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The Road Ahead Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
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Vision Driven Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
Winds of Change PEMANDU.
Impetus to Growth SME Corp. Malaysia.
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Prime Minister’s Welcome Note A message from Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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Chief Secretary’s Welcome Note
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Crowning Glory Cherished Ties Yahaya Abdul Jabar rejoices on the growing camaraderie between the two states.
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Trailblazer Maju Holdings Group of Companies.
Market Savvy An overview of the finance sector of Malaysia.
Pioneers of Finance of Minister of Finance, YB Dato’ Seri Haji Ahmad Husni Bin Mohamad Hanadzlah, is all geared for the next level of development.
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Sustained Convergence
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Global Exchange
Cagamas Bursa Malaysia.
Higher Education 28 29
Petronas Towers
Area of Growth Naza TTDI
Finance
A message from Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia. An overview of the Malaysian economy.
Resilient, Diverse Boustead Group.
Educating Lives An overview of the higher education sector of Malaysia.
The Gift of Knowledge Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin is helping position Malaysia as a centre of excellence for higher education.
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A Class Apart
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In Pursuit of Excellence
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP).
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Bukit Air Recreational Park, Perlis
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Future Perfect East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).
Eastern Allure An overview of the ECER corridor.
Surging Ahead
Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).
Jewel in the Crown
An overview of Iskandar Malaysia (IM).
Halal
Resource Driven
Meaty Business An overview of the Halal sector in Malaysia
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Think Green Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, YB Dato’ Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui is doing his bit to save the planet for a better tomorrow.
Spearheading the Future PETRONAS.
Wastewater Solutions
Bako National Park, Sarawak
Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).
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Pillars of Strength An overview of the five economic corridors of Malaysia.
A Dose of Well-being An overview of the health sector of Malaysia.
In Good Health Director General of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj. Mohd. Ismail Bin Merican, is promoting medical tourism and addressing national and international healthrelated issues.
Health First Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).
Leading by Example KPJ Healthcare Berhad.
Care with a Difference
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Dream Destination An overview of Malaysia as a tourism destination.
The True Spirit of Asia Minister of Tourism, YB Dato Sri` Dr. Ng Yen Yen, has every reason to celebrate with Malaysia’s resounding success as a tourism destination.
Royal Retreat I A Global Brand Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur | Doubletree by Hilton.
Hospitality Malaysia’s best hotels, resorts and serviced residence.
The Final Analysis A graphic representation of Malaysia’s world competitiveness ranking.
An overview of KPJ Healthcare Berhad.
In Good Hands Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)/National Heart Institute.
Enriching Life Together Pharmaniaga Berhad.
Office of Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia *Financial numbers quoted in this publication are in USD or MYR, depending on data availability.
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Trailblazer
Amro Al Khadra
Group Managing Director and CEO, Maju Holdings Group of Companies
With Maju Holdings Group of Companies, you are assured of quality deliverables and timely completion.
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ince its incorporation in 1977 by Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed, Chairman, with the vision of making it a prominent conglomerate globally, Maju Holdings Group of Companies has been making its presence felt in the Malaysian market. Taking pride in being Malaysia’s largest steel producer (with Saudi Arabian Standards Organization [SASO] Quality Mark) through Perwaja Steel Bhd, the Group’s track record speaks for itself. “Through the 50 plus subsidiaries under our belt, we deliver high-end materials and project enhancement ideas in 5 business sectors—manufacturing, engineering, property development, infrastructure and services,” says Maju Holdings Group of Companies MD and CEO, Mr. Amro Al Khadra. The opening of the Bandar Tasik Selatan transport terminal marked a milestone for the company’s construction division, which serves as the backbone to the company’s growth. Under ASM Development Sdn Bhd, Maju Holdings Group of Companies is steadily becoming one of the nation’s prestigious property developers. The Ulu Tiram township, with Malaysia’s first-ever US PGA-sanctioned and 18-hole eco-friendly golf course, and Maju Infinity, with state-of-the-art office towers, a hotel, service apartments and retail shops, are among its prized projects. “We are targeting expansion of knowledge and export of technology to Saudi Arabia, Oman and India. The GCC is in pursuit of emergent technologies in business ventures, which is our forte. Being the hub of industrial and non-industrial mega projects’ developments, these countries are revamping, reconstructing and even launching new projects as a part of their strategic efforts to rebuild the nation. Given our active relationship with the GCC (with offices in Riyadh and Jeddah), we plan to offer them a comprehensive proposal inclusive of design and IT solutions, making it a win-win situation for both,” adds Mr. Amro Al Khadra. n
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