Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 3|No 2|2017|MIIP Committee

MALAYSIAN

INTERIOR

Vol.3 No.2 / 2017 / RM10.60

KDN NO PP18721/04/2015 (034180)

ISSN 2289-9316

INDUSTRYPARTNERS MEET THE

NEW MIIP COMMITTEE FOR 2017-2019

QLASSIC: THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY MIIP AGM & NETWORKING 2017

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16 ON THE COVER 06 Say hello to a brand new MIIP committee for the term 20172019 FEATURE 12 MIIP’s AGM & Networking 16 Datuk Ir. Elias Ismail, Senior General Manager, CIDB Malaysia explains QLASSIC and its importance in the construction industry here.

12 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

34 Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd 35 Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd 36 Green Panel Products Sdn Bhd 37 Jalex Sdn Bhd 38 Space Alliance Contracts Sdn Bhd 40 Seamaster (M) Sdn Bhd

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22 Really, is there anything more important than how you feel?

28 World Class Leadership Practices For Leaders Of Small And Medium Companies 30 What’s New? Check out what’s ‘IN’ in Interior Built 32 MIIP Activities 41 MIIP Member’s List

Publisher’s Note It is a special honor and a privilege to begin my term as president of the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP). Our outgoing president, Tan Goo Can, deserves an enormous thank you from all of us – for guiding the organisation so ably and for making us feel that we really are a part of MIIP by spearheading new agenda, interesting events and pursuing our issues steadfastly.

I hold a special place for MIIP in my heart. I made the fortunate jump in career to construction after many years of retail marketing and management with Alex, my partner in life and in business. He and I launched ourselves into this crazy, stressful but ultimately satisfying world of interior construction in the year 1988 and we’ve never looked back since. Our first big project at KLCC left a great impression on me during which the American lady designer we worked with was so overcome by passion for her job that she climbed up on one of the tables we made and started jumping furiously. The reason? To test the tables for structural integrity. The kicker? She was doing this whilst being stared at by our entire factory of carpenters. That was just the start of 30 years of excitement in the industry for me.

In preparation for my presidency, the last two years has included my contribution as the Association treasurer. This has provided me with an opportunity to be part of the decision making committee and the understanding of the organisation’s financial position. Thanks to the work of all of our committed committee and members, MIIP is in good shape.

I am happy to note that most of the committee members for the last term are also nominated and elected to be committee members for the new term and as such it will be smoother for MIIP to continue to work tirelessly to promote and achieve the association’s aims and objectives and be a truly respected member of the construction industry in Malaysia.

We will continue with the following Sub-committees for the period 2017-2019:

Industry Government Liaison

Janet Lee President, MIIP

Previously under the stewardship of Jimmy Predeep, Lim Gao Leong and Steven Poh, MIIP managed to garner more recognition and publicity with PAM, MBAM, MIID & CIDB. The new sub-committee is now headed by Steven Poh and Lim Gao Leong.

Membership Previously under the stewardship of CT Tan, and Pierre Favre, the Association will continue to aggressively promote its membership drive with the new committee headed by Michael Chan.

Editorial Board / Website Headed by Steven Poh and Lim Gao Leong, the Association has updated and improved its website and continue with the publication of the Bi-annual magazine, MIIP Magazine. The new committee is now headed

by CT Tan, Janet Lee and Angie Ng, and the next publication is scheduled to be in July 2017.

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MIIP Secretariat B1-8-3A, Menara SOHO, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 603-2303 5912 / 016-436 7220 admin@miip.com.my

Recreation & Sports We had repeated success in our annual competition of bowling and badminton and I am glad to note that David Cheong will continue as the head of this sub-committee for the new term. I encourage more members to participate in these events to further promote camaraderie and bonding.

Marketing & Social Previously our Marketing sub-committee was headed by Jimmy Tong and Social/Networking headed by Sheanne Lee. Many of our events would not have been possible without the tireless and undoubtedly essential assistance from Sheanne. For this term the committee decided that these two sub-committee will be merged into one and headed by Sheanne and Dato’ Winnie.

Educational & Training We are grateful to Can who volunteered to head this new sub-committee to work with students on training and internship.

The organisation’s main focus this year is to elevate our standards of excellence, our quality and our people. Plans are underway to increase the mastery of QLASSIC and GBI in all our members, with training sessions, talks and presentations. QLASSIC is a system or method to measure and evaluate the workmanship quality of a building’s construction. Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s industry recognised green rating tool for buildings to promote sustainability. As I experience more and more requirements from clients and consultants, I feel that knowledge of the aforementioned standards would be essential in the current age of regulation and technology.

Meanwhile, our long term goals will remain our primary focus, which is driving membership, increased member participation, have a bigger voice with relevant government bodies like the Jabatan Kerja Raya, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, Construction Industry Development Board and foster closer interaction with MBAM and MIID. So, why should you be an MIIP member and support this organisation?

MIIP is devoted to promoting the interior construction industry of Malaysia.

This means using all of our resources and clout to expand and improve industry standards, workplace safety, quality workmanship, foster crossmember training and membership and also giving an opportunity for us in this specific industry to have a larger voice in matters pertaining to the construction industry. We provide venues for our members to share their findings-whether in person, print or online – and to establish important contacts to facilitate collaboration. So, thank you for your continued support, and please don’t hesitate to let me know what you think will make us even better!

PRESIDENT Janet Lee Jalex Sdn Bhd VICE PRESIDENT Steven Poh Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd SECRETARY CT Tan Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd TREASURER Sheanne Lee Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Angie Ng Seamaster Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Jimmy Predeep PLM Interior Sdn Bhd Dato’ Winnie Lim Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd Brenda Wang Floor Image Sdn Bhd Michael Choon Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd David Cheong Euro-Chairs System Sdn Bhd Lim Gao Leong Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Tan Goo Can Can-i Interior Fit Out Sdn Bhd 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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Meet The President!

Get to know the new President of the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP), Ms Janet Lee who will spearhead the association for the upcoming 2017-2019 term.

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n an industry filled with testosterone, Janet Lee proudly stands out as the rose among the thorns. Her dynamic personality and spirited demeanor coupled with her highly-driven business acumen has helped her through many years in a male-dominated interior built industry.

Together with Alex Chan, her partner in life and in the business, the very successful Jalex Sdn Bhd was formed nearly 30 years ago. Janet’s vast experience in the interior built industry has motivated her to take on the reigns as President of MIIP, where she believes her contribution to the industry will help nurture a more dynamic approach to creating a solid platform for industry players.

Although her term has just begun, Janet is ready to hit the ground running and is excited to take on the challenges that her new role demands. Read about how she intends to lead the association to success with a more focused membership drive, more communication among members and much more up her sleeves.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON LIMITING MEMBERSHIP TO ONLY CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR YOUR ORGANISATION? I acknowledge the indispensable contribution of consultants and designers to the field of our local interior construction scene. But as a leading force of change in treatment of contractors, champion of fair rights, a center of recognition in interior achievements and a pillar of support for our peers; I feel it is in our best interests to keep our membership focused and cohesive.

HOW IMPORTANT IS INTERACTION BETWEEN MEMBERS IN THE ASSOCIATION? WHAT ARE THE STEPS YOU ARE TAKING TO IMPROVE THAT? Though camaraderie may be seen as a secondary goal of our association, I believe that with more communication between our members, we can achieve a better understanding of each other’s trials and tribulations. And this understanding will ease the work progress of our various individual projects. In order to foster such bonding, I plan to organize smaller but more frequent gatherings.

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS THIS YEAR? The power of word of mouth and the

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sincerity and trust behind a fellow man is ten times better than other marketing methods. We urge each member to find other industry partners that are interested in being part of a change in our industry.

HOW DO YOU HELP A NEW MEMBER UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE OF YOUR ASSOCIATION? Our committee is open and friendly, while many of our members have years of experience networking. It is clear to all new members that we are an easy-going bunch and they should have no issues being one of us. Of course we are eager to assist anyone that has problems fitting in.

