Malaysian Interior Industry Partners (MIIP)|Vol 4|No 1|2018|Jalex

MALAYSIAN

INTERIOR

Vol.4 No.1 / 2018 / RM10.60

KDN NO PP18721/04/2015 (034180)

ISSN 2289-9316

INDUSTRYPARTNERS

INSIDE STORIES

MIID / MIIP DIALOGUE Forging a cooperative effort to further strengthen ties

CENTRALISED LABOUR QUARTERS & INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM Their importance in the construction industry

PAM 2006 STANDARD FORM OF BUILDING CONTRACT Knowing your contract & its disputes

Builder Of Excellent Interiors

years ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 30 years of executing EXCELLENT Interiors of Hotels, Offices, Retail, Residential projects, Convention Centers, and the Petronas Philharmonic hall in Malaysia.

PERABUT MAKMUR SDN BHD Bespoke Furniture Manufacturer and Joinery Specialist PARK WAH FURNITURE SDN BHD Customized Manufacturing Services for Funiture

REVILLON METAL SDN BHD Architectural and Interior Metal Manufacturer and Contractor

Best Brand in Project Management Services Interior Fit Out 2016 - 2017

STONE LINK SDN BHD Manufacturer and Trader of Marble

STONE EMPIRE MARKETING SDN BHD Best Brand in Interior Design Dimensional Stone

DH DECO MANUFACTURING SDN BHD Manufacturer of Janesis Brand Kitchen and Wardrobe

Jalex Sdn Bhd (176538-U) Bangunan Jalex, Lot 3750, Lorong 2D, Off Jalan Bukit Badak, Kampung Melayu Subang, 40000, Shah Alam, Malaysia Tel : (+6) 03 - 7846 2088 Fax : (+6) 03 – 7847 1932 Email : jalex@jalex.com.my URL www.jalexinternational.com.my

President’s Note

Janet Lee President, Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association

We are in the early days of 2018 and reflecting on the year that has passed, what a roller coaster year it has been in terms of world events. Thankfully, over at MIIP, although it was not an earth shattering year in terms of events that rocked the local interior industry, as an organisation we can be proud of what we have achieved this year via the various activities and events that we held to strengthen the industry.

Talks, lectures and dialogues have always been an important and integral part of our association as it is a fantastic way for our members to learn new things and share ideas. This year saw a number of important talks and dialogues such as the talk by Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) for MIIP on matters pertaining to contract and disputes presented by Ar Steven Thang.

He pointed out the importance of having the right contents of construction contract, especially in these times when the construction industry is evolving rapidly. As our industry becomes more sophisticated, it is imperative it becomes more professional and that means getting the paperwork and proper documentation in order.

Another important event that took place this year is the MIID/MIIP dialogue. This is the first dialogue to take place between the two associations in two years. The dialogue session was held to forge a cooperative effort to work together towards the benefit of both organisations. The half-day event held in July was hosted by Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. The event proved a fruitful one as it gave a chance for both organisations to come together and to highlight the agenda of our respective organisations.

We will certainly work together to see more such dialogues taking place between our associations.

We also had the Business Integrity Talk by Mr Mark Chay and Mr Abraham Verghese from Coalition for Business Integrity Bhd. Our members also attended a talk on World Class Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, the second series of Learning, conducted by Tuan Haji Mahyudin Omar. Our committee members also participated in the Market Research Studies on Interior Design in Malaysia conducted by Spire Research and Consultants.

This year we also attended Stone Empire’s networking session where the company opened its factory/showroom doors to industry players and MIIP members. Guests were also able to view the latest products from the company and hear of the developments in the industry while enjoying the wonderful hospitality of the host.

MIIP also organised a factory tour to Euro Chairs Manufacturers Sdn Bhd where members also had the chance to see the launch of a new product. It was not all about work at MIIP this year as we also organised recreation events such as badminton and bowling for members so that they could hone their sporting skills while relaxing and networking with fellow members.

We also have this magazine that is filled with interesting articles that will be of benefit to members. This publication has must-read features on issues that affect our industry such as Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ), Industrialised Building System (IBS) and the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) which will be implemented in 2018.

2018 will bring with it its own challenges, but I am confident our industry will be able to meet whatever challenges thrown at us and will continue to thrive.

I wish all our members and readers a very Happy New Year and you can look forward to more exciting things lined up by MIIP.

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CONTENTS

VOL 4 NO 1 2018

ON THE COVER 04 Success In Synergy Alex Chan and Janet Lee, founders of Jalex Sdn Bhd which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, give an insight into their illustrious journey with the company.

FEATURE 06 The Future Is Industrialised Building System 07 Centralised Labour Quarters, A Win-Win Situation for All 08 MIID / MIIP Dialogue 10 Employment Insurance Scheme, Boon or Bane?

12 IWAY or The Highway 14 Knowing Your Contract and Its Disputes

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16 Construction Assessment Standards of Singapore and Malaysia

MIIP Secretariat B1-8-3A, Menara SOHO, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2303 5912/ 016-436 7220 admin@miip.com.my 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

20 17 Inspiring Leadership with Values & Intelligence 34 MIIP Activities 36 MIIP Members List EVENTS 18 Networking at Stone Empire 20 Visit to Euro Chairs Manufacturer’s Plant 22 MIIP Year-end Party

24 MIIP Members as Official Guests at Designer Of The Year Awards Event 26 In The News 27 Promoting Integrity and Combating Corruption 32 MIIP Badminton Tournament 2017 33 At the Bowling Alley

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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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

28 Artmatrix Manufacturing Sdn Bhd 30 Artesia Décor Sdn Bhd

PUBLISHER/CEO V.S. Ganesan SENIOR EDITOR Vimala Seneviratne EDITOR Aleyann M. Jacks CREATIVE DESIGNER Goh Wei Lee ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Faridah Ismail MARKETING MANAGER Karthik Ganesan

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Success In Synergy Having steered the company through three decades of innovation and progress, the founders of Jalex Sdn Bhd give an insight into their illustrious journey through the years that have made them stronger and dream of bigger things.

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alex Sdn Bhd celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, having been in the industry since 1988 and creating a sterling reputation for quality, distinction and innovation. Starting out as an Interior Fit-Out company, under the leadership of husband and wife team, Alex Chan and Janet Lee, Jalex has gone above and beyond its simple beginnings. Talking about their progress and long journey to success, Alex and Janet share an inspiring story of the power of determination, perseverance and commitment in driving business success.

With a vision to build on the initial success of the company, this gritty duo knew that they had to go further and establish a solid foundation for the business. “Just 2 years after setting up Jalex, we established our own joinery factory. We felt that we needed to gain control of our products and our delivery capabilities,” says Janet. However, they did not stop there – recognising the potential in the market and as demand increased, they realised the importance of 3 key elements in interior fit-out services which are wood, metal and stone. “Three years into the business, we had our own metal factory, producing architectural and interior metal products. It was a natural progression where we invested in manufacturing facilities,” shares Janet. Subsequently, they went on to invest in a factory producing custom-made and bespoke timber furniture.

