Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 4|No 2|2018|Artmatrix

MALAYSIAN

INTERIOR

Vol.4 No.2 / 2018 / RM10.60

KDN NO PP18721/04/2015 (034180)

ISSN 2289-9316

INDUSTRYPARTNERS CHAIRING THE GREEN AGENDA

Herbert Koh, CEO of Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd (seated) & Francis Lau, Vice President – Sales

MACAU TRADE MISSION

With the View to Take Malaysian Interior Designing to Next Level PREVIEW MIIP AWARDS 2018

President’s Note

Dear Members,

Janet Lee President, Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association

We are now half way through the year and I am happy to note that we are working towards promoting and achieving the objectives of our association which includes increasing our membership, having a stronger voice when it comes to matters concerning the construction industry and working closely with the relevant Government agencies.

At the recent AGM we made an amendment to the Constitution to add one more ordinary committee member which will bring the total number of ordinary committee members to seven. Over the past one year, we had successfully organised industry dialogues, events and seminars, factory visits, tournaments as well as networking and social activities for our members.

We have also set up a MIIP Members WhatsApp chat group which will make it easier and faster for us to inform our members of important events.

We had also successfully organised a study tour to Macau. About 20 members participated in the three-day trip where we had first views of some of the latest innovations and creative use of colours, light, metal, stone, glass and other materials in the interior décor.

I feel motivated by the amount of interior fit-out potential in Macau.

It was a good eye-opener and bonding experience as well.

For the second half of the year, we will be organising visits to some of our members’ showrooms and factories. There will also be trade talks and for the first time, we will be organising a table tennis tournament.

Our biggest event for the year is the upcoming 3rd biennial MIIP Interior Industry Awards to be held in October. I would like to encourage all members to participate by sending in their entries before the closing date, 30th August.

We will close the year with the much awaited Year End Party.

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER 04 Chairing the Green Agenda

From furniture to carbon footprint, a chat with Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd CEO Herbert Koh reveals a man who is committed to the green cause.

FEATURE 06 MIIP’s 8th Annual General Meeting 08 Preview MIIP Awards 2018 10 Macau Trade Mission 18 CAN-I, Putting Its People First 24 Developing Executive Presence 26 The Move from GST to SST 27 Janesis Kitchen & Wardrobe EVENT 28 ELYZA’s Home Showroom Visit 30 Nagase Product Presentation 31 Visit to Nitto Denko 32 Visit to Mamorim Showroom

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10 33 Spreading Good Cheer for Chinese New Year 34 MIIP Bowling Tournament 2018 35 MIIP Activities 36 MIIP Members List IN THE SPOTLIGHT

16 Purveyors of Luxury Designs 20 Invest In Personalised

Carpet Designs

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PRESIDENT Janet Lee Jalex Sdn Bhd VICE PRESIDENT Steven Poh Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd HON. SECRETARY CT Tan Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd HON. TREASURER Sheanne Lee Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS David Cheong Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd Jimmy Predeep PLM Interior Sdn Bhd Angie Ng Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd Lim Gao Leong Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd Brenda Wong Floor Image Sdn Bhd Dato’ Winnie Lim Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd Michael Choon Archi-foam Sdn Bhd IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Tan Goo Can Can-i Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd PAST PRESIDENT Dato’ Vincent Lim C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd SUB-COMMITTEES INDUSTRY / GOVERNMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE Chairman: Steven Poh Member: Lim Gao Leong MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chairman: Michael Choon MARKETING / SOCIAL COMMITTEE Chairman: Dato Winnie Lim Member: Sheanne Lee RECREATION / SPORTS Chairman: David Cheong Member: Brenda Wang EDUCATION / TRAINING Chairman: Tan Goo Can PUBLICATION Chairman: CT Tan Member: Angie Ng SECRETARIAT Carol Lok ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATOR Wendy Ng PRINTING United Mission Press Sdn Bhd (755329-X) No. 25 & 27, Jalan PBS 14/14, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, 43300 Selangor.

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Chairing the Green Agenda From furniture to carbon footprint, a chat with Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd CEO Herbert Koh reveals a man who is committed to the green cause.

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he 13-year-old company designs, manufactures and supplies ergonomic seatings, system furniture as well as other accessories in answer to today’s changing office needs. It also offers solutions for interior design, space planning, project management and installation services.

“It was an easy industry to break into,” said CEO Herbert Koh looking back to the days when he grouped like-minded friends and started the company.

“Designing chairs and tables requires passion.” However Artmatrix decided to choose the narrow path and launched its green initiative since early on.

In 2009, Artmatrix clinched the ISO 14001 certification and kicked off its green journey. In 2011, it was the first office furniture company in Malaysia to receive the Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) licence. This certification scheme follows the ISO 14024 standard and is internationally recognised by Global Ecolabelling Network.

“GECA has strict standards. They look at not only our materials and product’s emission but they assess the entire sustainability of the products’ supply chain, which includes material processing, end of life management and even human rights compliance,” Mr Koh said.

Beginning as a small office furniture company in Malaysia, Artmatrix grew quickly to become a mid-tier firm with a presence in five continents. When asked about the secret to its success, Mr Koh said the answer lies in producing products with no liability and with high standards.

“To do this, collaboration with the right people is important. Partnering with industry experts has become one of our strategies to produce high quality products.” He also added that each product is the result of a tested design process that has passed through

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creative intuition, feasibility and industrial analysis. This is why clients are confident with Artmatrix’s products.

In general, the export market accounts for 55% of Artmatrix’s sales. Mr Koh takes charge of the export market while Vice President – Sales, Mr Francis Lau, focuses on the local market. Mr Koh said the green certificates are crucial. “The green stamp has qualified us for tendering. So in a sense we are equals with the big players.”

To satisfy market demand, he added that Artmatrix’s products are also certified with Malaysia’s green recognition scheme MyHIJAU Mark and the Singapore Green Building Product certificate.

“Going green is not just another office trend,” he said emphatically adding that it is the company’s responsibility as a corporate citizen to address critical environmental issues and to combat climate change.

“Sustainability is the keyword here.

We must do something to preserve our environment so that the future generations can enjoy the same resources we have now.

Besides, we also design our products to be completely recyclable, so that it can have a new life at the end of its lifespan.”

According to Mr Koh, greening is also healthier as the materials used are eco-friendly and harmless to humans. In Artmatrix, all green furniture has undergone emission

“Collaboration with the right people is important. Partnering with industry experts has become one of our strategies to produce high quality products.”

testing under ANSI/BIFMA standards, and are verified for low formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

“With all these, our products comply with LEED and GBI requirements, which is advantageous for tendering in Green Building projects”.

The green effort does not stop here, Artmatrix takes a step further by measuring the carbon footprint of its products through the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

“We want to know how much CO2 is released to produce a product, so we work with Intertek to assess our product’s life cycle,” said Mr Koh. “Next we want to see how we can reduce these amounts. For example, our E-Stilts workstation’s readings have dropped from 105.9 to 59.5kg CO2 eq per user when we substitute an imported material with locally available material.”

“This is a Green Building too,” he added, listing out the features that qualified his HQ for GBI Certified status. The building is a testament to Artmatrix’s eco-commitment, from designing sustainable products to observing green practices in as many aspects of their product operations. This year, Artmatrix renewed their GBI certificate and gained fivestar ratings for its Building Energy Intensity.

The company was also honoured with the

Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award for Notable Achievement in Environmental Performance in 2015.

“We will continue with our green efforts and join forces with UN Global Compact to embark on our sustainability journey.” It is also Artmatrix’s vision to be part of the global sustainability initiatives to align its business with UN Sustainability Development Goals.

With vast experience in project management, Mr Koh said one of the most memorable projects he has done was the University of Reading Malaysia project, which clinched the MIIP Gold Award in 2016.

“This project was led by Francis. When we started planning we had to consider both

aesthetics and functionality,” he said, adding that a detailed study of individual activity space is needed before designing furniture to ensure optimum space performance.

Moving forward Artmatrix, which has carried out projects in 22 countries and has showrooms in Dubai, India, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, is looking to expand its market.

“We have a strong presence in Asean, and are currently exploring Myanmar and Sri Lanka. We aim to increase our market share and to design more trendy products.”

Whilst exploring different regions, Artmatrix moved into e-commerce to reach an even larger market in 2017. It revamped its website to host an online store and to increase its brand value.

“E-commerce is a whole new kettle of fish.

We have to start thinking about flat packing and easy-to-assemble products. This means new product design,” said Mr Koh, adding that R&D effort must align with the company’s future approach in digital marketing.

Entering into the digital era, Artmatrix uses social media as its main tool to convey information to the public and stakeholders.

From e-brochure to product animation, digitisation allows valuable information to be shared instantly via online platform.

This reduces printing needs which is part of Artmatrix’s commitment to environmental conservation.

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M MIIP’s 8 Annual General Meeting th

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IIP held its 8th Annual General meeting on 15th May 2018 at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. An Extraordinary General Meeting was held prior to the AGM to adopt an addition of one more Ordinary Committee member, bringing it from six to seven. Rule 9.1 of the Constitution will thus be reworded as: A committee consisting of the following, who shall be termed office bearers of the Association shall be elected at the next AGM: President, Vice President, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Secretary and 7 ordinary committee members.

The Hon Secretary, C.T. Tan reported that MIIP currently has 75 members. He said that, based on the Association’s objectives, MIIP’s committee and sub-committees have organised

various activities for the members in the past one year.