WHAT IS ONE CHARACTERISTIC THAT YOU BELIEVE EVERY LEADER SHOULD POSSESS? Perseverance. A leader is always looked upon to shoulder the largest responsibilities, make the hardest choices and push through the toughest of times, this puts an insane amount of pressure to not make mistakes. That is impossible, in the end, everyone makes mistakes. As a leader it is important to not take setbacks too hard and to continually push forward.

The next most important thing a leader should possess is not a characteristic; instead it is a strong and supportive team.

These two combine into a Force Majeure.

WHY IS MIIP MEANINGFUL TO YOU? I have been in the industry for 30 years, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. The situation our members are in currently is not favorable nor sustainable, hence working to change and alleviate our current predicament is both heartening to me and reassuring.

Reassuring as our future generations may yet have a fair and equitable working environment.

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORRIES OR CONCERNS ABOUT JOINING THE BOARD? Truth be told, I have certain misgivings about becoming the next leader of MIIP. What can I do better than my predecessors? Can I live up to their good work? Will the members be receptive to me being at the helm at such an important juncture of our association?

It is with much courage and deliberation that I finally convinced myself that I could and will take up this mantle for leadership.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? I have an incessant voice at the back of my head that says I have not achieved enough, done enough or said enough.

This push inside of me has lead me to where I am now, so it can’t be at fault.

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INTRODUCING THE NEW MIIP COMMITTEE

2017-2019

It’s time for the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners to say hello to a brand new committee leading the association.

Taking time out from their already busy schedules are a group of dedicated individuals that would like to see the industry they love so much succeed!

Get acquainted with the new MIIP committee for the term 2017-2019.

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STEVEN POH, Vice President Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd Steven is no stranger to MIIP and has sat on the committee for a couple of terms previously. However, he is looking forward to achieving the new goals set for the betterment of the association and the industry. He believes that it is important for members of the association to work together to achieve the association’s objectives and mission especially with regards to establishing a close liaison with relevant governmental agencies to resolve problems and challenges faced by the industry.

Steven’s passion for the industry stems from his years of experience in carpet installation and design. In his free time, Steven enjoys reading and travelling.

CT TAN, Secretary Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd CT Tan believes that this time around, the MIIP committee is made up of a balanced mix of people, some who are newer to the industry, as well as those with vast industry experience. This leaves room for creativity and new ideas to propel the association to greater heights. Tan hopes that this new committee will learn to work well together and be open to ideas big and small. He is confident that with the new President, Janet Lee at the helm, the association is headed for greater things.

Tan is one of the pioneers in glass installation and design here in Malaysia.

Together with his wife and business partner, Jackie, they run the very successful Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd.

SHEANNE LEE, Treasurer Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd A young, bright spark that brings much love and laughter to her committee members, Sheanne is very excited to be beginning this term with such a dynamic team to call her teammates. Her hope is to see the association flourish and slowly but surely make its mark in the construction industry. She feels that all too often, the interior built professionals get lost in an industry dominated by developers, therefore MIIP’s role is significant in changing this perception.

She is determined to play her part to make this happen.

As far as hobbies go, Sheanne loves outdoor sketching and currently coleading a sketching community – ‘Kuala Lumpur Urban Sketchers’

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Dato’ Winnie Lim, Committee Member Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd Dato’ Winnie Lim’s energetic persona brings a breath of fresh air to the new committee. Coupled with her vast experienced and valuable insights, the committee will benefit greatly from her invaluable input. Dato’ Winnie is confident in the capabilities of all the new committee members, she believes that each and every one of them will bring their own strengths to the leadership of MIIP and will in turn bring the association to even greater heights. She believes that MIIP has potential to grow even stronger if members band together and live up to the vision and mission of the association.

BRENDA WANG, Committee Member Floor Image Sdn Bhd Brenda has always believed that MIIP is a good platform for members to come together, share their challenges and create an awareness for the interior built industry. She believes that the visibility that MIIP creates is crucial in the development of the association. One of the ways in which she believes this can be done is through more industry dialogues so that challenges faced by industry players can be mapped out and then put forward to the relevant parties. She is very much looking forward to her new role as committee member and thanks all members for their continued support.

MICHAEL CHOON, Committee Member Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd Completely new to this role, Michael is more than excited to be given this opportunity to be a part of the new MIIP committee. Although he is keen to learn the ropes, he is confident that his contribution will prove helpful to his team mates and to the association. One of the things that is part of Michael’s agenda as committee member is to double the amount of members in two years and he is looking forward to the challenge that has been set ahead of him. Michael would like to thank all those who have put their faith in him and he hopes to make significant strides for the association.

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David Cheong Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd More members! That is the mantra that David believes will help the association succeed. He believes the bigger the number, the bigger the voice and he is pleased to be a part of the new committee that will make this happen.

David comes to the table with lots of experience under his belt, which will help contribute positively to the elevation of the association and in turn the industry. He is also grateful for the passionate committee that he is fortunate enough to be a part of.

When he has a moment away from his busy schedule, David takes time to catch up with friend and spends quality time with his family.

LIM GAO LEONG Sykt Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd Lim believes that a new team means it is a new beginning. And with new beginnings come a clean slate. He explains that this time the committee’s main focus is to become a bigger voice while establishing relationships with relevant bodies including Master Builders and CIDB just to name a few. He is confident that through these relationships, MIIP can make themselves better known in the industry, making it easier to get their concerns dealt with and voices heard.

He also looks forward to more social gatherings and activities that will bring together industry comrades so they can relax, unwind and share experiences.

JIMMY PREDEEP, Committee Member PLM Interior Sdn Bhd Another pioneer in the industry, Jimmy Predeep brings to the table years of interior built experience. Although very busy as Managing Director of PLM Group, Jimmy’s passion for the industry has driven his need to contribute as much as he can towards MIIP by being part of the committee for a few terms running now. He is extremely excited about the new team and sees a bright future for MIIP under Janet Lee’s Presidency.

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ANGIE NG, Committee Member Seamaster Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Angie is very grateful for all the support that MIIP members have given her especially in her new role as committee member for the new term. She is excited about hitting the ground running, all while positively contributing to the association. Angie brings with her years of interior built experience and which will help in her new role hopefully in terms with innovative ideas and thoughts. One of the things she is most passionate about is to make this industry known to the relevant agencies as well as to the public. She believes that the interior built professionals are truly the unsung heroes in the world of construction.

TAN GOO CAN, Immediate Past President Can-I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd Can would like to take this opportunity to thank his past committee members as well as all MIIP members for their continued support during his Presidency.

He hopes that he has done his members proud with the milestones they have achieved during his term. He would also like to wish Ms Janet Lee and her new committee all the very best in their endeavours and would like to offer his advice and counsel whenever needed.

He has no doubt that under the new committee, MIIP will only grow bigger and so much better!

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MIIP’s 7th Annual General Meeting and Networking On 26 April 2017, the MIIP AGM was held at the Langat Room, G Tower Hotel.

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total number of 28 members attended the annual general meeting this year where a new committee was elected to lead the association into its

new term.

The afternoon began with current President, Tan Goo Can giving his President’s address where he elaborated on 3 practical ways that members can help the association grow and achieve success. This included to help each other sincerely in the course of business dealings and interaction in the construction industry. Secondly, for members to allocate their time to encourage

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participation in activities being carried out.

And last but definitely not least, to always stand with each other.

Next, Steven Poh, the current Honorary Secretary proceeded to read out his report on the activities held throughout the year. This included a bowling and badminton competition to promote camaraderie among the 60 members as well as four informative talks ending with the highlight, MIIP Gala Dinner and Industry Awards 2016.

Lastly, Janet Lee, the current Treasurer presented the audited accounts and encouraged members to bring in more members to increase the membership.