“From there we went into stone works and started a small plant to carry out profiling and cutting. As the market grew and we began securing bigger projects, we realised that we needed our own facilities to bring in marble blocks from overseas,” Janet explains. This saw the birth of a 9-acre factory in Ipoh to facilitate marble works. “To us, having our own

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assets, land and machinery is important. Today, everyone is talking about subcontracting but 30 years ago it was all about setting up a strong base,” she adds. Jalex also supplies interior fitout materials to other companies as well.

Initially meant to support Jalex’s business, the factories now have become independent business units within the Group, as their manufacturing bases grew, with each factory successful in its own field.

In driving the business, Alex and Janet have vertically integrated their business to support smaller players in the industry. For instance, smaller dealers can purchase small quantities from Stone Link Sdn Bhd, Jalex’s

marble factory in Ipoh. “From there our vertical integration comes down to providing value-added services, in that, we cut marble to fit the size requirements of our clients such as for column cladding or wall cladding,” explains Janet. For stone work alone, Jalex has 3 factories to cater to the demand.

Jalex is actively involved in architectural and interior metal which requires customisation. To support the stringent requirements of clients and the industry, the Group has a metal factory in Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

With close to 400 employees across the business and factories, the Group’s vast experience and expertise has seen them take

on notable projects that include Teega in Johor, a Residential project by UEM Sunrise, where all metal and stone work were delivered

by Revillon Metal (Jalex Metal company) and Jalex. “We are versatile – we even do special metal sculptures. In one project we did the entire watch tower which is 10 storeys high and entirely made of metal,” shares Janet.

This year the company is involved in the Refurbishment of Pullman KLCC Hotel.

Having a strong presence among high-end condominiums in the Klang Valley, Stone Empire Marketing Sdn Bhd a Jalex subsidiary in stone work, has left a lasting imprint of fine work among several projects ; Four Season Residence, Tropicana Residence and St. Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur. It also recently completed the Sky Park Avenue, a shopping mall in Genting Highland.

One of the Group’s memorable projects is the interior fit-out for the infamous Petronas Twin Towers in which Jalex provided the fittings and furniture for all 88 floors of Petronas Tower. The company worked with international design consultant from the United States of America, and manufactured all the furniture using a combination of maple and cherry wood. Jalex was also extensively involved in the interior fit-out for Suria KLCC Shopping Centre and was the first company to import Iranian marble.

The Dewan Philharmonik Petronas was an eye-opener for Jalex due to the complexities of the interior fit-out requirements. “It was the first time that we were exposed to the requirements of a philharmonic theatre. The acoustics pairing at the side walls and ceiling of the theatre are movable and adjustable. It was very challenging and we were dealing with foreign consultants from the US and Germany as well as with other special materials,” explains Alex. The walls were clad with white Langkawi marble while the floors sported Terengganu green granite. Many new materials were used in the project which made this “the project” for Jalex.

Other large scale projects that Jalex has been involved in include the Putrajaya Convention Centre which has a 3-D wall panelling and ceiling work, the Damansara City project under Guocoland in which Jalex completed the Sofitel Hotel Guest Rooms, Lobby, Ballroom, Chinese Restaurant and All

Day Dining; Interior fit-out to DC shopping mall; Public Space in Menara Hong Leong and Wisma Guocoland; and bespoke wardrobe to DC Residence.

Believing the sky’s the limit, Alex and Janet have embarked on yet another expansion of their business. This year they are set to launch Janesis, a new brand for wardrobes and kitchen fittings with a factory in Johor Bahru and a showroom in Rawang.

With competition in the field constantly increasing and the business landscape evolving, Jalex is confident that it has the ultimate combination of personal attention by its team of experts and strong delivery capabilities to stay above the rest of the competition. “Our clients are happy that we can personally attend to their projects. Secondly, we have a strong manufacturing background that gives us an edge. My project management team has been with me for more 10 years and some even 20

years, so we have the expertise to support the business,” beams Janet.

On the future direction of the company, both Alex and Janet agree that their three children, Chin Keong, Anna and Annette, will spearhead Jalex to the next level. “Alex and I have set the foundation for them. We have provided them the guidance on how to take it further,” Janet said.

When asked about his future plans for the company, Chin Keong says, “For me, it is about making the company more agile.” Meanwhile twins Anna and Annette explain that being in the family business has made them step up to responsibilities and accountabilities. Having been exposed to the business and constantly being guided by their parents, Anna and Annette share that they have been fortunate to learn about the business from their visionary parents, and are ready to take on the future together as a family.

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The Future is Industrialised Building System The Malaysian construction sector needs the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to boost its productivity.

By Sharmila Valli Narayanan

Benefits of IBS

These Iconic Buildings In Malaysia Were Built Using IBS

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• Petronas Twin Towers • KL Sentral • Bukit Jalil National Stadium • KL Tower • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

he Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has been championing the use of Industrialised Building System (IBS) in Malaysia’s construction industry.

Discussing the importance of IBS in its quarterly magazine Heights Vol 3, 2016, CIDB in its editorial urged the construction industry to keep its cost low by doing more with less. “More speed, more efficiency with less manpower, costs and delay. In other words, productivity has to be increased.” One of the means to achieve this goal is via IBS, extolled the magazine.

What is IBS? IBS is the Malaysian term for a construction technique where construction firms manufacture building components in a controlled environment (either on site or off site) and later assemble it on site. Elsewhere

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in the world IBS is known as Prefabricated/Pre-fab Construction.

The Malaysian Government is encouraging the use of IBS through the CIDB via its IBS Centre to increase productivity and quality of construction sites.

In July 2017, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, after chairing a high level committee meeting on the Enforced Implementation of IBS usage in the Construction Industry, said that the construction industry should be prepared to adopt the IBS within three years before it is made mandatory.

However, the adoption of the IBS is slow, especially in the private sector, which makes up the largest sector of the construction industry.

In 2016, the private sector accounted for 74% of the construction projects in Malaysia while the public sector made up the remaining 26 per cent. The adoption rate of IBS for government projects is very encouraging

• Reduce the dependence on cheap unskilled, foreign labour. At present an estimated 90% of construction workers are foreigners. The Government hopes to cap dependency on foreign workers to 15% by 2020 and IBS can do this.

• Reduction in the number of foreign labour would also mean a reduction in the cash outflow of the country. By hiring more skilled Malaysian workers, the money would be channelled back to the country.

• IBS results in better quality and faster completion. Construction time is estimated to reduce by 50 per cent. Developers can build and sell faster.

• IBS can help to double the productivity level by 2.5 times and generate extra income for construction workers by 2020.

• IBS will be instrumental in creating a higher skilled workforce in the construction industry. at 70%, but it is very slow for the private sector where the statistics from 2014 show an adoption rate of a dismal 15%.

The private sector is slow to embrace IBS due to factors such as: • Cost: IBS costs more than the conventional method of construction due to lack of economies of scale. But with higher usage of IBS, the cost will come down.

