ENERGY: Fuelling The Future - British Malaysian Chamber of

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Issue 1 - March 2015
Issue 99 PP 11826/07/2013 (032918)
ENERGY:
Fuelling The Future
PLUS:
Meeting Demand,
Protecting The Planet:
Which Energy Source
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First Lines
T
he first two months of the year have been
peppered with an array of celebratory events
as is usual for this time of year. At BMCC, we
chose to hold our New Year Networking almost
mid-way between the beginning of the calendar year and
the start of the Year Of the Goat – hopefully ushering in as
much good fortune and prosperity as possible!
It only takes a brief glance at any newsfeed to know that
business in general is going to need as much as luck as
it can muster. With oil prices in freefall since late last year,
analysts are predicting a range of scenarios ranging from
downright gloomy to cautiously optimisitic, but whichever
one comes to fruition, 2015 is going to be a challenging year.
That said, BMCC is upping its engagement with the business community as we witness increasing interest from
overseas in the domestic trade landscape as well as continued local interest. This was highlighted
in no small way during the whirlwind visit by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, whose infectious
enthusiasm captured the attention of everyone. In addition to acknowledging the potential in
Malaysia, he was also keen to emphasise the considerable opportunities for trade and investment
back in the UK, a point he stressed with business leaders and government officials.
In a related example, the 21st BMCC-JPA Management Programme kicked off recently with the
contingent of senior civil servants selected from various government departments beginning their
assignment with participating BMCC Member British companies. BMCC was selected as the
partner organisation for this unique Programme back in 1983 when former Prime Minister Tun
Dr Mahathir first initiated the concept. Since then, the Programme has helped develop a closer
rapport between public and private sector in Malaysia and generated some enduring relationships
for the companies that have taken part.
On the social scene, our corporate Christmas Luncheon was a huge hit with the majority of guests
embracing our stylish theme of white, gold and silver. Already one of our signature events, this one
eclipsed previous years both in terms of the great turnout, including attendance by British High
Commissioner and BMCC Patron Vicki Treadell, not to mention the fabulous prizes donated by
our generous partners and sponsors – see Page 36. Our next landmark event will see the return
of the Annual Charity Rugby Dinner in June, once again with an all-star line-up – see Page 6!
If your organisation is not yet a member of BMCC, join our growing body of membership and
access the significant benefits we offer. We look forward to welcoming you to BMCC – it’s the
place for business.
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The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce is the leading business networking organisation in Malaysia with over
350 top member companies with an outreach of over 75,000 employees. Since 1963, the BMCC has been a catalyst in
providing businesses in Malaysia with support, networking, knowledge exchange and bilateral trading assistance. We serve
as a dynamic hub for enterprise to thrive and businesses to connect with each other, helping to promote and foster trade
and investment between Britain and Malaysia.
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Chairman:
Dato’ Larry Gan, Omesti Bhd
Deputy Chairman:
Andrew Sill, The Royal Bank of Scotland Bhd
Directors:
Soo Kim Wai, Amcorp Properties Bhd
Bob Olivier, Aspac Executive Search Sdn Bhd
Andrew Diamond, Bubblegum Sdn Bhd
David Ng, International SOS Sdn Bhd
Datuk Seri Michael Yam, InvestKL
Amanda Powell, KL Kudos Design Sdn Bhd
Michael McIver, Plus Three Consultants Sdn Bhd
Osman Morad, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd
Bill Addington, TechSol Sdn Bhd
Datuk Peter Wentworth, OBE, Weir Minerals Malaysia
Ex-OfÀcio:
Gavin Anderson, British Council
Tony Collingridge, OBE, UK Trade & Investment
Dr Zainal Abidin Majid, Advisor To The Board
BMCC Executive Office
Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin: Executive Director
Stephanie Ho: Director of Events
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Andre Nasution: Operations Executive
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In This Issue
Cover Story
ENERGY:
Fuelling The Future
Energy demand is set to rise to
new heights as world population
grows. Conventional sources are
depleting and climate change is
wreaking havoc with the planet’s
ecosystem. The drive is on for
cleaner, more sustainable ways of
producing energy to meet global
demand. See Page 17 for more.
■ First Lines ................................................. 3
■ Hot Happenings ........................................ 6
■ In The Spotlight .......................................... 8
>
Open For Business: HE Vicki Treadell
■ Trade Talk ................................................. 10
>
Boris Johnson: Boosting Brand Britain
>
On A Mission: Building Partnerships
>
BiSEA: Strengthening Regional Ties
>
Cambodia: Market Potential
■ Cover Story ............................................. 17
ENERGY: Fuelling The Future
■ Meet Our New Members ....................... 24
■ News From Our Members ..................... 26
■ Report Back............................................. 36
Stirring Up Festive Spirit:
BMCC Corporate Christmas Lunch
■ On The Social Scene ................................ 38
Ushering In The New Year
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Hot Happenings
Dates
For Your Diary
March
April
Weds 11th
InterChamber & Multi-Council
Business Speed Dating & Networking
6.00pm - Registration
7.00pm - Speed Networking
Punch Bar, Ramada Plaza Dua Sentral
Weds 11thFri 13th
IPSEF ASIA 2015
International & Private Schools
Education Forum
Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Visit www.ipsef.net/kuala-lumpur
for details and registration
Tues 17thSat 21st
LIMA 2015
Langkawi International Maritime
& Aerospace Exhibition & Air Display
Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre
Visit www.lima.com.my for details
MIHAS 2015
Malaysia International Halal Showcase
In conjunction with World Halal Summit
KL Convention Centre
www.mihas.com.my
www.worldhalalsummit.com
Thurs 16th
Memorial Service
Simon Featherstone CMG
2pm St Mary’s Cathedral, Jalan Raja, KL
Weds 22ndFri 24th
Rail Solutions Asia
Premier rail industry event of the region!
www.tdhrail.co.uk
May
Thurs 19thWeds 25th
THRILLER - The Legend Lives On!
Putra Indoor Stadium, Bukit Jalil
See opposite for details
Tues 26th
Thurs 28th
Tues 24th
BMCC Members Networking Night
6.00pm-8.00pm - Hilton Kuala Lumpur
June
Weds 25th
Crystal Ball - The Year Ahead 2015
Organised by MCBC
12.00pm-2.00pm - Mandarin Oriental
Fri 27th
Sun 29th
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Weds 1stSat 4th
Formula 1 Grand Prix - Malaysia!
Sepang International Ciruit
Catch the excitement close up!
www.tickets.formula1.com
Weds 17th
ASEAN SME Showcase & Conference
See page 30 for details
11th BMCC Annual Charity Rugby Dinner
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7.00pm onwards
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Another stellar line-up of speakers
and entertainment - all in support of
local charities!
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In The Spotlight
OPEN
For Business
British High Commissioner HE Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO, is no
stranger to the limelight having been in high proÀle roles for a
substantial proportion of her career with the Foreign & Commonwealth OfÀce. We were given the opportunity to sit down with her
recently for her to share some insights on what she and her team
have in store for the coming year. Read on to learn more!
V
icki Treadell’s career has spanned a
wide range of postings in locations as
diverse as Islamabad to India to New
Zealand and now Malaysia. She also spent
four years as UK Trade & Investment’s Director for the North West of England covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside and Cheshire, based
in Liverpool. Her role was to drive the international trade & investment agenda as
a key pillar of regional economic development.
Working with companies to help them internationalise, she learned what makes
a business tick and the importance of international trade in a globalised world,
an understanding which gave her a special
insight into trade at the grassroots level.
Since her arrival here last October, it has
been a whirlwind round of meetings, events
and ofÀcial functions. Already with a great
afÀnity for the country, being a Malaysianborn Brit, this has enabled Vicki to quickly
establish her presence here and meet business leaders, government ofÀcials and the
Malaysian public at large. “Engaging with
all sectors of the community and ‘Áying
the Áag’ is a very important part of my
role.” One that she clearly relishes, easily
connecting with people.
On Strengthening Ties:
“There’s no denying that the relationship
between Britain and Malaysia has been
strengthened in recent years. This process
began with the visit by Prime Minister David Cameron back in 2012 and has continued ever since. My aim though is to take
our relationship to yet another level and
inject some new initiatives into how we
engage with the various audiences in Malaysia. Yes we have a long history together
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At the BMCC Corporate Christmas Luncheon with
HRH Tunku Naquiyuddin and Dato’ Larry Gan
and I think that it is important to remind
people of that. We have a lot to celebrate.
A large number of jobs have been created
over the years as a result of the many established industries that have Áourished here.
and several leading British institutions are
playing a key role in the delivery solutions
here. As Malaysia moves forward to becoming a transnational education hub, we are
in a unique position to help.”
“While we are working hard to promote
British businesses here in Malaysia, there
are also signiÀcant opportunities for Malaysian investment back in the UK. The Battersea Power Station Project is currently one
very high proÀle example yet there are other regeneration projects planned in some of
the other major cities such as Manchester,
Leeds, Cardiff and Glasgow.
“There are many other areas where we
are able to work with Malaysia as partners.
Take GST for example. Britain has already
gone through the challenges of implementing such a system with VAT. We can bring
that experience to the table and provide
advice in a supporting role.
“That said, I also want to see the investment move up the value chain into areas
such as R&D, where there is huge potential.
“When it comes to education, the relationship goes deep. Aside from the large contingent of Malaysians who are studying in the
UK, a staggering 58,000 people are pursuing British degrees in Malaysia. And not just
Malaysians; students from other nations as
well. That’s a phenomenal export statistic
“We want to push the boundaries of engagement in a new direction in areas that
matter to Malaysia. We want to be the partner of choice. One of the areas where we
can work closely with Malaysia and support
them for example is on how do we tackle
terrorism.”
On New Directions:
One new initiative will see the High Commission embarking on a national Roadshow
this year. “Previously visits or meetings
around the country would be very short.
In The Spotlight
“We want to push the boundaries
of engagement in a new direction
in areas that matter to Malaysia.”
Vicki Treadell.
Our Roadshow will see us visit six states for
a period of several days each where will interact with different segments of the business and wider community.”
“Also, it is important to realise that Malaysia is a very young country. Much of the
population is under the age of 35. We will
use the Roadshow and other initiatives to
interact with these future leaders, Ànd out
what they think of Britain and get some real
engagement going.”
The Annual Queen’s Birthday Party in June
will be one such occasion where surprises
are in store. “All I can promise for now is
that it’s going to be very different this year.
Fresh ideas, a big wow factor, lots of fun.
Watch this space!”
“We already have an iconic brand with the
Union Jack Flag. Everywhere I go around
the city, I see it on people’s clothes, bags,
shoes, accessories, phones, cars even. We
intend to leverage that brand further and
use it to engage with an even wider audience in a young, fresh way.”