2017 ELECTIONS

Elections for the new committee for a term of 2 years was carried out by Carol Lok in accordance with the constitution with prenomination forms and election by secret ballot.

Congratulations to the new committee nominated and elected for the 2017-2019 term!

PRESIDENT: Ms Janet Lee – Jalex Sdn Bhd VICE PRESIDENT: Mr Steven Poh – Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd SECRETARY: Mr C.T. Tan – Glass Network (M) Sdn Bhd TREASURER: Ms Sheanne Lee – Vesta-Inovas Display Sdn Bhd COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 1. Mr Lim Gao Leong – Syarikat Lian Ping Enterprise Sdn Bhd 2. Mr Jimmy Predeep – PLM Interiors Sdn Bhd 3. Mr David Cheong – Euro Chairs System Sdn Bhd 4. Mr Michael Choon – Archifoam Sdn Bhd 5. Dato Winnie – Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd 6. Angie Ng – Seamaster Paint Marketing Sdn Bhd 7. Brenda Lee – Floor Image Sdn Bhd

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Janet Lee the new President thanked all members for their support and said that she looked forward to their continuous participation in activities organised by the association. She thanked Dato’ Vincent and Can for their contribution as Past Presidents and hoped that they would provide their continued guidance and assistance to the association.

As the sun sets, MIIP members unwind.

In celebration of the election of the new committee, after the AGM, members gathered at the Bridge bar over some drinks and food for a night of networking.

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QLASSIC: THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP QUALITY Datuk Ir. Elias Ismail, Senior General Manager, Construction Technology Development Sector, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia explains QLASSIC and its importance in the construction industry here.

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ith over 20 years in CIDB under his belt, Datuk Ir. Elias Ismail, is well-versed in the Malaysian construction industry. A civil engineer by profession, Datuk Elias completed his undergraduate education in Manchester before beginning his career in road design back home in Malaysia. One of the most significant highlights of his career includes his time in Gua Musang building roads and water supply for the villages in the area while working under the Public Works department in Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) before joining CIDB in 1998.

Recently, Datuk Elias took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with MIIP Magazine to speak about QLASSIC so that interior built professionals, developers and the public can be educated on this objective scoring system to ensure the quality of workmanship in the Malaysian construction industry.

QLASSIC enables the quality of workmanship between construction projects to be objectively compared through a scoring system. Could you share the statistics on the number of commercial buildings that have carried out QLASSIC in the last 3 years? What is the average score and which building has the highest score?

QLASSIC is a system or method to measure and evaluate the workmanship quality of a building construction work based on Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7).

It was established in 2007 as a means to enable the quality of workmanship between construction projects to be objectively compared through a scoring system.

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STATISTICS ON QLASSIC FROM 2007-2016 70%

69.4%

71.4%

72%

69.5%

72.5%

72%

69.9%

311 65%

272

270

2014

2015

Average QLASSIC Score Projects Evaluated

60%

117

122

2010

2011

139

160

70 40

47

2007

2008

2009

2012

2013

2016

Source: CIDB

The parts that are assessed are architectural and external works through inspection. Many companies including Sime Darby Properties, Metro Kajang, MK Land, Sunway Properties, I&P Group, IOI Group, Naza TTDI and many others are already using QLASSIC. In 2016, 311 of 348 projects were assessed using QLASSIC, with an average score of 72%. The highest QLASSIC score in 2016 to-date is 85%.

Does CIDB intend to enforce QLASSIC and to make it mandatory for certain categories of projects?

It would be mandatory for all Government projects exceeding RM50 million to be assessed using QLASSIC from 2018.Under the Construction Industry Transformation Programme 2016-2020 (CITP), the target was for more than 50% of public projects to exceed a 70% QLASSIC score.

However, for private projects, we need buyers and consumers to request for QLASSIC. If there is a demand for buildings to be assessed using QLASSIC,

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the developers will be pressured to hire skilled workers and use good materials to get high scores. For example, the scores can be used as a marketing tool to convince buyers of the quality of work and if there is a clause that states the QLASSIC score should not be less than 70%, the developers will have to ensure that they deliver the committed quality and buyers will have the right to be compensated accordingly.

I would describe QLASSIC as an important examination where CIDB is the examination body and the degree of preparation then depends on the individual developers.

Who are the qualified QLASSIC Assessors?

QLASSIC assessment is being carried out by competent assessors appointed by CIDB. These assessors have passed and fulfilled all requirements set by CIDB. Only assessors that pass the training will be registered with CIDB as qualified QLASSIC assessors. At all times, CIDB will ensure appointment of assessors who will conduct assessments with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

“QLASSIC is a system or method to measure and evaluate the workmanship quality of a building construction work based on Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7).”

– DATUK IR. ELIAS ISMAIL SENIOR

GENERAL MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SECTOR, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CIDB) MALAYSIA

What are your thoughts on how MIIP and CIDB can better work together to create a solid platform of mutual open communication and understanding for the betterment of the Malaysian construction industry?

CIDB Malaysia is working closely with industry stakeholders to promote and implement the goals and aspirations of the CITP. We strongly believe that the CITP is the game-changer for the industry and will pave the way for us to transform Malaysia’s construction industry to become one that is highly competitive, productive and most of all, respected by our peers across the region. To make the CITP a success, we will need the support and cooperation of all industry players and MIIP and its members can certainly be a part of this transformation journey by working with us on the various initiatives under the CITP. Other areas of collaboration between CIDB and MIIP in the future may include a QLASSIC scoring for the MIIP Award entries and perhaps involvement of MIIP in a quality committee. We look forward to open discussions on how to work more closely for the betterment of the industry for all.

What are the objectives of QLASSIC?

• To benchmark the quality of workmanship of the construction industry • To establish a standard quality assessment system on quality of workmanship of construction work • To assess the quality of workmanship of a construction project based on the relevant approved standard • To be used as a criterion to evaluate the performance of contractors based on quality of workmanship • To compile data for statistical analysis Why did CIDB come up with QLASSIC?

• CIDB identified the need for the industry to come up with a certain standard for

WHAT IS THE QLASSIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS? START

• Developers/ project owners/ contractors to submit application

What is QLASSIC? • The Quality Assessment System in Construction or QLASSIC is a system or method to measure and evaluate the workmanship quality of a building construction work based on Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7).

• QLASSIC was established in 2007 as a means to enable the quality of workmanship between construction projects to be objectively compared through a scoring system.

• The parts that are assessed under QLASSIC include architectural and external works through inspection.

• Note: the use of this CIS 7 is voluntary and compliance with this document does not in itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

construction to ensure that industry players are provided with a certain benchmark to adhere to.

•In 2005, CIDB put together a technical committee that consisted of industry players from the public and private sectors, relevant construction industry associations as well as academicians.

•Based on the discussions, global practices as well as Malaysian case studies, the committee put together the Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7) that provided a good outline on what workmanship quality of a building construction work is.

•QLASSIC sets out the standard on quality of workmanship for various construction elements of building construction work.

The quality of workmanship of a construction work is assessed according to the requirement of the standard.

APPLY TO CIDB

SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT • No. of samples to be assessed are based on the sampling guideline in CIS 7 (GFA) • Location of samples are predetermined and marked in the construction drawing

SAMPLING BY ASSESSOR

ONSITE ASSESSMENT

• CIDB to issue assessment report on project basis

• Architectural work • Structural work • M&E work • External work

QLASSIC SCORE (%)

• Independent and qualified assessors to carry out assessment • Quality of workmanship are based on requirements in CIS 7 • Assessment form

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What are the categories of buildings that are assessed using QLASSIC?

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE:

Semi-Detached, Terrace and Cluster House •Category B (Stratified Housing) Flat, Apartment, Condominium, Service Apartment and Town House •Category C (Public Building) Office Building, School and other related facilities/ buildings intended for public use •Category D (Special Public Building) Hospital and Airport only

•Certainly, if you own your own piece of land with a building or structure on it, you may contact CIDB to send an assessor. Alternatively, there are external assessors who would be able to provide this service

•Category A (Landed Housing) Detached,

What is considered a good rating under QLASSIC?