• Difficulties in logistics: Many contractors complain of the difficulty in transporting huge components beyond a 200 km radius.

Contractors also have to invest in expensive equipments to lift these heavy components at the site. The Government has been urged to lower taxes on these equipments.

• Supply of IBS components is fragmented: Developers often have to source components from several suppliers, which is a tedious task.

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Centralised Labour Quarters, A Win-Win Situation For All It offer advantages to developers and workers.

By Sharmila Valli Narayanan

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hink of construction workers’ lodging and what comes to mind is accommodation such as kongsis. Some companies lodge their workers in housing estates which can create social problems. The solution to all these problems is the adoption of Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) to provide proper housing for local and foreign workers in the country.

CLQ in Malaysia CLQ has been successfully operated in Singapore for many years. In Malaysia, the first company to build CLQ for its foreign workers was Gamuda for the construction of the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT). The Gamuda-built facility was a gated and guarded accommodation with modern amenities for

workers’ safety and comfort. The CLQ was vacated in July 2017 after the completion of the Sungai Buloh-Kajang line.

Currently the 2.02 ha workers’ quarters in Sungai Buloh is being managed and leased out by the Construction Labour Exchange Centre Berhad (CLAB) to other employers, especially those in the construction sectors in Klang Valley, who want to house their foreign workers. CLAB is a Government-linked non-profit company under the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

The Push for CLQ The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is at the forefront of pushing for the adoption of CLQ. It feels that the CLQ concept is a sustainable solution that satisfies the need of the construction industry. Among

the many advantages of CLQ is the ability of the Government to monitor and track the movement of foreign workers in the country.

MBAM feels the Government should play a part in ensuring the success of CLQ. For starters, the Government can ascertain the criteria for contractors to have CLQ to house their workers. This policy should then be standardised across all Government and Government-linked projects.

But who will build these CLQs? Only a handful of construction companies have the budget to build the kind of CLQ that Gamuda built for its workers. MBAM suggests that Government-linked financial institutions and agencies such as CIDB and CLAB embark on the project and later manage and lease out the CLQs to companies that need such services The location of the satellite CLQs is also an important factor to employers. If it is too far from the workplace, it might deter them from housing their workers there. MBAM has suggested that the Government could open up more land and give grants to push the initiative to build CLQs.

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MIID / MIIP Dialogue After a lapse of two years, key members of MIID and MIIP recently held a dialogue session aimed at forging a cooperative effort to work together towards the benefit of both organisations.

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t the half-day event held in July and hosted by Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, members of MIID and MIIP came together to highlight the agenda of their respective organisations. The MIIP team was led by its President Janet Lee. MIID member and Board of Architects member, Ar. Jasmeet who is also the Chairman of Surveillance and Enforcement Committee in LAM, pointed out that the Architects Act which was enforced and regulated in 2007, required that all interior designers be a member of MIID or an equivalent qualification, and registered with LAM (licencing) in order to be called an Interior Designer and to practice in Malaysia.

Interior Design companies too have to be registered with LAM. The ruling was done in phases and since 2017, potential Interior Designers had to sit for exams in order to be registered with LAM. Foreigners who want to practise interior design in Malaysia have to undergo the same process as Malaysians.

He pointed out that there is a synergy between members of MIID and MIIP. It is estimated that 90% of the interior design business worth RM1.5 billion (for private sector), is centred in the Klang Valley.

MIID President Ar. Chris Yap spoke on the role of the organisation in Impartial Contract Management and how registration of interior designers with LAM can complement and assist MIIP’s mission.

On whether registration of interior designers to assist MIIP would cause inconvenience or conflict of interest, Ar. Chris Yap said that the responsibilities and the danger of using or building works done by unregistered interior designers will render the builder or contractor (members of MIIP) totally

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responsible for the built works should anything unforeseen happen.

As the Architects Act, Act 117, is the law of the land, builders and contractors as well as others are expected to ‘toe-the-line’.

Furthermore, the law recognises only the legitimate interior designers.

MIID Deputy President, Mohamad Faisal Ghazali suggested collaborative efforts with MIIP to conduct free workshops for public and members of MIID and MIIP with support from Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. However, Ms Janet Lee, MIIP President, said that workshops would be more effective if it was opened to selected or targeted audience (such

as members and students only) instead of the general public.

Encik Mohamad Faisal added that under Education, MIID conducts free workshops and factory visits for MIID student members. MIIP agreed with this and would assist in getting factory visits.

He also shared information on the REKA Design Week Programme held in October 2017 and the Asia Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) General Assembly which was held during the same period.

Both the associations hoped to have more frequent meetings and collaborations to further strengthen their ties.

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Employment Insurance Scheme

Boon or Bane?

After much discussion between all concerned parties, the Government has mandated that the Employment Insurance Scheme will be implemented from January 2018.

Is EIS another burden to be borne by employers and employees or will it really help workers? BE takes a look at EIS from both sides of the coin.

By Sharmila Valli Narayanan

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t was a law that took 10 years in the making with discourses from many sides. Like any controversial laws it had its equal number of supporters and detractors. But after consultation with all parties, the Government has passed the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) which will see it implemented in January 2018. The first benefit payment is expected to be made in January 2019.

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What is EIS EIS is not a new scheme and it has been implemented in a few countries like Germany, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan, among others. Although the EIS is implemented in slightly different forms in various countries, its underlying objective is to get retrenched workers back into the workforce as quickly as possible.

A common element that unites the EIS scheme in various countries is the direct contributions from both the employers and employee. This contribution can be from 0.2% to 1.5%. In Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, the Government too contributes to this fund.

In Malaysia the employer and employee contribution was originally capped at 0.5% each. But due to protests from various employers’ associations, the amount has been reduced to 0.2%, an amount, which the Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot described as “the lowest contribution rate in the world.” (source: nst.com.my/news/ nation/ 10/10/2017). Currently Vietnam has the highest rate with contribution set at 1% each by employer, employee and Government. In Germany the employer and employee contribution is set at 1.5% each.

The Malaysian Government’s reason to push EIS is clear: it sees EIS as social safety net “that aims to help workers who lose their earning salary resulting from loss of employment. The objective of the EIS is to provide immediate financial assistance, enabling the beneficiaries to cover their living expenses during the transition period until they manage to obtain suitable employment.

The EIS also provides employment services, namely job search, career counselling, job matching and job placement to help displaced workers get re-employed.” (source: nst.com. my/news/nation/ 10/10/2017).

The implementation of the EIS will also act to help prepare Malaysia’s labour market to face socioeconomic challenges, especially the impacts from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

As for the Malaysian Government, it sees the EIS as a tool to maintain economic stabilisation in times of recession and when the Government decides to reduce the cost of public assistance schemes. (source: thestar.com.my/news/ nation/15/8/2017).