These include seminar and education talks such as ‘World Class Leadership and Emotional Intelligence’ by Tuan Haji Mahyudin Omar, ‘Ethics & Integrity in the workplace’ by Coalition for Business Integrity Malaysia (CBI), ‘PAM Form of Contract 2006’

by Ar Steven Thang and ‘Introduction to CONQUAS and QLASSIC Assessment’

by Dato’ Ir K.Laxana Naidu.

There were also Industry Dialogues and Events organised by the Association and among them were the MIIP-MIID dialogue, aimed at forging a cooperative effort to work together, and a dialogue session with MBAM to foster better understanding and cooperation. All MIIP members can now enjoy the same MBAM members’ rate when attending any events organised by MBAM. Some MIIP committee members also attended DOTY Designer of the Year Awards as official guests of Elyza’s Home Sdn Bhd. C.T. Tan also stated that product seminar and factory visits were organised for the members. In 2017, members visited Euro Chairs Manufacturer Sdn Bhd’s factory and this year they visited the showroom of Elyza’s Window Covering Centre as well as a visit to the showroom of Mamorim Sdn Bhd and product talks by the company. In May 2018 members also attended the Functional Construction Material Product presentation

by Nagase Sdn Bhd. As for Recreation & Sports, MIIP had organised a Bowling Tournament and a Badminton Tournament in July and October 2017 respectively. Members’ Networking & Social Activities included the Merdeka Get

Together at Stone Empire Marketing Sdn Bhd and Year End Celebration at the Carlsberg Brewery in Shah Alam.

Under MIIP’s CSR Project, members visited the En Yuan Old Folks Home in PJ where ang pows and a donation of RM1,000 were given out to the Home. Other activities included participation at the Archidex Exhibition which was held in mid-July 2017.

MIIP had a booth, courtesy of past president Dato’ Vincent Lim, to recruit new members.

The committee also re-appointed Harini Management & Services Sdn Bhd to manage and market MIIP magazines for year 2017and 2018.

C.T. Tan added that MIIP has set up a “MIIP Members WhatsApp chat group” for an easier and faster way to communicate and to notify members of upcoming events.

The MIIP facebook page was updated as well. “We would appreciate all members to like and follow the page,” he said. The website is https://www.facebook.com/ malaysianinteriorindustrypartners.

The official MIIP t-shirt, a black polo shirt embroidered with MIIP logo, is now available for sale and members can buy these shirts at RM40 each.

MIIP had also organised a 3D/2N Macau Study Tour in May 2018 in collaboration with MATRADE. From July 4 to 7, 2018, the association will participate in the Archidex Exhibition 2018 where it will have a booth.

Meanwhile, MIIP will be organising a Table Tennis tournament (a new event) and a badminton competition in September. The MIIP Gala Dinner & Industry Awards Night will be held at KL Hilton Sentral on October 12, 2018.

The minutes of the 2017 AGM, Treasurer’s report and the audited accounts of the Association for 2017 were also received and approved.

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PREVIEW MIIP AWARDS 2018 The Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP) will be hosting its biennial awards dinner event at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral on 12th October 2018 to recognise excellence in interior built projects, craftsmanship, and innovation.

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he third instalment of MIIP’s Interior Industry Awards is back!

Presented biennially since 2014 by the Association, the Interior Industry Awards gathers the best players actively involved in the Malaysian fit-out industry in celebration of aesthetics, innovation, and function.

Janet Lee, President of MIIP, welcomes all members to join the evening of celebration.

“The Awards recognise those who demonstrate the highest level of achievement within the various categories participated in, that translates into quality built interior environment benefitting the social, physical and cultural structure of the community that they were built for.”

A total of 27 awards from four categories are up for grabs. Category 1, applicable to fit-out contractors, is for completed fit-out works in the following sub categories – retail, hospitality, food and beverage outlets, workplaces, public design and residential.

Category 2 is for fit-out on innovative and creative use of surface cladding materials applied to walls and floors. This category is applicable to material suppliers. Category 3 covers finishing touches completing the final look and functionality of the particular design

while Category 4 is for innovative products what will be judged on their form and function.

Judging will be based on projects completed between 1st January 2017 and 30th August 2018. All entries will be judged by an independent panel comprising industry leaders and professionals. Entries will be judged on: • Quality & Workmanship • Complexity of Work • Timely Completion • Overall Judges Impression and •Product Functionality

All submissions for the Awards can be sent via courier or by hand to MIIP Secretariat before 30th August 2018. The awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with the MIIP Gala Dinner.

Janet Lee added that the Association looks forward to members’ participation and support for a memorable MIIP Awards Night Dinner. “Bookings for tables are open. There are still 2 VIP tables and 35 standard tables to be sold. VIP tables are priced at RM5,000 each and standard tables are at RM3,800 each for the dinner.”

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Macau

Trade Mission

MIIP delegation recently went to Macau, the “Las Vegas of Asia”, on a trade mission with the view of taking Malaysian interior designing to the next level.

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Macau Trade Mission

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he more than 20 member delegation led by MIIP President Janet Lee and Vice President Steven Poh, arrived just in time for an invigorating lunch after which they ventured into Macau’s historical sites to view the revered St. Paul’s Ruins, among other picturesque relics of the Portuguese Empire’s heyday rule – Senado Square, Macau Tower and Our Lady of Penha Chapel, among others.

The delegation was contented with the itinerary for including this part of the city as they got to see and appreciate the early influences on architecture from both the East and the West, prior to visiting Macau city centre.

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The modern and glamorous part of Macau city centre is noted for its sprawling ecosystem of casinos, hotels, and nightclubs and the delegation visited some of the top hotels and restaurants as well as other social spaces. What was interesting was that these tastefully decorated social spaces were in fact an excellent case study on how light, colours, mirrors, metal, carpets and other forms of soft furnishing were artistically used to create stunning interior dĂŠcor.

The hotels visited were The Galaxy Macau, The Parisian, the Venetian Macau, Morpheus and Nuwa Macau, among others. At these resorts the members saw unique, innovative and creative use of surface cladding materials applied to walls and floors.

The 5-star Venetian Macau is inspired by the legendary Las Vegas Strip and is a remarkable reimagination of the canal city of Venice. Its rich interior fit outs and claddings, high vaulted embellished ceiling and a large golden globe-shaped water fixture that welcomes guests to the hotel, are nothing short of mindboggling. This resort is surrounded by the area’s sightseeing attractions, including Cotai Strip, City of Dreams and Casino which are within walking distance.

The Nuwa Macau is part of the City of Dreams in the Cotai Strip, a large holiday complex with a casino and a large shopping arcade. This modern property boasts a

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contemporary look. The hotel’s lobby is marked by an emphasis on straight lines and Oriental flourishes – thin rows of green bamboo, Chinese bronzed vases and modern Asian-style paintings.

Also in the City of Dreams are the Bubble Fountain and the Dancing Water Theatre.

The delegation also visited the Morpheus, the flagship hotel of the City of Dreams deluxe entertainment and casino complex.

Designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid, the 39-story structure is the world’s first high-rise supported by a free-form steel exoskeleton.

The focal point of this architectural feat is the three breath-taking voids that traverse the

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centre of the hotel, shaping its skyline into two distinct towers, connected by a sky bridge.

Every feature reflects and refracts light for a transcendent experience.

There was also a lunch networking session with the Macau ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC), Eddy Chan, President of Macau Building Materials Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, Winnie Wan, Director of of Macau Brand Enterprise Chamber of Commerce and Penn Vong of Malaysia Macau Malaysia Chamber of Commerce. This networking session was made possible with the co-operation of Ezzwanee Ahman, the Trade Commissioner/Consul

from the Consulate General of Malaysia Trade Section, Matrade Hong Kong.

MIIP members also gathered at The Parisian for a group photo with the Eiffel Tower. Standing at 525-feet, it offers fantastic aerial views of the hottest spots in the area.

Parisian art and history is reflected throughout the hotel with reproductions of 17th and 18thcentury antique rugs, chandeliers, silk textiles, chinoiserie porcelains, as well as a reception area inspired by the prestigious Palace of Versailles.

For the delegation, the trip to Macau was an enriching experience and certainly worth a revisit.

Macau Trade Mission Feedback From Some Members Of The Delegation “A big thank you to the President Janet, Michael and the committee members for organising such a joyful study trip.

We totally enjoyed the entire time staying in Macau with the wonderful team members and all the people we met. We surely benefited a lot from this trip and look forward to more such trip in the future. Thanking everyone for making the trip a tremendous success and a memorable one.”

– Teh Kiong Hui, MD of Elyza’s

“Thank you Michael for organising and together with our President Janet and Vice President Steven for leading the delegation.

It was a wonderful & fruitful trip.”

– Tan Chin Tian, MD of Glass Network Sdn Bhd

“It was a great visit and thank you Cass for such wonderful arrangements.”

– U Mun Liang

“We were given first hand information from the hotelier with regards to the design concept, materials used, the crucial data like capacity, sales turnover, even future expansion plans.

All these would not have been possible without the coordination of Ezzwanee Ahmad from MATRADE Hong Kong, and Cassandra and Michael Choon of Archi-foam who contributed the plaques for the recipients.

Not forgetting also, our tour guide Albert who gave us advance itinerary information for smooth transition from place to place.

To all these nice people, thank you very much.

Without your help this mission would not have been accomplished.”

– Steven Poh, Vice President of MIIP & MD of Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd.

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Purveyors Of Luxury Designs A&A Concept Design and Contract has become the design house of choice of many home owners and corporate offices that want to mark their place with a stamp of distinct luxury.

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&A was founded in 1997 as a standalone boutique interior design firm. Within two decades it has grown to become one of the most trusted and famous brands in the world of interior design and it has left its mark as a leading player in the Distinct Luxury category.