On Digital Diplomacy:
“Social media is the most powerful and
exciting tool and we have to learn to use
it well, get the message right, understand
Quick Fire Questions
Listening to Mayor of London Boris Johnson as he speaks
to business leaders on trade potential with Britain
the risks. It is a vital means for us to get
connected, to stay engaged, to nurture and
build relationships and networks. We can
show we care personally about the values
that we protect but it is a two-way street:
we are accessible like never before. We can
challenge but we can also be challenged.
“We are all active on Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram. But we want to do more and to
be more involved in the debates – whether
on politics, security, business or values –
that are happening across the social media
spectrum in Malaysia. We want the British
voice to echo loudly and to interact.”
On Women:
“Women make up 50 percent of the population in Malaysia and this represents such
huge potential. As such engaging with women’s networks will be an important part of
our new approach to interact with a wider
audience in Malaysia.
I will survive!
“When it comes to personal development,
as women, we all have a responsibility as
role models to others. Remember, we are
only limited by the limits we place on ourselves. Follow the mantra of the three Cs:
Courage to have ambition, Conviction to
pursue that ambition and ConÀdence to be
the best you can be. Don’t be afraid to ask
for advice. Someone will always be willing
to lend a hand.”
Any hidden talents?
On Inspiration:
What did you want to be when
you were a young girl?
An actress!
Spice Girls or Take That?
Spice Girls!
What is your karaoke song?
I draw quite well
What do you do to relax?
Reading
Best thing about being High
Commissioner?
Representing the coolest country
in the world!
[Extracted from the video interview
with Nik Mehta, Political Counsellor,
British High Commission.]
“My parents taught me life lessons that
have informed my approach to business
and interacting with people. They would
say, “Never give up. Make your choices but
don’t regret the decisions you take.”
“Among all the many amazing people I have
met, it is difÀcult to narrow it down but
the Queen is one person I would pick out.
Her powers of recall are very impressive
and she is a remarkable woman. The other
person is Ratan Tata, former Chairman of
Tata Group, for his clarity of vision and how
he empowers others. Trust is at the heart of
his relationships with staff and he garners
consistent admiration across all levels.”
On Working With BMCC:
“Our relationship with the BMCC is key:
it’s a very complementary partnership. Our
teams are working much more closely now
and the Overseas Business Network Initiative is delivering positive results with SMEs
getting the assistance they need, allowing
the UKTI team to focus on the big picture.”
Also on the cards is a major event to celebrate the best of British and Malaysian business. “Of course, we will be working with
BMCC on that!”
On Burning Questions:
Another important item on the business
agenda is lobbying, in particular for a fairer
playing Àeld in the professional services
sector. “Some measures have already been
introduced but there is a strong economic
case for this sector being liberalised further. For example, allowing British architectural and engineering Àrms to operate
here does not represent a threat: it is an
opportunity to embed technical expertise
in the country and to create jobs for Malaysians. Also, it will have a spillover beneÀts
on Malaysia becoming a regional hub.”
With the General Election looming in the
UK, many may be wondering what will happen if there is a change in power, a question
for which Vicki has an emphatic response.
“Regardless of who is in Number 10, Asia
matters. Overseas trade is an important
pillar of the British economy. The goal of
doubling trade between our two countries
as set by our respective Prime Ministers in
2012 is still on the agenda for the British
Government. Trade and investment remain
a key priority.”
We look forward to the exciting plans, extended engagement with new audiences
and continued visibility of Brand Britain!
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Trade Talk
I
n early December, a high proÀle, high impact, all singing, all dancing visit took place on Malaysian soil. After weeks of planning and
preparation, the day had Ànally arrived: Boris Johnson, the Mayor of
London, was in town! Organised by the British High Commission and UKTI
teams, the 48-hour visit comprised no less than 22 events and activities
touching more than 2,500 participants with huge media interest.
A packed programme kicked off on arrival by jumping on the KL Express
train to KL Sentral, KL’s city centre transport hub. A brieÀng there by its
developer, MRCB, on their expansion plans tied in with discussion of the
projects and investments they are keen to pursue in the UK.
Day One saw the Mayor taking banana leaf curry breakfast with his KL
counterpart followed by a ‘walkabout’ by bicycle and LRT to arrive at a
packed dialogue session - “A Tale of two GREAT Cities: London and KL” on the Battersea Project, hosted by the Consortium’s Chair, Tan Sri Liew
Kee Sin. Over 150 British and Malaysian companies networked with a view to forging
partnerships and alliances. Later, alongside PM Najib, the Mayor also unveiled
the winning design for the proposed Malaysia Square at Battersea Power Station
to another audience of some 200+ people
in Putrajaya.
Boosting
BRAND
Britain
Education featured with the Mayor formally opening Epsom College Malaysia, in
the presence of two Princes from the Negri
Sembilan Royal family and Tan Sri Dr Tony
F
Fernandes of AirAsia and QPR.
T
That evening, British High Commissioner
V
Vicki Treadell [left] hosted a reception at
th
the Residence where the Mayor gave a lively,
im
impassioned and entertaining address to 300+
UK and Malaysian business contacts, many of
the
them members of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. A smaller dinner with a
sen
senior business delegation and key Malaysian
exis
existing and potential investors in the UK followed.
On Day 2, the Mayor’s schedule included a visit to
th
the 1-2-1 Business Meetings Session organised by the
B
BMCC and SMECorp where over 35 companies from
tthe UK were engaged in some productive networking and business matching with potential Malaysian
partners and prospects. Welcomed by BMCC Chairman Dato’ Larry Gan and Executive Director Nik
Tasha Nik Kamaruddin [see left], the Mayor took
time to meet the BMCC Board of Directors who
were on hand to meet this dynamic character.
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Trade Talk
Later that evening, the Mayor gave the
keynote address at the prestigious “Khazanah Global Lecture” to an audience of
over 1,000 Malaysian senior Àgures, including PM Najib and the Sultan of Perak
with live streaming into four universities in Malaysia, including Nottingham.
The Mayor spoke passionately about our
shared history, and our shared opportuni-
ties, making a strong case for Malaysia to be
open to ideas as well as opening its services
sector to UK companies without the need for
a local partner.
In summary, the Mayor’s energy, good humour
and engagement with all those he met, impressed local contacts from PM Najib down
and further burnished the UK’s refreshed
brand in the hearts and minds of the Malaysian business community.
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Trade Talk
Partners For Business
N
orthern Ireland has a vibrant business
scene and is experiencing increasing success in global markets. With
a population of approximately 1.8 million
people, of whom around 55 per cent are under the age of 40, it is one of best educated
regions in Europe.
Although part of the UK, Northern Ireland
has its own locally-elected government
committed to economic growth through advancing entrepreneurship, innovation and
international exchanges. Northern Ireland
is home to two universities, the Queen’s
University of Belfast and Ulster University.
Both are recognised as research-focused
and industry-linked and they sit within an
overall education system that produces students with consistently higher grades than
other parts of the UK. Indeed a large number of international students attend these
universities, including a signiÀcant number
from Malaysia. A Malaysian Students Society
is active in Northern Ireland and Queen’s
University Belfast also has a full-time representative based in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia has long been a popular nation for
Northern Ireland companies seeking business in the ASEAN region. Invest Northern
Ireland, the UK region’s business development body organises trade missions to the
region on a regular basis and has used Kuala
Lumpur as a base for companies keen to
develop sales in Malaysia and other ASEAN
markets.
Northern Ireland’s business links with Malaysia were strengthened in early 2014 following a partnership between Wrightbus
International, Masdef in Puchong and Volvo
Bus. Wrightbus of Northern Ireland, one of
the UK’s leading bus builders, chose Masdef
to assemble bus kits for transport operators
in Hong Kong. Volvo Bus is the chassis supplier to the project.
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The Wrightbus expansion in Malaysia is the
most recent and probably the most signiÀcant business development by a Northern
Ireland company in Malaysia.
Among other Northern Ireland companies
doing business in Malaysia, is FM Environmental of Newry, County Down which has a
longstanding relationship with a Malaysian
partner in Penang. FM Environmental’s
automatic fat oil and grease extractor is
installed in hotels, restaurants, fast food
outlets, schools and hospitals in Malaysia.
In addition to engineering companies such
as Wrightbus and FM Environmental, businesses, from food to ICT, have secured
worthwhile business in Malaysia.
Fast Facts
•
Integral part of the UK and
European Union, with its own
devolved administration
•
Population 1.8 million; 55 percent are under 40 years old
•
Belfast - regional capital and
largest city
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One-Àfth of public expenditure is on education
•
Two universities both internationally recognised for their
research
Trade Delegation To Malaysia
18-20 March 2015
Invest Northern Ireland will be bringing a delegation of Northern Ireland
companies to Malaysia. Invest NI is the
main economic development agency
for this part of the UK and promotes
trade and investment through its ofÀces in the region. For details:
Visit: www.investni.com
Email: [email protected]
Northern Ireland is also the main international centre for the design and development of screening and recycling machinery
for infrastructure projects and is the main
European base for industry leaders such
as Powerscreen, Terex Finlay and Sandvik,
which have supplied equipment to Malaysian customers. Emergency, standby and
prime power electricity generating sets
have also been ordered from Malaysian clients from the Caterpillar, Inc. operation in
Northern Ireland, Europe’s biggest manufacturer of such equipment.
Trade Talk
Northern Ireland:
Ideal Business Partner
Did You Know?
•
1 in 5 computer drives has a part
created in Northern Ireland by Seagate Technology
•
1 in 3 London buses is made in
Northern Ireland by Wrightbus
•
1 in 3 of the world’s aircraft seats
is made in Northern Ireland
•
40 percent of the world’s mobile
stone crushing and gravel screening equipment is made in Northern
Ireland
•
Over 800 international companies
have invested in Northern Ireland
•
The 2013 G8 Summit was hosted in
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland and
was hailed as the most peaceful in
its history
On A Mission
B
MCC’s International Team recently welcomed representatives from a number
of companies based in the UK’s East Midlands region. The East Midlands encompasses the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and most of Lincolnshire. The region has a long history as
the nucleus of some of the UK’s oldest established industries and counts footwear,
potteries, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food processing, aero and diesel engine
manufacture, gas turbines and electronics components as part of its extensive portfolio, among others.
The Àrms [below] were visiting as part of a UKTI Mission to Malaysia and Singapore,
led by UKTI Trade Advisor Javier Lafuente, who said: “Malaysia is an important trading hub in South East Asia and is a popular location for UK companies to establish
and build their business in the region. Commercial ties are very strong with a wide
range of opportunities for UK business, placing Malaysia as the UK’s second largest
export market in South East Asia after Singapore. Missions like this help companies
make new connections and develop partnerships for future business success.”
TNG EUROPE
CABIN ZERO – Design, manufacture and distribution of range of lightweight
cabin bags and luggage. www.cabinzero.com
INGRID PEARS
•
Highest availability of superfast
broadband in the UK
Award-winning hot glass design and manufacture of pieces including creation
of bespoke blown glass art, from sculptural pieces to vases/bowls. Suitable for
board rooms, buildings and galleries. www.ingridpears.com
•
Rory McIlroy, world’s No 1 golfer, is
from Holywood, Northern Ireland
NOTTINGHAM CITYCARE PARTNERSHIP
Community-based healthcare and health promotion service supplier.
www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk
Hospitals and clinics have also placed business with life science companies in Northern Ireland, another key sector and a driver
of science-led innovation.
