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CONTENTS MEMBERS

BIG STORY

MDBC EVENTS / 13

MDBC SPECIAL EVENTS / 10

Financing for Dutch Companies Zureli Green Talks Oil & Gas Briefing

MEMBERs news / 16

MDBC Accreditation MDBC Connects Fair 2019 AGM over FY2018

sip special / 20

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MY Services / 33 NEW MEMBERS / 34

COMMUNITY

SOCIAL / 38

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM / 23 EMBASSY NEWS / 25

DIALOGUE randstad / 31

my in nl / 27 eu / eumcci / 29

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FAREWELL FROM THE AMBASSADOR and the quality of life. But above all, it is the people that make Malaysia special: from day one we have been received here with unknown friendliness, warmth, and hospitality. We had three beautiful and intense years here, with, as a watershed moment in the middle, the 14th General Elections; A historic moment for the country. As a diplomat, I feel very privileged to have been here to witness it. Democracy is our highest good, and free and fair elections are the backbone of democracy. On 9 May 2018, Malaysia showed us that democratic change and a peaceful transition of government is possible.

expression has considerably improved as has the space for civil society. And the government is also putting much emphasis on rebuilding and modernizing the economy, which opens many opportunities for the private sector, including Dutch companies.

Change, however, does not come overnight, and sometimes, it is a process of three steps forward, two steps back: a procession of Echternach, as we call it in The Netherlands. I have to admit that as host country to the International Criminal Court we were disappointed with the developments regarding the Rome Statute. However, we have not given up hope that Malaysia will join at a later stage. Moreover, there are many positive developments in other areas. The Malaysian government is showing a sincere commitment to curb corruption. Freedom of media and

Economically we also should not build walls, but continue to work together. The Netherlands and Malaysia share many interests in this regard. We are both highly dependent on international trade, heavily integrated in the global market. Malaysia is strategically located in the heart of the ASEAN growth region. The Netherlands in the economic heart of Europe, as gateway to the EU. We both have a clear interest in a well - functioning international trade system,

The Netherlands and Malaysia both have much to gain from an open world, with respect and tolerance for other cultures. This is something that does not come automatically. We have to keep working on mutual understanding and respect. We have to continue to build bridges, not walls.

Dear MDBC Members and Friends, After three bustling years in KL, it is time to move on and say goodbye to Malaysia. By the time this MDBConnects is published, my family and I will have already returned to The Netherlands. Saying goodbye is the hardest part of diplomatic and expat life, and all the more difficult if you are leaving a country and a people you have come to love. Malaysia has it all: the climate, the beautiful nature, the cultural and religious diversity, which is a true asset of the country, the food,

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MDBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Zainul Rahim Mohd Zain, Chairman Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad

Ms. Annemarieke de Haan Unilever Malaysia

MDBC Executive Director: Mr. Marco Winter

Mr. Remco Koster, Vice Chairman Expandian

Mr. Koen van Gurp TalentSquare

Datuk Merlyn Kasimir Former CEO of Matrade

Mr. Tarang Gupta Dutch Lady Milk Industries

MDBC Patrons: Y.B. Ignatius Darell Leiking Minister of International Trade & Industry

Mr. Jack Ang Markant (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr. Ir. Ahmad Hadri Haris Shell Malaysia

Mr. Wouter van der Weijden &samhoud

Ms. Candice Bongers - de Bie Orbital Capital

Mr. Philip Kunjappy Sime Darby Plantation Berhad

Honorary Member of the Board: H.E. Ms. Karin Mรถssenlechner Netherlands Ambassador

Mr. Suerd Polderdijk Frames Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd

Ex - Officio: Mr. Christoph Prommersberger Netherlands Embassy

Y.Bhg Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Former Minister of International Trade & Industry Malaysian Dutch Business Council Unit 808, 8th Floor Wisma Lim Foo Yong 86 Jalan Raja Chulan 50200 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 603 - 2722 8335 Email : info@mdbc.com.my Website : www.mdbc.com.my

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OCT thur 12 / 6:00Pm

Penang: Sundowner InterChamber with MGCC

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Johor: InterChamber with CCIFM Visit to FHM2019 with UBM Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

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MDBC Innovation & Sustainability Awards 2019

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MDBC members will receive personal invitations for these functions by email once all details are confirmed. All events/dates to be reconfirmed.

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SPECIAL MDBC ACCREDITATION CEREMONY Marco Winter, acknowledged the achievements that helped MDBC stand out as a ‘best - in - class’ leader among Dutch Chambers worldwide. He also shared, “NLinBusiness has identified Kuala Lumpur as a City of Opportunity for Dutch entrepreneurs. With MDBC’s knowledge, services, and network, they provide excellent opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in Malaysia.”

28 March 2019 marked a very special occasion for MDBC. MDBC became the second Dutch Chamber in the world to receive the NLinBusiness quality mark in an accreditation ceremony held in the presence of Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Stef Blok, who was on a special one day visit to Malaysia. With this accreditation, MDBC is now officially a member of the new NLinBusiness network of business hubs. NLinBusiness is an initiative of the main Dutch employers’ organizations. It is formed in cooperation with the

MDBC CONNECTS FAIR On 28 March, MDBC held the third edition of the MDBC Connects Fair (MCF) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The turnout at MCF has increased from previous years with a bigger mix in the audience and even more walk - in attendees. As always, visitors were able to have tailored, one - on - one consultations with over 40 service providers / potential vendors for their business needs; Their visit became more productive by joining the special interactive discussion on “Bridging the Gap to Industry 4.0 - Giving your company the right tools”. Speakers gave tips, tricks, and tools on a variety of topics as they related to Industry 4.0. Speakers and topics were: * LizardApps: “Inclusion, Ready for Evolution” * PayrollPanda: “HR Cloud Computing 10

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Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs and Climate, along with trade associations. It supports Dutch SMEs in identifying the right international markets and building the required capabilities to be successful in those markets. They also facilitate market visits and secure a soft landing in selected Cities of Opportunity. Edo Offerhaus (General Manager, NLinBusiness), who performed the MDBC - NLinBusiness accreditation logo ceremony with MDBC Chairman Zainul Rahim, and Executive Director 3 Executables for Efficiency” * Art of Supply Chain: “Embracing Blockchain for Your Supply Chain” * Axle & Olio: “Modern Retail Transition & Your e - Commerce Journey” * Signify: “The Next Step in Connectivity” * MDEC: “Digital Transformation Acceleration Program - Future Proofing Malaysian Companies” Marco Winter (Executive Director, MDBC) shared, “We are proud of the MDBC Connects Fair. It is everything that MDBC is about, pride in showcasing our members and connecting our business community, while creating exposure and business development opportunities. We are excited for others to get to know the wide variety of member companies that can be found within the MDBC community, as well as the true depth of knowledge and expertise of our members.”