A&A is the name behind many of the luxurious residential homes – landed and high rise – corporate offices, sales gallery of developers, commercial retail and hospitality and many more.

Founded On High Principles How did A&A manage to transform

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itself into the leading power house of luxury design? It did it by staying true to it its core values. Its founder and Chief Executive Office, Agnes Ang, explained it as, “It is all about awareness, appreciation and continuous pursuit of good – if not great – design.”

Agnes, a graduate of the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), is a professional designer and a savvy entrepreneur who realised early on that the niche luxury market was not well catered for in this country. Her keen eye and talent for interior design coupled with her leadership, led A&A to become one of the most sought after companies for luxury

Agnes Ang Hooi Hooi, Chief Executive Officer & Founder.

design and finish. Over the years A&A has become a multi-award winning brand that has been much sought after by clients in the luxury segment.

The company observes the 5 Tenets of Improvement to ensure that it delivers sustainable value creations and continuous improvements in its delivery standards. These Tenets are: • Improving Your Business • Improving Your Image • Improving Your Wellness • Improving Your Relationships • Improving Your Life What this means is that the company appreciates the contribution of good

design in influencing and shaping entire communities. It believes that inspiring work means creating spaces that positively impacts the way people live and work. The key ingredients in the company’s recipe for success are timely precision and critical resource management.

Looking Into All Disciplines What makes A&A unique is that it is more than just an interior design company. It offers a holistic suite of services, thanks to its cross-functional teams that take care of other details so that the client has fewer things to worry about.

Normally when someone engages an ID company, the client has to look for a third party to make the design come true.

A&A are field experts in construction and has a team that it is filled with youthful exuberance and unbridled creativity to ensure that the client’s vision becomes a reality. A&A offers manpower and technical support for turnkey projects of any scale. It effectively combines ID and property development so that clients’ projects flourish seamlessly.

A&A is also a company that looks to the future by being as eco-friendly as possible to help sustain Mother Earth. Aware of the importance and the popularity of the green movement, A&A incorporates green elements into its design and construction. It is a qualified Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) green card member and a CIDB licensed contractor, registered interior design company under Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MOF).

As a socially responsible company, A&A is concerned about the role it plays in a world without borders. To ensure that every job it takes on has minimal environmental impact, the craft materials and design elements are selected with utmost care. In the projects that it is involved in, A&A ensures that the community gets a positive social and economic outcome from the project.

So, whether a client needs design consulting or project management, A&A’s team of lifestyle consultants and expert partners are able to rise to any challenge anywhere, anytime!

A&A’s promise to its clients is that it will strive to meet if not exceed its clients’ every expectation. The company’s creations have been lauded for transcending beauty and function. This is due to the A&A’s team’s dedication to hard work and creative ingenuity.

An Accolade Of Awards Agnes is a recipient of many prestigious awards and recognition. A sign of A&A’s global reach was in winning the Highly Commended award in the FIABCI Asia Pacific Property Awards (Leisure Interior Malaysia category). She also received the Top 50 Business Woman Asia Pacific Award (2014).

In fact, A&A has won about 14 major awards including Top 100 Business Style Awards 2017, Malaysia Power Brand Award (2012), SME 100 Fast Moving Companies Gold Award Winner 2014, MIIP 2016 Gold Award for Interior FitOuts Works (F&B category) for Marhaba Restaurant @ Publika Dutamas and MIIP 2016 Silver Award for Interior Fit-Outs Works (Residential category) for The Rafflesia @ Damansara Perdana.

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Putting its People First As a brand that empowers its employees, Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd understands that to make customers happy, the organisation needs to be happy first.

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here is nothing more powerful than employees’ passion and initiative to make customers happy to spark long-lasting wordof-mouth about the company’s brand. In fact, the company or organisation is only as great as the people who embody the mission of the organisation, those who go above and beyond to see the company succeed and to make the customers happy.

Indisputably, interior fit-out company, Can-I, understands this truth by trusting its employees to be the best spokespeople (the voice of the brand) for the company.

“I know my people and what they can do.

This is important, so that I know exactly where to place them so that they can optimise their

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talents and potential,” says its founder, Tan Goo Can. This is evident with the company’s group of senior Project Directors who have been empowered to take the helm in driving a project from start to finish. Beginning at the tendering process, moving on to savvy negotiations, overlooking the full cycle of project management, to the final handover upon completion – each member of this team is a capable leader of calibre.

Be it 25 years, 10 year or less, regardless of time in service, each member is well versed with the full scale of work on a project – often stepping in to engage in any one of the duties of their workforce, should the need arise.

This is no different from when Tan learnt

the trade – hence, his legacy to Can-I is to build a team who can succeed him in the future and continue growing the company to greater heights.

“There is a resonance of comradery in this team where each leader, with his own unique talent, often lends himself to another project, either on a quick site visit or for a short-term role within the project,” he says.

Driven by their passion for satisfying results, these leaders are blind to the concept of rank and role whilst collaborating, where anyone from any rank can offer suggestions and solutions. “With each project growing in uniqueness, complexity and challenges, we have always met them with confidence, thanks to this value of openness in our team,” adds Tan.

Like the Project Management team, the Administrative Management team works along the principles of an open level movement and learning. “Should an individual show potential, talent and most importantly, interest, they are offered the chance to explore,” Tan says. “At Can-I the learning opportunities are endless, one could start at reception or dispatch and find themselves in any one of the ranks within our support network.”

From the original members who started at the formative years of Can-I, to the recent recruits, all hands are on deck in supporting ongoing projects. As one cohesive unit, the details of every ongoing project is skilfully managed amongst the team members, forming the bridge that connects the worksite to all stakeholders in a seamless inflow and outflow of sourcing, planning, communicating and overall administration.

Tan values creativity and finds every opportunity to nourish this spirit within Can-I. Apart from selecting team members

with attributes that match a project, Can-I has curated skilled technicians and craftsmen from Malaysia and the Asian region who have produced furniture and fixtures with impeccable finishes, earning the praise of clients and accolades of the public.

Through years of industry experience, Can-I is aware of the demand of various custom fit and unique design elements that is called for in each project. As such, Can-I has dedicated resources within the company for equipment that aid the crafting process of its artisans and invested in various technology that allows its team to research and design innovative materials and solutions for their clients. Timber, metal, finishing, coating,

“I can do things you cannot, You can do things I cannot; together we Can do great things.”

– Mother Theresa

special effects and upholstery are some of the creation centres built and used by Can-I to fulfil the exquisite design elements of a project. To meet tight deadlines, Can-I has imported special machinery that improve speed and workmanship to provide better building solutions on site.

Given his own humble beginnings in Taiping, Tan knows the socio-economic struggles of the society and he is committed to alleviate it by recruiting semi-skilled fresh graduates from local vocational institutions and unskilled indigenous communities in Malaysia. He also extends the same courtesy in all international worksites by providing shortterm employment to locals in the surrounding community. Even recruits with a troubled past with the law are given a second chance at Can-I to build a new career path.

“All apprentices are trained to anticipate and resolve problems, produce creative and innovative designs, work more efficiently, generate high quality workmanship, communicate effectively, and transfer knowledge to fellow workers,” states Tan. Selected individuals are further groomed in various training and development programmes in the areas of safety, ethics, project administration and other skills training courses.

These skilled workers are also counselled in mapping out a career progression that helps them chart their career growth.

In short, Can-I’s secret to success is in the value it places upon its people.

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Invest In Personalised Carpet Designs Personalised carpet designs add that extra touch that makes the home, office or commercial places stand out from the rest. And no one does personalised carpet designs better than Artesia Décor, the company that has been beautifying floors all over Malaysia!

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arpets have fascinated mankind for centuries and have been prized objects to decorate their dwellings. As early as the 5th century BC, Herodotus, the legendary historian, was waxing lyrical about the beautiful rugs with vibrant colours that would never fade which were woven by the people of the Caucasus. The oldest surviving carpet is the Pazyryk carpet which was excavated in 1949 from a Pazyryk burial mound in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It has been dated from the 5th to 4th century BC!

the floor when playing with children for example, muffling sound from walking (especially in apartments and upstairs in double storey homes) and for adding decoration or colour to a room. Carpets come in many different types of patterns and motifs which are used to decorate the surface of a floor.

Carpets come with varying price tags and quality: they range from inexpensive, synthetic carpets which are usually mass produced in factories and generally used in commercial buildings, to very expensive hand-knotted wool rugs that are usually found in the homes of very wealthy people.

Fascination With Carpets Today, carpets are still prized by our modern society. They are used for various purposes – insulating a person’s feet from the cold tile or concrete floor, making a room cosier by providing a place to sit on

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Specially Designed Carpets There’s a new trend in carpets that is fast catching on with Malaysians: carpet design. Artesia Décor, a pioneer in carpet designing in Malaysia, has been supplying

Steven Poh, Managing Director of Artesia Décor.

many well-known hotels and commercial buildings in Malaysia with unique carpet designs that have won the admiration of many. Steven Poh, the Managing Director of Artesia Décor, says that the mission of the company is to change the way carpets are perceived and to make them an integral part of any decor.

Artesia Décor has a highly skilled and talented team of carpet designers to help clients make the right choices in picking the best designs for them. The designers produce two dimensional designs that can be produced in a repeating pattern.

The designs are created using computeraided design (CAD) systems, which are quicker and more accurate than handdrawing techniques. These designs are later transferred to computer-aided machinery (CAM) for production.