AVK UK
Other Northern Ireland companies doing
business in Malaysia include Randox Laboratories, a market leader in diagnostic
systems, and Heartsine, a pioneer in the
development of Automatic External DeÀbrillators (AEDs) for cardiac emergencies.
Heartsine’s easy to use AEDS are now to be
found in many public buildings including
airports.
World-leading international Àrm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and
Graphic Designers with some 500 staff working internationally across nine strategically placed ofÀces. Involved in numerous high proÀle projects including
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 pictured below. www.benoy.com
Food companies, for instance, selling
products in Malaysia include White’s Oats,
Northern Ireland’s main porridge producer,
Just Live a Little, a manufacturer of granola breakfast cereals. GreenÀelds, the leading dairy marketing operation, has also supplied milk products.
Marjorie D’Ore range of creative men’s accessories, ties, cravates, waistcoats,
hats, scarves, jewellery and manbags. Bespoke and limited editions available.
www.sky-aak.com
Design, manufacture and supply of valves for water and gas pipelines
www.avkuk.co.uk
BENOY
EQUIDIET LTD
Manufacture and supply of animal food that provides a revolutionary hydration
and nutrition system for horses. www.equidiet.org.uk
SKY-AAK INTERNATIONAL
Innovative technology developed by Fast
Engineering in Northern Ireland has been
deployed to help counter oil pollution particularly in the Malacca Straits, one of the
world’s busiest supertanker routes. The
company’s award-winning Fastank highly
portable water storage system has been developed for quick and easy deployment to
clean up pollution outbreaks. Fastanks are
now deployed in coastal depots.
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Trade Talk
Growing Regional Ties
R
epresentatives from British Chambers
from around the South East Asia region
gathered in Kuala Lumpur recently for
the Àrst BiSEA [Britain In South East Asia]
Conference of 2015.
The responsibility for organising the multi-Chamber meeting rotates around the region
with Malaysia last hosting the
event over three years ago.
BiSEA is a grouping of British Chambers and
Business Groups in the region currently including Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand and Vietnam.
The Conference, usually held
twice a year, provides the opportunity for Executive Directors of the regional Chambers
to gain a closer understanding
of emerging business trends in
each market and assess potential future needs.
The aim is to facilitate the interests of the
members of the respective Chambers and
Business Groups in the region. The geographic spread of BiSEA provides a strong
business network giving members already
established or intending to establish themselves in the region a validated third party
contact which provides representation, services, information and guidance.
It also allows all registered members of any
of the Chambers/Business Groups in BiSEA
to access membership beneÀts, in particular events held in the different countries
which members can attend at preferential
rates.
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During the January 2015 event,
discussions centred primarily on the various opportunities identiÀed for the coming
year and challenges faced by the respective
Chambers. In particular, it was noted that
the UKTI Overseas Business Network Initiative has enhanced the credibility of the
Chambers as leaders of the Project in their
own territories.
In a related initiative, Britcham Cambodia
organised a brieÀng for BMCC members to
outline the substantial scope for business
in this rapidly emerging market [see opposite]. As Olivia Widen, Executive Director
of BritCham Cambodia, “The BiSEA Conference was an excellent opportunity to network with our regional counterparts and we
should stay in contact with a view to potentially organising a trade mission.”
Opportunities for networking continued after the Conference at the BMCC New Year
Networking Event held at the Troika.
www.uk-gl.com
Trade Talk
Cambodia:
Market Potential
C
onsiderable business opportunities
are opening up in Cambodia as highlighted at a recent Market BrieÀng
provided for BMCC members by a team
from the British Chamber of Commerce in
Cambodia, UKTI Cambodia and law Àrm
DFDL.
BritCham Executive Director Olivia Widen presented a general overview which
showed that althought relatively small, the
country offers a number of distinct advantages in terms of ease of doing business,
while of course being mindful of potential
challenges. Highlights include:
•
Most Cambodians speak a good level of
English but working through and with
local partners helps overcome cultural
norms and local business practices.
•
Franchising is a good way of entering
the market.
•
Fast growing sophisticated consumer
British companies
currently operating in
Cambodia: 18
• Key sectors with strong
British presence:
•
Construction
•
Education
•
Manufacturing (garments)
•
Financial & Professional
Services
•
Retail & consumer goods
•
Automotive
•
•
•
At A Glance
• WTO accession: 2004
Relatively relaxed on-going compliance
maintenance for entities but initial setup is a lengthy process due to volume of
required documentation (formalities).
• Population: 15.1 million
• GDP Growth (IMF):
7.2% (2014e) & 7.3% (2015e)
= 11th in the world over the
last decade
Opportunities for investment diversiÀcation and more value added activities
but challenging to Ànd the necessary
competencies and skills.
• InÁation (World Bank):
3.58% (2014e)
Investment incentives remain quite attractive but this scheme does not seem
to encourage expansion as is available
only for initial projects.
•
Comprehensive commercial arbitration
framework and National Commercial
Centre but system not yet tested.
•
Concentration in some investment sectors (eg electronic appliance) impacting growth in other neighbouring countries, like Thailand and Vietnam, can
see a positive result in Cambodia but
infrastructure remains an impediment
to production expansion/relocation.
• Young & rapidly growing
consumer class now earning
triple the average income
• Civil (French/Germanic)/
common law inÁuences
• Cambodian Securities Exchange opened 2011
• Key FDI sources (CDC 2014):
PRC, Korea, Malaysia
• BeneÀts from EU preferential market access scheme
Estimated
2015
GDP
Growth
Rate of
7.3%
Positives
Challenges
•
Liberal, few foreign ownership restrictions
•
Key laws (slowly) being drafted
•
•
Relatively uncomplicated,
swift licensing process
Implementation of new laws &
enforcement issues
middle class but careful research needed to identify which products are suitable today and which may suitable in a
couple of years.
•
Transparency
•
International standard laws
•
•
Favourable tax incentives
(soon to be updated)
Human resources, education &
infrastructure constraints
•
•
Internet penetration is one of the highest in the region but more traditional
forms of marketing are also still used.
•
Abundant natural resources
(land, tourism & minerals)
Expensive business inputs
(power)
•
Young energetic workforce
•
Number of opportunities for export or
to do business but note that the size of
the opportunity is still quite small.
•
Consumers becoming more
sophisticated
• Upcoming potential sectors
for British companies: Oil &
Gas; Agriculture; Vocational Training; Healthcare
BRITCHAM: www.britchamcambodia.org
[email protected]
DFDL Cambodia: www.dfdl.com
[email protected]
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Cover Story
The global population is rising, placing
huge demands on energy supply. How will
the world meet this demand in decades to
come? Conventional sources of energy to
power businesses and homes are depleting.
Climate change, much of it caused by harmful
emissions, is wreaking havoc with the planet’s
ecosystem. Researchers and technologists are
working to develop cleaner, more sustainable
means of producing the energy that the world
needs. Whether it’s solar, wind, water, crops
or a hybrid of technologies, the world needs
to act fast. Turn the page to find out more.
ENERGY:
Fuelling The Future
Issue
Issue11--March
March2015
2015
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Cover Story
Meeting
DEMAND
M
ore than 9 billion people are expected to live on earth by 2050,
up from 7 billion today. Asia’s fastgrowing cities will absorb much of this
growth, with three in four people living in
urban centres. Billions of people will rise
out of energy poverty.
As living standards improve for many across
the world and more people buy their Àrst
refrigerators, computers or cars, energy
use will rise. Total global energy demand
could rise by up to 80 percent by mid-century from its level in 2000.
A range of sources will be needed to supply
this vital energy over the coming decades.
Up to 30 percent of the world’s energy mix
could come from renewables in 2050, with
fossil fuels and nuclear providing the rest.
Cleaner, Smarter Energy
Entering more challenging environments to
unlock new resources and boosting production from existing Àelds are two of the ways
to increase energy supply.
However developing cleaner energy sources, such as natural gas, the cleanest burning fossil fuel, is a key component of the
Heat from solar operations combines with
exhaust from gas combustion to power
steam turbines, while wind power is transformed directly into electricity. Adding
wind or solar to a gas-powered plant and
sharing steam turbines can be signiÀcantly
cheaper than building a stand-alone renewable facility.
Over the coming decades, more p
people will gain access to energy and
enjoy higher standards of living. B
But these developments could place
greater pressure on our world’s resources - energy, fresh water and
food. At the same time, climate change remains a serious concern.
Global energy major Shell is working to Ànd new ways to provide energy from cleaner sources.
strategy. From the extraction of the fuel
to the generation of electricity, natural gas
power plants emit around half the CO2 of
coal power plants.
Shell believes the most practical, commercially viable way to reduce CO2 from
transport fuels over the next 20 years will
be lower-carbon biofuels.
Already one of the largest suppliers of biofuels, Shell has moved into biofuel production. Through the Raízen joint venture in
Brazil, it is producing the lowest-carbon biofuels commercially available today in the
form of ethanol from Brazilian sugar cane.
New Generation Of Hybrids
Solar power is clean and steady – until the
sun goes down, or clouds roll in. Wind turbines stop spinning when the breeze dies.
To provide reliable electricity, renewable
energy sources need back-up. This is fuelling a new generation of hybrid power
plants in which solar or wind installations
are supported by natural gas.
Just as hybrid cars marry the efÀciency of
electric propulsion with the Áexibility of
liquid fuel, these hybrid power plants combine emission-free renewables with the reliability of traditional fuels.
Hybrid plants could help drive the growth
of renewable energy from its current global
share of less than 5 percent of power production to 15 percent by 2035. They allow
wind or solar energy to operate on the back
of fossil fuel systems and feed into established transmission lines.
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Natural gas is the most effective fossil
fuel to partner with renewables. Cleaner
than other hydrocarbons, it produces half
as much carbon dioxide and far less local
pollution than coal when used to generate
electricity. It is also more Áexible.
Gas provides heat almost instantly, and can
be switched off quickly. Coal, by contrast,
takes time to generate optimum power and
cannot be turned off as quickly. And nuclear
power is far less Áexible.
More than 80 percent of power in hybrid
plants comes from the traditional fuels,
with the rest from solar and wind. As renewable energy technologies improve, they
can pick up more of the load.
In some cases, a hybrid plant is simply
the result of adding alternative energy to
an existing natural-gas plant. In the USA,
for example, Florida Power & Light operates a 3,722MW natural gas facility in Martin County, the biggest fossil fuel plant in
the country. In 2011, the company added
a 75MW solar plant to the operation. The
plant already recycled heat from its systems to help generate steam for producing
power. Now the concentrated solar system
of parabolic mirrors also contributes heat
to make steam.