The EIS will be managed by the Social Security Organisation (Sosco) and consists of two components — Employment Insurance (EI) and Active Labour Market Policy (ALMP). EI provides temporary income to help retrenched workers while ALMP caters to job search, job counselling, job placement, retraining and skills upgrading to improve worker’s employability in order to give them better prospects to secure other jobs. EIS will benefit 6.5 million workers who are in the private sector.

An example of a country that benefitted from the implementation of EIS is South Korea, which started the scheme in 1995.

During the Asian financial crises (AFC) in 1997, many South Koreans became jobless due to retrenchment. Many South Koreans who had initially objected to EIS realised what a life saver it was as it provided money to support the retrenched workers.

Additional Cost To Employers And Employee When EIS was first mooted, the opposition predictably came from the employers such as Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), and 88 other organisations. Their main

objection was that the EIS will increase the cost of doing business.

Not surprisingly, the support for EIS has come from Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and Parti Socialis Malaysia (PSM) who believe that the EIS is a much-needed aid for retrenched workers to get back into the workforce.

According to the Human Resources Ministry there were 78 engagement sessions held with all stakeholders, and study visits to countries that have implemented EIS such as Thailand, Japan and South Korea before the final bill was tabled in Parliament.

EIS will definitely be an additional expense for both the employers and employees.

Employers will have to factor in the cost of the EIS into their business just as they have for contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Sosco. In the long run, just like EPF and Sosco, employers will get used to EIS. Employers should see beyond the additional cost of the EIS and look at the benefits to them as well. “The implementation of the EIS will also improve the efficiency of the labour market through the matching of labour supply and demand more efficiently, thereby increasing the productivity and competitiveness of the industry,” says Datuk Seri Richard. (source: nst.com.my/news/ nation/ 10/10/2017).

Anything that will increase the productivity and competitiveness of the Malaysian worker and the industry is something that will be welcomed by employers.

Footnote: Information sourced from hrdftrainings.my /understanding-theemployment-insurance-scheme-eis-in-malaysiais-it-a-boon-or-a-bane/; www.nst.com.my and www.thestar.com.my)

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IWAY or The Highway Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd was awarded a RM150 million project to upgrade and provide a facelift for the IPC Shopping Centre using a code of conduct called the IWAY.

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he shopping centre recently underwent a centre-wide facelift and upgrade. For the last 14 years, it has been home to a variety of businesses, most notably IKEA – the Swedish home furnishing giant.

Known for its strict standards and processes, IKANO, as an affiliation of IKEA is the owner of IPC, requires their suppliers to follow a code of conduct, called The IKEA Way on Purchasing Products, Materials and Services (IWAY), which was first introduced in 2000.

The IWAY states the supplier requirements relating to the environment, child labour, social and working conditions, all of which are of high demand and expectation.

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“As an SME, this was a big jump for us,” said Mr U, the project director of Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd, the company that was awarded the RM150 million project.

“IKANO is an MNC, with almost 400 stores worldwide. They expect a high level of competency, and so we worked hard at it.

This is the biggest job for Can.I and in the shortest time frame, having to conform to such meticulous, rigorous standards.”

With IKANO, safety is paramount. It covers working conditions, the prevention of child labour, the environment, responsible forestry management and more. Suppliers are responsible for communicating the content of the IWAY to their employees and subsuppliers. Suppliers must also comply with a list of IWAY start-up requirements before being allowed to work with IKANO, and are given one year to implement the other IWAY requirements.

“There are compliances that were new to us but we raised our game to meet them,” said Mr U.

“We assembled a full time site management team of 60 strong, working in tandem with our subcontractors. Work was carried out over 2 shifts of day and night involving up to 1000 workers at its peak. We encountered numerous technical issues due to the existing conditions, which delayed some of our progress, but was quickly mitigated.”

“One contributing factor towards the successful completion of the project was the good relationship we had established with the client, PMC company, Pure Projects and the consultants, who greatly facilitated our work and resolved problems expeditiously.

“Our safety standards were raised to meet IKANO’s stringent requirements, which eventually lead us to 1,600,000 safe manhours, without loss time injury. In the midst of the project, safety awards were given to the workers for upholding the safety standards.

“Although our expertise lies in interior fitting out, the percentage of the work for the project was only 40% to 45%. We nevertheless

overcame the other trades which are our noncore work with the support of our regular subcontractors, who similarly had to raise their standards to meet IKANO requisites.”

To keep in step with the changing needs of the surrounding community, IPC is increasing the number and variety of retailers. The Ground Floor which was once the driveway to the car park is now an exciting new outdoor, alfresco dining area. The shared entry between IKEA and IPC will now house a link bridge from the 1st floor to The Curve Shopping Mall. This is to be completed by May 2018.

“The first phase of the project started on the third week of February after a gruelling tender process. We completed it at the end of November. The entire project involved all aspects of work from civil to structural steel, mechanical and electrical, as well as interior,” said Mr U, adding that regular visitors will have already noticed that much of the LG and G floors have been enveloped in hoardings – signs of the first phase of progression.

As part of IKANO’s long-term strategy and commitment to sustainability, the redevelopment will also incorporate green building accreditations under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings & Operations (EBOM) and Malaysia’s own Green Building Index (GBI).

“It’s companies like IKANO that are putting CSR at the forefront and helping to raise both consumer and supplier awareness.

IKANO takes it even one step further by ensuring that all of the companies they work with in their supply chain are also adhering to their guiding principles regarding social and environmental issues,” said Mr U. “Can.I is proud to work with companies like IKANO who help us drive our mission – of empowering our people, enabling our customers and elevating our business – forward,” he stated.

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Knowing Your Contract And Its Disputes In the recent presentation to MIIP members, I highlighted the areas that are potentially prone to dispute, especially where members are involved in the contract as Nominated Sub-Contractors (NSC) or Nominated Suppliers. This is a brief outline on the area of possible disputes and I encourage members to seek further information on avoidance and compliances to the Contract they are about to enter into.

By Ar Steven Thang

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AM Form of Contract 2006 is probably the widest used form of contract in the building industry.

Although it had been used for many years and despite its revision from its first edition, its usage has been subjected to disputes. Some are due to documentation, some are due to modification to the form of contract without realising the consequences and some due to compliances to contract.

It must be realised that the building industry is evolving all the time, there are pressure to cope with new specifications and new standards for new materials as well as sophisticated designs which require new skills. As such, it demands that the contents of the construction contract become more sophisticated and include a host of new provisions; some brought about by Statute and others by the influence of trade association and professional institutions. Whatever it is, it is only prudent for the tenderer to examine in detail the whole tender document before submission and thereafter agreeing to it.

PRE-CONTRACT AND TENDERING A tender which is ill prepared will certainly lead to a contract that will end in dispute.

Whether the drawings are inaccurate or lacking in proper specification, these are sometimes not highlighted during the negotiation or the

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parties are not well informed on the contract.

At other times a party will take advantage of a mistake in the tender where, instead of bringing it up for clarification, it is quietly taken as deem included, in the hope it will be to their advantage. Such are risks that parties may take.

Hastily prepared tender document and a short period for tendering are all hallmark of a contract that will likely lead to dispute.