With over 280 members and chapters in Penang and Johor, MDBC is one of the most active business councils in Malaysia. Entrepreneurs are keen on working with MDBC. According to Tim Klappe (Managing Director Asia Pacific, MTS Systems), who recently set up an office in Malaysia, “MDBC is a great source of expertise. By sharing its Malaysian contacts and by linking us to professional HR service providers, MDBC helped us a great deal.” Left Top (l to r): Zainul Rahim, H.E. Karin Mössenlechner, Marco Winter, Edo Offerhaus, and H.E. Stef Blok after unveiling the accreditation logo. Below Top: Edo Offerhaus welcoming guests to the accreditation ceremony, sharing reasons why MDBC was awarded with the accreditation. Middle: H.E. Stef Blok signing the MDBC accreditation plaque Bottom: One - on - one consultations with MCF 2019 exhibitors were an important part of the Fair.

SPECIAL AGM OVER FY2018, TALK WITH MITI DEPUTY MINISTER, & LAUNCH OF THE MDBC BUSINESS DIRECTORY

MDBC members were invited to the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) over Financial Year 2018, on 19 June at the Dorsett Kuala Lumpur. As always, the AGM was preceded by an informative talk and dialogue, this time with YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming (Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry). For this talk, members were encouraged to submit questions, comments, and issues for discussion prior to the event. This provided members with an opportunity to get more input from, a chance to meet with, and engage directly with the Deputy Minister, who provided frank answers to a wide variety of questions.

Guests were also treated to a special event prior to the commentment of formalities for the AGM - the launch of the MDBC Business Directory. Excitement, engagement and teamwork were high as attendees represented the entire membership and their contribution to the successful production of the Business Directory by collaborating to complete a puzzle that made up the new cover. During the formal part of the AGM, all points on the agenda were accepted. The subsequent presentation by Executive Director Marco Winter, with a recap on MDBC’s operations in 2018, and an

update on 2019 and beyond, is available for download on the MDBC website under ‘The Library’. The event wrapped up with an opportunity for all attendees to network while enjoying some dinner. For more pictures from this event, please see page 38.

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FINANCING FOR DUTCH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA On 30 April, MDBC and The Netherlands Embassy in Malaysia jointly organized an information session on the financing possibilities for (subsidiaries of) Dutch companies doing business in / with Malaysia. Malaysia is a priority country for RVO, The Netherlands Enterprise Agency’s Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The Agency stimulates entrepreneurs in sustainable, agricultural, innovative, and international business. The Agency’s Business Development Manager Corine Hofman-Wassenaar visited Kuala Lumpur to promote Dutch financing opportunities for Dutch SMEs and starters in Malaysia. Items highlighted by the Agency were: In April, MDBC entered into a cooperation with Zureli, an organization based in Malaysia and Singapore that creates awareness on green solutions and the availability of green products through their database, catalogs, and ‘Green Talks’ B2B seminars.

obligation to pay the loan back for SME entrepreneurs who want to invest in emerging markets or developing countries. The project must contribute to the development of the country. This program is also open to start - ups. Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia also joined the program by giving a presentation on the Bank’s financing facilities in Malaysia for SMEs.

Top: Corine Hofman of The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Raj Tatavarthy (General Manager - Business Banking, Standard Chartered) briefing guests on the financing opportunities available. Right: Attendees at the event

Further information on RVO’s programs is available at: english.rvo.nl/subsidies-programmes

Dutch Trade & Investment Fund (DTIF) DTIF offers loans, guarantees and export financing, helping Dutch entrepreneurs to take the next step in achieving their international ambitions in investing and exporting; Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) DGGF is a financing program with an Since the first event on 23 April, MDBC members have attended a number of Green Talks which have focused on Hotels, Facilities Management, Interior Design, and Construction.

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Check out some ‘snapshots’ from these events.

Green Talks is a business to business event, which primarily focuses on the green sector and sustainability. They start off with 10 minute talk segments about products and services, and allow time for networking and continued discussions. Many MDBC members have already made use of this opportunity by attending a variety of Green Talks which are organized regularly in Kuala Lumpur and Johor and engage with different industries. Some have also participated in the talks as speakers.

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MPRC’s OIL & GAS BRIEFING for IRO’s Holland Pavilion at OGA 2019

The Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Oil & Gas Industry and Offshore Renewable Industry (IRO) once again coordinated a Holland Pavilion at the Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2019, the 17th Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition. Back at a larger sized space, the Holland Pavilion included

these exhibitors: Ampelmann, Soluforce, Globe, Lankhorst, Airborne, IHC IQIP, SDC Verifier, Paradigm, and Geomil. In conjunction with the participation of the IRO delegation at OGA, MDBC organized a special briefing session for delegates with the Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) on:

* Developments in the Malaysian Oil & Gas sector, especially for the next 2 - 5 years; * Opportunities for cooperation with local parties, tenders, and expertise requirements; * Investment incentives.

comeback. Show statistics: * Nearly 2,000 participating exhibitors from 55 countries, with 11 country group pavilions; * Nearly 28,000 attendees from 70 countries; * B2B business matching with 8,500 meetings and RM2.2 billion sales value generated; * The Matrade International Sourcing Programme generated RM50 million total sales.

Pictures above: James Chan during his presentation, and afterwards with IRO Managing Director Sander Vergroesen Below and left: Impressions of the Dutch / MDBC member companies participation at OGA 2019: IRO’s Holland Lounge, Airborne and Geomil in the Holland Pavilion, and ERIKS.

This briefing was conducted by James Chan (Vice - President of Trade & Investment, MPRC). OGA 2019, organised by Informa Markets | UBM, showed why this is Southeast Asia’s biggest and best petroleum industry exhibition, establishing Malaysia as the regional deepwater and oilfield services hub. After a ‘quiet’ 2017 due to lower oil prices, this event made a stellar MDBCONNECTS 2ND ISSUE 2019

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The Netherlands moves up on place to rank fifth happiest country in the world in World Happiness Report 2019.

C. steinweg launches integrated commodities hub and malaysia’s first european standard chemical warehouse in port klang. demand for safe, efficient, and internationally compliant chemical warehouses in the fast growing Port Klang area. Customers can also look forward to the convenience of one stop, value added services such as repacking of chemicals and plastics, enabling them to maximise and localise their supply chain to serve regional markets via Malaysia.

