Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 1|No 1|2014|Dato Vincent Lim

MALAYSIAN

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INTERIOR

RM10 ISBN 978-967-12848-0-3

INDUSTRYPARTNERS

INDUSTRY ROUND TABLE

Captains of the industry speak up

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS PAM, CIDB, MGBC & MIID

3 YEARS OF MIIP

Transforming The Interior Built Industry In Malaysia MIIP President, Dato’ Vincent Lim And Vice President Tan Goo Can

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Proudly the most prestigious industry recognition

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6 ON THE COVER

6 3 Years of MIIP

MIIP President, Dato’ Vincent Lim and Vice President Tan Goo Can describe how it all began and what is in the pipeline for MIIP in the near future.

INDUSTRY

10 Industry Round Table

What are the challenges faced by the Malaysian Interior Builders Industry? All cards are on the table when Industry Professionals get together for an afternoon of good food and industry discussion.

SPECIAL FEATURE

16 Celebrating 3 years of the Malaysia Interior Industry Partners

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IN FOCUS

22 Construction Industry Development Board

We dig deep to find out how YBhg. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Judin Abdul Karim, CIDB, plans to work closely with MIIP to strengthen the Malaysian Interior Built Industry.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

24 Malaysian Institute Of Interior Design (MIID) MIID’s Past President Ronnie Choong is confident about the calibre of Malaysian interior designers as they push forward towards greater heights.

Find out how the President of MIID, Ar Chris Yap is all set to revolutionize the Malaysian Interior Design Industry.

28 28 Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)

Read about how Ar Chan Seong Aun, President, PAM is spearheading the oldest association in Malaysia all while successfully developing the Malaysian architectural profession further.

30 Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC)

34 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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• Artmatrix Manufacturing Sdn Bhd • Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd • C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd • Federal Furniture Holdings (M) Berhad • Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Going green is a personal mission says Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, President of MGBC.

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Publisher’s Note Dear Readers, It is with great pleasure that the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners, MIIP launch our inaugural publication making it the first of many significant steps that our association is taking to elevate our industry further.

The purpose of this publication is to be a voice for the interior built industry in Malaysia so that issues and challenges faced by the industry professionals will reach relevant parties. Currently, a lot more focus is given to the construction industry putting the interior built industry in the back burner.

To help thrust our industry to the forefront, the association is all geared up to make significant strides and work together with the industry and relevant parties to iron out and overcome the various challenges it faces. In this issue, we are featuring a table talk forum that brings together comrades and captains of the industry that will give us an accurate insight on industry challenges. Also featured are significant profiles of association presidents of MIID, PAM, MGBC and the Chief Executive of CIDB. As the mouthpiece of MIIP, this publication is the brainchild of the MIIP committee members and members who work hard to make a difference in their industry. The passion and dedication of all our members are evident in their active participation in association activities and events. I would like to take this opportunity to especially thank my fellow committee members and all MIIP members for their kind support and contribution in making this publication a success.

Let me also take this opportunity to thank the editorial committee for a job well done and we hope to continue working closely to make this publication a success each and every time.

This issue is dedicated to all interior industry professionals who live and breathe with passion for their industry.

Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association c/o C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd 9-1-6, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Business Centre, Danau Desa, Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7982 4668 / 012-482 3552 PRESIDENT Dato’ Vincent Lim C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd VICE PRESIDENT Tan Goo Can Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd HONORARY SECRETARY Steven Poh Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd HONORARY TREASURER Jimmy Tong Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chin Kok Leong / Dr Jerry Chong Centro Lifestyle Ceramics Sdn Bhd David Cheong Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd Jimmy Predeep / Ruban PLM Interiors Sdn Bhd Teoh Seck Chong / Pauline Loh Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd Lim Gao Leong Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd Lee Kong Chin / Shaun Lee Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd PRINTING Percetakan Skyline Sdn Bhd (135134-V) 35-37, Jalan 12/32B, TSI Business Industrial Park, Batu 6 1/2 Off Jalan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +603-6257 4846 / 1217 (Hunting) Malaysian Interior Industry Partners is produced for MIIP by Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd.