The carpet designers, with the help of CAD and CAM, are able to produce new design possibilities that weren’t possible a few years ago. Carpet designing has made it possible to include different textures, patterns and flecks of colour that enhance the basic backgrounds of a carpet which in turn, give rooms a distinct personality of their own.

“Carpet designing is an art and takes a keen eye,” explains Poh. “It’s important to be able to mash colours and designs accurately to make it look pleasing to the eye and can make or break an interior design. The team works closely with interior designers to come up with the perfect carpeting and wall fabrics for a dedicated space.”

Carpet design has made it possible to use colour and texture to do so much more in terms of styling and fashion appeal. These aesthetically pleasing carpets also minimise soil and vacuum marks, thus making them a firm favourite with many clients.

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The finest quality residential and commercial carpets.

Artesia Decor Sdn Bhd D3-17-G, Jalan Dutamas 3, Taman Dutamas, 43200 Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia.

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FLUX DESK The FLUX series of desks can be adapted to blend into and enhance any workspace without compromising functionality or aesthetics.

Marketed by Matic Office System Sdn Bhd, it won the New Product Award during Archidex 2018.

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rawing inspiration from a combination of iconic design movements and styles of significant design periods from the past, the FLUX series of desks makes a statement with a bold and unique maximalist aesthetics.

FLUX is designed from the ground up with open, collaborative, multi-disciplinary and flexible workspaces in mind. As such, it can be adapted to blend into and enhance any workspace environment without compromising functionality or aesthetics.

With a unique modular accessory mounting system, a variety of highly functional accessories can be attached to the table base offering a range of options, from lighting and device holders to storage and privacy partitions.

During Archidex 2018 held recently at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the FLUX series of desks won the New Product Award. This award was aimed at discovering the industry’s most exciting introductions to the market and showcase the best form and functionality.

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WINNER’S CIRCLE

Bold Lines, Soft Curves

FLUX

Desking System

maticdegree.com info@maticdegree.com

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Developing Executive Presence

By Dr Victor SL Tan

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n 2012, the Center for Talent Innovation research affirms that being a top performer isn’t enough: you must have executive presence (EP) in order to be considered for positions of authority.

The research studied the core characteristics of leaders that matter most and their respective importance divided into categories – 67% Gravitas (how you act), 28% Communication (how you speak) and 5% (how you look).

WHAT IS EXECUTIVE PRESENCE Executive presence is what gravitates people towards a leader: the impression and perception the leader creates through his conduct, character and competency. It inspires and has a positive impact on people. It is not what one is born with. The behaviour that creates executive presence can be developed.

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We can learn about executive presence not just from corporate leaders but also from powerful world leaders who have the characteristics to influence and change the world. KLSCC’s 5 “C”s EP model covers the two important factors: Gravitas and Communication which contribute to 95% of the executive presence.

CONFIDENCE Confidence is indeed a very attractive part of a person. Someone who speaks and acts confidently gets ahead further than one who is hesitant and uncertain. Confidence does not just come from knowledge, skills or experience. Often, it comes from self-belief and self-confidence. Such a leader has the poise, confidence and the EQ to handle the odds and overcome challenges.

Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba.com has

a net worth of US41.8 billion as of June 2017 which makes him not only the richest man in China but in Asia as well. He shared the story of how he went against his 23 friends who opposed his idea of starting the company. It is his self-confidence and unwavering self-belief in overcoming failures and challenges that enabled him to bring Alibaba.com to where it is today. His confidence helped him win business deals with international leaders including presidents, prime ministers and top business leaders of the United States, Japan and ASEAN countries, among others.

CHARACTER Character is the authentic self – a reflection of what is real inside a person. It is about the core values, motives and the heart of the person. It is the moral and mental qualities that are distinguishable in a person.

THE 5 ‘C’S OF EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

CONFIDENCE

CREDIBILITY

CHARACTER

EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

COMMUNINICATION

In one of the many post-election analysis of Barack Obama winning the Presidency of United States, the Los Angeles Times pointed out that it was the character of Obama that helped him win against his opponent John McCain. The Los Angeles Times reported, “We need a leader who demonstrates thoughtful calm and grace under pressure, one not prone to volatile gesture or capricious pronouncement... as the Presidential race draws to its conclusion, it is Obama’s character and temperament that come to the fore. It is his steadiness. His maturity.”

COMPETENCY One of the reasons for the early success of Apple is the founder’s competency both in selling as well as the technical aspects of Apple’s products. He was the number one salesperson in his company. And yet he possessed great product and design competency. Steve had great influence and impact on his people through his superior technical competency as well as his total

COMPETENCY

commitment towards doing the very best – often to the point of perfection.

COMMUNICATION Another great characteristic of leaders with executive presence is the ability to captivate the attention of people through their powerful and influential communication skills. Such leaders can command a crowd and have the charisma to inspire people to change themselves and the world.

Martin Luther King Jr is considered one of history’s best communicators of all times.

In his speeches, he used varied oratorical and stylistic strategies – repetition, parallel structure, imagery, analogy and alliteration techniques to inspire people for action. He created lasting influence through his positive and urgent messages echoed through many generations and still hold its relevance. His words have a way to mesmerise through stimulating the imagination, touching hearts and transforming the mindsets of people. In his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, he used

great imagery, positive and urgent words: •“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.”

• “Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”

• “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.”

CREDIBILITY Credibility is about the trust and belief people have about a person. It comes from the practice of consistent values of integrity and honesty, besides one’s competency and commitment to what one is doing. It is about practicing by example, what you preach, walking your talk and your leadership. It is not what one says or what one plans to do that gives credibility. Credibility comes from the action, results and a track record what one has achieved. It is evidencebased judged from delivery rather than promise.

The 2017 Edelman TRUST BAROMETER revealed that most CEO’s credibility dropped 12 points globally to an all-time low of 37%, plummeting in every country studied, while government leaders (29%) remain least credible.

The corporate world can learn about leadership credibility from people like Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln who practiced what they preached, and had the authentic “goodness” in them with proven trustworthiness from the promises that they had delivered.

The importance of executive presence is substantiated with research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Center which attribute 85% of career success to soft skills of which executive presence is part of and only 15% to hard skills or technical skills.

It is time to unleash your executive presence and start influencing people for positive action and results!

Dr Victor SL Tan is the CEO of KL Strategic Change Consulting Group. He is an international authority on change management and has written 10 management books on change. For feedback on this article, please contact him at victorsltan@ klscc.com or at 012 3903168.

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The Move From GST To SST As promised by Pakatan Harapan as part of its election manifesto, the hugely unpopular GST has been scrapped as of 1 June 2018 to be replaced by the Sales and Service Tax (SST) from 1 September. Will the move from GST to SST really make a difference to consumers, business and the country?

By Datuk Seri Raymond Liew

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he political tsunami of 9th May 2018 saw the Pakatan Harapan (PH) led by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, sweep into power. Tun Dr Mahathir, who led the country during the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 is once again at the helm of the country as he tries to steer it through rough economic times.One of PH’s election manifesto is to abolish the hugely unpopular Goods and Services Tax (GST) which was blamed as the cause for the rising prices that affected the middle and lower income Malaysians. The Ministry of Finance announced on 16th May 2018 that the GST will be zero-rated effective 1st June 2018.

Out GST, in SST! The GST will be replaced with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) which will be introduced on 1st September. The proposed tax rate for the SST is 10%. As SST has a “narrow tax base” the overall impact on business is not as drastic as GST since it only affects certain products and services and does not cascade across the board like the GST. The three month interim period between 0% GST and the onset of the SST is considered a tax holiday for consumers where they hope prices will hopefully come down.

Hopefully the transition will be smooth for the businesses as there is an urgent need for frank dialogues and discussions between the Government and businesses. The Government

has always been pro-businesses and I am confident that the transition will be smooth for the businesses as there will be rounds of dialogues and discussions between the Government and businesses as the Government gathers views on SST.

Impact of SST

The change to 0% GST should improve the cash flow of businesses, especially SMEs. However, it may have little impact on bigger businesses which are primarily exporting their products or services.

Consumers can expect food, beverage and retail prices to be lower. Property prices, especially newer houses, automobiles and air travel can also expect to be marginally lower.

SST is expected to create more disposable income, which will translate into boosting consumer spending, spur private consumption and increase business activity.

However, there is a possibility that products and services covered under SST will see an increase in prices. In the months between the abolition of GST and introduction of the SST, some unscrupulous parties may take advantage of the situation and engage in non-compliance and profiteering. It is very important that the Government carries out monitoring and enforcement activities effectively.

Narrow tax base – one level of production Broad base – multilevels of production We applaud the Government’s efforts to strengthen the economy by whatever means.

Cascading and compounding effect Cascading and compounding effect eliminated We hope that the SST will be a better tax system than the GST– that it will bring in the No relief for export Exports are zero rated and input tax is claimable extra revenue needed by the Government without causing hardship to the people.

Clarification issues Minimal clarification issues

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SST AND GST

SST

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GST

Declining in tax productivity

Increase in tax productivity

Tax rate between 6 and 10%

Tax rate is 6%

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Datuk Seri Raymond Liew is McMillan Woods’ managing partner, a chartered accountant and tax advisor.

Kitchen & Wardrobe

Janesis Collection Sdn Bhd prides ourselves with our bespoke kitchen and wardrobe design. With our kitchen design focusing on value added components such as backsplash accessories system and drawer organizers to innovative decorative surfaces.

Cutlery Tray Plate & Bowl Holder

Janesis delivers endless possibilities with our wardrobe systems and wall panelling solutions with its flexible interchange of modular cantilevered accessories such as shelves, drawers and hanging rails that increases visibility and utilization.