As renewable technologies develop, the efÀciency of wind and solar energy is expected to improve. In the meantime, the hybrid
model helps to give renewable energy vital
room to grow.
www.shell.com
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Keeping
Lines
Open
Oil and gas environments present some of the most inaccessible and harsh
operating conditions for workforce communications. Mark Yates, Simoco’s
Regional Technical Director for SE Asia explores what needs to be considered
when installing and managing radio systems in this complex sector.
I
n the remote and potentially hazardous
environments that oil & gas related companies operate in, communication systems are not just about ensuring that things
run smoothly; they are central to the safety
of the workplace and those working in it.
Expertise and experience are vital to making sure that communication systems function to high levels in ‘business as usual’
circumstances, as well as being able to
respond to emergency situations when an
incident occurs.
Reliable Infrastructure
One of the main aspects that set oil & gas
communication systems apart is the often
remote nature of operational locations,
whether offshore platforms or isolated and
remote onshore pipelines. There is no such
thing as routine maintenance in these types
of locations and this needs to be factored
into the system speciÀcation and network
design. Communication systems must be inherently reliable to minimise maintenance
and the risk of operational downtime.
Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) systems
perform a critical role in ensuring safe and
reliable workforce communications in oil &
gas environments. In order to achieve the
exacting requirements of reliability, highly
resilient radio systems which do not have
a single point of failure must be deployed.
Reliability By Design
The next requirement is for a system design that makes full use of these features.
In a PMR system, radio base stations (repeaters) are deployed to provide coverage
and whilst the Radio Frequency (RF) from
radio base stations does not in itself present a major hazard, the proximity to large
amounts of steel work could produce an arc
to ground, which does have the potential
to cause a spark. With this in mind, radio
base stations should be installed in ‘low
risk’ areas.
Within a typical complex, workers are frequently located in speciÀc areas around the
complex depending upon their role. Radio users are often conÀgured into groups
aligned to the roles they perform and assigned to speciÀc radio channels.
The distribution of the base stations across
the complex has the advantage of placing
channels in the areas most populated by
the assigned users, further improving coverage and channel availability. One or more
control rooms may be required to manage
business operations and these may be on or
off shore.
The IP nature of a distributed network
architecture lends itself perfectly to this
scenario as control room equipment can
be connected from any location via IP. For
legacy control rooms without IP connectivity, converters are available to access the IP
network. This means that, in the event of
an emergency, operational control can be
managed remotely, providing full Áexibility
for communications management as well as
a contingency measure should local operations be compromised.
Open Standards
The oil & gas market is a melting pot of different multinational organisations and this
is where communications systems operating
to open standards come to the fore. Employing radio systems that adhere to global
standards addresses the need to integrate
a wide range of systems into a uniÀed communications (UC) network. This means that
radio technologies can be part of a UC sys-
tem that incorporates functionality including emergency and priority calling, preconÀgured responses, voice logging as well
as data services including telemetry and
automated location reporting and monitoring.
Keeping Communications Open
Communications play a central role in any
emergency situation, and this is particularly
true within the oil & gas sector. Business as
usual communications need to be effective
and not compromised by systems that also
take hazardous environments into account.
An experienced system designer will be
able to architect solutions that allow radio
broadcasts to continue when levels of RF
are reduced, as well as perform bespoke
tasks such as the emergency closure of
pumps controlling oil Áow.
In an emergency situation, the radio system cannot be simply shut down. Maintaining communication during an incident can
minimise risk as well as help to address and
resolve the situation.
Experience Counts
Combining the safe design of radio infrastructure and hardware with a communications system that can cope with the demands of remote working in inhospitable
locations and conditions requires specialist
knowledge and experience from the system
integrator and radio manufacturer.
The right systems design will not only enhance the quality and coverage of radio
communications but can be the determining
factor in ensuring safer working conditions
in critical situations and a high performing
uniÀed communications architecture.
www.simocogroup.com
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Cover Story
JOINT Force
A
dditive manufacturing, or 3D
printing, is on the rise and has
the potential to affect global
supply chains in a signiÀcant way. Global trends indicate that the market is
set to grow by 390 percent in the next
7 years. The recent Technology Radar
Survey conducted by Lloyd’s Register
Energy suggests that additive manufacturing will have a major impact in the
oil & gas industry in the next 5 years.
INTEGRITY
Assured
A
s organisations tackle some of the
largest, most complex energy challenges in the commercial world, a
key requirement is having access to the
right expertise for managing their assets
and ensuring safety across the supply
chain – from oil Àelds and pipelines, to
reÀneries, power stations and factories.
Lloyd’s Register Energy, a division of the
Lloyd’s Register Group, has a breadth of
expertise, sector understanding and portfolio of services which are applied across
the energy industry through a range of
design appraisal, inspection and consultancy services. Operational integrity and
inspection management activities are
supported by integrity engineering capability, which includes Àtness for service,
corrosion studies, life-extension studies
and risk-based inspection.
An in-depth understanding of the drilling
environment is matched by comprehensive skills and knowledge in the provision
of maintenance and asset management
services, speciÀcally designed to meet
the needs of one of the most demanding
areas of the oil & gas industry.
But the process is being held back from
widespread adoption in safety critical,
asset intensive industries. Challenges
exist because there is currently no
standardised way of proving to manufacturers and regulators that printed
products are safe.
The Àrm has inspected over 8,000 rigs
across the world and has created a series of bespoke training course to help
educate and advance the safety of drilling operations. Over 20 accredited IADC
Drilling Industry Training courses are now
offered, a programme that is helping to
educate over 200 subsea engineers a year
in the safety of operations in the subsea
environment.
There are risks associated with consistency and quality control, long-term
performance, data integrity, intellectual property, and in both software
and hardware used in high precision
manufacturing. It is also not currently
a technology that often can be used for
assembly. The safe and sustainable use
of powders used in the manufacturing
process is also a concern from an environmental and health perspective.
Lloyd’s Register has also been associated
with many of the most challenging and
‘Àrst-of-its kind’ engineering projects,
including the recent Shell FLNG project
(pictured below).
As such, Lloyd’s Register Energy recently launched a Joint Industry Project that will be critical in helping to
develop standards and deliver safety
and consistency.
In September 2013, Senergy became part
of the LR Group, a collaboration that sees
the two organisations providing a portfolio of services spanning upstream exploration, production, transportation, reÀnery
and beyond. LR Senergy’s core technical
services are centred on subsurface, well
engineering and operations, site survey
and geo-engineering, facilities development solutions and power engineering,
complemented by proprietary software
and training products.
Claus Myllerup, Senior Vice President of
Technology for Lloyd’s Register Energy,
said, “Together with international and
national companies, we can work beyond the constraints of today’s conventional manufacturing processes to Ànd
real innovative solutions in a strategic
and collaborative way. Additive manufacturing is just one of several innovations that we are looking at.”
LR Senergy’s ofÀce in KL has
been its regional
hub since 2005
with
expansion
across the region
in
Singapore,
Perth, Melbourne
and Jakarta. An
Asia PaciÀc client base numbers
over 100 companies in 14 countries region-wide.
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At any one time Lloyd’s Register Energy
has dozens of JIPs underway which provide a rapid route to innovation. “Our
invitation for companies to join in our
JIP programmes can support and fund
projects from concept to commercialisation and introduce game-changing
technologies across the industry.
“The best JIPs are ones in which certiÀer, manufacturer, designer, and operator all work together to achieve a
mutual goal of developing a ‘market
driven’ design, that is future proofed as
far as possible,” highlighted Myllerup.
www.lr-senergy.com
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ENERGY:
Chemical Engineering Matters
Professor Geoffrey Maitland, President of the Institution
of Chemical Engineers, looks at the role of chemical engineers in the low-carbon energy transition.
I
n the 1860s, a teenager in St. Petersburg
presented his high school maths teacher
with an original proof of the Pythagorean
Theorem. The boy was congratulated for
his endeavours, but was punished for showing ‘a lack of modesty’.
The Role Of Chemical Engineers
Luckily, young Vladimir Shukhov was undeterred and went on to become a great
Russian polymath engineer, scientist and
architect. In 1891 he patented the world’s
Àrst method for ‘cracking’ – the process
of breaking long-chain hydrocarbons into
shorter ones. Cracking unleashed a revolution in the processing of crude oil, giving
us the fuels and plastics that we now take
for granted.
The Sustainable Technology Award was
awarded to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
for their development of software that will
assist the decarbonisation of power grids.
The Innovator of the Year Award was won by
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, for his groundbreaking
work on CO2 removal from natural gas.
Today, the fruits of that revolution have
turned sour. It is now a truism to say that
we urgently need to rein in runaway global
carbon emissions, yet progress remains glacial. A new revolution is needed. As President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), I have seen how chemical
engineers are at the core of unleashing this
low-carbon revolution.
In October 2014, the second IChemE Malaysia Awards was held, where excellence
in chemical and process engineering in Malaysia was recognised across a number of
categories.
Chemical engineering is at the core of these
successes and many more: from carbon
capture and storage to improving renewable energy technologies, we are working
hard to meet the energy supply challenges
of the 21st Century.
On the demand side too, we are improving
the efÀciencies of the industrial processes
that rumble on in the engine rooms of the
global economy. Resource scarcity and the
challenge of mitigating climate change
“Chemical engineering is at
the core of these successes:
from carbon capture and
storage to improving renewable energy technologies, we
are working hard to meet the
energy supply challenges of
the 21st Century.”
pose an existential threat to energy intensive industries, which therefore must adapt
to survive.
What is more, the ‘all-of-the-above’ energy
strategy that pursues a number of technology options – a strategy sensibly favoured
by many – requires a systems-thinking approach. Chemical engineers provide this.
They are trained to ask whether a technology will work, what it will do to a system
when we plug it in and what its lifecycle
impacts are.
Chemical Engineering Matters
IChemE has been working over the last
few years to promote its technical strategy, Chemical Engineering Matters (www.
icheme.org/cem). This initiative demonstrates how chemical engineers are working to advance progress on the global challenges we face in food, water, energy and
health and wellbeing.
As part of this, IChemE will be launching an
‘Energy Centre’ in the Àrst half of 2015, to
provide expert advice from the chemical
engineering community to policy makers in
governments around the world.
Chemical engineering matters in the energy
space. If we recognise this, hopefully we
can ensure that the Vladimir Shukhovs of
the 21st Century, young or old, will not let
modesty constrain their efforts to revolutionise our energy systems.
For more information:
Email [email protected]
Haslenda Hashim and Wai Shin Ho from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia are awarded
the Sustainable Technology Award, sponsored by PETRONAS, for developing innovative
software to help the decarbonisation of power grids.
Follow IChemE on Twitter: @IChemE
www.icheme.org.my
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Cover Story
Multiple Sclerosis
currently affects
2.5 million
RIVER
Of Life
L
ocated in the most densely populated
area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the
Klang River serves as the centre of the
lives of the city’s residents. However, heavy
development alongside the river bank has
led to high levels of pollution and intensiÀed Áooding during storm seasons — threatening the sustainable development of the
river and the city.