•Construction works that achieve a rating of 75 and above What is the cost for using the QLASSIC assessment system?

•The use of the QLASSIC assessment system will incur a nominal fee of RM530.00 (inclusive of GST) which is borne by the developer or contractor.

•The fee remains the same regardless of the worth of the construction project, the location, or if its landed, stratified or commercial buildings.

Why is it important for the public to know about QLASSIC?

•It is important for the public to know because this impacts them directly. The public are the property purchasers and they have the right to demand good quality finishings.

•By creating awareness and educating the public about the importance of QLASSIC, CIDB hopes that they will then demand QLASSIC assessments to be carried out upon the completion of their respective construction projects.

As members of the public, can I request CIDB to do the QLASSIC assessment on my property?

If the developer has not applied to carry out the QLASSIC assessment, can I, as a property purchaser, get CIDB to do it on my property?

•CIDB will not be able to run the assessment. However, the property purchaser can appoint an external assessor to conduct the QLASSIC assessment

QLASSIC STATISTICS NO. ITEM

FIGURE

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1,515

Total number of projects assessed with QLASSIC (2007-December 2016)

2 Average score of projects assessed

2016 (as at 31 December) 2015 2014 2013

72% 72.53% 69.6% 72%

3 Number of projects that achieved a

score of 80% and above

2016 (as at 31 December) 2015 2014 2013

52 46 24 10

4 Highest score

2016 (as at 31 December) 2015 2014 2013

85% 85% 87% 83%

DETAILS OF 2016 QLASSIC DATA (AS AT 31 DECEMBER) NO. ITEM TOTAL PRIVATE GOVERNMENT PROJECTS 1

Total Projects Registered

348

272

76

2

Total Projects Assessed

311

305

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72.1%

66.2%

3 Average Score 72.42% (overall)

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Total Projects with Score of 70+% and Above

203

200

3

70% – 80%

151

148

3

80% – 85%

52

52

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Is There Anything More Important Than How You Feel ? o r d ing e v E eth e v som u ha ed? o t y ret reg

Once upset does it take you time to get over it?

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Based on personal experience did you ever conclude, “Best not to trust people”

Now imagine if you could change some of these answers.

Do you feel grumpy, irritable or anxious at times?

Think about something you worried about in the past. Now does it still worry you?

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motions are the ultimate power - they can start wars, cause us to get married or even divorced, have children, even cause illness or health. The intense emotions we feel every day shape and rule our lives. We make decisions, choose activities and hobbies based on the emotions they incite.

WHAT EXACTLY IS AN EMOTION? “An emotion is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response and a behavioral or expressive response.”

(Hockenbury & Hockenbury, 2007) Robert Plutchik introduced the “wheel of emotions” suggesting that there are 8 primary emotional dimensions: happiness vs sadness, anger vs fear, trust vs disgust and surprise vs anticipation. These emotions can be combined in a variety of ways to create other emotions for example, happiness and anticipation might combine to create excitement. In order to better

understand what emotions are, let’s focus on the three key elements.

• The Subjective Experience While people universally experience several basic emotions, experiencing the emotion can be highly subjective. Consider anger. Is all anger the same? Your own experience might range from mild annoyance to blinding rage. Plus, we don’t always experience ‘pure’ forms of each emotion. Mixed emotions over different events or situations in our lives are common. You might feel both excited and nervous when starting a new job. Getting married or having a baby might be marked by emotions ranging from joy to anxiety.

• The Physiological Response Recognize that each emotion is located somewhere in the body - heaviness in the chest , a lump in the throat, trembling in the stomach, weight on the shoulders, a knot in the back, hint of tension in your jaw, sweaty palms and wobbly knees, etc. So emotions cause strong physiological reactions, controlled by the sympathetic nervous system

“It’s not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent but the one most responsive to change” – Charles Darwin

In the past, a good indicator of success was the level of one’s intelligence.

Book smarts versus street smarts. Can someone with average IQ be more successful than an IQ genius?

Yes, but only if individual has higher level of EQ. Basically, IQ get you through school while EQ gets you through life.

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Measures the cognitive abilities such as the ability to learn, understand new situations, reasoning, application of knowledge.

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Can be described as the ability to use both emotional and cognitive thought. Dr. Daniel Goleman stated that EQ is “simple yet powerful enough to effect change.” If Goleman and Darwin are to be believed, then emotionally intelligent individuals are most able to adapt to dynamic environments and therefore most likely to survive and succeed.

When reason tells you one thing and emotion another, emotions hold sway in the short term. It is not that the power of reasoning is weak. It is just that the power of emotion is so strong. So remember when emotion goes up, intelligence comes down!!

That’s why in any interpersonal conflict always focus on issues NEVER on people.

There Are 5 Steps To Developing Emotional Intelligence: Learning to use our emotions to benefit us instead of sabotaging us.

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Be self – aware and know yourself. Talk and listen about your feelings. Be curious, stop and ask, “Wait a minute, what’s going on here? What am I feeling? What am I thinking? What does all this mean for me?”. Observe and pay attention to your feelings which could contribute, distract, enhance or challenge you. Take time to ask yourself what happened for you to feel some of these “regular” emotions such as love, fear, disgust, anger, surprise, happiness, sadness, embarrassment, excitement, contempt, shame, pride, satisfaction and amusement.

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Understand and develop emotional literacy. Be able to recognise patterns, triggers or emotional hot buttons. Understand how and why you are being triggered and what you can do about it.

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Apply consequential thinking to make more careful choices.

When you are feeling frustrated or upset, before you say something harsh, take a pause to quickly assess the costs and benefits of your action. Gather your thoughts before you speak. In the heat of the moment if it feels good, don’t do it! This is the hidden cost of negative emotions. Engage your cognitive ability such as doing a mental calculation when your emotion rises uncontrollably!

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Learn to navigate and manage your emotions.

Ask, “What can I do about it?”.

There are many tools, techniques even strategies you can use to cope with moods, regulate impulses and exercise emotional self -control.

You do not have to be at the mercy of your negative emotions.

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Engage in intrinsic motivation, stress management and exercising optimism.

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which is charged with controlling the body’s fight-or-flight reactions.

• The Behavioral Response We express our emotions through sensations or feelings and the words we use. We spend a lot of time interpreting the emotional expressions of the people around us. This ability to accurately understand these expressions are known as emotional intelligence. Many expressions are universal such as a smile indicating joy or pleasure or a frown indicating uncertainty or displeasure.

WHERE DO EMOTIONS COME FROM? WHAT IS THEIR PURPOSE? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH EMOTIONS? Emotions are formed each time we make a movement. The best definition would be emotion is energy in motion. So the most

effective technique to handle negative emotion would be to use our voice and pure physical movements. Brain scans have shown that though the amygdala (part of the limbic system) is tiny, it controls all our emotional reactions (especially fear), behavior, memory and motivation. This brings us to the issue of intelligence quotient (IQ) versus emotional quotient (EQ).

THE POWER OF EMOTIONS – KNOWING YOUR EMOTIONS We have negative emotions of fear, frustration, hurt, angry, worry, depressed, grief, anger, disappointment. But we can also feel joyous, euphoric, awesome, excited, passionate, successful, curious, ecstasy, confidence, power.

There is no such thing as bad or good emotions.

The secret is not to never have negative emotions as this is not realistic and a state of denial. Rather we should use negative emotion

The Messages of 10 Common Negative Emotions • FEAR Concern, worry, anxiety, terrified. You need to

prepare yourself to face and deal with something. If you deny, surrender or avoid fear , it only gets stronger and worse as you have merely amplified it.

• GUILT OR REGRET Serves you if you hear its message.