Knife Holder

Cantilevered shelf

Hanging Rail

JANESIS COLLECTION SDN BHD T: 012-690 8170 E: annette@perabutmakmur .com.my

Wardrobe Accessories

Wardrobe Accessories

Show Gallery: Lot 45, Lingkaran Taman Industri Integrasi Rawang 2, Kawasan Industri Rawang Integrated, 48000 Rawang, Selangor.

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ELYZA’s Home Showroom Visit MIIP members were given an exclusive tour of Elyza’s factory-cum-showroom to learn about the limitless possibilities of what the company does best – supplying fabrics and making inspiring and beautiful window dressing since 1994.

Earlier this year, several members of MIIP led by the President Janet Lee visited Elyza’s Window Dressing Centre (EWCC) in Seri Kembangan. EWCC is one of Malaysia’s largest suppliers of furnishing fabrics, curtains, blinds and motorised systems.

At the 30,000 square feet Elyza’s

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Window Covering Centre (EWCC), the members were welcomed by Managing Director Teh Kiong Hui who gave a briefing on the company. They were then taken on a tour of the Centre’s showroom. It is a chic and soulful wardrobe-style pad stocked with hundreds of soft furnishing items and accessories that seamlessly flow across to entire floor. There were also tastefully decorated concept units of living spaces complete with furniture and other soft furnishing.

At the vast production floor of the EWCC, members stood attentively around a huge flatbed for an insider’s view on the manufacturing of railings and motorised systems.

Janet Lee thanked Elyza for their hospitality and hoped that the members benefitted from the visit. The eventful day rounded off with a hearty buffet lunch for the members.

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Nagase Product Presentation

Team Nagase Malaysia promotes its products to MIIP members.

Nagase Malaysia, local representative and marketing arm of chemicals specialists ISK and CEMEDINE, was at the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association’s head office in Jalan Perak recently to showcase their best inventory to 20 MIIP members.

Masao Takahashi, President of Cemedine Philippines Corporation and Daisuke Hori, Manager, Global Business Promotion Group of Cemedine Co Ltd and as well as Kee Nai Seng, Deputy

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General Manager of ISK Singapore Branch and Nagase’s sales and marketing team presented an array of adhesives and coating materials to demonstrate their properties, with a creative spin – bricks were being glued to panels and small glass sheets were passed about to encourage interaction and keep the presentation lively and interesting.

Cemedine produces high performance MS sealant and adhesive which can be used on a variety of surfaces including

glass, steel, mirror, cement board and wood. ISK is into photocatalytic glass coating (clean nano). The self-cleaning coated glass surfaces stay clean and clear.

The MIIP members in attendance were clearly impressed by the simple but impactful innovations from the Japanese companies.

Great value was seen in the way these unique chemical products can benefit the workflows and processes of those in the construction and maintenance field.

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Visit to Nitto Denko MIIP members recently visited tape manufacturer Nitto Denko Materials (M) Sdn Bhd’s manufacturing and research facility in Shah Alam.

The event started off with a light breakfast and tea session where members could talk about the 3 calories lost on the way up – calorie-tracking labels are a Nitto Denko initiative to keep its staff and visitors fit while taking the stairs (in indoor shoes for hygiene reasons, too).

“We greatly appreciate MIIP members coming to visit our facility. As you know, Nitto Denko Corporation is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in October this year,” said Ezio Kawano, Managing Director of Nitto Denko Materials (M) Sdn Bhd, during his welcome speech. He also highlighted a selection of some of the 15,000 products and technology the company had created for the building and construction industry.

“We are happy to cooperate with MIIP and look forward to future collaborations,” he stated.

MIIP members were also shown some of the company’s products and technology

by Nitto Denko’s marketing team. Everyone present had even to perform a mandatory “safety call”, reiterating Nitto Denko’s commitment to placing “safety above everything else”. A core distinction of Nitto Denko, as a manufacturer in Malaysia,

is that it is the first to fully use emulsion polymerisation methods as opposed to solvent-based technology which releases harmful VOC. Nitto innovations highlighted include the TEMISH® micro-filtering technology, NITOHULLMAC XG anti-corrosion systems, EPT Sealer soundproofing technology, and market-ready medical adhesives such as transdermal patches, sports and kinesiology tape, to name a few. MIIP members were amazed at the trim and colourful presentations of the products offered by Nitto Denko. Some of them even took home some useful souvenirs – Nitto Washi masking tapes, also known as “painter’s tape” for its instrumental role in a growing alternative art movement within Japan and the world over.

The event ended with a buffet lunch which had some contemporary favourites such as Japanese Curry and Chicken Karaage.

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Visit to Mamorim Showroom MIIP members find out more about cork and its uses beyond winemaking as a building material and medium for artistic expression, at Mamorim Sdn Bhd. Trade Mach, a business and interior industry partner specialising in landscaping and building materials, recently invited MIIP members to visit Mamorim Sdn Bhd’s showroom at Cheras, with a view to looking into possibilities of incorporating the humble cork skilfully in their future designs and work.

The delegation, led by President Janet Lee, was astonished at the interior artistry of the Mamorim head office where the entire office floorspace was practically enveloped by cork, an eco-friendly organic material which is also very versatile.

A comprehensive walking tour and presentation were given to the visiting members, an experience which exposed them to all types of cork innovations and styles.

In cork and cork paper, designers and builders can find a sustainable, eco-friendly material capable of imbuing built spaces with touches of nature.

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Spreading Good Cheer for Chinese New Year About 10 MIIP committee members led by the President Janet Lee, visited the En Yuan Old Folks Home in Petaling Jaya recently in conjunction with the Chinese New Year. The team delivered bags full of goodies to the residents of the home and also presented a cheque for RM1,000 to Stanley Yap, Secretary of Persatuan Kebajikan Orang Orang Tua, Bahagian Selangor, En Yuan Old Folk Home.

Stanley Yap, in his welcoming speech, thanked MIIP for their kind contribution as the Home is always in need of support from the public to provide food and shelter for the occupants.

It was a joyful occasion for the elderly people who appreciated the generosity of the MIIP team who socialised with the residents over comforting meals and cheerful group activities.

The visit to the Home was organised by MIIP committee member Brenda Wang.

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MIIP Bowling Tournament 2018 16 teams compete for Challenge Trophy and cash prizes.

MIIP’s annual bowling tournament was held at the Sunway Bowling Alley in April. This year’s tournament was keenly contested where the defending champion, Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd, was forced to concede the crown to Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd who were third placed winners in 2017. Jalex Sdn Bhd came in third at this year’s tournament.

The tournament was also an opportunity for the competitors as well as their supporters to get together and network. This year’s event was organised by committee members David Cheong and Brenda Wang who were assisted

by Wendy Ng, MIIP administrator, all of whom worked hard to make it a success.

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Congratulations to all winners and especially to the champions from Archi-Foam who scored a perfect score of 600 points, each strike akin to a hole in one (in Golf).

THE WINNERS CHAMPION: Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd Prize: Cash RM1,000, Trophy & Challenge Trophy 2ND PLACE: Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd Prize: Cash RM700 & Trophy 3RD PLACE: Jalex Sdn Bhd PRIZE: Cash RM400 & Trophy

JUL

JUL 27

JUL 28

AUG

SEPT

OCT

Factory Visit to Hunter Douglas (M) Sdn Bhd.

Table Tennis and Badminton Competitions

NOV

Trade Talk / Factory Visit

MIIP

Visit to Dynamic Furniture Industries (M) Sdn Bhd.

Activities

Archidex (4-7)

Talk on “Handling Delay and Prolongation Cost Claim”

Awards Nite Dinner

DEC

Year End Party

Find out what’s happening with MIIP, don’t miss out on gettogethers and useful industry talks and presentations exclusively for our members.

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CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT PERSON

NATURE OF BUSINESS

A B Inox Sdn Bhd No. 10-2, Jalan 9/23A, Medan Makmur Off Jalan Usahawan, Setapak, 53200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4144 1125/4143 4228 Fax: 03-4142 1488 Email: admin@abinox.net Website: www.abinox.net

Nicholas Ong enquiry@abinox.net Grace Lum, Sales & Marketing Consultant grace.lum@abinox.net

Interior Design & Build

A. & H. Meyer Sdn Bhd No. 3, Jalan Astaka U8/84, Section U8, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7845 7277 Fax: 03-7845 2155 Email: sales@ah-meyer.com.my Website: www.ah-meyer.com.my

Peter Lenhardt, Managing Director peter@ah-meyer.com.my Mogan Perumal, Sales Manager mogan@ah-meyer.com.my

Manufacturing Of Cable Management System For Office Furniture

A Moxie Associates Sdn Bhd 22, Lorong Jelutong, Southern Park, 41200 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3372 0564 Fax: 03-3371 3184 Email: amoxie.mail@gmail.com Website: www.amoxie.com.my

Cayenne Lim, Design Director cayenne@amoxie.com.my CK See, Managing Director ck@amoxie.com.my

Interior Design & Build

A & A Concept Design & Contract Sdn Bhd No. 11, Jalan Nikmat, Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7980 6633/6699 Fax: 03-7980 6336 Email: info@aa-group.com.my Website: www.aa-group.com.my

Agnes Ang, CEO Agnes.ang@aaconcept.com.my May Ng, Executive Director May.ng@aaconcept.com.my

Interior Design & Build

Abitex Designs (M) Sdn Bhd No. 66, Jalan TSB9, Taman Industrial Sg. Buloh, 47000 Kota Damansara, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6151 6311/4011/4511 Fax: 03-6151 5711 Email: info@abitex.com.my Website: www.abitex.com.my