River of Life is one of the Economic Transformation Projects from the Malaysia Government to elevate the country to developed nation status by 2020. Divided into
three main components – river cleaning,
river master-planning and beautiÀcation –
the US$1.3 billion project covers the conÁuences of three city rivers, covering a to-
people worldwide
tal area of 781 hectares and 63 hectares of
water bodies.
River of Life is set to revitalise the Klang
Valley area into a vibrant waterfront with
high economic and commercial value, rejuvenating the city’s river and re-connect it
to the surrounding urban fabric.
The project is set to bring a sense of community back to the Klang River through a
100 percent transformation of the waterfront area for public use and future development.
The River of Life project in Kuala Lumpur is
gaining positive attention beyond Malaysian
shores, particularly among urban planning
practitioners who see the far-reaching potential of its sustainable and innovative solutions.
The project recently won the
ISOCARP Awards for Excellence
2014 and top award from the Jury
Chairman at the 50th International Society of City and Regional
Planners (ISOCARP) congress in
Gdynia, Poland.
The ISOCARP Awards for Excellence are presented to exceptionally innovative urban and regional
initiatives that best represent
this year’s congress theme ‘Urban Transformations - Cities and
RIVER OF LIFE Project Scope
•
Adding more than 14,000 new, affordable housing, accommodating
more than 35,000 new residents
•
Adding 1 million sq metres of commercial space, and more than
27,000 new employment opportunities
•
Raising public transportation usage
within the master plan area from
15 per cent to 60 per cent by 2020
•
Reducing trafÀc demand by 15 per
cent by 2020
Water.’ River of Life was recognised as a
transformative project which will successfully build a connection between the city,
river and the people.
Scott Dunn, vice president, Southeast Asia
for AECOM, which delivered the river master planning and beautiÀcation component
of the project, says, “Kuala Lumpur is one
of the fastest growing cities in the world
and through River of Life, we are excited
to partner the Government in making it one
of the world’s most liveable cities in the
world. Our main goal was to re-establish
the lost connections between the river and
the urban fabric as well as from one district
to another, improve the city’s ecological
integrity.”
AECOM also provided a strategic framework
for urban and landscape design guidelines,
ensuring designs are constructed on a common baseline while promoting cohesive developments in the entire region.
“It is a project designed with the community in mind and for the community. The
initiatives not only bring physical improvement to the riverfront and adjacent districts but also changes people’s perception
of the river and city, as well as encourage
investment into the city,” Scott said.
www.aecom.com
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Cover Story
PANEL
Power
This article looks at how one company is using ICT
and the potential of next-generation materials,
such as organic thin-Àlm solar cells, to increase the
global adoption of solar power.
A
s renewable energy sources become
part of the mainstream, there are
still some challenges to more widespread adoption. For solar energy, two of
those hurdles are the shortage of experienced system designers, and the cost of
installation.
Toshiba is one company that supports the
mainstream adoption of renewable energy
in many forms and is committed to lending its technology, pursuing new ideas, and
supporting the development of renewable
energy on a global scale. Its engineers are
working on system designs to speed the
process while making these solutions more
robust, cost-effective, and safe.
From the installation of solar battery modules to interconnection with power systems, Toshiba is driven by a total engineering approach that encompasses analysis,
design and execution as it strives to provide
mega-solar systems which boast high efÀciency and long-term stability.
Integrated Design Platform
Solar panels are often installed facing south,
because it is assumed that this placement
will increase their efÀciency. However, this
is not always the case. For example, when a
property has a rectangular shape that goes
from Northeast to Southwest, then it is not
possible to install the panels facing directly
south.
In order to achieve the highest efÀciency
for solar power generation, a detailed analysis is necessary for each location. Factors
such as land formation, space, and the par-
ticular characteristics of the local environment can affect energy output.
At Toshiba, system engineers have developed a system called the PV Engineering
Platform, or PVEPF. This is designed to collect and analyse many variables including
location, local weather conditions such as
the annual amount of sunshine and temperature range, conversion efÀciency,
hardware and software speciÀcations, and
running costs.
Based on these factors and more, the optimal design to achieve the maximum amount
of solar output at the lowest cost can be
calculated. Testing so far has already resulted in improvements to design accuracy,
while complementing the experience and
knowledge of the designers.
Solar Array Placement
The placement of the panels must Àrst reÁect the needs of the people who live or
work at that location. For example with a
home installation, do your customers want
to minimise the tilt of the solar panels to
improve power generation? Or would they
prefer to set up more solar panels on the
premises to improve power output?
Additional factors need to be based on customer preference. For example, if customers want to prevent their solar panels from
being in the shade during certain hours in
winter, the placement of the panels needs
to be strategised accordingly.
Wiring Functions
The PV system’s voltage value and current
value is decided by the Power Conditioner
(PCS) rating. Wiring functions maintain the
balance of the solar array capacity. After
checking locational information, the system calculates the length of the direct current cable route connecting the solar array
and the PCS.
Wind Pressure Load Analysis
For safe and stable operation of the solar
array, panels must be resistant to wind
pressure. The structural design is critical
to resolving this issue. The PVEP database
includes information that evaluates numerous factors for solar array placement patterns and wind pressure loads. The wind
analysis database is used when constructing solar panels, connecting wires, and by
making a detailed analysis of the mount and
foundation strength.
Solar Radiation/ReÁective Light
Through simulations of the sun’s movement
over a year, high level calculations of the
solar radiation volume and reÁective light
can be produced.
Next-Generation Material
In addition to maximising the electric
power generation of solar and reducing
costs with Áexible designs, it is necessary
to reduce the initial costs of construction.
Organic thin-Àlm solar cells are made with
printing and coating technologies, and are
being studied as the next generation of solar battery material to save costs. Because
the material is so lightweight and Áexible,
it could enable mega-solar installations, for
example to cover an entire building.
www.toshiba-smartcommunity.com
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New Members
A warm welcome to our new members!
Not a member yet? Contact BMCC ofÀce on 03-2163 1784 or [email protected]
GAC Cargo Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Established in 1994, and part of GAC Group, global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services. Provides one-stop shop option for all logistics and distribution needs, offering complete
door-to-door service and cross-trade. Comprehensive range of shipping services including ship agency,
offshore agency, dry docking support and transfer services, as well as other marine related and valueadded services such as logistics, spares coordination, ship broking and cargo security and insurance. Also
operates a bonded/non-bonded warehouse facility, a functional and cost competitive option as a regional
consolidation and distribution hub. Employing over 100 staff in 10 ofÀces throughout Malaysia.
B-801-2, Tower 2, Wisma AmFirst, Jalan SS 7/15, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: +603 7492 1000 Fax: +603 7492 0202
Email: [email protected] www.gac.com
John Tansey - Managing Director
Davino Sdn Bhd - WOW Photobooth, RESPEC, Davino
KL-based company providing WOW photobooth service to all platforms nationwide. Comprising small
group of creative professionals who since July 2013 have been working with clients on corporate events
and private functions to bring incentives to clients, guests and employees and deliver a WOW experience. All booths are mechanically programmed to enable instant sharing of WOW experiences. Hi-speed
4G connectivity allows unlimited HD photographs to be shared through social media and made available
on air gallery. Digital Àles capturing key moments of events are made available for post-event distribution. Services also include customised design, invitations, guestbook, photographer and videographer.
New all-business class Doha to London
4, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 7972 5065 Email: [email protected]
www.wowphotobooth.com.my fb.com/WOWPhotoboothMalaysia
www.davino.com.my http://respec.co [Eyewear Collection]
Daniel Lim - Director
Capita Global Sdn Bhd
Premium recruitment expert and stafÀng provider for international companies across Asia. One of the
fastest growing medium-sized recruitment consultancies in Malaysia and Singapore with over 150 employees. One-stop solution for clients through corporate and specialised recruitment divisions. Corporate
division deals with outsourcing and business support practices for contract, temporary stafÀng and business functions; specialised division focuses on engineering, banking and Ànance as well as technology
industries. Accredited to ISO 9001:2008; voted Top 10 HR Vendor of The Year for 2010, 2011 & 2012 by
Human Resource Magazine; recipient of Enterprise 50 Award Singapore 2012; Recruitment Agent of the
Year - Asia Oil & Gas Awards 2013.
Level 8 Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 9205 7678 Fax: +603 9205 7788 Email: [email protected]
www.capitagrp.com www.facebook.com/capitagrp
Victor Cheah - Director
Owen Mumford Ltd
Major medical device manufacturer with strong product portfolio. Development of pioneering medical devices for Owen Mumford brand and custom
device solutions for world’s major pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies. Over 85 percent of products are exported to 63 countries worldwide.
Devices are designed to help patients and medical professionals across the
world achieve better health outcomes. Headquarters in Oxfordshire, UK, with
regional sales ofÀces in China, France, Germany and USA and newly opened
ofÀces in Mexico and Malaysia. With more 60 years of experience, Owen Mumford remains privately owned with a focus on long-term investment to deliver
sustainable business growth.
Paula Staples
Programme Director
APAC
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Jarl Severn
Managing Director
Brook Hill, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TU, UK.
Tel: +44 1993 812021 Fax: +44 1993 813466
www.owenmumford.com
New Members
BDO Malaysia
Newaudit,
all-business
class Doha to London
Member Àrm of BDO International, world’s Àfth largest network of professional Àrms providing
advisory and tax services to private and public businesses ranging from established multinational conglomerates to growth-oriented organisations. Over 1,320 ofÀces in more than 150 countries with almost 60,000
partners and staff generating a worldwide fee income of US$7.02 billion in 2014. Over 50 years' experience of servicing clients in Malaysia’s commercial landscape, with well-qualiÀed and experienced team of
more than 700 staff including 70 partners and directors, based in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru.
In 2008, expanded operations into Cambodia and has since forged strategic alliances and partnerships
to form BDO member Àrms in Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei and Lao PDR offering the full range of services.
12th Floor, Menara Uni.Asia, 1008 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 2616 2888 Fax: +603 2616 2970 Email: [email protected] www.bdo.my
Dato’ Gan Ah Tee – Managing Partner
Simoco EMEA Limited
Design, manufacture and delivery of Private Mobile Radio (PMR) wireless communications solutions that
meet the needs of organisations throughout the world. Working across public safety and security, utilities, natural resources, transport, and government and public infrastructure sectors. Combines innovation with expertise in mobile radio to exploit the capabilities of IP and cloud-based technology delivering
scalable, Áexible and efÀcient critical communication solutions across P25, DMR and analog. Operating
four regional businesses: Simoco SE Asia; Simoco EMEA; Simoco Americas; Simoco Australasia.
www.simocogroup.com
Chris Moore - Regional Director SE Asia
Tony Gee and Partners Sdn Bhd
Multi-award winning consultancy providing specialist civil, structural and geotechnical engineering services to the worldwide construction industry. Offering design services to support all stages of a project
embracing investigations, research and development, permanent and temporary works, construction
methodology, monitoring and Expert Witness advice. Comprehensive track record of projects completed
in multiple disciplines across wide range of sectors including rail, infrastructure, airports, marine, power
& energy, education, health and retail. Winner: NCE/ACE Consultant of the Decade (SME Category).