Adequate time must be allowed for tenderers to provide a competitive price. Design and Build contract, the intend for purpose and

usage must be clearly explained to avoid misunderstanding and interpretation which may result in cost overrun by either party and extended time to complete.

Among the main mistakes made by tenderers in their submission are: mathematical mistakes, insufficient knowledge of the required scope of work and the site constraint, lack of knowledge on contract administration, and poor resource planning.

In the many years that I am involved in as a contract administrator and providing

advisory to disputing parties, I can surmised that the most common areas of dispute in a standard form of contract are Extension of time, Variations, Standard of materials or performance, Set-off, and Nominated subcontractor and Suppliers.

EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT) This is probably the number one among the disputes. Extension of Time may resolve the possible imposing of Liquidated Damages, possible preliminary claims, insurances, Certificate of Non Completion and Time at large. Most cases leading to denying of EOT by the contract administrator can be attributed to poor assessment by the contract administrator and sometimes the failure of proper records or notices by the contractor.

NSCs must be active in monitoring the progress of the project and to record all communication with the Main Contractor, ensuring all communication are clear.

VARIATIONS It’s almost unheard of a zero variation in any contract. Variation can be brought about by a last minute change of requirement by the Employer, a requirement by a local authority or agency, a unique site condition, and to complete an item that was not in the contract but necessary. Variation have a time and cost consideration to the Contract.

Dispute in this includes the cost of the variation, time extended, and the repercussion to other trades on site. NSCs in their special respective trades must ensure that all items are captured in their design, specifications, methods, etc, to ensure completeness.

Spell out items that are in your scope, but is necessary, in the tender stage and negotiation, not after the contract has been awarded.

STANDARD OF MATERIALS AND PERFORMANCE Despite submitted samples been approved, materials like marble, stainless steel products, ceramic tiles, window frames, timber flooring, and furniture may be rejected after installation.

Arguments include what was delivered and installed being different from the samples that were approved, especially natural materials.

Materials that do not meet the required performance due to local weather or location,

that are unsuitable, become unfit for its purpose and may be rejected. This will cause major disruption and financial losses to both parties.

SET-OFF PAM form of contract 2006 allow for set off.

Contractors must at all times comply with site conditions and work schedule. We have seen numerous arbitrations on this issue especially between the main contractor and the NSCs. There are accusation of profiteering from imposing unreasonable charges for clearing and other supportive works which were not provided for and not form part of P&A.

NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS A construction contract with numerous NSCs and Suppliers is bound for dispute because of several factors, the most obvious one being the impact on the main schedule. Pressure to award these NSCs and Suppliers may take away a consultant’s precious time in administrating the tenders and awarding which could be better used for administrating the main contract and leaving the sourcing to the main contractor.

There may be late adjustment to the designs which may sometimes have adverse effect on the whole schedule, including complying to statutory requirement.

There is no privity of contract between sub-contractor and Employer. A sub-contract creates rights and obligations between a main contractor and a sub-contractor. It does not, however, create enforceable contractual rights as between the sub-contractor and the Employer.

A Specialist nominated sub-contractor

who undertakes to produce a design that requires a specialist’s knowledge may be liable in tort to the employer if the design causes loss.

The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) has given some avenues of relief to the parties that are affected by the non-payment by a party when payment had been certified or in cases where payment for variation works were not approved.

Claims for outstanding payment for Variation Order can be adjudicated if the claims are left unresolved for an unreasonable period of time.

The following payment provisions cannot be enforced although been agreed by the parties in their contract: i) Back to Back Payment ii) Pay when Paid iii) Payment after availability of fund iv) Pay after drawdown of financial facilities These are conditional payment which are prohibited under the CIPAA act. Members are advised to read and familiarise with the Act as some conditions are not applicable.

The construction contract is as complex, just like the project itself, the bigger and sophisticated the projects the more likely there will be disputes.

This short paper is inadequate to capture or explain everything there is in the construction contract. Every construction project is unique, therefore the contract must be tailor-made. The standard form of contract, e.g. PAM 2006 Form of Contract, sets the common ground but other documents forming the contract must also be clear in order to eliminate any ambiguity. Lastly, parties to the contract must maintain the purpose and spirit of the contract, that is, to complete the project in the most efficient and timely manner.

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Talk On Construction Assessment Standards Of Singapore And Malaysia A talk for MIIP members on the construction assessment standards of Singapore and Malaysia saw a good turn out of participants.

By Sharmila Valli Narayanan

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he construction industry is one of the most important industries for both Malaysia and Singapore.

The health of the economy of a country is often measured by how booming the construction industry is.

A well-regulated construction industry that has a reputation for good workmanship, that delivers projects with good, quality interior and exterior finish on time with minimal on-site accidents is a reflection of the high skills of a country’s workforce and the sophistication of its construction industry.

It also inspires confidence in buyers, ensures future marketability and gives a good head start for the local construction industry to bid for projects overseas. This in turn further enhances the country’s image as a construction powerhouse.

The Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP) recently had a half day talk entitled Introduction to CONQUAS and QLASSIC Assessments presented by Dato’ Ir. K. Laxana Naidu, the principal consultant and director of Sysnovate Solutions Sdn Bhd. Sysnovate is a consulting company that specialises in “providing quality, environmental, safety and health management systems, training and green solutions to organisations in engineering, construction, property development and several other business sectors”. The mission of the consulting firm is to provide its client with “management systems and green solutions for sustainable business results.”

The talk saw a good turn out of participants who were eager to learn more about the two construction assessment

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standards: the CONQUAS from Singapore and QLASSIC from Malaysia.

TOPICS COVERED The talk was well organised and covered important topics such as: •Introduction to CONQUAS and QLASSIC assessments •The implementation of both the assessments in Malaysia •Assessment scope, methods and tools •Assessment for architectural works, basic M&E fittings and external works •Demonstration on CONQUAS and QLASSIC assessments •Discussion, Q&A and closing

CONQUAS AND QLASSIC EXPLAINED Dato’ Laxana began the talk by defining the two assessment systems. CONQUAS or Construction Quality Assessment System, was introduced in Singapore in 1989 by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) -- an agency under Singapore’s Ministry of National Development.

It quickly became the defacto national yardstick for the industry. CONQUAS, which was derived from discussions with industry players, has over the years been fine-tuned to keep pace with changes in technology and quality demands of a more demanding and sophisticated population.

CONQUAS has been so successful that over time it has been widely recognised and also accepted internationally as a benchmarking tool for quality. It has been successfully adapted by other construction industries in countries such

as the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Australia and India to name a few.

QLASSIC is the acronym for Quality Assessment System In Construction. It’s a “Malaysian independent quality assessment tool to measure quality of workmanship for building projects.” Dato’ Laxana explained that “QLASSIC is a market driven quality benchmark tool for the Malaysian Building Construction Industry (MBCI)”. QLASSIC was initiated by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). It released the QLASSIC guideline in 1996. QLASSIC used CONQUAS as its reference point.

