by: tan sri dato’ soong siew hoong – june 2012 ( yongcs )

A briefing on Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM)

A briefing on Malaysia; The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM); and International Trade and Industry Working Committee By: Tan Sri Dato Soong Siew Hoong June 2012 (yongcs)

A. Malaysia 2. Population

3. Growth

Year 20002010 Population23.3 million

28.3 millionCitizen 91.8% Non-citizen 8.2%

Year 20002010Growth2.6% (1991-2000) 2.0% (2001-2010) 4. Malaysian citizens

Make up 91.8% of 28.3 million which is 25.98 million comprising: Ethnic Malay 63.1% (16.39 million) Chinese24.6% (6.39 million) Indian7.3% (1.90 million) Others0.7% (0.18 million)

5. Religion

A. Malaysia Islam was the most widely professed religion in Malaysia, with a population of 61.3%15.93 millionBuddhism is at 19.8%5.41 million Christianity is at 9.2%2.39 millionHinduism is at6.3%1.64 million6. Population density

Whole country 86 persons per sq. km (Malaysia land area 329,000 sq km)WP Kuala Lumpur6891 per sq kmPulau Pinang1490 per sq kmWP Putrajaya1478 per sq km

7. Age

27.6% of the population in Malaysia is below 15 years of age67.3% of the population in Malaysia is between 15 to 64 years of age (the working age population)5.1% of the population is 65 years and above (and increasing)

A. Malaysia 8. Per Capita Income (2011)

Malaysia Per Capita Income for year 2011 is USD9700.00(source: International Monetary Fund) A. Malaysia

ThailandChinaMyanmarLaosMalaysiaPhilippinesMalaysiaCambodiaIndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesiaVietnamASEAN Countries 2011 Myanmar

Population: 60,280,000

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Cambodia


Singapore


Indonesia


Laos


Vietnam


Philippines


Brunei

Population: 408,786

Malaysia

Population: 28,728,607 ASEAN CountriesLand Area2011Population2011Per Capita Income (USD)1.Myanmar676,578km260,280,000$8322.Thailand513,120km267,091,089$5,3943.Cambodia181,035km214,952,665$9314.Malaysia 329,000 km228,728,607 $9,7005.Singapore 710km25,183,700$49,2706.Indonesia1,904,569km2248,216,193$3,5087.Brunei 5,765km2408,786$36,5838.Philippines 299,764km2103,775,002$2,2239.Vietnam 331,210km291,519,289$1,37410.Laos 236,800km26,586,266$1,203Total4,478,551 km2626,741,597-Source: Asian Development Bank (2010), Central Intelligence Agency (2012), International Monetary Fund (2011).ASEAN was established in 1967 with Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Philippines as founding members. English was decided to be the official language of communication among all ASEAN countries. 1967

In 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will take effect across the regions borders. 2015

Its aims, among others, are to form a single regional market and production base, fair economic competition among ASEAN members, the integration and development of SMEs to accelerate progress of less-developed members, and full integration with the global economy. At a glance: AEC main objectives are to create a: Single market and production base;Highly competitive economic region;Region of equitable economic development; and Region fully integrated into the global economy The five core elements of ASEAN single market and production base are: Free flow of goods; Free flow of services;Free flow of investment;Free flow of capital; and Free flow of skilled labour 5Current Number of Foreign Workers in MalaysiaAccording to the Government Statistics, Malaysia has 1.8 million legal foreign workers as follows:

The ratio of illegal foreign workers is expected on a 1 to 1 basis, i.e. 1.8 million1Q 2010Domestic Servants224,544Construction288,722Manufacturing688,886Services180,890Plantation256,382Agriculture163,836Total1,803,26013PLKS statistics according to nationals and sector around Malaysia till 28 Feb 2010NationalsSectorMaidConstructionManufacturingServicesEstatesAgricultureTotalIndonesia2032251927891986433868420215682435917932Bangladesh1861303170332270023059918112307366Nepal8437851357642690116217655175810Myanmar11813542921352265422119600140260India236500213866470211667530997113797Vietnam90130216843320182844174842Philippines96571031191529441489160418640Pakistan1159222217159312441200222989Thailand3468118934588574077102Cambodia916692235321813712512091China15303935659236138894Sri Lanka7536913826651284173414Laos2716312857Uzbekistan0004004Kazakhstan1000001Others1145230061Total224544288722688886180890256382163836180326014ACCCIM is the national body of all the 13 Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry at state level and 4 at district level. 17134

It was formed in the year 1947 and now has a direct and indirect membership of over 100,000 with its head office in Kuala Lumpur. 1947100,000

B. ACCCIM Its main objectives are to promote and safe guard the legitimate interest of the Malaysian Chinese business community.//

4.The governing body of ACCCIM is made up of President of the 17 Constituent Chambers, plus 18 elected members from serving officials of Constituent Chamber, plus another 8 co-opted members. 17188B. ACCCIM Elections for the National Council officers are held every 3 years. Tenure of Ad-hoc committees, and 18 working committees, appointed by the National Council, is also 3 years3183

B. ACCCIM The 15 working committees are 15 : B. ACCCIM CoordinationConstruction and Property International Trade and Industry Finance and planning Agriculture and Primary Industries Logistics and Transport Socio-Economic Research Legal Affairs Editorial and Publication Small and Medium Enterprises & Human Resource Development Public Relations Young EntrepreneursCommerce Information and Communication Eminent Membership ACCCIM National Council Members and working committee members

All the above elected and co-opted members serve on honorary basis. Many also made annual cash contribution

8.All activities under the various working committees are organised and implemented on self financing basis

ACCCIM manages a SME Resource Counter, a website, and publish a trade directory, and bi-monthly bulletin.