Dato’ Vincent Lim President Malaysian Interior Industry Partners

All authors automatically agree to indemnify MIIP and Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd against any loss, costs, expenses (including legal fees), damages and liabilities that might arise from their own incapacity, negligence, breach of contract or other civil misdeeds. We reserve the right to edit all articles. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2014 by MIIP and Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the publisher.

The views expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of MIIP and Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd. MIIP and Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd acept no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photography, illustration and other editorial materials.

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/ ON THE COVER /

3 Years of MIIP Transforming The Interior Built Industry In Malaysia MIIP President, Dato’ Vincent Lim and Vice President Tan Goo Can describe how it all began and what is in the pipeline for MIIP in the near future.

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all and impressive skyscrapers adorn the city skyline while 5-star hotels, complete with all the trimmings of quality, await visitors and guests in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Without a doubt Malaysia has caught up with their first world counterparts in the built industry.

The evident rapid development of urban Malaysia is sufficient to describe the Malaysian built industry as being a substantial economic driver. The industry contributes 4.7 per cent towards the GDP and it is still growing. This evolution of the built industry in Malaysia is one of fast paced movement and geared toward a common goal – a self-sufficient industrialised nation by 2020.

About 30 to 40 per cent of the cost in the

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built industry is dedicated for interior fit outs.

Sometimes these costs can go up to 50 per cent for higher end properties. The people behind the scene transforming blueprints into reality are the members of the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP). Celebrating its third year, the MIIP have already taken significant steps to develop the interior partners industry in Malaysia.

However, it is by looking toward the future, they have plans to make significant changes by working together and collaborating with relevant parties says President of MIIP Dato’ Vincent Lim. Dato’ Vincent who is also the President of C.I.S Network, spearheads the organisation of award-winning trade and lifestyle exhibitions that include prominent exhibitions such as HOMEDEC, ARCHIDEX and ITEX. Initially a part of Institute Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM), Malaysian Interior

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CIDB Paves The Way For A Successful Built Industry in Malaysia Chief Executive of CIDB, Datuk Seri Dr Judin Abdul Karim outlines the plans set in place to help grow and safeguard the interests of the Malaysian built industry.

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onstruction Industry Development Board (CIDB) was established under the Construction Industry Development Board Act (Act 520) to undertake the overall development of the Malaysian construction industry. Chief Executive of CIDB, Datuk Seri Dr Judin Abdul Karim sits down with MIIP Publication to discuss the built industry in Malaysia and possible future collaborations between CIDB and MIIP to help strengthen the interior built industry.

What is the vision and objectives of CIDB and how have you managed to develop the capacity and capabilities of the built industry in Malaysia?

The overall objective of CIDB is to develop the capacity and capability of the construction industry through the enhancement of quality and productivity by placing great emphasis on professionalism, innovation and knowledge, in the endeavour to improve the quality of life and with the vision to develop a worldclass construction industry.

What are the industry statistics on the economic contribution of the built industry in Malaysia?

In 2013, the construction industry achieved RM120 billion in value of construction from 7621 projects. Construction industry experienced 10.9 percent growth, with a contribution of 4.7% towards the GDP. What are the plans CIDB has set in place to further support this industry?

CIDB with the cooperation of the other industry stakeholder is in the midst of drafting the Second Construction Industry Master Plan (CIMP 2). The

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Design of An Industry Ronnie Choong, Immediate Past President of the Malaysian Institute Of Interior Design says that Malaysian interior designers are at par Internationally and that the industry is on a solid road towards even greater heights.

by Syar S Alia

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t is easy to forget that our lives revolve around a set of specific spaces, that we move every day between our private homes, public spaces and workspaces. Our personalities and needs shape these environments which in turn have great impact on our psychological, emotional, physical and even financial well-being. It’s easy to take for granted the small things, like how more light can make you happier and more productive or a particular arrangement of shelves can subtly persuade your customers to make more purchases.

