee is undertaking and supporting English Enrichment Programme as an ongoing project in the long term to increase the proficiency level of English Language in Tamil Schools and to build self-confidence among students.

This project started off with the involvement of 2 schools in 2005, 10 schools in 2006 and have increased to 15 schools in 2007 and 2008. This programme assessed students in the vocabulary, pronunciations, fluency, tone or inclination, sentences and comprehension.

The Chamber has received a very positive feedback and results from the project coordinators with fruitful progress from the students. In general the students have improved significantly in vocabulary, pronunciations and fluency. A report on the English Enrichment Programme is attached.  

With heart full satisfaction, the Chamber has decided to contribute annually towards this noble and worthy project which will showcase the caring nature of the Indian business community for the well being of our future generation.   

Members are encouraged to contribute and lend a helping hand to support this worthy cause. Please fill up the reply slip below and return it to Chamber secretariat with your contribution. All your contributions will be acknowledged with a tax exemption receipt from the Chamber.

For further clarification and assistance, please call the Chamber Secretariat at 03-2693 1033.

Thank you.

KLSICCI – Secretariat                                                                                                         Fax : 03- 2691 1670

APPEAL FOR DONATION FOR ENGLISH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME 2009

I/ we …………………………………………………………….will be contributing a sum of RM …………………
Company: ……………………..................................................………………………………….....

Tel No :………………............. Fax No :……………………..... E-mail :…………..........................

Signature : …………………………………….                   Date : ……………...............................

**Crossed Cheque Payable to :- “Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry”.

Reference to the above, the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MAICCI) President, YBhg. Datuk K.K. Eswaran has decided to lead a team of businessman / members of MAICCI to the prestigious Indian Diaspora which is scheduled for the 7th till the 9th of January 2010 in New Delhi, India.

The MAICCI Secretariat has made arrangements with Mssrs. Topaz Travel & tours Sdn. Bhd for the travel and accommodation arrangements as per their proposal attached. Please liaise with the travel agency for travel and accommodation details.

The Registration form is attached herewith. Members are encouraged to participate in the delegation with this registration form of USD 200 or equivalent to RM700 before 28th December 2009.

Further enquiries; please contact the MAICCI Secretariat at 03-2171 2616.

Your prompt response in this matter is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

We are pleased to inform that the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) will be organising the “1 Malaysia Economic Conference” on 8th and 9th February 2010 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia has confirmed acceptance of our invitation to officiate the opening of the conference.

The conference themed “1 Malaysia - New Economic Model” is aimed to bring together experts, entrepreneurs and national legislators to deliberate on the prospects and challenges of Malaysia’s transformation to become a high income economy as well as to solicit feedback and recommendations in shaping and implementing the 1 Malaysia’s New Economic Model.

This conference will be conducted in English and is expected to be attended by 1,000 participants. The registration fee for members of ACCCIM Constituent Chambers is RM300 per person and for non-members at RM500 per person.

The Tentative Programme & Registration form is attached herewith. Members who wish to register and participate at the event are kindly complete the reply slip and fax it to ACCCIM office at 03- 2145 2562.

 For further information, please contact Mrs. Kam or Ms. Lim Li Sang of the ACCCIM Secretariat by Tel: 03-21452503 or e-mail: 1Malaysia@acccim.org.my

Thank you.

KLSICCI TRADE MISSION TO COLOMBO, SRI LANKA AND TRIVANDRUM, INDIA
14TH –21ST FEBRUARY 2010

Please be informed that the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) is organizing a trade delegation to Colombo, Sri Lanka and Trivandrum, India from 14th to 21st February 2010. We expect about 20 businessmen from the Chamber to participate in this trade mission, which is also supported by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.

The objective of the mission is for trade promotion , explore, develop business potentials and joint ventures particularly in trades such as:

• Food and beverage/Spices
• Tourism,
• Small-scale industries/ Cottage industries
• Manufacturing,
• Information technology,
• Engineering,
• Training,
• Automobile components
• Furniture. 

The mission will comprise programmes such as seminars, roundtable meetings, business networking sessions/fellowships and briefing by relevant authorities. The Trade Mission Itinerary will be finalized and meetings will be organized as per the trade interest and response from members. A tentative programme is attached.

The package cost for this delegation is estimated to be around RM3,000.00 (Accommodation Twin Sharing Basis).

Members are required to make the necessary arrangements; i.e. visa and other travel documents on their own.