B. ACCCIM B. ACCCIM 10. ACCCIM bought and owned a 1,500 sq meter office on the 6th floor of a 7 storey office block in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur since 2011.201176

11. It has a staff of 15, 80% of which are professionals and are tri-lingual.1580%1.Terms of reference are:

To promote the development of manufacturing and services industries in line with the government objectives under the industrial development plans and Malaysia Plans etc;

b)To collect, collate, store, retrieve, disseminate and use related information / data;

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 1.Terms of reference are:

To promote export of Malaysian products and services;

To promote Malaysian joint-venture investments overseas in developing countries including ASEAN, with Malaysian materials / components / consultancy services;()

1.Terms of reference are:

To promote joint-ventures in Malaysia between Malaysian and foreigners with high-tech products / processes for domestic and overseas markets;

f)To study issues that may impede the above and propose / take remedial measures;

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 1.Terms of reference are:

To coordinate relevant activities with other working committees, external organisations, or government agencies.

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 2. Members of working committee are from representatives from Constituent Chambers, and co-opted members

3.Frequency of meetings is every 6 to 8 weeks, mostly at ACCCIM head office in Kuala Lumpur68

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 4.Committee members undertake various responsibilities (organising talks, visits etc) as part of leadership training ()

5.Activities designed for benefit of Chambers and retain interest of members with business opportunities and information and also imparting a feeling of belonging and sense of purpose

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) ActivitiesRemarks / ObjectivesComments6.1 Working Committee meetings Held every 6 to 8 weeks usually at ACCCIM head office No meeting, no activity (may have to put up with MINOs and TONAs) 6.2 Factory visits (Malaysian and overseas) Understand how manufacturing and services industry operate, learn their production, management and marketing techniques Increase our own knowledge of industry and benefit from the experience of others(must not be armchair experts) 6.3 Institution visits (public and private)Have rapport with such Government and private sector agencies, which will result in better cooperation and mutual benefit Can be multinational or local Organisations Can be overseas or in Malaysia ACCCIM ITI Working Committee ActivitiesActivitiesRemarks / ObjectivesComments6.4 Organising or participating in

Trade and investment promotion mission

Trade Exhibitions and Fairs

Meet overseas trade delegation and businessmen; also representative of foreign organisation

To achieve main objectives of trade and investment promotion mission

Seek new technologies and products and processes to upgrade our own business

Promoting friendship and business networking Good opportunity to learn and source new technologies / business contacts even among mission members.

Important forum to keep up with development; advances in science, technology and innovation

ACCCIM ITI Working Committee ActivitiesC. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) ActivitiesRemarks / ObjectivesComments6.4 Organising or participating in

d) Seminars and conferences

e) Talks and Forums / workshop

Opportunity to further understand Government legislation, rules, policies, economic, technology trends, incentives

Organise and participate in various talks & forums to seek solution to problem

Putting into practice of learning is a life long process

Important to keep up with latest developments

ACCCIM ITI Working Committee ActivitiesC. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) ACCCIM ITI Working Committee Activities6.5 Business Opportunities Networking Sessions

Promoting business opportunities and fellowship among committee members and with those from other Chambers This will be another incentives for members to be in working committee 6.6 Dialogue with Constituent Chambers and other organisation To have close collaboration with Constituent Chambers to promote activities Always good to have face to face meetings to understand each other better 6.7 Discussion and formulating proactive, practical response to issues affecting Terms of Reference of ITI Working Committee Use PARAP form (Problem Analysis and Remedial Action Plan)Never ending process C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 7. Publish, Print, Disseminate and Promote

7.1Universal Values and Good Work Ethics via Handbook and materials in English and Chinese (current 5th Edition Expanded and Refined) and via table calendars and notebooks ()

7.2Employment and Business Opportunities via Technical and Vocational Training and Certification

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) 7. Publish, Print, Disseminate and Promote

7.3Promoting SMEs in a Cluster Industry Park and Industry Park Management Committee

7.4Print Handbook on Joint Venture Partnership and Turnkey Industrial Plants offered by Malaysian entrepreneurs (5th Edition) and sent to all Foreign Embassies and High Commissions in Malaysia, to all our Malaysian Embassies and High Commissions overseas, MATRADE, all ACCCIMs 45 Memorandum of Understanding partners abroad. 45


7.5Handbook on Promoting Export of Malaysian Products and Services (current 4th Edition) with section on practical tips, likely problems encountered and how to cope; market survey, Government incentives and facilities. ()


7.6Establishing 6 main objectives of Trade and Investment Promotion Mission for ACCCIM

7.7Guidelines and procedures in Organising Trade and Investment Promotion Mission

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) Networking with other Organisation & Companies

8.1The ACCCIM ITI Working Committee works closely with other ACCCIM Working Committees especially the Small & Medium Enterprise and Human Resource Development Committee in activities of common interest.

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) Networking with other Organisation & Companies

8.2The ITI Working Committee also network with outside companies and organisations for specialised services and technical support whenever needed, e.g. providing professional training courses for members to acquire international certificate in manufacturing, processing, packaging, exporting, quality & productivity, management, doing market survey, feasibility studies, application for financial and facilities assistance etc.

C. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (ITI) ENDACCCIM/POH.YONG/GIDEON/JUNE2012

by: tan sri dato’ soong siew hoong – june 2012 ( yongcs )

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