Immediate Past President of the President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Design (MIID), Mr. Ronnie Choong, is greatly invested in making our society more aware of the importance of our surroundings, and the work that goes behind designing the interiors we dwell in. He was a founding member of the Malaysian Society of Interior Designers (MSID), established in the late 80s. MSID merged with the Interior Designers Institute of Malaysia (Institut Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia or IPDM) in 2011 to become what is now MIID. The Institute currently has around 1000 members, and engages with the interior design in Malaysia on multiple levels.

“Our primary role is representing the interior design profession in Malaysia.

We try to create awareness for the need for good interior design, the need to engage professionals to do this work, and we also actively engage with the government regarding matters to do with legislation and accreditation,” says Choong.

This is a large focus for MIID due to the

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unfortunate prevalence in illegal interior design practice in Malaysia. Many people are unaware that the interior design profession is legislated by the government and that one requires a license to practice it. Choong feels very strongly about the importance of enforcing these rules for the benefit of all players involved in the profession and industry: “There must be a certain level of control in the profession itself.

Our members are bound by a code of conduct and ethics while a non-member isn’t. If they go out in the market and do something wrong, the public doesn’t know and it reflects badly on us, it damages us. We feel there is a strong need to bring these people into our fold so that the public can be protected.”

This protectiveness stems from a clear, unabashed pride in the practice of quality interior design in general as well as within the specific local context. “If you look at the designers in Malaysia and the calibre of their work – we are comparable with anywhere around the world,” says Choong with certainty.

“People are so well travelled now and they get a lot of exposure; a number of our designers are actually trained overseas, and work or are well known overseas so there’s no difference between them and someone from a different part of the world. Even the training itself; universities here do twinning programmes, have courses that are moderated by a foreign university, lecturers that have been trained overseas – that’s why it’s comparable.”

MIID’s focus on education translates into active engagement with educational institutions, to ensure its programmes produce competent graduates who can be then effectively absorbed into the profession. Its

membership includes student members and academicians, to provide that bridge between learning and practice. Says Choong, “We have student members because we recognise them as the future of interior design.”

The institute also recognises talent within the industry through its two yearly awards: the REKA Awards for Design Excellence, for innovators who conceptualise and design interiors, and the REKA Awards for Industry Excellence, which recognises the people who produce innovative material or conduct research and development into methodologies and production – those that provide support for the execution of successful interior designs.

This relationship between the industry and the designers themselves is not one Choong takes lightly, acknowledging the ongoing need for constant collaboration and interfacing between MIID and the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP). “We have constant dialogues so that we can look for ways where we can collaborate on activities that will be mutually beneficial. These dialogues are very important. What we bring to the table other than joint activities is what the profession expects from the industry and vice versa, which is important to the progress of the interior design industry as a whole.”

Even with more than 20 years of experience, active participation and leadership within the interior design community and industry, Choong doesn’t underplay the progress of MIIP in its fledgling three years as an association. “Of course being around for three years is a milestone for them. It is quite an achievement for them to have gone from zero

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MIID, Capable of Being A Regional and World Class Player With a passion for Interior Design (ID) and Architecture, Ar Chris Yap, the newly-elected president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), intends to elevate the status of the Institute and ID profession in the local as well as regional arena, SHARMILA VELLA writes.

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ap believes that MIID can reach greater heights and achieve many milestones in the ever challenging and evolving building industry. “We have world class talents who are not only revolutionising the local industry but are making their names known the world over.”

“I believe that we can take it to the world platform and show what our local talents can achieve and are capable of. It’s an exciting era where the sky is the limit in the world of creativity and designs. We, however, have a lot of grounds to make up within our country itself, as far as Interior Design as a profession is concerned.”

Yap states that architecture goes hand in hand with interior designing as any building or house that is carefully and artistically designed before it’s constructed will save both costs and unwanted cross over of works during the construction and delivery period.

“It’s like a perfect marriage. It takes two hands to clap. That’s why MIID has both Architects and Interior Designers in the Corporate Membership composition,” states Yap, a

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graduate in architecture from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

The Interior Designers are also expected to write specifications and prepare working drawings, as well as source all materials, finishes, furnishings and provide space planning and furniture placement. In addition they also serve as the liaison between the client and other service providers to ensure that quality standards are met in a cohesive manner.