• HURT Sense of loss of trust or intimacy. Is there really a

loss? Is it problem of perception? Can you communicate the needs? Can you change behavior? For example a person has died. Say, maybe he/she is in a better place now?

Means you’ve violated your own standards. People usually deny guilt as a way of not feeling guilty. Face guilt because it will always come back to get you. But don’t stay in guilt. You will feel inferior if you feel regretful the rest of your life. Clean your act and don’t violate your own rules. Keep on track, move forward to be a better person. Don’t wallow in guilt or regret.

• ANGER FROM MILDLY ANGRY TO LIVID TO FURIOUS

• INADEQUACY Not measure up, lack self confidence,

TO UNCONTROLLABLE RAGE This means an important rule in your life has been violated by someone in your life. Can you communicate your real needs in a different way? Can you change the way you communicate or change your behavior or procedure? Anger comes out of hurt. Clarify what your rules or standards are. Be prepare to compromise on your standards as not everyone can follow your standards, sometimes.

• FRUSTRATION Feeling of being held back and hindered in pursuit of some goal. Change approach to changing goals.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results. You need more flexibility.

• DISAPPOINTMENT Sad, not achieving your expectation or

outcome. Maybe there’s a need to change your expectation.

Maybe there was not enough time to achieve your outcome.

Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals. Make goal or time schedule more flexible. Sometimes there is a lag time to rewards. Appropriate outcome to be taken within context of time, people, resources available at that point of time.

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Uncomfortable – something that bugs and bothers but it does not have a tremendous impact.

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feeling of not being worthy of something or someone.

Message – do something to improve yourself but not to be perfect. Get off your butt and improve yourself. Ask a better question: “Are you truly inadequate or just merely your perception?”

• OVERLOAD & OVERWHELMED

/DEPRESSED Hopeless, depressed, feel taking on more than you can handle or deal with. You need to reevaluate and make a list of what is necessity versus desire. Create priority to the list. Take first one on list & just do it! Deal with one thing at a time. Constantly clarify what is important versus what is urgent. Important is not equal to urgent!

• LONELINESS Message of connection with people. Not

necessary sexual or intimacy but rather basic friendship like having someone to talk to, have a laugh with, share happy moments, just be with people. Then take the appropriate action – join a club, initiate a conversation, be caring towards people ….

Always remember you have the power and the choice to change either perception, communication, behavior/action or approach/procedure.

The steps to take can be summarized as follows:

as a call for action, a message, a signal that something needs to be changed in your life, your perception, your behavior. Emotions add meaning and power to our lives by allowing us to move forward.

Painful emotions can be our best friend if we use them as signals for change. When we don’t follow our own rules or standards, we start to feel pain. So negative emotions actually have a purpose to help us check and eliminate that pain.

THERE ARE BASICALLY FOUR WAYS HUMAN BEINGS DEAL WITH EMOTIONS: 1. Deny the emotion that is they try not to feel when they are experiencing emotions they don’t like. But this is dangerous for example a person who fears rejection and for this person to succeed in avoiding rejection, he will have to cut out all connection and relationships with people. This would mean avoiding all forms of love, building intimacy and close connection with others.

2. Endure the emotion by saying, ”I don’t feel so bad” but yet they feel the emotion internally.

They try to dissociate from it yet they can never change their internal focus or internal talk or their physiology.

3. Tend to use emotion as competition as to how bad they are feeling. “I’ll show you

1. Identify the signal or emotion.

2. Appreciate the message, communication, perception or behavior.

Recognize the value of the signal and decide what or whether to change.

3. Be curious, “What’s the meaning of this message?” Which direction do you want to move? What is this feeling trying to tell you instead of only experiencing pain. What are you going to do? How are you going to handle so that you don’t feel this way?. What can you learn from this? Are you contributing to this emotion due to your own rules?

4. Get certain you can handle and rehearse many times in your head. Find out what to change, how to communicate your needs so they know and respect your value or change your behavior.

5. What can you learn from all this? Get excited!

6. Remember the last time you experienced this emotion, you were able to handle or deal with it, how did you do it?. Hear the message of the emotion and act, instead of surrendering, denying or avoiding it.

7. Have fun to enjoy converting pain to pleasure and to choose tremendous pleasure!

terrible!” Comparing and making a match as to how bad they feel or someone else cannot be worse than them.

4. They can learn from and utilise emotions which is emotional intelligence.

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM All feelings of anger, frustration, worry, depression, unhappiness are created by one person – YOU! The way you choose to focus and the meaning you attach to life.

We spend a lot of time on negative emotions by spending time avoiding them! Negative emotion is a signal or message that some changes or action are required. For example fear - terrified, concern, worry over something.

Because fear is so painful, we try to avoid fear or even deny fear is there. But fear is telling us to prepare for something is about to happen and we have to deal with it.

DO YOU WANT AN ANSWER HOW TO CHANGE INSTANTLY AND TO GET OUT OF THE NEGATIVE FEELING? Identify the negative feeling and the signal it is producing. For example something happens between you and your spouse to make you feel rejected. Decide is this an uncomfortable feeling? Or is it hurt, anger or loneliness?

Maybe he was buried in the newspapers and was ignoring what you are saying to him. You may decide it is not so serious, it is just merely an uncomfortable feeling. Or you can start hallucinating that he is starting to get bored with you or he doesn’t love you so much.

However to get out of this feeling you have to…

• Change state • Clarify what you want • Immediately do something and take action – communicate to him what you want him to do But if you identify the feeling as something deeper like a feeling of hurt by his indifference,

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/ FEATURE / Do not plant seeds of disappointment or fear but plant seeds of love, care and greatness in your mind garden and have a juicy life with these 10 wonderful emotions. then that signals a different message. Your expectation is not met so there is a feeling of a sense of loss which is a more intense emotion that just being uncomfortable. Here perception could be that the husband does not love you so much now. Hurt brings along pain if not handled right. Ask “Is it appropriate at this time to feel like this with this person?”

Can you change your perception? Not that he does not love you anymore, maybe he is just too busy or wrapped up in his work. He just has some work issues to deal with. Can you change procedure or approach? His present behavior is not giving you the result you desire or want.

Perhaps you can communicate with him how you are feeling and that you just want 3 minutes of his time to talk to him or to hold him. Or to connect with him. If it is anger you are feeling, it means your standards are not being met by any person including yourself. In this case your standard that is important to you is being ignored.

“I need to change me!” Change the way you look at things, your perception, change the way you communicate your desires, change your behavior, change your expectation or even emotion. The signal of a negative emotion does not go away, it merely intensifies over time and gets worse.

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Love and warmth Cultivate them so it will happen automatically.

Appreciation & gratitude Nurture people around you to be caring.

Curiosity Growth in life. If you are always curious, you will study more & you will grow. Always ask what you really want and how can you make this better.

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Excitement & passion Act and live with passion. Commit to it even though you many not be meeting your expectation yet.

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Determination Follow through.

If you are determined rather than wanting to do something, you have more chance of succeeding.

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Flexibility guarantees success.

Confidence Willing to put on edge. You have faith when there is confidence. Use this muscle often so it will get stronger. Choose confidence over fear.

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Cheerful If you are happy, tell it to your face and show it! Cultivate this signal.

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Feel physically healthy and vibrant to do all the things you want to do.

Sense of contribution Adding not only to your own life but to the lives of others. Because you are alive, other people’s lives are better off!

Smile & appreciate others. Giving more to other people.

These are the “seeds” to plant daily and watch your whole life grow with vitality. Every feeling, good or bad, are not based on actual reality of life but your own perception and interpretation – what else could this mean? If you are certain what something means then there is pain but if you ask what else could this mean life has no meaning except the meaning we give to it. Make a list of all the things that make you feel good and happy. Expand the list, expand your choices – the more items you have, the more choices you have in life! For the next 2 days deliberately carry this list and develop the habit.