On 3 May, C. Steinweg Logistics (Malaysia) organized the Grand Opening of its Port Klang Natural Resources & Commodities Hub. Port Klang is Steinweg’s second owned and operated London Metal Exchange (LME) Delivery Point in Malaysia, after Johor Port Terminal 2, and is the first European Standard Chemical Warehouse in the Klang Valley. C. Steinweg is a leading player on the LME (the world’s premier non - ferrous metals market which handles more than 80% of the base metals transacted globally).

advantage as an LME warehouse operator. We are also growing a name in handling packed hazardous and non - hazardous chemicals following the highest industry standards. Our chemical footprints have expanded from Rotterdam to China, South Korea, the Middle East, South Africa, Turkey, and other European countries in the past decades; Now our goal is to meet the strong growth in chemical logistics needs in the Asia - Pacific region, namely Malaysia, Vietnam, and other ASEAN countries”, said Ulf Boll (Global CEO, C. Steinweg Group).

“The opening of C. Steinweg’s Natural Resources & Commodities Hub in Port Klang will further cement our leading

As the first of its kind in Port Klang, Steinweg’s Natural Resources & Commidities Hub will tap into rising

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In acknowledging this high value added investment, Arham Abdul Rahman (Deputy Chief Executive Officer I, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)) said, “The expansion by the Steinweg Group speaks volumes about the existing strengths and future potential of Malaysia from a market demand perspective and the ease of doing business. Steinweg has made Malaysia its strategic base for chemical logistics hub in ASEAN. Malaysian employees will benefit from the comprehensive training programs provided by Steinweg where they will be trained and coached by the company’s Centres of Excellence in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Shanghai.” The opening was also attended by Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke and Netherlands Ambassador H.E. Karin Mossenlechner.

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Shell introduces sem ACCESS There were about 24 universities and 11 industry partners who participated in the Shell Eco - Marathon (SEM) Access session that aims to increase the quality of student participation in SEM Asia by encouraging a holistic partnership between industry partners and the universities. An MoU exchange took place between Shell Malaysia and six universities on a collaboration towards developing talent in energy efficiency using technological and innovative solutions. The MoU Exchange was witnessed by YB Dr. Zaid bin Omar (Director of Student Development, Department of Higher Learning - Student

Development, Ministry of Education) and Datuk Iain Lo (Chairman, Shell Malaysia). The universities involved in the MoU exchange were Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Monach University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Tahman (UTAR), Multimedia University (MMU), and Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Besides the MoU exchange, students were given the opportunity to meet with the 2018 Shell Eco Marathon’s Drivers World Challenge champions; Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember from Indonesia in a ‘Learn from the Best’ session.

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regpac revolution announces partnership RegPac Revolution and BusinessForensics have announced a partnership agreement for the Acceleration Program in the Southeast Asian Region effective 25 April 2019. The partners will be able to create an awareness of the underlying technologies that respond to the complex regulatory requirements and financial crime scene that institutions are becoming increasingly exposed to. In aid of acting upon the rapid pace of change in the regulatory environment, institutions tighten their internal controls and regulations which often results in an increased number of false positive alerts and a higher workload amongst compliance departments. Mona Zoet (Founder / CEO, RegPac) stated, “We are very excited to be welcoming and working alongside BusinessForensics of The Netherlands. We are aware of the gap in the market for innovative solutions that respond to the heightened regulatory environment that Singapore is characterized by and thus look forward to seeing the tranformations that BusinessForensics can bring.”

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MDBC STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

(SIP) SPECIAL In 2018, MDBC’s Student Internship Program (SIP) reached the milestone of coordinating its 1,000th placement of a Dutch student intern in Malaysia. Our 2019 - 1 MDBConnects edition, therefore, featured a special Inside Look interview with MDBC SIP Manager, Jolande Jonge Poerink, who described the history of SIP and provided an update on the current status of the program. She also spoke about the impact that SIP has had on the students and companies who have participated in the program. In this 2019 - 2 edition, we continue our focus on this special program with our ongoing SIP feature, this time with a message from Suerd Polderdijk, on behalf of the MDBC Board of Directors. We have also invited 2 MDBC member - companies who are active in SIP and 2 partner Universities in The Netherlands to share their experiences. Furthermore, we even managed to track down MDBC’s very first student intern: Patricia Hamid - Borghaerts, who shared a look back at her internship with MDBC in 2004. We hope you will enjoy reading all of these other SIP experiences!

Top: MDBC SIP Interns participating in a Mentor Evening Bottom left and right: MDBC SIP Committee Chairman Suerd Polderdijk participating in events with the students and getting to know SIP participants better.

Message from Suerd Polderdijk MDBC Board of Directors SIP Committee Chair MDBC’s Student Internship Program (SIP) manager Jolande Jonge Poerink used to frequently joke with me that as an MDBC Board member and chair of the SIP Committee, it was striking that my company, a Dutch SME, was not yet participating in the SIP program… So under the motto “practice what you preach”, we recently engaged our first intern. Since then, the interns we have had the honor to host have brought fresh energy, fun and multicultural interactions, creativity, and a good set of brains with time on their hands to dive deep into a specific topic. Thanks to their advice my company has opened up new markets in refining and renewable energies. I can therefore, also from my personal experiences testify, that SIP offers a great added value to all stakeholders: students, universities, inviting companies, and the 20

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wider Malaysian economy. It has grown to become a standout service and cornerstone of MDBC, with well over a hundred student placements per year. Not only are we, as MDBC and the MDBC Board, proud of this highly successful program, it is also recognized as an exemplary service. You may have noticed that MDBC, as only the second Dutch business council worldwide, has achieved accreditation by NLinBusiness. SIP was one of the services acclaimed by NLinBusiness in their review. As one of MDBC’s signature services, SIP has its own MDBC Board Committee. This Committee supports the SIP team in ensuring the quality, professionalism, continuity, and growth of the SIP program. Our committee consists of both MDBC Board members as well as representatives of MDBC member companies that participate in the SIP program. The SIP team and Committee are continuously looking for additional services that

can add value to our members such as the increasingly successful “career membership”. Individuals, such as ambitious spouses, can become MDBC Career member and enjoy specific career advice, support in job - hunting, and access to the MDBC network. The successes of SIP were, and are, achieved despite some challenges along the way. Strong improvements were made in the information provided to students on living and working in Malaysia. Upon arrival in Malaysia, each intake receives an in - depth cultural briefing by MDBC and Cultural Impact. Furthermore, MDBC Visa services constantly has to be on top of immigration procedures in order to support participating SIP companies with the Professional Visit Pass visa applications. By now, more than 1,000 SIP - alumni have had inspiring experiences through SIP and have become ambassadors for Malaysia. I’m sure the stories in this SIP special will equally inspire you!

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COMPANY: BESI APAC MDBC: What is the main reason you hired SIP students? BESI: Dutch students bring the latest supply chain knowledge as the Universities in The Netherlands are leaders in setting up new supply chain concepts and collaboration models. The students are academically well educated, have good social skills, and are used to working in project teams with a holistic approach. We’ve changed a lot of things due to projects interns have executed. The program offers good value for money. MDBC: Can you share an anecdote about your experience with a SIP intern? BESI: One of the best financial success stories is of a student that was able to reduce the total freight costs on a monthly basis by 30% (for a total amount of RM 2.1 million) by changing the transportation to cross docking based on a mathematical model. We also have a lot of funny anecdotes. In BESI, the students drive a company owned car that they share and car pool with. With every new group of students our facility manager will warn the car lease company in advance of damage to come as new scratches and dents are for sure to be expected, as driving in Malaysia is ‘slightly’ different than driving in The Netherlands. Our interns develop a strong relationship with us. I’m still in contact with many of them, they always share their final score on their assignment with me, and sometimes also share their career advancements, or developments in their private lives. Often, we’re also a reference during job interviews. MDBC: Can you describe in one sentence what you like about SIP? BESI: It’s a very well managed program, which give good value for money, leading to excellent results.

The first intern in the MDBC Student Internship Program, Patricia Hamid interned with MDBC itself back in 2004 and was, at the time, studying International Management and Languages at Hoteschool InHolland. As part of her internship, she was responsible for customer relationship, organizing networking events, gathering feedback from members on the Business Council, and giving advice on improvements. MDBC: What were the top three things you learned during your internship here? PH: Networking, Organizing Events, and Cultural Relationships! MDBC: What did you enjoy the most about your internship experience? PH: The food! But mostly the team at MDBC really made me feel at home. I got to learn a lot and see a lot of the country while learning to work with various cultures. The nicest event I worked on was a football event with other Chambers. It really brought all cultures together from across the world. MDBC: How did the experience influence your life later on? PH: I continued to work with international organizations and only have had international roles. Working with different cultures is really a passion. After I graduated I moved into a marketing role and over the years went from assistant to Marketing Manager for Europe at FujiFilm. MDBC: Is there anything you miss? PH: The food! But I go back often so I don’t miss much. My husband is Malay so we go back to family and friends often. And no, we did not meet in Malaysia, but in the US a year before I started at MDBC. We’ve been together for 16 years and married for 11. We’ve got 2 boys of 6 and 9 years old. MDBC: What do you like about SIP? PH: As I was the first to participate in SIP, it’s nice to see to see how the program has developed over the years.

UNIVERSITY: HANZEHOGESCHOOL GRONINGEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES MDBC: How long has the University been participating in SIP? Why? HANZE: It must have been about 10 years ago that we started cooperating with MDBC. We were lucky to have met Marco Winter and MDBC. He invited us to come to Kuala Lumpur (KL) and once we paid our first visit to Malaysia we were impressed: MDBC covers almost all industries where our studies can do their internships, their network is fabulous. Working with SIP was a tailor made fit to our own business strategy. Malaysia was our first choice for Asia since it is a very important business partner of The Netherlands. People with a European passport have easy access to the country, English is widely spoken and is the business language: very helpful for the quality of the internships, people are friendly and hospitable, prices are moderate, our students feel safe in the country and they really get value for their money in living, eating, and travelling. MDBC: Can you give an example of why it’s valuable to work with MDBC? HANZE: We noticed that there is really a win - win situation: companies and organizations benefit from our students; they are really able to contribute to the companies and their improvement and success. Many of our students were an asset to the local Malaysian staff. On the other hand, our university and students benefit from the way they are able to learn in an international environment. From all 130 students we have placed in Malaysia through MDBC I would like to mention Sven Janson in particular. He decided to stay and started his own business. He took advantage of the opportunities the country offers and has become a very successful entrepreneur in KL.

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roots in The Hague, to tip the hat at the Dutch education that lead to AQ’s establishment. We found that many Dutch students are hard working and very eager to do their internship abroad. Every new wave of interns gives us a boost of energy as they come to us with fresh ideas and offer creative solutions.

COMPANY: AQ SERVICES MDBC: What is the main reason you hired SIP students? AQ: We first looked at Dutch interns because we wanted to give back to our

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MDBC: Can you share an anecdote about your experience with a SIP intern? AQ: Students from the Hotelschool or NHTV, who are very hands - on, have helped us with various initiatives such as the setup of the Community Management systems, organizing awesome monthly drinks, and also bringing the theories learned at school into practice at our organization. All of this has helped us improve our service towards mystery shoppers.

The Hague goes back to 2009 but we became a member in 2011. SIP offers good support for finding a (management) internship in KL. Besides connecting students with international companies, they also offer assistance with the visa process. From the moment our students arrive in KL they are part of this bigger network of students from different universities, which is a great start to their stay in Malaysia. Malaysia is a big melting pot and I always explain it to the students as being the best of both worlds; you can find a lot of different Asian cultures in a vibrant city with lovely food and great traditions. It’s a safe country with many Western influences where almost everyone speaks English. MDBC: Can you give an example of why it’s valuable to work with MDBC? HTH: MDBC is very aware of the latest

We now also have a full time Community Manager to maintain a strong relationship with our mystery shopping community. This resource was built up over time and it was our trainees that laid the foundation and eventually handed it over to our current Community Manager. It started with two Hotelschool trainees looking to make a difference in their operations work for 9 months in 3 different countries - how could they raise awareness and attract invididuals who might want to try it? MDBC: Can you describe in one sentence what you like about SIP? AQ: A program that allows students to experience an overseas adventure and powerful learning opportunity while providing companies with great quality interns that generate lots of fun and energy.

local rules and regulations, and they are in close contact with the Embassy and immigration office. Throughout the years, we have exchanged our own connections in the hospitality industry in KL with the network via MDBC, resulting in our students being able to choose from an even bigger variety of placements. It’s really valuable that we can always ask MDBC for extra local support when needed, especially in case of calamities, or when a student needs specific medical care. Our students are always enthusiastic about the personal support, but especially the activities and events MDBC organises for all students from different universities. For example, a cultural dinner, or the annual hockey tournament stand out. MDBC’s SIP is a great start to gaining work experience in Malaysia; their service is very quick and always approachable.

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MAXGRIP The SIP Experiences of Teun van Leuveren at MaxGrip. As an Industrial Engineering and Management student at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands, Teun van Leuveren was looking to write a business development thesis at a company that operates on a global level so that he could learn about working in an international business environment. MDBC member MaxGrip, a global player in Asset Performance Management (APM), was therefore a great match for Teun’s ambitions. This Dutch company has its headquarters in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and offices in

the USA, Malaysia, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, and Singapore. “I wanted to be able to make my internship count, my thesis results should contribute to the success of an international company. When I talked to my friends who have done an internship through MDBC’s SIP, they all recommended it for gaining international work experience; I was immediately sold. They told me Malaysia is the place that offers the exact things that I was looking for: a growing economy with a lot of opportunities, a good quality of living, and the possibility for an adventure.” Teun’s internship is in business development and his primary task is to write a thesis about the positioning of the future long - term strategy for MaxGrip. According to Mark Wevers (HR Business Partner, MaxGrip Malaysia), “For more than five years we have welcomed students at our Malaysia office. We believe that the student’s open mindset contributes in a positive way to the diversity of the teams, creating fresh and enlightening ideas. For MaxGrip, it is important that students learn more than just the curriculum of

their study, doing an internship in Malaysia, and especially at MaxGrip gives you the opportunity to take in an international work environment, learn to apply cross cultural communications, and more.” Mark adds, “The assignment we have Teun is challenging for a third - year student. This is not only because the APM market keeps changing rapidly, but also because it is a complex field of work. However, as we expected, Teun is a quick learner and is really motivated to add value to MaxGrip’s strategy by completing a qualitative report with good recommendations for us to put into practice.” MaxGrip finds it has a corporate responsibility to prepare the next generation of young people for working life. MaxGrip Malaysia has been very satisifed with the students that are placed by SIP so far; the program is a good bridge between the company’s Dutch roots and MaxGrip Malaysia’s office. Teun concludes, “I am almost finished with my internship and I can say that Malaysia and MaxGrip have exceeded my expectations, the economy is fascinating and the APM market is a great challenge.”

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NETHERLANDS EMBASSY NEWS

Waste Management (Mission & IGEM) easily converted into bioenergy. Coupled with rapid urbanization in the region and exponential increases in municipal waste, an acute interest in Waste - to - Energy (WTE) solutions is developing. The Netherlands has been one of the pioneers in waste - to - energy since the 1960s, which has resulted in many Dutch corporates acquiring vast experience in developing and operating waste separation, recycling, processing, gasification, and incineration plants.

Over the last three decades, Malaysia has experienced significant changes in its energy situation. The nation has managed to transform its energy mix from being almost totally oil dependent to a more diversified mix of oil, gas, coal, and hydro; Recently, renewable energy joined the league. Between the years 2005 and 2015, the generation of municipal solid wastes (MSW) has increased by more than 60%. In 2015, 23,000 tonnes of waste was produced each day in Malaysia and this amount is expected to rise to 30,000 tonnes by the year 2020. In the central and southern regions of Malaysia, 36.73% of waste are household waste, 28.34%

are industrial and construction waste, and 34.93% of waste comes from other sources. The amount of waste generated continues to increase due to the growing population and continued economic development. The most preferred current disposal method of MSW in Malaysia is landfilling. The national recycling estimates range from 10% to 17.5%, which is comparatively low when contrasted to a country like The Netherlands (80%). There is a lack of sufficient integration of MSW management in Malaysia in the waste management chain. Since Malaysian MSW contains a high volume of organic matter, it is highly biodegradable and AVR Duiven waste to energy plant Duiven, The Netherlands Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas

The vision of the Dutch government for their country is to switch to a 100% circular economy by the year 2050. The Netherlands has also developed a large waste-development services and knowledge industry, ranging from engineering services to logistical support and handling management. This provides a comparative advantage for the Dutch within a global setting. Tapping on this opportunity, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and The Netherlands Embassy in Malaysia are organizing a Waste Management Mission with the aim of linking waste management companies from The Netherlands with the Malaysian waste management sector. We are looking at potential business collaborations and technology transfers between the two countries. This mission coincides with the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2019 in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 9th to 11th October 2019. During the Waste Management Mission and IGEM 2019, various events have been planned as such B2B matchmaking, a seminar with Dutch waste management expert Herman Huisman, and an exhibition at the Dutch Pavilion. For more information or to be a part of the Waste Management Mission and IGEM 2019, feel free to contact us at kll-ea@minbuza.nl

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Malaysia

YOUR PROFIT CENTRE IN ASIA

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Political and Economic Stability

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MY in NL ASEAN BUSINESS FORUM 2019 Five ASEAN Embassies based in The Hague (Thailand, as the current chair of ASEAN for 2019, together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam), organized the ASEAN Business Forum 2019 in The Hague on 24 June. This event was organized in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO - NCW), and MKB Nederland. Hans de Boer, President VNO - NCW, was the Forum’s moderator. The primary aim of the ASEAN Business Forum 2019 was to inform the Dutch business community of the opportunities that ASEAN has to offer. With an interesting mix of session - topics related to the theme “Advancing Partnerships for Sustainabili-

ty: Business Opportunities in ASEAN”, and through 3 breakout sessions on Connectivity, Innovation, and Sustainability, that aim was widely achieved. Each Embassy had its own Trade and Investment representatives to present the latest developments that are undertaken in the AEC to further economic integration, and informed the audience on the opportunities and benefits of the five ASEAN Member States.

Above: Marco Winter giving his presentation on MDBC; Below: Yusri Hasnan Chu (MIDA Director Frankfurt) giving his presentation to a packed audience.

Furthermore, 4 of the 6 members of the ASEAN Dutch Chamber Network (ADCN) were included in the program. In a Q&A setting with Guido Landheer (Deputy Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the Chambers of Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam provided useful information on their networks and on doing business in their respective countries.

ADCN representatives Hans van den Born (NTCC), Matthijs van den Broek (DBAV), Monique Wisse (DCCP) and Marco Winter (MDBC) meeting with (below) Danielle Drost (Policy Officer for Emerging Asian Markets, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands), and (left) Edo Offerhaus and Jeroen Haver of NLinBusiness.

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Greater Kuala Lumpur The Epicentre of ASEAN

Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL) writes its success through the numbers. It has the right number of talent, graduates, businesses, markets and opportunities. It has the best potential of any city in ASEAN, being strategically located in the region. Greater KL is now hub of the world’s fastest growing economic region. Here’s why leading Multinationals such as Schlumberger, Honeywell, IBM, Cargill, Philips, Worldline, Turner, Colas Rail, Linde and Epson have Recognised 1st in chosen Greater KL as the optimal Southeast Asia as a location for their Regional World Energy City Headquarters in ASEAN.

Ranked 2nd in Southeast Asia for

Starting a Business & Ease of Doing Business

– Southeast Asia

Business Potential

Global Services Location Index

Excellent Ecosystem US$8 trillion of new

global middle class market rising in Asia by 2020 (OECD Observer)

Competitiveness

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3.2 billion

Greater KL by Numbers

2nd

Level of English proficiency in Asia (Education First)

infrastructure in Asia by 2020 (Asian Development Bank)

11th (Asia) 36th (World) Best Airport

74 double tax agreements offered in Malaysia (IKL)

ASEAN’s market

644,514,000 population,

US$2719.844 billion

273,373

graduates annually in Greater KL (IKL)

33.8 million

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US$1 trillion

in Oil & Gas upstream investment over next 2 years (Wood Mackenzie Ltd Report, 2016)

Malaysia’s population by 2020 - up 40% (IKL)

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from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore via high speed rail by 2026 (SPAD)

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EU / EUMCCI

EUMCCI: CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONFERENCE & MISSION * Dato’ Leong Kin Mun (President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation) * David Lantz (Sustainability Manager, Scania Southeast Asia) Presentations by the EU business delegates took place immediately before the pre - scheduled B2B meetings. Delegates rounded off presentations with a closing discussion on “Where do we go from here? Or Optimising Opportunities for Circular Business Partnerships”. Above: Representatives from the EU Circular Economy Mission, including Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director - General of Environment, European Commission), and H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez (Head of Mission & Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Malaysia), meeting with YB Yeo Bee Yin (seated center) prior to the commencement of the conference. Right top: Daniel Calleja Crespo giving his keynote address. Right bottom: Attendees at the EU Circular Economy Conference & Mission.

Attendees at the Circular Economy Conference & Mission were able to meet up to 30 EU Circular Economy business leaders at the full day event comprising of a half day conference, pre scheduled B2B matching, and evening networking reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur on 11 June 2019. Organized by EUMCCI with the support of the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC), and co - organizers

like MDBC, the half day conference featured an officiating speech by YB Yeo Bee Yin (Malaysian Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change), and a panel discussion on “Enhancing Circularity in the Malaysian Economy”. Speakers at the panel included: * Adrienna Zsakay (Executive Director, Circular Economy Asia) * Seah Kian Hoe (CEO, Heng Hiap Industries)

EUMCCI: VIP LUNCHEON WITH MITI EUMCCI organized a VIP Luncheon with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to discuss Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Manufacturing on 13 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. As Malaysia looks at Industry 4.0 to further power its growth trajectory towards increased competitiveness, export capacity, market efficiency, and ease of doing business, they are looking to also identity opportunities for efficient resource allocation and consumption in

Above (l to r): Dato’ Sri Norazman Ayob (Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of International Trade & Industry), Roberto Benetello (CEO, EUMCCI), and Stefan Priesner (UN Resident Coordinator (MY), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)). Left: Attendees during the VIP Luncheon

sustainable manufacturing. Achieved through real - time data monitoring that allows for intelligent optimisation which fosters responsive production management, material and energy savings, preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as on demand customised

consumption instead of mass production. Attendees gained better insight into Malaysia’s plan to approach Industry 4.0 and how the UN Sustainable Development Goals can further enhance Malaysia’s aspirations. MDBCONNECTS 2ND ISSUE 2019

FOREWORD CON’T

enshrined in a well - functioning international legal order. We can reinforce each other in this respect, bilaterally and in the EU / ASEAN context. In this regard I hope we can start working on the EU / ASEAN Strategic Partnership and – finally - relaunch the negotiations on an EU - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement. Last year, The Netherlands was once again the third largest foreign direct investor in Malaysia and the 12th largest export destination for Malaysia worldwide. There is still a significant trade surplus for Malaysia: in 2018 The Netherlands exported around €1.1 bln to Malaysia, with a Malaysian export of €6.8 bln to The Netherlands. Over 200 Dutch companies, organisations, and entrepreneurs are already active in Malaysia. At the same time, an increasing number of Malaysian companies from across a wide range of sectors such as Oil and Gas, Agri - Food, E&E, and Maritime Technology, are looking to The Netherlands to find business partners or as a hub for their European operations. And there are many opportunities for further cooperation: for example, in the field of higher education, health care, agriculture, and water and waste management. In the past years we put much emphasis as an embassy – together with MDBC - on

innovation and sustainability. I am convinced that these will remain crucial themes in the years to come. We will have to deal with the effects of climate change, rising global demands for food, agricultural products and water, and growing competition for limited natural resources. These challenges can only be met if we opt for sustainable development and if we work together across borders. In the past three years I have met many wonderful young Malaysian people who are very committed to this goal. I also met many other organizations and people in Malaysia who are actively engaged in these areas, NGOs, wildlife protection organisations, forestry departments, universities, and businesses alike. I hope that we will continue to strengthen our political and economic ties, and work together in all of these areas to meet future global challenges and safeguard a sustainable future for our planet and for future generations. I am now going back to the country of tulips and bicycles. In the past few years, I have tried to promote cycling here in Malaysia as well. I am pleased to see that bikes and bike lanes are slowly appearing in the streets of KL. Melaka has announced its intention to introduce car free zones in the historical city center. I do hope we can continue to promote cycling as the most sustainable - and healthy -

means of transport. In my new job, as Director Asia Oceania at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague, I will stay closely connected to this beautiful region and frequently return this part of the world. I can assure you that I will continue to promote and try to make use of KL as a hub to the wider region as much as possible. Not only because – and I have said this many times in the past few years – I truly believe that Malaysia has everything it takes to make a perfect gateway to ASEAN and the Asia Pacific, but also because Malaysia has gotten under my skin and into my heart, and KL will always be a kind of home to me. Let me finish by thanking the MDBC Board, all the members, and Marco and his team for the great and pleasant cooperation in the past few years. I am proud that MDBC recently became the second business chamber in the world to receive an accreditation by NLinBusiness and I am sure the excellent cooperation will continue in the years to come. Thank you all. Terima kasih semua, terima kasih Malaysia untuk segala - galanya! H.E. Karin Mössenlechner Netherlands Ambassador Honorary Member of the MDBC Board

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MY SERVICES - BUSINESS SERVICES Not all MDBC member-companies are involved in bilateral trade or investments; a very important part of the MDBC community is our service providers. They provide the services (or products) which all organisations, and often especially the potential Dutch investors in Malaysia, require. The ease of doing business within the MDBC community has substantially increased thanks to our service providers. This page is specially dedicated to them.

CORPORATE SECRETARIAT HLB VAN DAAL ADVISORS & ACCOUNTANTS B.V.

ADVERTISING FLAGS FABER FLAGS ASIA

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Zuidplein 36 1077 XV Amsterdam The Netherlands

1 MD Tower 11th Floor, Unit F Soi Bangna - Trad 25, Bangna - Trad Rd Bangna Nuea, Bangna, 10260 Bangkok Thailand

Suite 8 - 01 & 8 - 02, Level 8 G Tower 199 Jalan Tun Razak 59200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 31 (0) 619 659 258 j.mariarathanam@hlb-van-daal.nl www.hlb-van-daal.nl

Tel: 66 (0) 2186 4941 marc@faberflagsasia.com www.faberflagsasia.com

Tel: 603 - 2081 6888 horhong.tan@exact.com www.exact.com/asia

HLB is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We have a history of innovation, collaboration, and are dedicated to helping clients grow across borders. Through the power of 27,485 professionals across 153 countries, we combine local expertise and global capabilities to service your needs. Our members are locally established with deep roots in their local communities yet are closely connected with professionals from across the world.

Asia’s leading supplier of eco - friendly soft signage products. Faber Flags Asia is a leading and innovative supplier of advertising flags and banners based in Thailand and serving the broader ASEAN region. Printed on eco - friendly strong polyester fabrics, out extensive product range includes country flags, advertising and corporate flags, Aventos beach flags, indoor and outdoor banners, displays and backdrops, parasols, and branded event tents.

Exact Southeast Asia is an ERP software provider with headquarters in Delft, The Netherlands. We provide industry specific solutions for Finance, Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Professional Services, CRM, BPM and International Business to Small and Medium Enterprises. Our Value Added Resellers (VARs) in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam strengthen Exact’s presence and partner network in the global market.

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HOTEL

WIZE PLATFORM Suite 50 - 4 - 3A Wisma UOA Damansara, Jalan Dungun Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603 - 2093 6152 mike@wpf.com.my www.wpf.com.my Wize Platform serves as a one stop centre for investors in Malaysia. Our culture is one of transparency, honesty, and integrity. We believe in hand holding and walking you through the corporate process to realize your business goals. We offer ongoing company secretariat advice, accounting, payroll management, HR advisory, tax incentive procurement, licensing, customs and immigration matters including employment passes.

HILTON KUALA LUMPUR 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603 - 2264 2264 KULHI_Kuala-Lumpur@hilton.com www.hilton.com For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world’s travellers. With more than 585 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for exceptional travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word “hotel”. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history.

NEED A RELIABLE PARTNER FOR KEY BUSINESS SERVICES? THESE MDBC MEMBERS ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! MDBCONNECTS 2ND ISSUE 2019

NEW MEMBERS

WARM WELCOME

As always, we constantly expand to include new and interesting partners as part of our international community of business professionals, allowing our members to find more opportunities for success. To that end, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to the MDBC Community for the following new members:

BOON EDAM SOUTH EAST ASIA SDN BHD

CENERGI SEA SDN BHD

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Business Activity: Royal Boon Edam is a global market leader in entry solutions. Headquartered in The Netherlands, with 140 years of experience in engineering quality, we have gained extensive expertise in managing the movement of people through office buildings, airports, healthcare facilities, hotels, and many other types of buildings. We are focused on providing an optimal experience for our clients and their clients. By working together with our clients, we help determine the exact requirements for the mobility hotspot in and around your building and develop a solution that is customised for you.

Corporate Representation Jim Tan, Managing Director Joanna Leong, Sales Support Manager

Business Activity: We started our journey in 2013, and today, Cenergi is one of the largest grid connected Palm Oil Mill Effluent biogas players in Malaysia. We own and operate five plants that together, generate 7 MW of power, with another three biogas plants to be commissioned later in 2019 totalling 5.5 MW. Our award winning business is divided into three main areas: ‘Renewable Energy’, ‘Energy Efficiency’, and ‘New Ventures’. Across these areas, we possess the full spectrum of technical, commercial, financing, and operational capabilities for clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

Corporate Representation Ernest Navaratnam, Chief Executive Officer Loo Kin Han, Head - Corporate Services

Business Activity: The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is a statutory body established to spearhead the socio - economic development of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).

Corporate Representation

ECERDC plays a lead role in setting directions, formulating policies, and developing strategies for the socio economic development of ECER by promoting and facilitating investments into the region. ECER covers Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and the districts of Mersing and Segamat in Johor.

CONTACT: 12 Jalan Pendaftar U1 / 54 Seksyen U1 40150 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 5569 8018 E mail: anne.lam@boonedam.com Website: www.boonedam.my

CONTACT: F01 - F08, 1st Floor Citta Mall 1 Jalan PJU / 48, Ara Damansara 47301 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 7610 4931 E mail: info@cenergi--sea.com Website: www.cenergi-sea.com

CONTACT: Level 22 Menara 3 PETRONAS Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603 - 2035 0000 E mail: secretariat@ecerdc.com.my Website: www.ecerdc.com.my

NEW MEMBERS

EXSYN AVIATION SOLUTIONS

ventures FIZZY TRANSITION VENTURES B.V.

Business Activity: EXSYN Aviation Solutions is an industry recognized partner for engineering & data solutions for the aviation industry. EXSYN’s solutions are driven out of real airline use cases and focus on aircraft reliability management, predictive maintenance, data migration, aircraft data optimization, and robotic process automation. Aviation is one of the top 5 sectors for Malaysia. EXSYN’s vision is to establish our KL office as a hub for the Southeast Asian region when it comes to aircraft data management solutions and data analytics.

Corporate Representation Sander de Bree, Director APAC Claudia Wolf, Business Manager

Business Activity: We design, construct, and operate innovative solutions to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere. With our team of advisors and partner - companies we deliver realistic, engineered, and nature based solutions that have a big, measurable impact on the global climate and environment.

Corporate Representation Dr. Gerald Goeden, Chief Scientist Environment Drs. Michiel Brouwer, Chief Financial Officer

We are frontrunners in building the “carbon capture and storage (CCS)” chain by developing the world’s first CO2 transportation system over water that delivers directly to depleted offshore gas fields. Business Activity: As part of the Kingsmen global network, Kingsmen Malaysia was established in the 1980s as the first wave of Kingsmen expansion. We have expanded from an Event & Exhibitions company into a multidisciplinary service provider, including services such as Retail & Corporate Interiors, Thematic & Museums, and Environmental Graphics.

KINGSMEN MALAYSIA

PRIME

Our goal is to render our clients’ projects into an unique branding experience by assuring physical & emotional synchronization between the brand and audience. Business Activity: PRIME is the analytics company with a strong business acumen. We help companies stay on top of their game in a world that is increasingly data - abundant. We do this with our intuitive and user friendly PRIME Data & Analytics Platform, which is designed to enable all employees within a company to transform raw data into relevant and actionable insights. This leads to a shorter time - to insight, more relevant insights, and at the end, more efficient teams who can work fact based.

CONTACT: 30th Floor The Gardens North Tower Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603 - 2035 9671 E mail: hello@exsyn.com Website: www.exsyn.com

CONTACT: Leonard Springerlaan 35 9727 KB Groningen The Netherlands Tel: 31 (0) 618 845 085 E mail: info@fizzytransition.com Website: fizzytransition.com

Corporate Representation Alix Lim, Managing Director Ooi Chooi Ling, Director Account Services CONTACT: No 5 & 7, Jalan 6 / 2b Taman Industri Selesa Jaya 43300 Seri Kembangan Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 9076 1010 E mail: kingsmen@kingsmen.com.my Website: www.kingsmen.com.my Corporate Representation Tom Kral, Associate Partner Samir Selimi, Partner & Co - Owner CONTACT: Donauweg 10 1043 AJ Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel: 31 (0) 853 034 548 E mail: info@goprime.io Website: www.goprime.io

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NEW MEMBERS

WARM WELCOME

SENZ STRATEGY CONSULTING

SHARMA MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD

SIGNIFY MALAYSIA SDN BHD

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Business Activity: Do you want to overcome insufficient differentiation from the competition? Are you facing a lack of innovation and commitment of your employees? BUT do you want to grow, actively work to stand out from the competition, and inspire your team to take more initiatives and responsibility? Senz helps you stand out in your market and takes your people along with you. Senz transformed operations and developed a growth mindset in large and midsized organizations in diversed sectors (including financial, governmental, production, pharmaceutical, and more).

Corporate Representation Drs. Karin van Zuilen, Managing Director Strategy & Mindset Coert Huijbregsen, Strategy Consultant Expert Life Sciences

Business Activity: Sharma Management International is a bottom line performance focused solutions provider. Since 2007, we have provided capability development and consultancy services in agile project management and optimization of knowledge assets in association with our international partners in the US and UK. In addition to providing consulting, we have unlocked high level performance amongst individuals, SMEs, and large organizations by conducting professional certification courses, performing organizational diagnostics, and conducting customised training programs.

Corporate Representation Dr. Rumesh Kumar, Director Ajay Sharma Thakur, Head of Marketing

Business Activity: Signify is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting for the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact connected lighting systems and data enabled services, deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings, and public spaces.

Corporate Representation Alok Ghose, Chief Executive Officer ASEAN Esmond Tsang Head of Markting ASEAN

With 2018 sales of 6.4 billion, we are present in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been named Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for two years in a row.

CONTACT: 8 Jalan Elitis Bayu 47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 6016 - 237 2042 E mail: info@senz.biz Website: www.senz.biz

CONTACT: 16 - 4 Jalan USJ 9 / 5T Subang Business Centre, Taman Perindustrian UEP 47620 Subang Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 5612 6230 E mail: contact@sharma.com.my Website: www.sharma.com.my

CONTACT: Level 8, Menara Axis 2 Jalan 51A / 223 46100 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 7491 7800 Website: www.signify.com.my

NEW MEMBERS Business Activity: Sunway R&D is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunway University, which offers contract research and consultancy services to industry partners.

CONTACT: 5 Jalan Universiti Bandar Sunway 47500 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan

SUNWAY R&D

Tel: 603 - 7491 8622 E mail: rnd@sunway.edu.my Website: innovationlabs.sunway.edu.my Business Activity: Super Dry is the world’s leading supplier of desiccants and moisture damage prevention solutions. Super Dry products are widely used in virtually all of the world’s major manufacturing industries during ocean transport.

SUPER DRY DESICCANT (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

THISTLE JOHOR BAHRU

WATERTECH CENTRE SDN. BHD.

Corporate Representation Matthijs van Leeuwen, Director Karen Lau, Senior Manager

Super Dry aims to supply the most efficient and cost effective solutions for our clients in the continuing battle to eliminate moisture damage not only by supplying desiccants but also reviewing all facets of their manufacturing storage and shipping that may negatively impact the quality of their goods.

Corporate Representation Kenny Hing, Sales Manager Hans van der Zijden, VP Super Dry International CONTACT: 18 - 22D Menara Gurney 18 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Penang Tel: 604 - 371 7749 E mail: kenny@superdryers.com Website: www.superdryers.com

Business Activity: Thistle Johor Bahru has 381 well appointed rooms and suites offering views of the Straits of Johor or the city skyline. It is strategically located near the business hub, shopping destinations, and is a 40 minute drive to the Senair International Airport. Featuring a ballroom for 1,000 guests in theatre style seating and 600 guests for sit down dinners, it is ideal for hosting weddings and corporate events. A wide variety of dining options are also available, ranging from appetizing a la carte specials to sumptious buffets and romantic candlelit dinners.

Corporate Representation Ivan Chin, General Manager Farra Suzerina, Director of Sales

Business Activity: WaterTech Centre is a registered licensed training provider under the banner of Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) in Malaysia. We partner with international subject experts which include IHE Delft Institute for Water Education to deliver high quality training programs on water education.

Corporate Representation Komalavalli Ponnusamy Pillai, Director Reghuram Daramaraju, Marketing Executive

We strive to consistently meet the training needs of water related industries. Be it upskilling or reskilling a team, we will develop customised programs optimum to the levels and needs of our clients, contributing to a superior workforce.

CONTACT: Jalan Sungai Chat 80100 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Ta’zim Tel: 607 - 222 9234 E mail: reservations-malaysia@thistle.com.my Website: www.thistle.com.my/johorbahru

CONTACT: Block G, 72 - 1 Zenith Corporate Park SS 7 / 26 47301 Kelana Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 - 7887 2605 E mail: info@wtcentre.com.my Website: www.wtcentre.com.my

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Top: Networking at our Annual General Meeting; Below: Some impressions of the first ever Johor InterChamber.

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MDBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accreditation day! What a day it was! On Thursday 28 March we brought back the MDBC Connects Fair, presenting products and services from 45 of our service providers, in conjunction with the MDBC accreditation by NLinBusiness.

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