“One of the key roles of MIID is to better represent its members and ensure that the public is clear of the Interior Designers’ roles.

Our objectives are straightforward— speak with one voice, increase our strength in numbers and unite all interior design professionals under one roof for a concerted voice,” says Yap who played a key role in the formation of MIID. He had served as Protem Vice Chairman and Deputy President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers which was launched formally in 2012. Interior Design as a profession itself as a profession was legislated in 2007 under the Architect Act 1967 (Act 117) & Rules.

MIID reflects the union between two former key players in the design industry —

the Malaysian Society of Interior Designers (MSID) and Institute Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM). “Both MSID and IPDM had co-existed since the 1990s and in 2006, so we started talking about having one single body to represent all of us,” he says as he reflects on the formative years of MIID, when he lead the IPDM Council to meet with MSID formally for the very first time in history.

“Foremost on the list that I want to concentrate on are Membership issues — how to increase the number of members as well as enhance ID recognition, its status and awareness amongst Statutory Bodies and allied professions, all for the benefit of Interior Designers.” To start with, Yap believes that registered Interior Designers should carry a prefix before their names in order to identify and distinguish themselves from others, a matter that he hopes the Board of Architects (Lembaga Architect Malaysia or LAM) will grant their approval in the near future.

“Having an identity before your name gives the profession its due respect and honour.

It’s similar to the medical doctors having the word Dr. before their name and Architects have Ar., so Interior Designers should also

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The Beacon of Architects in Malaysia Ar Chan Seong Aun, President, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) describes the role the association plays in developing the architectural profession in Malaysia.

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Go for Green Heading the quest for a green world, Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, President of the Malaysia Green Building Confederation highlights the need for a more eco-friendly lifestyle among Malaysians.

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Artmatrix Offers Office Furniture With An ARTistic Difference CEO of Artmatrix, Herbert Koh says his company is a one-stop office furniture solutions for today’s innovative office needs.

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Can-I Has A KEEN EYE for High –End Interior Built Tan Goo Can, Founder, Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd is a professional at bringing design sketches to life and dreams to reality.

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ransforming an interior design sketch into a reality is the job of the interior built professional and one of the main players in the industry is Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd. Starting out with just 4 people, Can-I was founded by Tan Goo Can who is one of the pioneers in the high-end built industry in Malaysia. Since 2005, Can-I has been transforming and refurbishing five star hotels and buildings, securing a turnover of 80 to 100 million ringgit in the last three years.

The company seems to fit perfectly in an industry that demands both creative spirits and a ‘Can-do’ attitude. Their two key assets are the expertise and experience of its core management, coupled with their ability to attract, develop and retain a team that can buy, build, assemble and install everything as beautifully as interior designers envision it.

Tan is a graduate from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. After completing his education, Tan stayed on and worked his way up the corporate ladder as an architect and then as a resident architect. He spent his years learning the ins and outs of the trade by working very closely and getting his hands dirty with the carpenters, metalsmiths and other professionals in the trade. “I personally spent hours on site to completely immerse myself in the industry.”

My experience across the border taught me a lot about the built industry and I brought that experience here to Malaysia,” he adds.

Tan discusses the misconception of the interior builders. “We are better known as contractors but what people don’t realise is we do a lot more than just renovate houses.”

He explains that interior built professionals also serve the corporate and commercial markets and encompass a broad spectrum of professionals in all areas of interior fit-outs.

However, he states that the industry has evolved over the years. “Compared to those days, clients are far more demanding and have very high expectations of the industry.

“Therefore the industry works hard to meet these demands.”

Can-I is one of the few interior builders that has its own manufacturing facility in Sungai Buloh. The factory produces custom

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C.I.S Network Takes Pride In Being An Award-Winning Trade Exhibition Specialist A string of accolades accompany C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd’s success in the trade and exhibition arena and President, Dato’ Vincent Lim shares how it all began.

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ince 1993, C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd has been a trade and lifestyle exhibition specialist.