Candy Chai, GM candy@abitex.com.my Izzy Lim, Operations Manager lim@abitex.com.my

Sofa Manufacturing

Advantes Group Sdn Bhd D-7-3A, Menara Mitraland, No.13A, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara PJU5, 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7611 7398/9 Fax: Email: benjamin@advantesgroup.com Website: www.advantesgroup.com

Cheam Dow Hoong, Project Director benjamin@advantesgroup.com PE Siew Seong, Director edwin@advantesgroup.com

Construction

Ample Architectural Hardware Sdn Bhd Lot 6, Block A, Jalan Perusahaan 4, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6186 4848 Fax: 03-6187 9911 Email: enquiry@ample.com.my Website: www.ample.com.my

Aaren Chua, MD aaren@ample.com.my

Architectural Hardware

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd A-05-05, Da Men USJ Komersil, Persiaran Kewajipan USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5885 3909 Fax: Email: info@archinspire.com.my Website: www.archinspire.com.my

Yeo Lee Ling, CEO leeling@archinspire.com.my Lim Yoke Chin, Director winnielim@archinspire.com.my

Quartz Surfaces Supplier

Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd 4-1, Jalan Kuchai Maju 10, Kuchai Entrepreneurs’ Park Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7987 2898 Fax: 03-7987 6898 Email: archifoam@yahoo.com Website: www.archi-foam.com

Michael Choon Teik Kok, GM michael@archifoam.com.my Merrick Lim, Project Director merrick@archifoam.com.my

Interior & Exterior Architectural Light Weight Moulding/Panels

Artesia Decor Sdn Bhd D3-17-G, Jalan Dutamas 3, Taman Dutamas, 43200 Balakong, Selangor.

Tel: 017-288 1533/03-9544 4411 Fax: 03-9544 4411 Email: general@artesia.com.my

Steven Poh, Marketing Director Kelvin Chee, Marketing Director Jimmy Chai, Marketing Director

Carpet

Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd Lot 32789, Jalan 5/1A, Taman Perindustrian Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8962 2286 Fax: 03-8961 8862 Email: herbertkoh@artmatrix.com.my sales@artmatrix.com.my Website: www.artmatrix.com.my

Herbert Koh, CEO herbertkoh@artmatrix.com.my Francis Lau, Vice President-Sales francis@artmatrix.com.my

Design, Manufacture & Supply Office Furniture

Azio International Sdn Bhd 18, Jalan Industri USJ 1/1, Taman Perindustrian USJ 1, 47600 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8011 7798 Fax: 03-8011 7888 Email: Aziointernational@gmail.com Website: www.Azio.com.my

Rigine Seah, Marketing Director Aziointernational@gmail.com Jason Ng, Director Aziointernational@gmail.com

Manufacturing/Importer Of Solid Surface/Vinyl Floor

Bao Leng Wood Veneer Plywood Sdn Bhd Lot 2141A, Jalan Welfare, Kg Baru, Sungai Buloh, 47000 Selangor.

Tel: 03-6157 5678 Fax: 03-6157 6789 Email: baolengveneer@gmail.com Website: www.baolengveneer.com

Foo Kam Ming, Chairman Tan Chii Hsia, Marketing Director

Trading in Timber, Plywood, Decorative Wood and Hardware Products

Bicarro Timber Flooring Sdn Bhd 37-G, Petaling Utama Avenue, Jalan PJS 1/50, Petaling Jaya, 46150 Selangor.

Tel: 03-7770 2268 Fax: 03-7770 2168 Email: marketing@bicarrotimber.com Website: www.bicarrotimber.com

Tan Kim Kok, Director nicholas@bicarrotimber.com Tan Kin Hong shawn@bicarrotimber.com

Timber Flooring

Blaine Robert Design Sdn Bhd Level 28-08, Binjai 8, Premium SOHO, No. 2, Lorong Binjai 8, Off Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2181 1828 Email: hafiznatar@blainerobertdesign.com Website: www.blainerobertdesign.com

Robert Blaine Gellaty, Director blaine@blainerobertdesign.com Abdul Hafiz bin Mohd Natar, Director

Interior Design

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CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT PERSON

NATURE OF BUSINESS

USG Boral Sdn Bhd Lot 606, Off Jalan SS13/1K, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5629 2000 Fax: 03-5629 2008 Email: contact-us.my@usgboral.com Website: USGboral.com

Peter Ng, Marketing Director Peter.Ng@USGBORAL.com Kyxin, Chong, Marketing executive kyxin.chong@usgboral.com

Drywall & Ceiling System Solution Provider

C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd 9-1-6, Jalan 3/109F Danau Business Centre Danau Desa, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7982 4668 Fax: 03-7982 1648 Email: info@cisnetwork.com Website: www.cisnetwork.com

Dato’ Vincent Lim, President vincentlim@cisnetwork.com

Exhibition Organiser

Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd No.1, Jalan PJS 1/33, Petaling Utama 46150, Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7785 5887 Fax: 03-7783 0887 Email: projects@can-i.com.my Website: www.can-i.com.my

Tan Goo Can, MD can@can-i.com.my See Chee Hong, Project Director hong@can-i.com.my

Interior Retrofitting

Cheksern Young Builders Sdn Bhd 2A, Jalan BM1/2, Taman Bukit Mayang Emas, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7804 3393/4 Fax: 03-7803 4492 Email: game@cheksernyoung.com Website: www.cheksernyoung.com

Leon Tan How Chek, Director leon@cheksernyoung.com Seon Tan How Sern, Chief Operating Officer seon@cheksernyoung.com

Construction & ID-Fit Out

CMC Glass Sdn Bhd No 6, Jalan PJS 1/21A, Taman Petaling Utama, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7784 8133 Fax: 03-7783 8133 Email: cmc.glass@hotmail.com

Chen Chee Ming, Director

Aluminium & Glass

Crystalace Deco Sdn Bhd No. 21-1, Jalan PJU 5/3, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara.

47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6142 1688 Fax: 03-6142 1687 Email: info@crystalace.com.my Website: www.crystalace.com.my

Benson Ng, Managing Director benson@crystalace.com.my Ng Peng Ji, Business Development & Operation pengji@crystalace.com.my

Curtain, Blind, Upholstery

DDS Contracts & Interior Solutions Sdn Bhd 10th Floor, South Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142A Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2181 9339 Fax: 03-2164 3393 Email: marketing.ddsm@designstudiogroup.com Website: www.designstudiogroup.com

Nick Potts, General Manager 2 nick.potts@designstudiogroup.com Abdul Kamil Rizal bin Abdul Rashid kamil.rizal@designstudiogroup.com

Construction & Interior Fit-Out

D.E.S.Design Network Sdn Bhd 30-1 & 2, Jalan Bunga Tanjung 9, Taman Muda, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4296 4030 Fax: 03-4291 9989 Email: desnetwork@gmail.com Website: www.desdesign.com.my

Desmond Wong, Design & Marketing Director desnetwork@gmail.com Christina Yong, General Manager

Interior Design & Renovation

Dynamic Furniture Industries (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 117, Jalan 6, Komplek Perabot Olak Lempit, 42700 Banting, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3149 4666/3525 Fax: 03-3149 3389 Email: enquiry@dynamic-brand.com Website: www.dynamic-brand.com

SA Khoo, GM sakhoo@dynamic-brand.com Oscar Yi, Regional Manager oscaryii@dynamic-brand.com

Furniture Manufacturing

Eco Interior Supplies Sdn Bhd No. 30, Jalan SS 21/1, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7733 7232 Fax: 03-5525 3355 Email: ecoiseco@gmail.com Website: www.ecointeriorsupplies.com

Kwan Jenny, Director kwanandjenny@gmail.com Tan Yok Hoe, Director jeffecois@gmail.com

Supplier & Importer of Marbles & Stones, Granite, Tiles, Quartz, Sanitary Fittings

Elyza’s Home (M) Sdn Bhd No. 7 & 8, Jalan KPB 18, Balakong Industrial Park, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8964 9688/9288 Fax: 03-8964 9388 Email: teh@elyza.com Website: www.elyza.com

Teh Kiong Hui, Managing Director teh@elyza.com Elyza Yong, COO

Home Furnishing Window Coverings

Enviri Industries Sdn Berhad PT 71179, Lot 1845, Jalan Lapis 2/KU 16, Taman Sementa Indah, 42100 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3291 8913 Fax: 03-3291 8796 Email: enviri.industries@gmail.com Website: www.enviri.com

Low Yoke Seng, Executive Director lowyokeseng@gmail.com Low Keng Hou lowkenghou@gmail.com

Veneer Panels Manufacturer

Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd Wisma Euro, Lot 21, Rawang Industrial Estate, 48000 Rawang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6092 6666 Fax: 03-6092 2500 Email: david@eurochairs.com Website: www.eurochairs.com

David Cheong, Assistant GM david@eurochairs.com Chiam Toon Yang toonyang.chiam@eurochairs.com

Manufacturing and Selling Of Office Furniture & Chairs

Federal Furniture Industries Sdn Bhd No. 8, Koi Kinrara, Jalan Pipit, Bukit Tandang, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8070 9200 Fax: 03-8070 9300 Email: cherylkho@ffhb.com.my Website: www.federal_furniture.com

Dato Choy Wai Hin, Executive Director whchoy@ffb.com.my Victor Ng, COO victorng@ffhb.com.my

Furniture

Flexiwall Marketing Sdn Bhd 1st Floor, Lot 32602-B, Jalan 1/45A, Batu 5, Jalan Ipoh, Taman Kok Lian, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6258 7737 Fax: 03-6242 7727 Email: flexiwallmarketing@hotmail.com Website www.flexiwallmarketing.com