B-09-08, Block B, Plaza Mont Kiara, 2 Jalan Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 6206 1332 Fax: +603 6211 9332
Email: [email protected] www.tonygee.com
Evan Ho - Associate
St. John’s International School
Part of long-established scholastic tradition that began in 1904 with St. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur.
Located in lush green surroundings of Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve against backdrop of KL Tower and PETRONAS Twin Towers, links with La Salle organisation which has reputable history of delivering excellent
education in Malaysia and 82 countries worldwide. New environment for students from different cultures
and backgrounds, nurtured in education, sports and extra-curricular activities that strives to inspire all
students to into respected leaders of community by accomplishing academic, personal and social goals.
St. John’s International School, Lot 145 Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 1300 881 887 [Toll Free] +603 2034 1288 +6017 247 1788 Fax: +603 2034 1588
Email: [email protected] www.sjis.edu.my
Suresh Dass - COO & Principal
Sedgley & Co
Legal Àrm established in 2010 by Iain Sedgley. Principal areas of practice are Projects & Construction,
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Commercial and Private Client matters. Born in the UK, and member
of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK, Iain was called to the English Bar in 1985. Arrived in
Malaysia in 1986 and has since settled permanently. In 1988, was admitted and enrolled as an advocate
and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. From 1988 practiced as a legal assistant with Skrine & Co, before
leaving to join Lee Hishammuddin as a partner in 1993. Retired from Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
in 2010 to establish Sedgley & Co. Consistently recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers Asia and others.
C2-6-1, Solaris Dutamas, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 6205 4171 Fax: +603 6205 4172
Email: [email protected] www.sedgley.com.my
Iain Sedgley – Founding Partner
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New Members
Continued
LT Travel & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd
Newsince
all-business
class
Doha torange
London
Full-service corporate and leisure travel agent operating in Malaysia
the 1970s.
Services
from
supplying corporate travel services to major global multi-national companies to providing leisure holiday
services to retail market. Offers niche sports travel to global sporting events and operates well-established
corporate incentive division for company meetings, employee team-building and other incentive events.
26-5, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 9222 2333 Fax: +603 9222 5388 Ticketing: Tel: +603 9222 7388
Email: [email protected] www.lttravel.com.my
Walter Lim Kim Swee - Pictured
Liam Hayes - Assistant General Manager
University of East Anglia
Internationally renowned university, located in 320 acres of rolling parkland close to cathedral city of
Norwich on campus that provides quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students.
Part of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in environment,
health and plant science. Teaching and research spread across four faculties: Arts & Humanities, Medicine
& Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences. Ranked 14th in Guardian University Guide 2015, and
Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015, and currently 3rd out of all UK universities for Student Experience. Sporting facilities on campus include Sportspark with Olympic-sized swimming pool and
renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts which hosts bi-annual International Literary Festival.
A-2-7, Plaza Damas 3, Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +6014 961 3427 Email: [email protected] www.uea.ac.uk
Pete Ryan - Regional OfÀce Manager
Members News
More Tune Hotels Announced For UK
With Canary Wharf Opening
Record Year
For KL Convention Centre
Tune Hotels, pioneers of the hotel industry’s ‘limited service’ model, celebrated the opening of its Àfth London
hotel recently, in Canary Wharf. Located in the heart of
London’s Ànancial district, the 130-room property is just
a short walk from the major banks and Ànancial institutions and is conveniently located for people Áying in and
out of London City Airport. The Hotel is also well-placed
for the leisure market, with local attractions such as the
O2, ExCeL and the Olympic Park on its doorstep.
Tune, which already has six hotels in operation across the
UK and opened a new hotel in Newcastle in late 2014,
recently conÀrmed an expansion plan equivalent to £200
million investment into the UK market, citing plans to
open 25 new properties by 2020.
Shoreditch will be the sixth London property to open
in 2016 with details of further openings currently being
Ànalised, contributing new investment in excess of £40
million in the capital alone.
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Mark Lankester, Group CEO
of Tune Hotels (pictured),
said: “London is where we
Àrst launched in the UK and
it remains the heart of our
expansion into the regions.
There is no foreseeable saturation point for Tune Hotels
here as the capital offers so
many locations where our
value for money concept
would be welcomed.”
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is celebrating its 10th year
in operation on the back of a milestone 2014 with some 1,750
events hosted, an 11 percent increase over the previous record
of 1,565 in 2013. The Entertainment and TenOnCall segments
saw 40 percent and 14 percent growth respectively while Banqueting & Functions and Exhibitions both registered a 9 percent
growth. Delegate numbers were up accordingly, to over 1.97 million against 1.96 million in 2013. Since opening in June 2005, the
Centre has served more than 17.6 million delegates and visitors
from 9,969 events. Among the events on the 2015 calendar are a
number of prestigious global industry conventions and high proÀle international events.
www.tunehotels.com
www.klccconventioncentre.com
Members News
Standard Chartered Bank has announced the appointment of Mahendra Gursahani as Managing Director and Chief Executive OfÀcer for Malaysia, reporting to Lim Cheng Teck, CEO, ASEAN. Prior to this,
Mahendra was CEO of Standard Chartered in the Philippines.
Mahendra’s career with Standard Chartered began over 20 years ago and spans the Bank’s businesses
in the Middle East, Asia PaciÀc, Africa, Europe and Americas.HIs experience includes Retail Banking,
Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management, Asset Management, Audit, Risk and Finance.
On conÀrming the appointment, Lim Cheng Teck said: “Mahendra is an all-rounded banker, with experience honed across a number of functions and markets across our footprint. I am conÀdent that
he will steer our business in Malaysia to a higher level, supporting our clients in their businesses.”
Standard Chartered Appoints New CEO
Flies In LFC Legend To Surprise Clients & Kids
In other news, more than 180 Standard Chartered Priority
Banking clients and guests were treated to a day of golfing and luxury at the Palm Garden Golf Resort Putrajaya
recently with surprise guest Liverpool Football Club (LFC)
legend Robbie Fowler, who was Áown in specially for the
event.
Novelty holes with quirky names such as ‘The Black Hole’
and ‘Make The Shot Or Take The Shot’ were added to the
competition for extra interest. Players also challenged
Fowler, Miss Universe Malaysia 2013 Natalia Ng and model
Cay Kuijpers to the Longest Drive.
Lucky winners walked away with
h
attractive prizes including exclu-sive seats in the Director’s Boxx
at AnÀeld to watch LFC in one off
their upcoming English Premierr
League games. To complete the
experience, guests were treated
to grooming sessions by TrueÀtt &
Hill and a test ride in the Ghost
courtesy of Rolls-Royce.
The following day, 40 children
saw their dreams come true
when the Liverpool legend
showed them a few skills and
tricks of the trade in an actionpacked football clinic.
www.sc.com
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Members News
International SOS Marks 30th Anniversary
New IPSAS Cert
With New Branding, Launches Health Risk Map
From ACCA
The International SOS Group has unveiled a refreshed brand to mark
its 30th Anniversary. Founded in 1985 as AEA International in Singapore with the aim of providing international-standard medical care
and emergency medical assistance, the company has since transformed the medical assistance market and pioneered new services.
In 1999, the company was renamed International SOS.
ACCA (Association of Chartered CertiÀed Accountants)
has launched the CertiÀcate
in International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (Cert
IPSAS) to help up-skill public
sector and government Ànance
professionals. The new certiÀcate will help train Ànance staff in meeting the challenges of implementing IPSAS – the global accrualsbased accounting standards used for the preparation
of general purpose Ànancial statements.
In other news, the Group has released the 2015 Health Risk Map, a
tool to help organisations understand the medical risks in markets
where they operate and know how to anticipate health threats to
employees. The 2015 Map indicates health risk according to ‘Low’,
‘Medium’, ‘High’, ’Extreme’ and ‘Large Rapidly Developing Countries’ categories. Medical risk ratings provide an overview of the
threats of infectious disease, hygiene and sanitation, accidents and
the availability and quality of the local health infrastructure. The
new ‘Large Rapidly Developing Countries’ category includes nations
where there is a vast difference between the high quality medical
care available in the major cities and the lower levels of care available throughout the rest of the country.
www.internationalsos.com
David Chin, Head of ACCA Malaysia, said: “This is particularly timely in Malaysia as the Government plans
to implement the accrual accounting system in 2015,
switching from the current cash-based accounting system in the public sector.” The certiÀcate is granted
following successful completion of an online course
and assessment, which takes an average of 20 hours
to complete. For more details and registration, visit
http://bit.ly/acca-cert-ipsas
New Head of Country
For BP Malaysia
Alex P Thomson has been appointed as BP’s new Head
of Country for Malaysia. He takes over from Gan Soon
Kiat who has been relocated to Indonesia as ASEAN
Area Sales Director for the lubricants business.
LR Senergy Inspires Youngsters
Provides Support For Education
Over 50 clients and partners of LR Senergy in Jakarta were treated
to an exclusive performance recently by leading Indonesian dance
troupe, Namarina Youth Dance (NYD). Sponsored by LR Senergy, the
event was also attended by some 80 orphans and underprivileged
youngsters from the Kampung Kids Foundation (KKF) which LR Senergy has been supporting since 2013.
The KKF provides homes to orphans and deprived youngsters from
families who cannot afford to educate them. In addition to scholarship, programmes include English
courses by native speakers, music
and art.
After the performance and dinner,
all 80 kids went home armed with
education packs supplied by LR.
Alex has been head of Global Business Services (GBS)
based in Kuala Lumpur since 2013 and takes on the
additional Head of Country responsibilities in addition to his GBS role. He brings over
30 years’ business experience with BP
including as CFO for IT&S, managing
downstream petrochemical businesses.
www.bp.com
New Chief Designer
At McLaren Automotive
Robert Melville has been
appointed Chief Designer,
McLaren Automotive, reporting to Design Director, Frank
Stephenson. Melville, 37,
brings more than a decade
of design experience covering a wide range of projects
for leading brands in the luxury automotive segment.
A graduate of the Royal College of Arts, he joined
McLaren Automotive in 2009 as a Senior Designer.
For the past Àve years, Melville has worked on the
designs of the McLaren P1™, 650S and, most recently,
the Sports Series, which is scheduled for launch in 2Q
2015. In this new role, he leads a creative team of
designers tasked with developing the future visual direction of the brand including building up on the new
family look that debuted with the McLaren P1™.
www.lr-senergy.com
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www.cars.mclaren.com
Members News
A delegation from BSKL [British Schools Kuala Lumpur] embarked on a
mammoth journey recently to New Haven, Connecticut to be part of
the Tournament of Champions, the Ànal round of The World Scholar’s
Cup. Designed as “a celebration of learning” where students are expected to make connections across diverse and challenging topics,
the Scholar’s Cup sees students competing in four different rounds:
Debating, The Scholar’s Bowl, Collaborative Writing and the Scholar’s
Challenge. The 4-day Ànale was jam-packed with scavenger hunts
alongside the main events and keynote speakers from Yale students
to visiting poets.