Please note that MATRADE will be able to reimburse 50% of the expenses incurred such as air–fare, accommodation, participation fees etc under the Market Development Grant (MDG) and Services Export Fund Grant (SEF) provided your company complies with their requirements. For further information about MDG and SEF, please visit www.matrade.gov.my or you may also contact Mr. R. Somesh Naidu of the Chamber Secretariat at Tel No: 03-2693 1033.

Members are highly encouraged to participate in the delegation. Please complete the reply slip and fax it to 03-2691 1670 before 20th December 2009. An early reply of your company details would enable us to liaise with the Indian High Commission and Sri Lanka High Commission as well as the MATRADE offices in the respective countries to arrange business matching and meetings with suitable partners.

Full payment must be made latest by 31st December 2009.  All cheques must be crossed and made payable to “KL & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry”. Kindly contact the Chamber Secretariat at 03-2693 1033 for further clarifications.

Your prompt response in this matter is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

KLSICCI Secretariat

Tel : 03-2693 1033                                                                                  Fax  : 03-2691 1670

I / we ……………………………………………….…………………are interested to participate in the KLSICCI Trade Delegation to Colombo, Sri Lanka and Trivandrum, India from 14th to 21st February 2010.

Name : ……………………………………………………………………………………

Company :…………………………………………………………………………………

Designation :………………………………………………………………………………

Tel:…………………………H/P :………………………. Fax No :……………………

Passport no : …………………………… Expiry date:…………………………………

E-mail :…………………………………. Website :……………………………………

Nature of business :………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Interested business areas / opportunities in Colombo/Trivandrum:

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Malaysian Products/Services to be offered to Colombo/Trivandrum:

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature :……………………………………………….

Date :…………………………………….………………

# # Please enclose your passport copy and a passport size photo together with this form.
                                                                       

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

14th February 2010 (Sunday)

2.05pm             :    Departure to Colombo from KLIA

5.20pm             :    Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo

7.00pm             :    Check in at Hotel

15th February 2010 (Monday)

Meetings with Trade Organizations/Government Agencies based in Colombo

16th February 2010 (Tuesday)

Meetings with Trade Organizations/Government Agencies based in Colombo

17th February 2010 (Wednesday)

9.30am             :    Departure to Trivandrum

10.30am           :    Arrival at Trivandrum International Airport

Meetings with Trade Organizations/Government Agencies based in Trivandrum

18th February 2010 (Thursday)

Meetings with Trade Organizations/Government Agencies based in Trivandrum

19th February 2010 (Friday)

Meetings with Trade Organizations/Government Agencies based in Trivandrum

20th February 2010 (Saturday)

11.20am           :    Departure to Colombo

12.30pm           :    Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo

21st February 2010 (Sunday)

7.00am             :    Departure to Kuala Lumpur

3.20pm             :    Arrival at KLIA

Please be informed that the International Tender Notice of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, Chittagong, Bangladesh hereby invites offers for import 7,000 M. tons of Lubricating Base Oil Duding 05-08 January 2010.

The closing date of the tender is 7th December 2009. Those interested and prospective bidders / agents can purchase tender documents at the cost of US$40.00 per set from the Commercial Wing of Bangladesh High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.

For further information about the tender documents, please contact:

Dr. Md. Rezaul Bashar Siddique
First Secretary (Commercial)
Bangladesh High Commission of Kuala Lumpur
Lorong Damai-7, Jalan Damai, 55000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03- 2148 7940 / 03- 2142 2505 / 03- 2142 3271

Fax: 03- 2141 3381 / 03- 2415 7376

Email: bddoot@streamyx.com

Thank you.

INDIA INTERNATIONAL LEATHER FAIR (IILF) 2010

Please be informed that the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) is organizing Indian International Leather Fair as follows:-

Date            :         31st January – 3rd February 2010
Venue         :         Chennai Trade Centre, Tamil Nadu (India)

The above fair (silver jubilee edition) which will showcase all items relating to the leather industry including leather accessories and goods. The products on display will range from Finished leather, Footwear, Garments, Fashion Accessories, Travel-ware, Portfolios, Belts Gloves, Saddlery and harness to Ancillary and Auxiliary, Chemicals, Machinery etc.