Ng Hang Seng, Manager flexiwallmarketing@hotmail.com Ng Kok Keong, General Manager kkng57@hotmail.com

Manufacturer Of Acoustic Operable Wall And Sliding & Folding Glass Partition

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Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd 7, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 9, Sri Edaran Light Industrial Park, 7th Mile, Jalan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6253 2939 Fax: 03-6253 1215 Email: sales@glassnetwork.com.my Website: www.glassnetwork.com.my www.glassmalaysia.com.my

Tan Chin Tian, MD cttan@glassnetwork.com.my Jackie Low S K, Marketing Manager jackie@glassnetwork.com.my

Glass Specialist Company

Grand Teknik Bina Sdn Bhd 29, Jalan Suarasa 813, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, 43200 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9076 9624 Fax: 03-9076 9614 Email: manaf@grandteknik.com Website: www.grandteknik.com

Dato’Ir Abdul Manap Bin Hanafi, MD Azizan bin Abd Aziz, Head Interior Fit-Out Division azizan@grandteknik.com

Interior Design Contractor

HAL Empire Sdn Bhd Level 27-9, Oval Damansara, No 685, Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9212 8512 Fax: 03-9212 8519 Email: hal.empiresb@gmail.com Website: www.maslandcontract.com

Brenda Wang, Director hal.empiresb@gmail.com

Trading and Distribution of Carpet & Vinyl & Flooring Product

Hunter Douglas (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 493, Persiaran Kuala Selangor, Section 26, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5191 2020 Fax: 03-5191 2885 Email: fazlina.zainudin@hunterdouglas.com.my Website: www.hunterdouglas.com.my

Mr Azeman bin Ghazali, Regional Sales azeman@hunterdouglas.asia Mr James Sia, GM-Licensing and Window Covering Products jamessia@hunterdouglas.com.my

Manufacturing of Architectural Products

Ideal Convention Centre Sdn Bhd Level 5 Office Tower, IDCC Shah Alam, Jalan Pahat L15/L, Dataran Otomobil, Seksyen 15 Shah Alam, 40200 Selangor.

Tel: 03-5031 3333 Fax: 03-5032 3333 Email: enquiry@idcc.com.my Website: www.idcc.com.my

Mieko Neo Business Development Manager mieko.neo@idcc.com.my

Space Rental Convention Centre/ Retail

Identity Solutions Sdn Bhd No. 3A & 3B, Jalan PU 7/3, Taman Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8052 0852 Fax: 03-8051 7861 Email: identitysolutions@gmail.com

En Mohd Salleh Rahmat, CEO sallehrahmat@identitysolutions.my Puan Zaiton Ahmad, Manager zaitonahmad@identitysolutions.my

Fit Out ID Contractor

Inovar Resources Sdn Bhd 20B, Jalan Penchala, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7785 1266 Fax: 03-7785 3266 Email: muhdikmal.my@inovarfloor.com Website: www.inovarfloor.com.my

Muhd Ikmal Business & Product Development Manager muhdikmal.my@inovarfloor.com

Manufacturer Of Laminated Timber Flooring, Retailer of Resilient Flooring, Outdoor Decking & Wall Painting

Interior Unlimited International Sdn Bhd 9-0-7, 9-1-7, 9-2-7 & 9-3-7, Jalan 3/10F Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7981 3122 Fax: 03-7981 2133 Email: sjbalan@interiorunlimited.com Website: www.interiorunlimited.com

James Teo, Director jamesteo2010@gmail.com Sharmila, Senior Manager sjbalan@interiorunlimited.com

Export Furniture & Soft Fitting

Jalex Sdn Bhd Bangunan Jalex, Lot 3750, Lorong 2D, Kg Baru, Subang, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7846 2088 Fax: 03-7847 1932 Email: jalex@jalex.com.my Website: www.jalexinternational.com.my

Janet Lee, Executive Director janet@jalex.com.my Chan Chin Keong, Business Development Manager chanck89@outlook.com

Interior Fit Outs

Jemaramas Jaya Sdn Bhd Lot 6119, Jalan Haji Salleh, Batu 5½ Off Jalan Meru, 41050 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3392 6888 Fax: 03-3392 2833 Email: info@versalink.com Website: www.versalink.com

Adam Law Kian Guan, Executive Director adam@versalink.com Matthew Law Kian Siong, Group CEO matthew@versalink.com

Office Furniture Manufacturer

Kamal Engineering Sdn Bhd 65-2, Jalan Prima SG 3/1, Prima Sri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6186 2405 Fax: 03-6186 2406 Email: inquiry@kesb.com.my kamalengineering@gmail.com Website: www.kesb.com.my

Ir Mustaffa Kamal Bin Kamaluddin, MD mustaffakamal@kesb.com.my Ir Ahmad Kamal bin Awang, Executive Director ahmadkamal@kesb.com.my

ID Works and Renovation

Kian Interiors Sdn Bhd 23A-2, Jalan LGSB 1/2, Pusat Kommersial LGSB, Off Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6151 9339 Fax: 03-6144 6861 Email: peter@kian.com Website: www.kian.com

Peter Mikkelsen, MD peter@kian.com Oh Ee Cheng, Business Development Manager eecheng@kian.com

Furniture

KW-Jwee Marketing Sdn Bhd 27-1 Medan Hujan Rahmat, Taman OUG, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7783 6263 Fax: 03-7785 8245 Email: info@kwmktg.com Website: www.kwmktg.com

Norman Lim, Director normanlim@kwmktg.com Ms Eng Siew Yok engsiewyok@yahoo.com

Sound Insulation & Building Materials

Kansai Paint Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd 9-1 & 9-2, Level 9, Port Tech Tower, Jalan Tiara 3/KU 1, Bandar Baru Klang, 41150 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3002 4001 Fax: 03-3002 4002 Website: www.kansaimalaysia.com

William Chin, Head of Marketing Asean Representative william.cwl@kansaimalaysia.com Khiew Wei Yee khiew.wy@kansaimalaysia.com

Paint Manufacturer

Ligetech Automation Sdn Bhd 60 & 62, Jalan IMJ 2, Taman Industri Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka.

Tel: 06-336 5696/98 Fax: 06-336 5699 Email: sales@ligetech.com.my Website: www.ligled.com.my

Gerald Lim, Managing Director geraldlim@ligetech.com.my Zulfa adminhr@ligetech.com.my

Manufacturing of LED lighting

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Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd No. 5, Jalan Utarid U5/14, Seksyen U5 Mah Sing Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7847 5277 Fax: 03-7847 6392 Email: marketing-my@luxxnewhouse.com Website: www.luxxnewhouse.com

Jimmy Tong, President jimmytong@luxxnewhouse.com Lee Thuan Khye, Senior Sales Manager leetk@luxxnewhouse.com

Solid Surface, Quartz Stone, Kitchen Sink & Mixer Tap

Maica Corporation Sdn Bhd 5100, Lorong Mak Mandin 5, Mak Mandin Industrial Estate, 13400 Butterworth, Penang.

Tel: 04-324 1436 Fax: 04-324 9405 Website: www.maica.com.my

Lim Kia Kee, CEO kklim@maica.com.my Angelina Ong, Marketing Communication Manager angelina@maica.com.my

Trading In Hardware & Building Materials

Marble Emporium Sdn Bhd PT 7869, Jalan Pekan Subang, Seksyen U9 Shah Alam, 40150 Selangor.

Tel: 03-7832 1126 Fax: 03-7831 1179 Email: info@marbleemporium.com.my Website: www.marbleemporium.com.my

Sim Yen Peng, Director sim@marbleemporium.com.my Sheryl Choo Yee Syuan, Marketing Manager sheryl@marbleemporium.com.my

Supply and Installation of Nature Stone

Matic Office System Sdn Bhd 3A-1, PV 128, 128, Jalan Genting Klang, 53300 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4131 7855 Fax: 03-4131 6722 Email: seftwong@maticdegree.com Website: www.maticdegree.com

Jeft Wong, Business Development Director jeftwong@maticdegree.com See Cay Wong, Creative Director seecaywong@maticdegree.com

Office furniture

Merryfair Chair System Sdn Bhd No.2, Jalan Koporat 1/KU9, Taman Perindustrian Meru, 42200 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3393 6868 Fax: 03-3393 6888 Email: domestic@merryfair.com Website: www.merryfair.com

Shirlene Leong, Sales Director shirlene.leong@merryfair.com Zakiah Adibah Bt.Suleimen, Sales Manager zakiah@merryfair.com

Manufacturer Of Office Furniture

Modular Scale Sdn Bhd I-07-02, Block I, Setiawalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5879 1052 Fax: 03-5879 1053 Email: info@buenos.com.my Website: www.buenos.com.my

Soon Kien Aik, CEO kienaik@gmail.com Tang Mun Wai, COO liztang@buenos.com.my

Kitchen and Cabinet ID

Nagase (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Suite 16.01, Level 16, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2283 2366 Fax: 03-2282 2933 Email: hrd@nagase.com.my Website: www.nagase.com

Suzanne Chin, General Manager suzanne@nagase.com.my Nobuhiro Ueno ueno@nagase.com.my

Trading of Chemical Product & Plastic

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Lot I-17, Taman Perindustrian Subang Utama, Jalan SU4, 40300 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5125 0888 Fax: 03-5191 4881 Email: customercare@nipponpaint.com.my Website: www.nipponpaint.com.my

Wong Meng Lee, Senior Marketing Manager mlwong@nipponpaint.com.my Sabrina Chow, Senior Marketing Executive sabrinachow@nipponpaint.com.my

Paint Manufacturer

Nitto Denko Materials (M) Sdn Bhd Suite No. 3.01 Level 3, Menara Heitech Village, Persiaran Kewajipan USJ 1, UEP Subang Jaya, 47600 Selangor.