Self Management & Emotional Self Control After knowing your emotions, learn to gain control of your emotions. Do not avoid or deny emotions. If you do nothing, the problem becomes worse. Maybe it will be too late to try and solve it. Break the cycle of negative emotions. You have the power. Take a break, listen to your self talk, develop your self awareness, understand your triggers & hot buttons, develop strategies to deal with situations that push your buttons, do something different. Have a network of support group - people who care about you, who listens and whom you can share feelings. Restrain negative reactions, think clearly and stay focused under pressure, maintain your stamina and performance in all situations, don’t let situation escalate when provoked or confronted, remain “cool under pressure”.

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Rachel Khor is the Principal Trainer with Peak Success Abundance Sdn Bhd specializing in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Stress Management, Colored Brain, Creativity, Problem Solving, Teambuilding, Communication, Negotiation & Influence, Peak Performance, Leadership & Sales.

For your corporate training needs, you can contact Rachel at 012-617 0560 or rachelkhor123@gmail.com

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World Class Leadership Practices For Leaders Of Small And Medium Companies

By Haji Mahyudin Haji Omar

A WORLD CLASS COMPANY: As early as the seventies, when I was on attachment at small and medium companies in Japan, large multinational corporations were already awarding their vendors “world class” company awards, based on their performance and services rendered to these companies. Some of the criteria used were: fulfilling the ‘Just in Time’ practices; zero rejects on all products supplied to the main company; and most important of all, the pricing factor. Some of these small and medium companies were able to offer reduced prices over the time. The ability to meet these criteria were very important to the parent company. Thus they were given “world class” status award.

Through my observation, the leaders of those “world class” companies applied world class leadership practices often known as ‘A Proven Action-Oriented Leadership Model’. This model is based on three basic core values, namely: (i) trust, (ii) credibility, and (iii) accountability.

A leader may be well-versed in leadership theory and leadership models; but in order to be an effective world class leader, whether in a large corporation or small and medium companies, what “is practiced” by these leaders matters.

Basically I would like to put eight basic leadership practices which are vital to be an effective world class leader.

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MODEL ADULT BEHAVIOR AND TRUSTWORTHINESS

The leaders demonstrate consistency in behavior and values; demonstrating considerations for the needs and feelings of others. Most of the time they communicate openly .and honestly with the employees, and thus develop cooperative relationships.

They listen. They value differences, and most importantly, accept responsibility.

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COMMUNICATE A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Leaders will normally describe a picture of what the future for the organization or team could be. They communicate future directions in clear and simple terms. They help employees see how their roles contribute to the vision.They link business strategies and priorities to the vision. They communicate the vision with personal commitment.

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SET HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The leaders demonstrate a commitment to achieving superior results. The leaders align objectives to business goals, challenge employees to stretch and communicate behavior expectations.

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ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO ACT

The leaders give employees the skills and opportunities to perform their jobs in a way that provides them with a sense of ownership.

They share business information and involve employees in decision-making. The leaders also delegate authority and responsibility.

At times they empower employees.

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COACH AND DEVELOP EMPLOYEES

The leaders expand knowledge and skills of employees by providing feedback and developmental opportunities. They hold the employees accountable, provide constructive feedback, and review performance regularly.

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BUILD COMMITMENT

The leaders influence individuals or groups to work towards the achievement of goals. The leaders also provide personal recognition for the employees. They create a stimulating work environment to inspire employees to reach their potential. Above all, they build partnerships within as well as outside the function and organization.

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RAISE EXPECTATIONS

The leaders initiate the needs for change.

They challenge the status quo, processes and assumptions. The leaders constantly identify best practices by encouraging innovative thinking. Continuous improvement is monitored closely.

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LEAD CHANGE

The leaders ensure that ideas and initiatives are translated into enduring and positive outcomes. They build agreement on the need for change. Employees are encouraged to champion for breakthrough ideas, and follow through on initiatives introduced. The leaders ensure sustainable energy and commitment from employees.

In conclusion, application of the above practices will normally lead to a positive work environment; a high level of commitment among employees, and often indicated by low turnover of the staff. Respect for the leaders, strong team work amongst the employees are often indicators of a leader who practices world class leadership principles.

According to Dr. George Kohlrieser, Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behavior at the Institute for Management Development, Switzerland: …” a good leader is able to create vision, develop strategies and plans, and can influence people to participate and deliver the vision and while working as a team.”

Ronald Cartney in his book “ High Impact Leadership” stressed that “…the ultimate success of any organisation lies in the performance and output.

ABOUT HAJI MAHYUDIN HAJI OMAR

Haji Mahyudin Omar graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Malaya with an Honours Degree in Economics in 1973. He also holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Salzburg, Austria; a Certificate in Small Industries Development offered

by Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) Japan. He was granted a government scholarship to pursue masters program in USA and subsequently obtained Masters of Science Degree from Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA in 1980.

After working in various multi-nationals Nestle Malaysia, Kewangan Usaha Bersatu Berhad (KUBB), Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON), Scott Worldwide Incorporated and others before his retirement.

He retired in 2005 and started his own consulting firm undertaking capability development and training activities for both multinationals and local companies based mainly in Bangkok, Thailand. He is an associate of TRUSCOTT ASSOCIATES, a company based in Perth, Australia, undertaking training and consultancy services for countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, New Zealand and Australia.

Haji Mahyudin has over thirty years of working experience in Human Resources Management, including leadership and managerial capability management in both local and multi-national companies in Malaysia and International Organisations.

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Expressions Through Carpet Design Carpet design has evolved through the years creating expressive designs making it the perfect way to personalise a room.

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rtesia Décor’s Steven Poh believes that carpet design has definitely progressed through the years, creating colours, shapes and patterns that you never thought possible before. It is a whole new world of carpet design and I’m glad to be a part of the revolution,” says carpet specialist Steven Poh of Artesia Decor.

Carpeting Done Right Carpets can give a whole new look and feel to a room. Gone are the days when carpeting was about picking your favourite solid colour for the entirety of a room. In today’s world of constant stimulation, carpeting has evolved to include what is known as carpet designing – an array of new design possibilities – more texture, some pattern, and even flecks of colour adding interest to basic backgrounds.

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of carpet design is that colour and texture offer more distinctive styling and fashion appeal.

Artesia Décor, the pioneers in carpet design in Malaysia are ever-ready to be of assistance. Poh explains that carpet designing is an art and takes a keen eye. Their clients include big brands in hotel and commercial buildings. “Picking colours and styles that are eye-pleasing is essential to any room and can make or break an interior design.” He explains that the team works closely with interior designers to come up with the perfect carpeting and wall fabrics for a dedicated space. “This involves various designs of leaves, trellises, or flowers, for example – offer organic shapes that coordinate easily with other patterns in a room,” he explains. He adds, “Strong colours that come from commercial pallets are now available in multi-coloured loops, cut loop surfaces, and Berber styles as accents creating a whole new world of carpeting possibilities.” More recently, as evident in recent projects that have been undertaken by Artesia Décor, designing also includes design with

alphabets to further enhance the expressive design element.

Artesia Décor is keeping up with the times by providing carpet designing services that meets today’s demands.

“It’s an exciting industry and I’m glad to be in the middle of it all,” concludes Poh. So it’s no surprise that he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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Decorate Your Projects Creatively Archifoam Sdn Bhd strive to bring you the best in architectural moulding and eco-friendly CPC lightweight architectural panels and grilles.

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rchi-Foam Sdn Bhd offers superior quality of Archi-Foam architectural lightweight moulding products. A manufacturer that supplies the stock or custom architectural coping, cill, hood, projection panels, bollard, keystone, arches, fin, corbel, etc all according to the creativity of the respective designer involved in the project. These architectural lightweight moulding products are available in a variety of architectural building materials for the commercial, residential and industrial

building accordance to the area of application and requirement of the designer with Archi-Foam moulding lightweight foamed concrete and combination of foamed concrete with polystyrene beads.