IILF 2010 will be an ideal platform to source, develop business relations and exchange views encompassing the entire global leather industry. The leading manufacturers, suppliers and agencies of the industry from all around the world will assemble under one common roof to offer a wide array of leather goods & accessories and related machinery. The visitor / buyer can establish long lasting business relationship with the domestic and global suppliers, manufacturer and agencies. Around 400 companies are participating including 122 from 25 foreign countries viz. Brazil, China, Italy, USA, UK, Saudi Arab etc.

The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is offering international airfare and local hospitality (hotel stay etc.) for potential buyers/importers of these products from Malaysia, who is genuinely interested in doing business with India. The complimentary hospitality package is restricted to one senior Executive per company. In case of buyers who had visited any of the last three IILFs, the hospitality package is restricted only to hotel accommodation and local hospitality (without airfare)

 For further enquiries, kindly contact the Mr. Sandeep Kumar at 03-2093 3521 or email at attcom@indianhighcommission.com.my .

Thank you.

Banking Services are essential but they could be costing your company more than you think when you add up interest, transactions costs, company card costs, exchange rates, letter of credit charges and the dozens of the other bank charges and transaction fees.

Columbus Circle Governance is organizing the above half-day money saving briefing which will show how to reduce the cost of banking, as follows:

Date: 5th February 2010
Time: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: JW Marriot, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
The workshop will show you how to measure your total banking costs ant then how to get your bankers to reduce the fees to you.

The Brochure and Registration form is attached herewith. Members who wish to register and participate at the above briefing are kindly requested to complete the reply slip and fax it to 603- 2718 9788 or email at fazilah@cct-global.com .

Thank you.

pleased to inform that The Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) in collaboration with Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and Division of Post Harvest Technology of AIGI is organizing the above Exhibition at NASC Complex, New Delhi from 19th – 20th February 2010.

The conference will deliberate on the various aspects of post harvest losses and stakeholders to minimize it in order to make more per capita food availability without much intervention on increase production. Hence the theme comprising of scientist, academia and technocrats as well as professional consultants in the filed would actively participate in the seminar and discuss the future prospects of assimilating post harvest management of Agri and Horticulture produce along with process industries. Apart from food security the conference will address the issues related to Nutritional Security and hidden hunger.

For further information of the event can be obtained from the following organization: -

Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India
Tel: +99 22 2673 4845 / 46, Fax: +91 22 2673 4847
Email: pmfai@bom4.vsnl.net.in / pafai@hathway.com or visit PMFAI’s website at http://www.pmfai.org/

Thank you.

Pleased be informed that the Eventneka Sdn. Bhd, a member of AIC Event and Media Group has extended an invitation to MAICCI, to their first ever Malaysia Showcase 2010 exhibition orgainsed in Brunei Darussalam and the details as follows:

          Date  :         5th to 7th March 2010
          Time  :         10.00 am to 10.00 pm
          Venue:         International convention Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan

The trade value between Malaysia and Brunei for the year 2008 is valued at RM1.8 billion. Malaysia export trade value to Brunei for the year 2008 is valued at RM1.4 billion and Brunei trade value to Malaysia for the same year is valued at RM399 million. In addition, Malaysia is the third largest exporter to Brunei after United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore.

There are loads of interesting activities will be held during the Malaysia Showcase, such as Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Promotion, Malaysia Food Fair, Malaysian Fashion Bazaar, Malaysia Investment, Education Malaysian 2010 and many more. More than 50,000 visitors are expected from Brunei, East Malaysia and Kalimantan.

Malaysia Showcase 2010 objectives are as below:-

1. To expose and promote Malaysian tourism industry to the market of Brunei and Borneo,

2. To attract investors from Brunei into the Malaysian investment sector,

3. In promoting Malaysia as one of the internationally recognize hub for education centre for higher learning,

4. Building closer trading relations between the two countries,

5. Providing business opportunity for the Malaysia companies and entrepreneurs to commercialize their products and services into the Brunei market,

6. In supporting the government to promote; “ Buy Malaysia Product” campaign   Internationally,

7. To establish as the platform for the business network sharing between the Malaysia and Brunei entrepreneurs,

8. As a one stop centre for promoting various Malaysia product and services, such as: Health and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Education, Tourism Agriculture, Property and many more.

Eventneka Sdn. Bhd is seeking the support from MAICCI in assisting them to achieve the objective in organizing the Malaysia Showcase 2010 and the specification support they need is as follows:-

1. To be as the supporting organization for Malaysia Showcase 2010,
2. Supporting Letter from the respective State President’s,
3. Disseminating information on Malaysia Showcase 2010 to members of and publishing information on Malaysia Showcase 2010 in website and newsletter.