Tel: 03-8022 1822 Fax: 03-8022 1811 Website: www.nitto.com.my

Tan Khean Boon, Sales Manager tan.kheanboon@nitto.com Wei Xing (Amy), Asst Sales Manager wei.xing@nitto.com

Manufacturing Adhesive Tape

One Interior & Fit-Out Works Sdn Bhd 9-1, Jalan Reko Sentral 8, Reko Sentral, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8734 7868 Fax: 03-8733 6687 Email: oneinterior@ymail.com

Lee Ai Shan, Office Manager aishan@oneinterior.com.my Kelvin Low, Executive Director kelvinlow@oneinterior.com.my

Interior Fit Out

Pedini Cucine (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 10, Jalan Perusahaan Utama, Taman Perindustrian Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8961 8228 Fax: 03-8961 4082 Email: info@pedini.com.my Website: www.pedini.com.my

Tay Seng Chai (Elvin), MD elvintay@pedini.com.my Tay Seng Huat, MD shtay@venusdesign.com.my

Interior Decorative, Furnishing, Construction

PLM Interiors Sdn Bhd 15-3-B, Block B, Dataran Palma, Jalan Selaman 1, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-4278 4088 Fax: 03-4278 4098 Email: bd@plmgrp.com Website: www.plmgrp.com

Jimmy Predeep, Group MD Jimmy.predeep@plmgrp.com Devaruban Murugesan devaruban.murugesan@plmgrp.com

Interior Fit-Out

Plaster Moulders 87-1 Jalan Radin Tengah, Sri Petaling, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9058 6211 Fax: 03-9058 6211 Email: plastermoulders@hotmail.com

Fan Fat, Managing Director fanfat_kl@hotmail.com William Tai, Sales Manager plastermoulders@hotmail.comÂ

Ceiling Installation

Quel International Sdn Bhd No. 35, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand, Kota Damansara.

47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6142 4223 Fax: 03-6142 3350 Email: noorie@quelfurniture.com Website: www.quelfurniture.com

Ho Lai Kuan, MD / Director laikuan@quelfurniture.com Eric Lee, GM Project ericyee@quelfurniture.com

Furniture Provider

Seamaster Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Lot 4, Jalan Pasaran 23/5, Section 23, Kawasan MIEL, Shah Alam Phase 10, 40300 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5542 9188 Fax: 03-5542 6088 Email: technical@seamasterpaint.com.my Website: www.seamasterpaint.com.my

Ms Fei Tan sct@seamasterpaint.com.my Ms Angie Ng angie_3121@yahoo.com

Distributor of Paint Products

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Seasons House Of Creations No. 4 Jalan BK 1/7, Taman Perindustrian Bandar Kinrara, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8070 3627 Fax: 03-8075 8118 Email: seahou@pd.jaring.asia Website: www.seasonshouse.com

Ho Yok San, Manager seahou@pd.jaring.asia Benjamin Ho Ying Xuan,Supervisor benjaminho1224@gmail.com

Picture framing

Series Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd B8/G, Block B, Jalan Selaman 1, Dataran Palma, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-4270 7161 Fax: 03-4270 7089 Email: nathan@luminaire.com.sg Website: www.seriessupplies.com

Paramananthan Kuppusamy@Nathan, Director Sugi Anne Ramanadan, Director enquiries@seriessupplies.com

Interior & Architectural Wall Panels

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd No. 9, Jalan Timur, 46000 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7957 0111 Fax: 03-7956 7291 Email: info@my.sika.com Website: www.sika.com.my

Chan Sau Yoong, GM chan.sauyoong@my.sika.com Lily Kok, Marketing Executive kok.lily@my.sika.com

Waterproofing, Tile Adhesive, Flooring, Wood Floor Bonding, Roofing And Refurbishment Products

Sinar Muhibbah Sdn Bhd 11-6-1, Block B, Jalan 1/125E, Megan Salak Park, Taman Desa Petaling, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9057 7333 Fax: 03-9056 5733 Email: smsb@sinarmuhibbah.com Website: www.sinarmuhibbah.com

Dato’ Edmund Lim, MD Edmund.lim@sinarmuhibbah.com Chong Yong Keong, Director chong.yk@sinarmuhibbah.com

Interior Fit-Out

Sound Acoustic Interior Sdn Bhd No 18, 1st Floor Jalan SS2/72, 47300 Petaling JayA, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7726 6311 Fax: 03-7726 0311 Email: tan@sound-acoustic.com Website: www.soundacoustic.com.my

Tan Seng Hean, MD tan@sound-acoustic.com Sherry Poon, Account Executive s.poon@sound-acoustic.com

Construction, Renovation & Design

Space Alliance Contracts Sdn Bhd Lot 10, Jalan P/15, Kawasan Perindustrian MIEL, Seksyen 10, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650 Selangor.

Tel: 03-8922 1778 Fax: 03-8923 1778 Email: info@sagrp.com.my Website: http://sagrp.com.my

Darren Chang, MD darren@sagrp.com.my Melvin Ng, Exec Director melvin@sagrp.com.my

Interior Fit-Out

Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd Unit 10-06 & 10-07, Level 10 Tower B, Vertical Business Suite Avenue 3, Bangsar South, No 8 Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2303 5989/5022 Fax: 03-2856 0988 Email: tenders@sunray.com.sg Website: www.sunray.com.sg

Tony Leong, Associate Director tonyleong@sunray.com.sg Edward Ngai, Senior Contracts Manager edward.ngai@sunray.com.my

Interior Fit-Out & M&E Works

Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd 52-54, 5½ Miles (Kampung Pasir), Jalan Kelang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7782 8100 Fax: 03-7782 7319 Email: info@lianping.com.my Website: www.lianping.com.my

Lim Gao Leong, MD limgaoleong@lianping.com.my Rosni Ibrahim rosni@liangping.com.my

ID Fit-Out Contractor

Tackor Design Sdn Bhd 280, Jalan Temiang, 70200 Seremban.

Tel: 06-763 8967 Fax: 06-762 9377 Email: tac@tackor.com.my Website: www.tackor.com.my

Michael Khoo, MD mike@tackor.com.my Lam Mew Sim, Contract Manager lam@tackor.com.my

ID Works, Furniture & M&E Works

Trade Mach Sdn Bhd 6-1, Jalan SS15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5612 2315 Fax: 03-5612 2315 Email: trademach@yahoo.com.my Website:

Ar. Lim Wei Hong, Director whong882003@yahoo.com Ms Chow Mei Keen, Director Limmk1788@hotmail.com

Trading & Design Services

Trend Office Planner Sdn Bhd No. 7, Jalan 11, Taman Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6261 3633 Fax: 03-6276 3833 Email: aifong@trendoffice.com.my Website: www.trendoffice.com.my

Leong Chze Meng, MD cm@trendoffice.com.my Ng Ai Lee, Director iris@trendoffice.com.my

Commercial ID & Build

Tropics Gallery Sdn Bhd 96, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor Jalan Jejaka, Taman Maluri Cheras 55100, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9200 5022 Fax: 03-9286 8565 Email: bobby@lightmakers.com.my Website: www.lightmakers.com.my

Dato Paduak Syed Isa Syed Alwi Director/Chairman Bobby Ronald, GM

Lighting Design & Supply

Turn Design Interior Sdn Bhd Suite 11.20, 11th Floor, Wisma Zelan, No. 1, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9173 1371 Fax: 03-9173 1402 Email: turn_design@yahoo.com Website: www.turndesign.com.my

Chris Chan, Managing Director turn_design@yahoo.com Jeff Lee, Creative Director turn_design@yahoo.com

Interior Design & Build

Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd 11-1 & 11-2, Jalan Equine 10D, Taman Equine, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8938 1825 Fax: 03-8938 2885 Email: project@cablerod.com.my Website: www.cablerod.com.my

Lee Kong Chin, Director kclee@vestatech.com.my Sheanne Lee, Operation Manager sheanne@vestatech.com.my

Stainless Steel Wire Rope & Fittings

Waltex Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd 1A, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar 59100, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2288 1823 Fax: 03-2282 1991 Email: steven@waltexcorporation.com Website: www.waltexcorporation.com

Steven S H Cheong, MD steven@waltexcorporation.com Justin H H Cheong, Executive Director Justin@waltexcorporation.com

Wallcoverings

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Email: enquiry@stoneempire.com

Lot 45, Lingkaran Taman Industri Integrasi Rawang 2, Kawasan Industri Rawang Integrated, 48000 Rawang, Selangor.

CUSTOM MADE DECORATIVE LIGHTING SPECIALIST IN MALAYSIA Mr Bobby Ronald (General Manager)

Lightmakers is one of the pioneer in custom made lighting peripherals in Malaysia. It is led by an experienced team of professionals in the lighting industry since 1986. Lightmakers have accumulated vast experience in lighting through focused research and countless designs and installations around the country. Lightmakers has established itselfs as the right choice for the discerning customer for special lighting.

Fusing creativity and functionality, Lightmakers presents one of the finest lighting collections the unique designs showcased in over 200 hotels, offices and individuals customer alike adds testimony to its commitment and consistent standards.

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www.lightmakers.com.my

+6 03- 9200 5022 . 9212 0677. 0678 +6 03- 9286 8565 info@lightmakers.com.my No.96, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Jalan Jejaka, Taman Maluri Cheras, 55100 KL.

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