Through strategic partnerships C.I.S Network has developed award-winning exhibitions and events that have made a mark in the events and exhibitions arena in Malaysia.

“Our team of innovative and talented individuals have played a big role in the success of all our events and exhibition,” says Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S. He says that through the years the company has grown to create innovative exhibitions and has become a formidable force in producing visually stunning concepts making them different from their competitors.

C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd started organising the International Design Exhibition (DEX) in 2000. Despite all the challenges, Dato’ Vincent

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knew he had a good concept and was convinced that it would just be a matter of time before people saw it. After rebranding from DEX to ARCHIDEX in 2005, today, ARCHIDEX is Malaysia’s largest annual trade exhibition that has evolved from covering just the interior design industry to every segment encompassing the entire architecture, design and building trade. It has also become the region’s most important building industry event through the exhibition and its concurrent conference and forums by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), all held under the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival by PAM. ARCHIDEX also clinched the MyCEB/MACEOS rAWr 2013 for the Best Trade Exhibition Award.

“With the success of ARCHIDEX I knew that we were on the right track and soon after came the creation of HOMEDEC,” he shares.

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Federal Furniture, A Pioneer in Furniture Expertise Second generation furniture business owner, Dato’ Choy Wai Hin says the success of Federal Furniture Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd rides on its vast experience of high-end interior fit-out.

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n my family this uncanny skill both with our hands and our minds run through our veins,” says Choy Wai Hin, Managing Director of Malaysia’s premier luxury fit-out specialists Federal Furniture Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd. A civil engineer by profession, Dato’ Choy Wai Hin was born into a family of carpenters “My father, Dato’ Dr Choy Fook On, was one of the pioneers of Malaysia’s furniture Industry.”

Federal Furniture’s journey began when Dr Choy crafted chairs and desks by hand and delivered them personally to clients around Jinjang in Selangor. He then turned his burgeoning company into a partnership and admirably the company is the first furniture manufacturing firm to list on the Malaysian Bourse in 1990. “My father had big dreams for his business and he passed down most of his business acumen and savviness to his three children,” says Choy. Continuing on the legacy, Choy says that his father’s passion and dedication towards the business still resonates with the family, “Today, my siblings and I are all in some way connected to the family business.”

Federal Furniture Holdings occupies leading positions in the various segments of the Malaysian furniture industry through its three main operating divisions of interior

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“The fit-out business in Malaysia is on an uptrend, but it is not without risk, both for hotel owners and developers and fit-out providers.”

fit-out, manufacturing and export, and retail.

The company’s prominence in the industry is attributed to its ability to leverage on over 45 years of expertise and experience to provide customers with a complete end-to-end solution. Choy explains that during his father’s time, he had leveraged on the industrialisation of the country when hotels started sprouting during the 80s. “In the 80s, the company grew substantially. It would have been difficult to find a hotel that didn’t seek out our expertise.

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Lian Ping Enterprise – 50 Years of Interior Built Experience Managing Director of Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Lim Gao Leong says the company has reached a new milestone with their new headquarters consisting of 40,000 square feet of office, showroom, factory and store space.

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yarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd is a leading interior renovator specialising in contracting, renovation and project management. For over 50 years the company has played a significant role in the contribution of its professional services to the hospitality and luxury built industry in Malaysia and abroad.

From humble beginnings in 1961, Lian Ping today stands proud as a strong conglomerate of 6 subsidiaries and has over 40,000 square feet of office, showroom,

Ongoing project for Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur.