BSKL Team Heads To US
Securing a place in the Tournament of Champions was itself a challenge, with BSKL having to beat some worthy opponents in both KL
and Singapore. Impressively, BSKL walked away with 16th place in the
overall team ranking, Ànishing 8th in one of the strands of the competition. Camille Neoh was also awarded 8th best individual!
For Tournament of Champions
www.britishschools.co.uk/british-international-school-kuala-lumpur
London’s West End “Thriller Live”
Coming To KL With Milestone Production
Milestone Production has pulled off a major coup
to bring Thriller Live to Malaysian audiences all
the way from London’s West End. A celebration of
the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, the
sensational high octane production is named after
Jackson’s biggest-selling album <Thriller> which
sold more than 104 million copies worldwide.
A powerful two-hour musical journey of Michael
Jackson’s incredible 45-year career, this electrifying event will showcase smash hits such as I Want
You Back, I'll Be There, Show You The Way To Go,
Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She's Out Of My
Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song, Thriller plus
many more. A total of 50 international performers,
musi
musicians and crew
will bring the King of
Pop
Pop’s music to life.
19t
19th-25th March
Put
Putra Indoor
Sta
Stadium @
Bu
Bukit Jalil, KL
Ti
Tickets:
T: +603 9222 8811
www.ticketchw
arge.com.my
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Discounts for
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BMCC Members
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New Exclusive Club Lounge
For Club InterContinental Guests
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has jumpstarted the New Year with a
brand new refurbished Executive Lounge, redeÀning its Club InterContinental experience. Located on the 26th Áoor of the high-rise hotel,
features include elegant Áoor-to-ceiling windows, a gradient of neutral
and timeless colour palettes and prominent white marble throughout
the space to complete the fresh, luxurious feel. The refurbishment represents an investment of US$2 million. Available exclusively for guests
staying in Club rooms and suites, the new Lounge offers a substantial
increase in seating capacity for 100 guests, and comprises reception,
relaxing lounge, large mezzanine Áoor with additional boardroom, secluded library corner and smoking area at the balcony. A range of exclusive beneÀts and services is available to guests booking the Club
InterContinental experience.
In other news, a disaster relief programme and charity drive was put
into action to help those affected by the devastating Áooding on Malaysia’s East Coast. A sum of US$10,000 was channelled to MERCY Malaysia
from the IHG Shelter In A Storm Fund, to provide hygiene kits and food
items, to deploy medical support and support local emergency response
services.
Staff at the Hotel also worked
to raise money
through various activities,
with donations
and items sent
to the victims
via the Land
Rover Owners’
Club.
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Members News
6th Form Centre & Cricket Pitch
Opened At Marlborough College
Marlborough College Malaysia in Nusajaya, Johor, has seen a Áurry of developments in recent months with the opening of the Sixth Form Centre,
followed by the Àrst ofÀcial match on the cricket pitch.
The Sixth Form Centre, known as ‘The Marlburian’, after the Centre in
Marlborough College UK, comprises a kitchen and café-style area to allow
Sixth Formers to study in a university-like environment. The second Áoor is
a large space with soft furnishings, sound system, projector and University
Guidance rooms. These provide space to display prospectuses from various
international universities and for the Guidance OfÀcer to meet students to
discuss their future plans and ideas.
The cricket pitch was opened with a match between a College XI against a
Parents’ XI. The new pitch, known as ‘The XI’, has been nearly four years in
the making with assistance provided by Dato’ Dr Harjit Singh, President of
Johor Cricket Council. www.marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org
Lafarge & Andaman Resort
Move To Next Phase Of Reef Regeneration
Lafarge Malaysia Berhad and The Andaman Langkawi are
moving forward with a full-scale deployment of the ArtiÀcial Reef Module System (ARMS) in the vicinity of the
Datai Bay, following the pilot deployment of Àve modules
last year which are successfully attracting marine life.
A total of 52 modules will be deployed, covering over
1,000 sqm area with a maturation period of approximately 10 years. The initiative is aimed at regenerating the
8,000 year-old fringing coral reefs, which are declining
due to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami,
as well as ocean acidiÀcation caused by carbon dioxide.
Bradley Mulroney, President & CEO of Lafarge Malaysia
said, “Langkawi has been home to one of our biggest
plants for more than 30 years. By building these modules,
we and our Langkawi employees are proud to be part of
a solution; sustaining the local Àshing industry and boosting eco-tourism, a key revenue generator for the island.
Christian Metzner, General Manager of The Andaman,
added, “ArtiÀcial reefs have been used for a long time
in other parts of the world and it is a great step forward
in marine conservation in Southeast Asia. Together with
Lafarge Malaysia, we hope to create a truly global solution for a global crisis.”
SME Showcase
Coming To Malaysia
In conjunction with Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2015, SME Corp Malaysia will host the ASEAN SME Showcase & Conference (ASSC) from 26-28
May 2015 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Themed “One Business, One Community”, the 3-day event will act as a
showcase for some 450 exhibitors, including 200 under the international pavilion comprising Multi-National Corporations (MNCs),
government bodies and agencies.
With strong participation expected by SMEs from the 10 ASEAN
countries - Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and The Philippines - the
event is expected to attract more than 10,000 trade visitors.
“The eyes of the region and the world will be on us, as we host
the ASEAN SME Showcase & Conference (ASSC) 2015. The event
will will serve as a passport for local entrepreneurs to go ASEAN,
empowering our SME communities and the global participants
at large with ‘functional knowledge’, that is pragmatic for setting new benchmarks for business progress,” said Dato’ Hafsah
Hashim, CEO of SME Corp Malaysia.
www.lafarge.com.my
www.theandaman.com
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The programme will include conference sessions with speakers
from international Àrms, the ASEAN Business XchanGe platform
for one to one business matching and more.
To register as an exhibitor or visitor go to: www.aseansme.my
Members News
Members News
Heriot-Watt Opens State-of-The-Art Facility
To Become Malaysia’s First Green Campus
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia unveiled its new purpose-built Campus in Malaysia
recently, formally marking the institution's second overseas campus in Asia, after
Dubai. The RM191 million campus sits on 4.8 acres in a stunning lakeside location
at Putrajaya, to provide top educational facilities in a pleasant environment. The
campus, which Àrst opened its doors to students last September, will house 4,000
undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering a range of courses in science,
engineering, business, mathematics and design, leading to a UK-recognised degree.
The new, purpose-built learning environment is Malaysia’s Àrst green campus, and
features the Àrst living grass roof of its kind in Malaysia. The roof shades the naturally
ventilated spaces below, reduces thermal transmittance, and acts as an
r
observation
deck, accessible via a glass lift. Other environmentally friendly
o
design features include campus lighting ‘powered’ by the maximum use of
natural daylight, a rainwater harvesting system and optimised air-conditioning and thermal control systems.
Heriot-Watt University Àrst began operations in Malaysia in January 2013
with its global MBA programme after being chosen by the Malaysian Government and Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd to set up a branch in the country.
The campus was temporarily housed at Menara PJH in Putrajaya.
The opening of the campus was ofÀciated by Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Education II, and HE Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia (pictured above). They were accompanied by Professor
Steve Chapman, Principal & Vice-Chancellor and Professor Robert Craik,
CEO of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia respectively. Guests at the event included Tan Sri Abdul
Rahman Arshad, Chair of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Board, Datuk Azlan Abdul Karim, CEO, Putrajaya Holdings, Tan Sri Dato'
Seri Dr Yeoh Tiong Lay, Chairman, YTL Corp as well as members of the Board of Governors, faculty members, students, and alumni.
Professor Chapman said, "Today is a key event for the University and an occasion to highlight the quality and value of British higher
education overseas. It celebrates Heriot-Watt’s position as a leading, world-class STEM institution in this superb location, with its
outstanding staff and excellent facilities." Professor Craik added, "Programmes developed at Heriot-Watt are specially designed
to meet the needs of business and industry, providing career-applicable skill sets and fostering an environment suitable for future
industry leaders. Over 93 percent of its graduates are in full-time employment or further studies within six months of graduation."
www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia.htm
Major Award For Tony Gee & Partners
This section is all about YOU!
On Penang LRT Project
Tony Gee and Partners Sdn Bhd was recently awarded a major contract by local contractor Gamuda Bhd for Scheme Design of the viaducts for Line 1 of the proposed LRT system in Penang. This predominately elevated line is planned to run for some 20km southward
from the Central Business District in Georgetown to the existing airport at Bayan Lepas, close to the landfall of the recently completed
Second Penang Bridge. Some 25 elevated stations are planned along
the proposed route.
The appointment follows continuing input to Gamuda on the Klang
Valley MRT Project for which Tony Gee has been
providing technical support during construction
of a challenging urban rail system right through
the heart of KL.
The team at Tony Gee will bring its experience
of designing similar projects around the world
to this latest assignment in order to meet the
client’s requirements. Completion of the work
on the Scheme Design is expected by Q2 2015.
“Assuming the Penang Government is agreeable
to Gamuda’s proposals, we shall hopefully move
into Detailed Design by late 2015,” says Evan
Ho, Project Manager for Tony Gee.
www.tonygee.com
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Alice Smith Awards Scholarships
To Deserving Malaysian Students
For the Àfth year running, the Alice Smith School recently
awarded two full scholarships to deserving post-SPM Malaysian students, enabling them to pursue their A-Level
studies.
The lucky winners this year are Sanjif Shanmugavelu and
Zhun Yee Chew who received their scholarships from Lorien Holland and Charles Lim, Chair and Vice Chair of
the Council of Governors respectively, at a presentation
witnessed by their families and members of staff.
The full scholarship covers tuition fees, building levy
and enrolment fee including all textbooks and materials,
external exam fees and curriculum-based trips. To date,
the Alice Smith School has invested in 16 young Malaysians to help them realise their full academic potential.
The recipients are identiÀed through a stringent selection process. In addition to academic merit, Alice Smith
also takes into account the candidates’ extra-curricular
excellence and interview assessments.
The latest scholarships began in January and will run until July 2016. It is anticipated that the scholars will complete their A-Levels in Àve school terms.
In her welcoming speech Sarah Howling, Secondary Campus Principal said, “As you embark on your next journey
at Alice Smith, the teachers and students will guide and
support you to become the best that you can be.”
Sanjif is passionate and intrigued by Science and Science
experiments. He has been actively involved in the annual National Robotics Competition and has dabbled in
breeding Àghting Àsh as well as researching the humidity
conditions for the growth of pitcher plants. Sanjif who
had the opportunity to study in Scotland in his Primary
years said, “This scholarship will be a stepping stone for
my experience. I believe that the school will provide the
exposure and set a new path for me.”