In return, Eventneka Sdn. Bhd. will provide the following:

1. 10% discount to all members of MAICCI (full rates is RM 5,000)
2. Supporting Organization status – logo placement in all publicity material, where
3. appropriate
4. Full Page advertisement in Official Show Guide.
5. With a participation of 10 MAICCI members in Malaysia Showcase 2010, a
6. Complimentary 3m X 3m booth will be given for sole purpose of distributing information and promoting the industry in Malaysia.

Kindly contact Mr. Syed at the Malaysia Showcase 2010 Secretariat Office at 03-7880 7339 and 016-358 2894 or via email syed@eventneka.com for more information regarding the event.

 
Thank you.

Pleased to inform that Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is organizing the fifth edition of international event “Expo Pakistan 2009” – The largest Trade fair of Pakistan – which is scheduled to be held at Karachi Centre, Pakistan from 26th – 28th February 2010.

Pegasus Consultancy Pvt. Ltd, the Event Managers, would like to extend an invitation, on behalf TDAP, to the C.E.O / Head of International Sales to attend the show, and witness the variety of quality products & services. This mega event would surely contribute in establishing new business leads, strengthening existing contacts and maximizing business portfolio. The exhibition will act as one stop sourcing platform for new business alliances, investment and joint ventures.

The Brochure & Registration form is attached herewith. For further enquiries, please contact Event Manager, Ms. Uzma Sheikh at (92-21) 111-734-266 / email: uzmasheikh@pegasus.com.pk or you may visit website at www.expopakistan.gov.pk .

Thank you.

The Export  Promotion Council for  Handicrafts (EPCH), New  Delhi  is  organizing an exhibition “Indian Furniture & Accessories Show” IFAS 2010 at Prince Public School Ground, (Near Ashapurna Enclave) Jodhpur (Rajasthan) India from 13th – 15th March 2010. EPCH  will be sponsoring  Buyers/ journalist for  visiting  Indian Furniture  &  Accessories  Show.

The EPCH would showcase the  most extensive  range of furniture products. The fair will feature  furniture & accessories, home textiles, garden  accessories, home  accessories, tables ware and  kitchenware.  Over  450 leading manufacturers  and exporters  from  all over India will display wide variety of wares.

For more info log on to www.epch.com

International Plantation Expo 2010
International Exhibition on technologies, machinery, equipment, products & services for the oil palm, rubber & coconut industries
24th to 25th March 2010, Maritime Park and Spa Resort, Krabi, Thailand

Held in conjunction with

International Conference on Plantation Crops 2010
24th to 25th March 2010, MaritimePark and Spa Resort, Krabi, Thailand

For more info log on to www.plantationexpo.com

The Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KLSICCI) in association with the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) and with the support of various Government Ministries and agencies is publishing the MAICCI Trade Directory 2008 / 2009 for the sixth consecutive occasion. 

This Directory contains comprehensive information on the nearly two thousand members of the Indian mercantile community in Malaysia. Copies of the Trade Directory will be given to all Ministries, Trade Organizations, Sister Chambers of Commerce and Foreign Missions in Malaysia. It will be circulated to Malaysian Embassies and MATRADE and MIDA Offices throughout the world. It will also be given to all foreign delegations visiting the Chamber.

For further details and assistance, please contact the Chamber secretariat at Tel: 03-2693 1033

AVAILABLE NOW

RM50 (Members) & RM70.00 ( non-members)

This soft loan is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises, in line with the government’s initiative to provide soft financing schemes to meet their needs. The loan is channeled through the International Trade and Industry Ministry.

"The fund will be disbursed with four specific windows:

• Rationalization exercise,
• Tooling acquisition, development and production,
• Productivity improvement
• Export enhancement."

Eligibility Requirement:

• Members of automotive parts and components manufacturers
• At least 2 years in business
• The loans are exclusively for registered members of:

• Malaysian Automotive Component and Parts Manufacturers Association,
• Proton Component and Parts Manufacturers Association

• Perodua Vendors Club.

Interest rate : 4% yearly rest

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DIVISION
Bangunan MIDF,
195A Jalan Tun Razak,
50400 Kuala Lumpur,
P.O. Box 12110,
50939 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : (603) 2161 0066, 2161 1166

For further information members can contact: Encik Wahlid at Tel: 03- 2160 4334 or via email : alwalid@midf.com.my.