Now, you can design your own decorative details and mouldings with ease and confidence with Archi-Foam products.

Archi-Foam Sdn Bhd is also a specialist in manufacturing and supplying standard and custom-made ArchiFacade CPC Lightweight Architectural Panels

and Grilles that are eco-friendly. Led by a skilled and dedicated design team, the company has been creating unique designs suitable for any architectural needs or client’s specifications. The Panels and Grilles are produced from eco-friendly foam extrusions and mouldings that are lead-free, acid-free and non-toxic, among others. This green foam product, sold in over 80 countries worldwide, has passed stringent tests of SGS and ASTM. ArchiFacade CPC lightweight Architectural Panels and Grilles are strong, durable, light weight and easy to install, and will not rot or warp. Also, because the products are resistant to weather, shock, abrasion and salt water corrosion, they are ideal for seaside projects.

Make your project look one of a kind with these panels and grills and be the talk of the town.

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Melamine Panels Like No Other Established in 2006, Green Panel Products (M) Sdn Bhd is proudly one of the leading melamine panel producers in Malaysia.

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ffering a wide range of Melamine designs and colours that can be laminated on Plain Particle Board and Plain MDF Board their products are marketed under the name, Green Decor. The boards are widely used for interior design decorative application for home, kitchen as well as office furniture. The panels are available on 4’ x 8’ & 6’ x 8’ sizes with thickness ranging from 2.5mm to 25mm. However, Green Panel Products will be launching their new product known as Melamine Laminated Plywood which is still under the research and development process. It is expected to be in production by the end of 2017.

Currently, Green Panel Products has seven production lines with a staggering output of 5,000 cubic meter per month.

They even supply FSC and PEFC certified boards.

A Focus On The Local And Export Market Although sales is more focused on the domestic market which comprises 80% of their overall sales, the other 20% is for the export market. Their melamine panels are exported mainly to South East Asia, ASEAN countries, Mauritius and South Africa.

Besides Melamine Panels, Green Panel

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Products has ventured into cut size, boring and edging service. This allows them a chance to provide additional services and value-added products to their end buyer.

Managing Director of Green Panel Products, Mr Ramachandran is no stranger to rainy days in his career. Having started out as an office boy, he worked very hard to get to where he is today. “As a managing director I’ve come across many ups and downs throughout my career.

In the beginning, the most challenging part of this business was competing with the big panel manufacturers,” says Mr. Ramachandran. He explains further, “As the independent melamine panel producer, we had to depend on others for our raw materials such as Plain Particle Boards and Plain MDF Boards from panel manufacturers but our achievement and success is based on the true support given by our suppliers.”

Mr. Ramachandran also believes the government can play an important role for industry players by strengthening rules and regulations. “A stringent law should be set up to make sure the all the raw material used in furniture manufacturing are certified and legally harvested. Also, more subsidies in the form of tax relief as well as research and development, should

Managing Director of Green Panel Products, Mr Ramachandran.

be given to manufacturers to promote green products.” He believes this will lower production costs which will allow manufacturers to offer better prices to the end user. There is no doubt that by passing on the incentive in the form of low costs, will make consumers happy to use green products. Furthermore, this will continue to support the effort made by the government to promote the use of eco-friendly raw materials.

Mr. Ramachandran concludes, “Basically, it was a challenge getting to where I am today, as the competition was very high. However, as an independent melamine panel producer, I owe our success to my distributors and some end customers who have really supported me a lot through thick and thin.”

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Interior Expertise @MyTown Shopping haven MyTown is Space Alliance’ latest pride and joy.

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pace Alliance Contracts Sdn Bhd has successfully completed another state of the art interior project right here in Kuala Lumpur. The brand new MyTown, by developer Bousted Ikano Sdn Bhd is located in Cheras and has created a whole new shopping experience.

Anchored by Malaysia’s largest Ikea, MyTown can easily be accessed by bypass or by taking a ride on the MRT to the Cochrane underground MRT station.

Visitors can look forward to forward retail, amazing amenities, stylish alfresco events make MyTOWN the premier shopping destination in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

To create the perfect shopping destination, Space Alliance Contracts was called to be the working interior contractors bringing the blue print alive with their interior expertise. Yet another project that was made a reality with Space Alliance’ creativity and years of interior industry experience.

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WINNER’S CIRCLE

Seamaster Paint Gives Your Life Colour!

A home grown paint brand and company in Malaysia with premium products and services that are proudly Made-inMalaysia, making their paint products a national pride.

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hether indoors or outdoors, a coat of paint can do wonders. For 60 years, Seamaster Paint has coloured Malaysian lives for the better.

Backed by a 60 Year Legacy Seamaster Paint is one of the world’s leading paint manufacturers with origins stretching back more than 60 years. They pride themselves on providing their customers with easy to use and affordable paint products for both consumer and industrial purposes.

A Wide Selection of Paint Products Being one of the long established paint manufacturers in Asia, Seamaster Paint provides a wide range of products from architectural and industrial to decorative and special effects coating. Their ability to continually set industry highs for quality and value depends upon their steadfast maintenance of their products, recognition of new technologies and proactive responses to the needs of their customers.

Their diverse and experienced team continues to improve their products and streamline their processes, both in-store and soon, online.

Check out the latest range of interior paints by Seamaster Paint: Adamantia Adamantia toner comes in liquid form, for easier mixing into the chosen decorative product.After adding the toner and mixing it thoroughly by either manual or mechanical methods, once applied to a wall and allowed to dry properly, the decorative product will show attractive reflections and light effects. Incident light, in fact, “lights up” Adamantia, giving the painted wall a shiny, dynamic quality.

Hoblio Hoblio and Hoblio Rustico are water based products, averagely transpiring, and eco-friendly, which are manufactured with a careful selection of raw materials. It is available in a choice in 6 neutral bases: Oro (Gold), Argento (Silver) and Metallic in Hoblio and Hoblio Rustico versions.

Etnika Etnika is a decorative paint from the Antiche Terre Fiorentine line that delicately refracts light to produce intriguing chiaroscuro effects and a rich depth of colour.

This is possible thanks to its special water-based resins and natural raw materials.

Etnika is both ecological and washable, and it is also available in eight different base colours: Ethnic Bronze, Flamingo Copper, Antique Gold, Renaissance Gold, Pure Red, Antique Silver, Light Silver and Star Gold.

Nylum Nylum is a new interior decoration in Candis’ Antiche Terre Fiorentine decorative range and belongs to the Le Preziose family. Nylum is completely formulated using water-based chemicals. It is environmentally friendly, made up of selected raw materials and is offered in a unique neutral base, which can be supplemented by a series of Candis colour toners.

Candis, with Nylum, aims to offer the market and the end user a decorative product that keeps with modern trends, favouring natural, warm and enveloping colours, blended together for a classic effect where the colour and elegant shades create a sophisticated overlapping effec Elisir Elisir is a water-based decorative product which is applied immediately in a single coat, without requiring long and difficult wall preparation.

Elisir has been designed to give all users the possibility to prestigiously decorate the walls of their homes with a few brush strokes, effortlessly, with extreme ease and immediacy, achieving decoratively important results of high aesthetic value, and all within a short space of time.

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A & A Concept Design & Contract Sdn Bhd 2-15-1, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 13, Aked Esplanad Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-8994 0310 Fax: 03-8994 0316 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 66, Jalan TSB9, Taman Industrial Sg. Buloh, 47000 Kota Damansara, Selangor.

Tel: 03-6151 6311 / 4011 / 8611 Fax: 03-6151 5711 Email: candy@abitex.com.my Website: www.abitex.com.my

Candy Chai, GM candy@abitex.com.my Raymond Choong, Sales Manager Raymond80@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: 03-76117398/9 Fax: Email: benjamin@advantesgroup.com Website: www.advantesgroup.com

Cheam Dow Hoong, Project Director.