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factory and store space. Managing Director, Mr Lim Gao Leong says that it was time their premises had an upgrade, “Our new office and comprehensive gallery which opened last year is a testimony to the company’s growth throughout the years,” says Lim. Lim says that in the early years and up until recently Lian Ping has mainly been heavily involved in interior built for the hospitality industry having had a hand in many 4-5 star hotels around Malaysia and abroad. However, he shares that now there is also a focus on the residential industry. “We have most recently taken on a project in Bandar Sri Damansara

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NAME & ADDRESS

CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT PERSON

NATURE OF BUSINESS

Artesia DĂŠcor Sdn Bhd 5, Lorong Sg Rasau 27C, Off Jalan Batu Tiga, 41300 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-33417378 Fax: 03-33446157 Email: artesia.decor@yahoo.com

Steven Poh, Marketing Director

Carpet

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

Tel: 03-89622286 Fax: 03-89618862 Email: herbertkoh@artmatrix.com.my phoebe@artmatrix.com.my Website: www.artmatrix.com.my

Herbert Koh CEO Phoebe

Office Furniture

Best Stone Building Materials Sdn Bhd Lot 7742, Jalan Bukit Cherakah, Kg Baru Subang, 40150 Shah Alam.

Tel: 03-78471100 Fax: 03-78473391 Email: bestonesb@gmail.com Nicety.best@gmail.com

Carol Siah, Director Nic Tey, Director

Marble, Granite, Natural Stone

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: 03-79824668 Fax: 03-79821648 Email: info@cisnetwork.com Website: www.cisnetwork.com

Vincent Lim, President vincentlim@cisnetwork.com

Exhibition Organiser

Cheksern Young Builders S B 2B, Jalan BM1/2, Taman Bukit Mayang Emas, 47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-78043393 Fax: 03-78043493 Email: leon@csy.com.my Website:

Leon Tan How Chek, Director Game Tan How Young, Project Co-ordinator

Construction

CMC Glass Sdn Bhd 9A, Ground Floor, Jalan PJS1/27, Petaling Utama, Bt 7, Jalan Klang Lama, 46000 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-77848133 Fax: 03-77838133 Email: cmc.glass@hotmail.com

Chen Chee Ming, Director

Aluminium & Glass

C S Alloy Design (M) Sdn Bhd No.1-3, Jalan 1/114, Kuchai Business Centre, Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-79823213 Fax: 03-79808063 Email: enquiry@csa.com.my Website: www.csa.com.my

Paul Lee Boon Pau, MD Glenn Wong, Creative Director glenn@csa.com.my

Decorative Metal Works

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

Tel: 03-77855887 Fax: 03-77830887 Email: projects@can-i.com.my Website: www.can-i.com.my

Tan Goo Can, MD can@can-i.com.my

Interior retrofitting

Centro Lifestyle Ceramics Sdn Bhd Centro Gallery 9, Jalan PJU 5/20A, The Strand, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-61429829 Email: klchin@centrogallery.com Website: www.centrogallery.com

Chin Kok Leong, MD Dr Jerry Chong, Biz Dev Director drjerry@gmail.com

Ceramics Trading

CGSB Interiors Sdn Bhd 22-2, Pusat Perdangangan One Puchong, Jalan OP1/6, Off Jalan Puchong, 47160 Selangor.

Tel: 03-80701111 Fax: 03-80751021 Email: cgsb1313@yahoo.com Website: www.cgsbid.com

Howard Shi, Director Low Kok Leong, QS Manager

Built & Fit-Out

DDS Contracts & Interior Solutions Sdn Bhd 18th Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142C, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-21646686 Fax: 03-21643393 Email: marketing@ddsasia.com.my Website: www.ddsasia.com.sg

Jack Chen, Marketing Director

ID-Fitout

De Stone Sdn Bhd B-5-8, Plaza Mont Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-62045725 Fax: 03-62045726 Email: henry.destone@gmail.com

Henry Teh, Director Henry.destone@gmail.com

Stones

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

Tel: 03-60926666 Fax: 03-60922500 Email: david@eurochairs.com Website: www.eurochairs.com

David Cheong, Biz & Development Manager Kevin Lew, Asst Biz & Development Manager kevinlew@eurochairs.com

Manufacturer of Office Furniture & Chairs

Exaltech Sdn Bhd 15-G, Block A, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Universiti, Section 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-79575000 Fax: 03-79561000 Email: info@exaltech.com.my Website:www.exaltech.com.my

Chua Sui Hau, MD csh@exaltech.com.my sunnie@exaltech.com.my Ken Ooi, Sales Manager ken@exaltech.com.my

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