Equally excited is Yee Chew who loves to explore the
lexicography of English, and with that has won honours
in the state writing competition. She also has great passion for the Arts and Music having performed at the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s Carmen Festival. Zhun
Yee shared that Nick Vujicic’s quote “If you can’t get a
miracle, become one” has always been the inspiration to
keep pushing forward. Zhun Yee hopes to pursue Architecture in the US or UK at university.
Etihad Marks Record Year
Unveils New Aircraft, Cabins, Services
Etihad Airways topped off a record year by unveiling its Àrst Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft in Abu Dhabi, at an event which
also showcased the new cabin interiors, including the ultra-luxurious Residence by Etihad™. Measuring 125 sq feet, The Residence
by Etihad™ (pictured) is located on the forward upper deck of the
A380 and comprises living room, separate ensuite shower room
and bedroom, and dedicated Butler.
The A380 is also the only Etihad Airways aircraft to offer the First
Apartment, a complete living space with reclining lounge chair
and ottoman, which opens up to become a separate 80.5 inch
long fully-Áat bed. The First Suite on the B787 offers guests complete privacy and centre seats which can be joined to create a
double bed.
A range of new inÁight products, dining enhancements and extra
amenities has also been introduced to long-haul and ultra-longhaul cabins, including Cotton loungewear, mattress and turndown
service in Business Class and ergonomic pillow cum neck pillow
in Economy.
Roger Schultz, Head of School, said, “We are pleased that
our resources are beneÀtting deserving Malaysian students. This award also provides the opportunity for the
scholars to learn in a truly diverse and dynamic community, as our students hail from over 45 different nations.”
The Alice Smith School offers the AQA Baccalaureate in
addition to A-Levels. The AQA Baccalaureate is an academic qualiÀcation which builds on a student’s core ALevel subjects, adding value through wider learning and
enrichment activities. Students are required to complete
100 hours of enrichment activities in the core areas of
work-related learning, community participation and personal development activities. This enables students to be
well-prepared in gaining entry to top notch universities
worldwide.
www.etihad.com
www.alice-smith.edu.my
www.etihad.com
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Members News
Leo Sayer in KL
40 Years At The Top!
British Theatre Playhouse and
HOMME Productions teamed
up recently to bring legendary award-winning singer
and songwriter Leo Sayer to
entertain fans in Malaysia.
Belting out well-loved and
well-remembered smash hits
the likes of ‘More Than I Can
Say’, ‘When I Need You’, ‘You
Make Me Feel Like Dancing’,
‘The Show Must Go On’, ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’, ‘One Man Band’,
‘Thunder In My Heart’ and many more, the 66-year old performer took
fans down memory lane as he showcased 40 years of success at the top.
Top Award
For Allied Pickfords
Allied Pickfords, international moving services provider and part of SIRVA Worldwide, Inc, has picked
up the top accolade at the 2014 APAC Expatriate
Management & Mobility Awards (EMMAs) from the
Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM).
Close to RM85,000 derived from VIP ticket sales was donated to the
show’s ofÀcial charity, Badan Amal Kasih Sayang Malaysia (BAKASA), a
non-proÀt, charitable body that provides a better living environment
for orphans and underprivileged children, whose President YAM Tengku
Puteri Seri Teja Pahang Hajjah Tengku Muhaini Sultan Ahmad Shah, was
present at the show. The funds will go to the charity’s Centre of Innovation Tengku Ampuan Afzan (CINTAA) project.
The Àrm was named as “International Moving Company of the Year” for its use of technology and
strong communication, emphasis on social responsibility and employees, and continuing to be a solid
and professional contributor to the international
moving industry. This is the second consecutive
year which Allied Pickfords has won the title.
FEM also highly commended Alice Chan in the
Global Mobility Rising Star of the Year category. Alice is the Implementation Manager for SIRVA in Asia
and Middle East. www.alliedpickfords.com.my
Adventure Trip
For HLAP Team
www.britishtheatreplayhouse.com
New Editorial Director
At Mongoose Group
Mongoose Publishing has appointed
Lynette Ow as Editorial Director with
responsibility for print magazine editorial teams across the group. Titles
include ELLE Malaysia, Esquire Malaysia, Expatriate Lifestyle, Men’s Health
Malaysia, and Time Out Kuala Lumpur
as well as the upcoming Women’s
Health Malaysia title. She moves into the new role from her
previous position as General Manager of Marketing.
Reporting to Mongoose Chief Content OfÀcer Matt Bellotti,
she will work with each editorial team to develop and manage creative content. Her prior experience includes a stint as
General Manager of Capital FM, as well as Editor-in-Chief of
CLEO and Managing Editor of Cosmopolitan.
Heading the team at Women’s Health Malaysia is the recently
appointed Sueann Chong. Previously Editor of HANGER magazine, she has worked on various women's media brands in Malaysia including Tongue-in-Chic, JUICE and CLEO. Other recent
appointments for the title include Shirley Chia, Art Director
and Thresa Thian Siew Mei, Senior Sales Manager.
www.mongooseasia.com
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Employees of independent reinsurance broker HLAP Ltd, enjoyed a 4-day adventure to Bali recently as part the annual
company trip. The trip put eveyone’s spirit of adventure to
the test with activities such as white water rafting and an
elephant safari included in the programme. “The trip was
organised in recognition of our team’s hardwork, dedication
and loyalty. Everyone enjoyed the experience and took home
some great memories,” said CEO Lee Warner.
For details on
HLAP, contact:
w
Ian MacAndrew
Business
Director
Tel: +603 4027
6600
DL: +603 4027
6633
Email:
ian@hlap.
com.my
Members News
A
side from the digital revolution, the rapid rise in the importance, inÁuence and value of female fans has been one of the
most distinctive shifts in the sports marketing landscape in the last
50 years.
According to a recent report from sports marketing specialist Repucom, a second generation of young women growing up with a
much higher chance of developing an interest in sport is having a
marked impact on the industry. In addition to that, female sporting
celebrities acting as role models are closing the gap with non-sport
celebrities and their male counterparts.
Women Fans
On average, across 24 major countries representing the Americas,
Europe and Asia, nearly half of all women now declare themselves
either interested or very interested in sport - which means that the
gap between men’s and women’s interest in sport has narrowed
hugely in the last 50 years.
Football and tennis are the sport women are most likely to watch
on TV - whereby younger women across the world report that basketball is their most popular sport next to football.
One of the biggest inÁuences on developing female sports fans was
the dramatic change in the level of participation of girls in sports at
school from the 1970s onwards. A high level of sports participation
at school translates to a 76 per cent chance of an enduring interest
in sport compared to a less than a 50 per cent chance for those that
did not play sports at school.
Women, Sports & Sponsorship
The last decade has also seen a broader realisation of the value
of female role models and women’s purchasing power around the
world. Women aged 30 to 49 actually exceed men’s average annual
spend level on clothing for sport (US$188 vs US$178).
In addition, women who have fully participated in sport at school
are three to six times more likely to subsequently show “fan behaviour” relating to the brands involved in sport sponsorship.
What does that all mean?
Sports competitions involving female athletes, female sportswomen and female fans present a major opportunity to the business of
sports around the world in 2015 and beyond. But what drives this
development and what does this mean for rights holders, brands
and agencies? How is the rise in the importance of both female
athletes and female fans shaping the sports industry?
The Repucom Women and Sport report taps into the vast array of
data points Repucom has amassed on women’s TV and digital media
habits, sponsors associated with women in sport, the most marketable female athletes around the world and the future of women
and sport. Visit http://Repucom.net/women-sport to download the
free 34-page report to learn more.
www.repucom.net
BMCC Coffee Table Book
Get Your Copy Now!
A unique compilation, spanning 120 pages, of bilateral stories, historical images,
interesting anecdotes and quirky customs. A celebration of the achievements
that have come about as a result of the long, established relationship between
Britain and Malaysia. Published in conjunction with our 50th Anniversary
celebrations. Only RM210 [with limited edition slipcase] RM180 [w/o slipcase]
Contact Andre at BMCC to order your copies!
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Magical Winter
Wonderland
L
eaving the tropical temperatures outside, the 450-plus guests who arrived
for the BMCC Annual Corporate Christmas Luncheon in December were transported into a truly magical Winter Wonderland. Many went one step further and came
dressed in line with the elegant theme of
white, gold and silver.
Held at the sassy Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, the magical event saw the Grand
Ballroom transformed into a White Winter
Wonderland, complete with classy table
decorations, ice sculptures, hanging snowÁakes and ice pixies.
The festive mood was further enhanced by
the talented students of the Alice Smith
School with their rendition of popular
Christmas carols. An inspiring welcome address by BMCC Chairman Dato’ Larry Gan
was matched by an impressive and thoughtprovoking response by British High Commissioner HE Vicki Treadell.
Thanks to the generosity of everyone present, BMCC was able to donate over 400
books to Library of Hope. Library of Hope is
a project for Christmas, which is building a
library with children’s books for the Orang
Asli community. The aim is to bring joy and
provide literacy and education to the children, empowering them to break the cycle
of poverty.
The stylish event was made possible thanks
to the generous support of main sponsors
DHL and Allied Pickfords both of which have
had long-standing relationships with BMCC.
Fabulous prizes from luxury hampers, to
hotel stays, to weekend trips and the grand
prize of Áight tickets to UK were donated
by the many event sponsors and partners.
The lucky winners were delighted to collect
their respective prizes on the spot.
Many of the guests continued the celebrations well into the evening, adjourning to
the rooftoop bar at the Aloft.
Another signature BMCC event executed
with panache and enjoyed by all!
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EVENT PARTNERS & SPONSORS:
Etihad Airways I Archer Bahari I TrueÀtt & Hill I
CIT Travel I Mandarin Oriental Hotel I Grand Hyatt
Hotel I Shangri-La Hotel I BritishIndia I Harrods I
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside I Hilton Kuala Lumpur
I Grand Millennium Hotel I Holiday Villa Hotel &
Suites I Harmony Travel & Tours I Best Western
Premier Dua Sentral I Urban Springs I Jaguar Land
Rover I Red Tomato I WOW Photobooth I Alice Smith
School I Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral I Tanjong PLC
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On The Social Scene
New Year
Networking
A
sizeable crowd of over 80 members
and guests gathered at the upscale
Claret at Troika recently to welcome in the New Year and usher some prosperity for the Year of The Goat. The event
also gave the opportunity for guests to network with representatives from our sisters
chambers around the region who were in
town for the Britain in South East
Asia (BiSEA) Conference, organised
by BMCC.
BMCC Vice Chairman Andrew Sill
(pictured left) welcomed the
guests and provided a snapshot of
what’s in store for the next few
months at the Chamber.
Follow us on Facebook for news
of upcoming events.
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A WORLD OF
OPPORTUNITIES
AWAITS
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