Dato’ Laxana then went into a detailed explanation supported by images and tables on the assessment approach of both the systems in Malaysia.

The talk ended with a spirited Q&A session where participants wanted to know more and have their queries answered.

Everyone agreed that the talk was highly informative and more such talks were needed to keep members abreast with the knowledge of the importance of such assessment systems to the industry.

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Inspiring Leadership With Values & Intelligence As part of MIIP’s goal to provide resources to members to continue building successful businesses, a talk entitled “World Class Leadership and Emotional Intelligence” was organised recently.

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uring the talk by Haji Mahyudin Omar, an advocator of productivity improvement programmes, he stressed on world class leadership practices based on services and performance rendered.

He spoke of eight basic leadership practices which are vital to be an effective world class leader and discussed emotions at the workplace. Emotional intelligence is widely known to be a key component of effective leadership.

Being able to relate behaviours and challenges of emotional intelligence on workplace performance is an advantage in building an exceptional team, he stated.

“When you begin understanding your own emotions, you’ll be able to identify and empathise with the feelings of others.

Recognising your own anger, frustration, and fear will help you see these emotions in others.”

PARTICIPANTS’ VIEWS

Sion Tan

“It was beneficial and interesting because the speaker highlighted qualities of leadership which can be applied in our workplace. I will attend more such talks if it is related to my work.”

Mary Ann

“This talk is an eye opener for me and I have learnt quite a lot. I intend to put to use some of the things I have learnt today.”

Steve

“Currently, my company sends its employees, including the senior staff, for various trainings and seminars to meet the company’s objectives. I thank the management for giving me the opportunity to attend this event.”

Firdaus

“I have gained some knowledge which can be applied in my workplace. Some of the information highlighted by the speaker are already in practice in my workplace.”

Meiko

“If an employee is not performing as expected, the management must identify the weakness of that person and give him or her the proper training so that the person can be more productive to meet the company’s goals or targets.”

Annette Chan

“It was a good opportunity to learn as they say the difference between a leader is how you act upon what you do. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.” This talk was a good initiative by MIIP for its members.”

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Networking at The Stone Empire Industry players and MIIP members gather at Stone Empire’s Rawang branch.

Stone Empire opened its doors to industry players and its fellow MIIP members and invited guests from MBAM and ACAM for a meaningful networking session on August 25. The event, which took place at the stone specialist’s Rawang factory/ showroom, attracted more than 300 attendees.

The event provided participants with the opportunity to view Stone Empire’s newest products and unveilings, as well as to be kept informed of the latest happenings in the industry. There was overall participant feedback that the event was well-hosted – members considerably enjoyed the host’s hospitality, food and drinks, and company.

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Visit to Euro Chairs Manufacturer’s Plant Euro Chairs Manufacturer Sdn Bhd played host to several MIIP members who visited its head office and factory in Rawang Industrial Estate in late September.

During the visit, the members, led by MIIP President Janet Lee, were briefly introduced to what the company does and later taken on a tour of the factory where they were

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shown the various process involved in the manufacture of office furniture.

The members also witnessed the launch of the company’s new product.

Euro Chairs Manufacturer Sdn Bhd is the manufacturer of the EURO brand of office furniture. The company operates from its three plants in Rawang.

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Party Time!

As the year drew to a close, members of MIIP took time off their work to get together at the Carlsberg Brewery in Shah Alam on December 20th to socialise while enjoying food and drinks.

The colour theme of the event was red and yellow, the auspicious colours of 2018.

In keeping with the spirit of the New Year celebration, members exchanged gifts with each other.

MIIP President Janet Lee in her speech thanked the members for their support in all the association’s activities that were carried out in 2017. She highlighted the major activities for the year and also announced some of the planned activities for 2018 for the members. Among the major events next year are a Study Tour to Macau in June and MIIP Awards in October.

She looked forward to members’ participation and support for all activities planned for 2018.

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MIIP Members As Official Guests At Designer Of The Year Awards Event MIIP President Ms Janet Lee and 7 other committee members of the association were among the 400 guests who attended the 8th Designer of the Year (DOTY) Awards in September. Ms Janet Lee and her team were the official guests of Elyza’s Home (M) Sdn Bhd, the main sponsor of DOTY Awards which was co-organised by Designer Concept and ACG Media group.

The event was attended by the country’s top interior designers, property developers, architects, bankers, hoteliers, F&B giants, Malaysian Retail Chain Association (MRCA) members and several celebrities and distinguished guests from both private and public sectors.

The event provided a perfect opportunity for the MIIP team to promote the association as well as to network with the distinguished guests and award winners.

Ten Top Residential ID’s, 10 Top Commercial ID’s, 3 Rising Star and 3 Showhouse Awards as well as 2 Asia’s Most Prestigious Interior Design Awards (AMPIDA) and 1 Asia’s Most Influential Interior Designer Award (AMIIDA) were bestowed at the event.

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/ IN THE NEWS /

C.I.S Network Wins at rAWr Awards 2017 MIIP congratulates Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd on the company winning two awards in the Exhibitions category of the rAWr Awards 2017 which was held recently in Kuala Lumpur. It won the award for the Best Consumer Exhibition (HOMEDEC 2016) and the Best Trade Exhibition (gross 15,001sqm and above, Archidex 2016).

The biennial event saw a full house attendance by top industry players, government officials and invited guests. The award recognises excellence, leadership, professional standards, innovation and best practices within the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) or business events industry.

Dato’ Vincent Lim who is also the President of MACEOS, noted out that the industry’s success as a global business events destination will be determined by how local

industry players innovate to improve product offering, identify new ideas and development, and how well prepared they are to meet challenges.

More than 50 entries were submitted by industry players this year. The rAWr Awards consists of five main components of the industry – Venues & Events, Conventions, Incentive Travel, Exhibitions, and Special Awards.

APSDA Holds Inaugural General Assembly in KL The inaugural general assembly of the formalised Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance (APSDA) was held in Kuala Lumpur in October, 2017. The regional body consists of eight national Interior Design organisations from Asia Pacific.

The eight organisations are the Chinese Society of Interior Designers, Design Institute of Australia, Himpunan Desainer Interior Indonesia, Institute of Indian Interior Designers, Japan Commercial Environmental Design Association, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers and Thailand Interior Designers’ Association.

APSDA president Chris Yap, who is also president of the Malaysian Institute of Interior

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Designers, said the eight organisations are also officially registered as the founder full members of APSDA. APSDA was set up 19 years ago but was a loose alliance until its official formalisation

with the Registrar of Societies in Malaysia in January last year. Ar Yap said the association plans to increase its membership and speak as one voice on all matters related to interior design.

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Promoting Integrity And Combating Corruption The Coalition for Business Integrity Malaysia (CBI) has a vision for Malaysia: to make it a place where integrity and good management practice are the norms of the market place.

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oss of integrity and corruption in the marketplace are some of the factors that keep away other companies from investing in Malaysia. The Coalition for Business Integrity Malaysia (CBI) is a non profit organisation that acts as the voice of conscience in the market place.