012-785 7884 PF Siew Seong, Director 012-242 2899 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 Danny Low, Biz Dev Manager

Architectural Hardware

Archinspire Malaysia Sdn Bhd 49, Jalan Telawi 6, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2202 1811 Fax: 03-2202 2811 Email: info@archinspire.com.my Website: www.archinspire.com.my

Yeo Lee Ling, CEO leeling@archinspire.com.my Dato’ 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 Cassandra Lee, Sales & Marketing Manager export.archifoam@gmail.com

Interior & Exterior Architectural Light Weight Moulding

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

Tel: 017-288 1533 Fax: 03-9544 4411 Email: artesia.decor@yahoo.com

Steven Poh, 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 Wilma Lau, wilma@artmatrix.com.my

Design, Manufacture & Supply Office Furniture

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

Foo Kam Ming, Chairman Tan Chii Hsia, Marketing

Trading in Timber, Plywood, Decorative Wood and Hardware Products

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

Tel: 03-7847 1100 Fax: 03-7847 3391 Email: bestonesb@gmail.com

Carol Siah, Director Nic Tey, Director nic@beststone.com.my

Marble, Granite, Natural Stone, Quartz Surface

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

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: blainerobertdesign.com

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

Interior Design

Boral Plasterboard (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 606, Off Jalan SS13/1K, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5629 2000 Fax: 03-5629 2008 Email: haliza.yusof@usgboral.com Website: www.usgboral.com

Sam Cho, Mkt Director eric.yap@usgboral.com Haliza Mohd Yusof, Architectural Services & Marketing Manager

Drywall Partition

C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd 9-1-6, Jln 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

C S Alloy Design (M) Sdn Bhd No. 8 & 10, Jalan OP1/3, Pusat Dagangan One Puchong, Off Jalan Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-8070 1295 Fax: 03-8082 2688 Email: enquiry@csa.com.my Website: www.csa.com.my

Lee Boon Pau, CEO paul.lee@csa.com.my Christine Chin Christine.chin@csa.com.my

Manufacturing Gates & Grilles & Fencing

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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 2B, Jalan BM1/2, Taman Bukit Mayang Emas, 47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7806 4200 Fax: 03-7805 5200 Email: leon@cheksernyoung.com Website: www.cheksernyoung.com

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

Construction & ID-Fitout

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

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

Chen Chee Ming, Director

Aluminium & Glass

Dynamic Furniture Industries (M) Sdn Bhd 60, Jalan 1-D, Kg Baru Subang, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7845 2525 Fax: 03-7845 9045 Email: mydynamic@gmail.com Website: www.dynamic-brand.com

Khoo Yeow Chong, MD yckhoo@dynamic-brand.com Tan Bee Ngo, Executive Director bntan@dynamic-brand.com

Furniture Manufacturing

Eastern Decorator Sdn Bhd Suite E-3A-2, Level 3A, Corporate Building (Block E) Southgate Commercial Centre, No. 2, Jalan Dua, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-9222 3488 Fax: 03-9221 3088 Email: carmensoon@eadeco.com.my Website: www.easterndecorator.com

Carmen Soon, Project GM carmensoon@eadeco.com.my Jennifer Liew, Admin Executive jenliew@eadeco.com.my

Home Furnishing

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: ecointeriorsuplies.com

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

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

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

Tel: 03-32918913 Fax: 03-32918796 Email: enviri.industries@gmail.com Website: www.enviri.com

Low Yoke Seng, Executive Director lowyokeseng@gmail.com Tan Poh Lee, Executive Director pollytan2@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

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

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

Furniture

Floor Image Sdn Bhd B-7-3, Block B, Level 3, Setia Walk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5891 0903 Fax: 03-5882 9902 Email: bw.floorimage@gmail.com

Brenda Wang, Director brenda.wang@floorimagesb.com.my Peggy Lee, info@floorimagesb.com.my

Trading And Distribution Of Carpet & Vinyl

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 SK, 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

Interior Design Contractor

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

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

Teng F B, Business Development Manager Muhd Ikmal, Business & Product Development Manager

Manufacturer & Retailer of Laminated Timber Floor

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

Interior Fit Out

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

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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

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 ellyymc@kwmktg.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 Mieko Neo, Assistant Manager Commercial Marketing mieko.neo@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.co.my gerald7388@gmail.com Lilian Kang, Financial Controller account@ligetech.com.my

Manufacturing of LED lighting

Luxx Newhouse Furniture Sdn Bhd 10, Jalan TUDM, Kg Baru Subang, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7845 8100 Fax: 03-7831 0158 Email: malaysia@luxxnewhouse.com Website: www.luxxnewhouse.com

Jimmy Tong, President jimmytong@luxxnewhouse.com Chie Hong Yuen, Assistant GM, Sales & Operation Division hongyuen@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

Malaysian Mosaics Berhad 1A, Jalan 205, Off Jalan Tandang, 46050 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7718 7333 Fax: 03-7718 7520 Email: mmbcareline@mmosaics.com Website: www.mymml.com

Tan Kok Aun, Commercial Director tanka@mmosaics.com Teresa Khoo, Senior Marketing Manager teresakhoosb@mmosaics.com

Manufacturing of Homogeneous and Ceramic Tiles

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

Manufacturing

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 Tang Mun Wai, COO

Kitchen and Cabinet ID

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 1.17, 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

Niro Ceramic Sales & Services (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 2, Persiaran Sultan, Seksyen 15, 40200 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel: 03-5033 9333 Fax: 03-5033 9322 Email: nirogranite@nirogroup.com Website: www.nirogranite.com.my

Edmund Lee, Senior Business Development Executive Edmund.lee@nirogroup.com Kasuree, kasuree@nirogroup.com

Manufacturer (Tiles)

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

Paft Timber Sdn Bhd 1404, Lorong Bakau 2, Taman Industri Perabot, Sungai Baong, 14200 Sungai Jawi, Penang.

Tel: 04-583 3220 Fax: 04-583 3223 Email: alicewong@ion-wood.com Website: www.ion-wood.com

Beh Hock Seng, CEO Martinbeh8@gmail.com Koh Wei Leong, CMO weileongkohwk@gmail.com

Manufacturer Flooring

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

Interior Decorative, Furnishing, Construction

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CONTACT PERSON

NATURE OF BUSINESS

Pesona Saferay Sdn Bhd Lot 5930, Perusahaan Kamunting, 34600 Kamunting, Perak.

Tel: 05-891 1128 Fax: 05-891 1210 Email: clchong@pesona.com.my Website: www.gaudidecor.com

Chong Chee Ling, Sales & Marketing Director Ms Jacy Kwa, Marketing Manager

Manufacturer

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

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

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

Pierre A Favre, Product Manager Favre.pierre@my.sika.com Chan Sau Yoong, GM Chan.sauyoong@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

Construction

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.comny

Interior Fit-Out

Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd Unit 20-2, Level 20, Tower A, Vertical Business Street, Avenue 3, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 07-353 9113/03-2303 5989 Fax:07-353 9110/03-2856 0988 Email: tenders@sunray.com.sg Website: www.sunray.com.sg

Tony Leong. A Director tonyleong@sunray.com.sg annie@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 Wong Kam Peng kampeng@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

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 Paduka Syed Isa Syed Alwi Director/Chairman Bobby Ronald, GM

Lighting Design & Supply

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: sc@waltex.com.my

Steven S H Cheong, MD sc@waltex.com.my Justin H H Cheong, Logistics Manager justincheong@waltex.com.my

Wallcoverings

Welltech Trading Sdn Bhd 51, Jalan 2/115C, Taman Kuchai Jaya, Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-7987 2012 Fax: 03-7987 2013 Email: welltech.trading@gmail.com Website: welltechtrading.com

Tan Sake Wei, Director Dom.tsw@hotmail.com

Retailor of Construction Materials

MALAYSIAN INTERIOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS