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HAPPY 25th INTERMOVERS! We recently caught up with John Preston (Managing Director, Intermovers Malaysia). MDBC: Tell us about Intermovers. JP: Intermovers is really proud to be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. Our CEO and Founder James Andrew started Intermovers in 1996, and the company is still actively run and operated by James and his wife Paulina, who are also celebrating their 25th Wedding anniversary this year! The business first started in Kuala Lumpur before expanding to open facilities in both Penang and Johor. In 2013, James saw an opportunity to start up in the neighbouring country of Brunei and the office there is now one of our busiest locations. MDBC: What services does Intermovers offer? JP: I think it would be easier to say what we don’t provide! Our core business is providing international household goods
removals services and we work directly with local corporate accounts including large multinationals in a range of industries and also with many embassies. Additionally, we work for RMCs, as agents for Harmony and FIDI members, and with many private clients. Intermovers has been very successful in developing regular groupage services to the UK, Australia, and Europe. Over the years, James has expanded the range of services that we offer. Our 1850 m2 warehouse facility provides long - term storage of furniture and personal effects with a dedicated area for document and air - conditioned storage. Through DSP Relocations Malaysia, we also provide a full range of destination services from immigration support to home finding, school search, and settling in services. MDBC: Does your company get involved in any charities or support any community projects? JP: We recently managed all of the logistics for a COVID-19 response food delivery programme. Residents of the Mont Kiara community raised funds to purchase food support packages for 3,000 frontline staff caring for COVID
patients at Sungai Buloh Hospital. The hospital Director, Dr Kuldip, took delivery from our crew of the donations on behalf of her staff, who were very grateful for the generous support. Our crew really wanted to be part of the project and help to support the community at this difficult time.
MDBC: Tell me about some unusual things that you have moved JP: In 2013, we managed the logistics for a three - month exhibition roadshow for Shell who were promoting a new engine lubricant. The show travelled to 62 locations throughout Malaysia, including to some really remote areas on the island of Borneo. MDBC looks forward to seeing the growth of Intermovers over the next 25 years!
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