The CBI’s focus is to help businesses operating in Malaysia to achieve a high degree

of integrity and productivity. CBI believes that business integrity and good governance are essential for a country if it wants to generate long-term business growth and sustainability.

The organisation provides training on business ethics and facilitates the building of a healthy work culture to compete successfully.

Recently, CBI gave a talk to MIIP members to introduce itself and the services it provides.

The talk was presented by Abraham Verghese, the director of CBI and Mark Chay, the executive director.

Chay said he was encouraged by the strong support from members who believe in the work that CBI does. “Members feel that integrity, transparency and good business ethics are the way to go for a better Malaysia. We are also motivated by being the only Malaysian entity awarded an ASEAN CSR grant to work on integrity projects in Malaysia this year.”

CBI provides training on business ethics and facilitates the building of a healthy work culture to compete successfully. “That is why we advocate starting from ourselves to do the right thing and behave in the right way instead of pointing fingers at the competition and the authorities. We are committed to facilitating not only the business community, but also offer integrity and ethics training at the institutions of learning,” explained Chay. He was pleased to note that many of the people who attended their talks were open to CBI’s approach to promote integrity and good management practice at the workplace.

CBI seeks members to join its organisation in its fight to make good governance and integrity the backbone of Malaysian companies and work culture. For more information on CBI call +603 6200 0770 or visit its website at www.cbi.org.my

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Nesting For Creative Solutions Chatty Net is all about creating a quiet, comforting and pleasant spot in the office or home for small meetings and for socialising and communicating.

From Net@work here comes Chatty Net.

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he open office space is all the rage and the workplaces around the world have embraced the idea enthusiastically. The idea of workers not confined to cubicles or offices is to allow more freedom for workers and management to mix, mingle and exchange ideas. While the open office space has many benefits, people soon learned that there was still a need for private spaces for meetings, brainstorming sessions, to carry out some office work and activities in a private space away from the hustle and bustle of the office environment.

One way to deal with this is to build mini meeting rooms with round tables and chairs. But this would require some alteration in the office floor space. Creating closed, confined spaces sometimes go against the overall design concept of an open office.

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Creating an Aesthetic Private Space One of the best ways to deal with this situation is to use collaborative office furniture to create a creative, relaxed environment which is ideal for an individual or for team members.

An individual can use this space to concentrate on his or her work while team members can come together for a meeting or spontaneous brainstorming session.

Chatty Net, by Artmatrix Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, is a collaborative office furniture that provides an innovative solution for a concentrated personal working space or a team working environment. Like a nest that nurtures and protects, Chatty Net offers a distinctive environment within the office where people can retreat from the general working area to an oasis of calm to plan, strategise and work. Or it can be a space for an individual to retreat to a private spot to make a call.

Chatty Net comes with acoustic characteristics which can create islands of intimate social space and privacy within the open plan office. Chatty Net can be designed to function equally well with existing or new spaces: it can be used to create spaces within spaces. The end result is a workplace that is transformed from standard to ultra modern. The office becomes less boring and gives workers the private space when needed.

Chatty Net is able to offer within its confined space such features as raise up structural leg, mid-backed lounge, bench, cabinet or storage, small table or sectional lounge, etc. Whatever the office size, Chatty Net offers space efficient geometric design, multiple finishes, sizes and configurations.

So the next time you’re looking to create a space within the office where people can come together to nurture ideas, to socialise and communicate, to foster team greatness or just to retreat to a space where they can revitalise, restrategise and reinvent themselves, look to Chatty Net to provide the creative solutions for the modern office. Chatty Net furniture is also suitable for homes with that require some private space within an open concept.

Please visit www.artmatrix. com.my for more information.

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Revolution In Carpet Design There’s a revolution sweeping through the Malaysian interior design world by storm: personalised carpet designs and Artesia Décor is at the forefront of it.

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arpets have decorated floors for centuries. No stately home or office is complete without it. If you think carpets are all about a flurry of colours and dizzying intricate patterns, think again! Throw your old fashioned ideas about carpeting and decor ideas out of windows. The days of decorating a room around a solid carpet colour are gone.

There’s been a revolution in carpet design: gone are the flush of florals and repetitive patterns. They are replaced by an array of new designs that include more texture, some pattern and flecks of colour that jazz up any background.

Leader of the Carpet Revolution Leading this carpet design revolution in Malaysia is Artesia Décor, a familiar name to many well-known hotels and commercial buildings in the country who are its clients. Chances are if you have walked into a hotel or a commercial building and marvelled at the carpeting, the carpet designs must be the work of Artesia Décor.

Led by its dynamic Managing Director, Steven Poh, Artesia Décor’s mission is to change the way carpets are perceived and to make them an integral part of any decor. “Nothing changes the look and feel of a room more than a carpet that catches the eye,” says Poh, a carpet specialist.

A pioneer in carpet designing in Malaysia, Poh describes carpet designing as including new design possibilities that were thought not possible a couple of years ago. These include adding different textures, patterns and flecks of colour that enhance the basic backgrounds of a

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carpet which in turn, give rooms a distinct personality of their own.

Changes in Carpet Designs The carpets of the 21st century come with layered colours and soft textures. These combinations have become very popular because they are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also minimise soil and vacuum marks. However, the main advantage of carpet design is that colour and texture can do so much more in terms of styling and fashion appeal.

The Carpet Specialists Artesia Décor, the company that pioneered carpet design in Malaysia, has a highly skilled and talented team to help clients make the right choices in picking the best designs for them. “Carpet designing is an

Steven Poh, Managing Director of Artesia Décor.

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

He explains that this involves various designs of leaves, trellises or flowers.

These designs offer organic shapes that coordinate easily with other patterns in a room. “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,” adds Poh. A design that is hot today becomes passé tomorrow. Aware of the fast changes in the world of design, Poh is confidant that Artesia Décor is able to keep up with the change and the pace. “We are constantly bettering ourselves to meet the needs of today while maintaining our high standards and quality,” says Poh. This ethos is the reason why the company is always able to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to carpet design in the country.

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The finest quality residential and commercial carpets.

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MIIP Badminton Tournament 2017

24 teams compete for Challenge Trophy and cash prize.

MIIP held a Men’s Doubles badminton competition in late October at the Petaling Jaya-based New Vision Badminton Academy, an event which saw encouraging participation from the association’s members.

Twenty four teams were fielded to compete and network with players from other member-companies in this minileague that celebrated Malaysia’s love of the racquet sport.

In the medley of matches which took off almost immediately, the participants played well and also gave the spectators a good time. Everyone was amazed with the nimble footing, quick reflexes, and great sportsmanship the game demanded.

Spectators even got to see a showdown

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between Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd and IJM subsidiary Strong Mixed Concrete Sdn Bhd. Representing Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, Lai Joon Hoe and Chin Xiang Lin emerged as the champions for the event.

Although Strong Mixed Concrete Sdn Bhd did not win the first prize, its teams, top seed pairs Yap Swee Kee and Shahrolnizan bin Omar, and Wong Heng Wai and Ngoo Chow Hon, proved themselves to be robust competitors – bagging two out of the three coveted spots at the top.

The committee members, David Cheong and Brenda Wang who organised this tournament, were very pleased with the response from the members and they look forward for more member participation in future tournaments.

THE WINNERS • 1st Place (RM1,000 cash, trophy and Challenge trophy) Lai Joon Hoe & Chin Xiang Lin (Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd) • 2nd Place (RM700 cash and trophy) Yap Swee Kee & Shahrolnizan bin Omar (Strong Mixed Concrete Sdn Bhd) • 3rd Place (RM400 cash and trophy) Wong Heng Wai & Ngoo Chow Hong (Strong Mixed Concrete Sdn Bhd)

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At the Bowling Alley MIIP Members hit the bowling alley for bouts of pin-crushing fun and jovial networking.

Fittingly held at the end of the working week, it was spares, splits, and strikes at the MIIP Bowling Tournament held in July 2017. The bowlers squared off at the runways with the hopes of clinching the MIIP’s ‘best bowling team’ title.

Indeed, the three best teams emerged at the end of the day with the team from Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd winning the top position followed by Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd, and Archifoam Sdn Bhd in second and third place respectively.

After the matches came to a cheery close, members got together and had a fabulous time socialising – exchanging good-natured banters, bowling tips, and views on how to take the Malaysian interior industry to greater heights.

THE WINNERS • 1st Place (RM1,000 cash, trophy and Challenge trophy) U Mun Liang & Leong Chian Meng (Can.I Interior Fit-Out Sdn Bhd) • 2nd Place (RM700 cash and trophy) Wong Wei Feng & Zeb Sofyan bin Soedirman (Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd) • 3rd Place (RM400 cash and trophy) Michael Choon & Merrick Lim (Archifoam Sdn Bhd)

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

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

Cayenne Lim, Design Director cayenne@amoxie.com.my 016-811 2524 CK See, Managing Director ck@amoxie.com.my 017-653 9119

Interior Design & Build

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

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

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

Interior Design & Build

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

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

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

Sofa Manufacturing

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

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

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

Construction

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

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

Aaren Chua, MD 012-207 1370 aaren@ample.com.my Danny Low, Biz Dev Manager

Architectural Hardware

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

Tel: Fax: Email: info@archinspire.com.my Website: www.archinspire.com.my

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

Quartz Surfaces Supplier

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

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

Michael Choon Teik Kok, GM 016-227 3225 michael@archifoam.com.my Merrick Lim, Project Director 012-482 6898 merrick@archifoam.com.my

Interior & Exterior Architectural Light Weight Moulding/Panels

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

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

Steven Poh, Marketing Director 012-233 3777 Kelvin Chee, Marketing Director 012-211 8502 Jimmy Chai, Marketing Director 012-388 5245

Carpet

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

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

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

Design, Manufacture & Supply Office Furniture

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

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

Foo Kam Ming, Chairman 019-668 6280 Tan Chii Hsia, Marketing Director 012-476 2633

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

Beyond Bath Sdn Bhd Lot 5083, Off 5 Miles, Jalan Meru, 41050 Klang, Selangor.

Tel: 03-3393 1278 Fax: 03-3393 1164 Email: cklee.beyondbath@gmail.com Website: www.sorento.com.my

C.K. Lee, Director Cklee.beyondbath@gmail.com K.H. Lim, Manager khlim.beyondbath@gmail.com

Sanitary Wares & Fittings

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

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

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

Timber Flooring

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

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

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

Interior Design

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

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

Peter Ng, Marketing Director peter.ng@usgboral.com Kyxin Chong, Marketing Executive kyxin.chong@usgboral.com

Drywall & Ceiling System Solution Provider

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

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

Dato’ Vincent Lim, President vincentlim@cisnetwork.com

Exhibition Organiser

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 David Lee Boon Thye, Marketing david.lee@csa.com.my

Manufacturing Gates & Grilles & Fencing

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

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

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

Interior Retrofitting

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

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

Leon Tan How Chek, Director Sean Tan How Sern, Chief Operating Officer sean@cheksernyoung.com

Construction & ID-Fit Out

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

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

Chen Chee Ming, Director Ms Tan

Aluminium & Glass

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

47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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

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

Curtain, Blind, Upholstery

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

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

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

Interior Design & Renovation

Dynamic Furniture Industries (M) Sdn Bhd 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: www.ecointeriorsupplies.com

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

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

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

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

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

Home Furnishing Window Coverings

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

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

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

Veneer Panels Manufacturer

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

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

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

Manufacturing and Selling Of Office Furniture & Chairs

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

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

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

Furniture

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

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

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

Manufacturer Of Acoustic Operable Wall And Sliding & Folding Glass Partition

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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 012-331 0926 brenda.wang@floorimagesb.com.my

Trading and Distribution of Carpet & Vinyl & Flooring Product

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.com

Interior Design Contractor

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

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

Mieko Neo, Business Development Maneger mieko.neo@idcc.com.my

Space Rental

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

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

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

Fit Out Contractor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Export Furniture & Soft Fitting

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

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

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

Interior Fit Outs

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

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

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

Office Furniture Manufacturer

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

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

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

ID Works and Renovation

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

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

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

Furniture

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

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

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

Sound Insulation & Building Materials

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

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

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

Paint Manufacturer

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

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

Gerald Lim, Managing Director geraldlim@ligetech.co.my gerald7388@gmail.com Zulfa adminhr@ligetech.com.my

Manufacturing of LED lighting

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

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

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

Solid Surface, Quartz Stone, Kitchen Sink & Mixer Tap

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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 Sdn Bhd 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

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

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

Jeft Wong, Business Develop Manager jeftwong@maticdegree.com Seecay Wong, Creative Director seecaywong@maticdegree.com

Office furniture

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

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

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

Manufacturer Of Office Furniture

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

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

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

Kitchen and Cabinet ID

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

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

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

Trading of Chemical Product & Plastic

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 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

Kasuree, kasuree@nirogroup.com Sally Cheng, GM of Projects & Key Accounts sally.cheng@nirogroup.com

Manufacturer of Tiles

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

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

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

Manufacturing Adhesive Tape

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

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

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

Interior Fit Out

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

Interior Decorative, Furnishing, Construction

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

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

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

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

Ceiling Installation

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

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

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

Distributor Of Paint Products

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

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

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

Interior & Architectural Wall Panels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interior Fit-Out

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

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

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

Construction, Renovation & Design

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

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

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

Interior Fit-Out

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

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

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

Interior Fit-Out & M&E Works

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

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

Lim Gao Leong, MD limgaoleong@lianping.com.my 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

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

Selangor.

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

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

Trading & Design Services

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

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

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

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

Interior Design & Build

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

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

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

Stainless Steel Wire Rope & Fittings

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

Tel: 03-2288 1823 Fax: 03-2282 1991 Email: 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

Retailer of Construction Materials

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