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Tan Sri Nazir Razak Appointed as the New Chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 27 February 2023 – ASEAN-BAC Malaysia announces today that the Malaysian government has appointed Tan Sri Nazir Razak as its Chairman, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Mr Lim Chern Yuan as Council Members for the period 2023 to 2026.
Overcoming labour force shortages and government policy reforms key to future Malaysia – France Investment Opportunities
Kuala Lumpur, 3 November 2022 – France and Malaysia had a successful consultation meeting recently, chaired and moderated by ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Munir Majid, with the presence of…
Incentives for Existing Japanese Companies and Addressing The Shortage of Skilled Labour Needed to Strengthen Japanese Investment in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 3 November 2022 – A consultation meeting between Malaysia and Japan, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia was held online on Thursday with the presence of…
Deepening Malaysia–Australia Relationships Towards a More Resilient Post-Pandemic Economy…
Kuala Lumpur, 1 November 2022 – A successful closed-door consultation meeting discussing investment opportunities and challenges between Malaysia and Australia was held online today between the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia and…
Sabah’s strategic location and natural resources hold great potential for foreign and domestic investors
Kuala Lumpur, 28 July 2022 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting today with the Sabah state government and state investment agencies on Thursday to discuss the state’s…
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in healthcare is critical for the post-pandemic recovery
Kuala Lumpur, 11 August 2022 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia webinar on “Public-Private Health Partnerships in ASEAN’s Post-COVID Recovery” was held to discuss the importance and trajectory of ASEAN’s healthcare…
Multipronged approaches needed in driving climate actions adoption by the private sector and achieving climate aspirations of ASEAN
Kuala Lumpur, 18 August 2022 — Organised by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Green and Sustainable Economy Webinar titled “Road to Net Zero: Energy Transition and Business Synergies in ASEAN” was held today to raise awareness of the effects of climate change on business in the ASEAN region and explore […….]
Malaysian businesses relieved at RCEP’s entry into force but voiced concerns on rising freight costs, operating expenses, and labour shortages plague business recovery
Kuala Lumpur, 30 March 2022 — ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia hosted the second series of dialogues with trade and business associations showcasing a strong representation of over 100 senior business leaders of Malaysia’s private sector to exchange views[…….]
Penang eyes ASEAN partnerships to become a green and smart state by 2030
Kuala Lumpur, 8 November 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEANBAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting with the Penang state government and state agencies on 8 November 2021 to discuss the state’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment, how it sees itself within the context of the larger ASEAN region, and its vision for […]
Sarawak should capitalize on the growing global renewable energy market and ASEAN economic integration to attract investments
Kuala Lumpur, 21 October 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting with the Sarawak state government and state agencies on Thursday to discuss the state’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), its existing priorities and future development plans, as well as opportunities that it can tap into in […]
Malaysia as a springboard for UK businesses looking to tap into ASEAN, Asia and RCEP markets
Kuala Lumpur, 14 October 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting on Thursday with business associations representing UK businesses to discuss Malaysia’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United Kingdom and its business communities. “The UK has a strong investment footprint in Malaysia as Malaysia […]
Malaysia should leverage China’s expertise in cutting edge technology and find ways to intensify cooperation
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting last Friday with the China-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) and Malaysia-China Friendship Association (PPMC) to discuss Malaysia’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and its […]
Malaysia remains an attractive investment destination but political stability needed for economic growth and investment
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting last Friday with business associations representing US businesses to discuss Malaysia’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States and its business communities. “Malaysia has long been and continues to be a key
Greater predictability and transparency needed to attract EU and foreign investors
Kuala Lumpur, 30 August 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting with members of its joint business councils and foreign business councils to discuss Malaysia’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly investors from the European Union (EU). “The EU and Malaysia are key trade and investment partners, […]
Media Release: ASEAN Business Awards 2021 to shine a spotlight on resilient and innovative SMEs in the face of the pandemic
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2021 — The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia webinar on “Thriving in the Face of the Pandemic” was held today to promote the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2021 which will be open for registration in early August 2021 under the theme “Recover, Stronger, Together, Sama-Sama” set by the ASEAN-BAC Brunei. […]
ASEAN Economic Ministers and ASEAN BAC to Push for Effective Regional Health Response as Prerequisite to Solid Economic Recovery
On 2nd March 2021, the ASEAN Economic Ministers held its consultation with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council during its 27th AEM Retreat via video conferencing. The AEM was spearheaded by the Brunei Chair, The Honorable Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, expressed his full support towards ASEAN BAC. ASEAN as a […]
ASEAN BAC 2021 Chairmanship Brunei Launches its theme Recover. Stronger. Together. Sama-Sama
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) formally handed over its chairmanship to Yang Berhormat FDr. Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty DSLJ Haji Abd Rahman of Brunei in a formal ceremony this morning using a hybrid platform of virtual and in-person attendees. The event was attended in-person by representatives from the Government of….
AEM signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of Non-Tariff Measures
November 13 AEM Signing of the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-TARIFF MEASURES ON ESSENTIAL GOODS UNDER THE HANOI PLAN OF ACTION ON STRENGTHENING ASEAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECTIVITY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Virtual Dialogue with Sabah MSMEs.
ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia hosted the first Virtual Dialogue with Sabah Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), titled “Unlocking Sabah’s Potential in the Post-COVID-19 World”. The session featured insights from industry leaders….
ASEAN BAC and Joint Business Councils call for a New Age in the ASEAN Way in their just released package of recommendations “A Pathway towards Recovery and Hope in ASEAN”
Statement of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and its Joint Business Councils (JBC) and sector champions At the conclusion of the High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN Post-Pandemic Recovery Organised by the ASEAN Secretariat
17th ASEAN Business Advisory Council Dialogue with the ASEAN Leaders at the 36th ASEAN Summit
17th ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Dialogue with ASEAN Leaders at the 36th Asean Summit Media Release (For immediate Release)
ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) presented its Outline for ASEAN Action (OAA) to the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEMs)
ASEAN BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESENTED OUTLINE FOR ASEAN ACTION TO ASEAN ECONOMIC MINISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF SPECIAL ASEAN ECONOMIC MINISTERS’ (AEM) AND SPECIAL ASEAN PLUS THREE ECONOMIC MINISTERS’ (AEM +3) VIRTUAL CONFERENCE MEETING ON COVID-19 RESPONSE
ASEAN-BAC & JBCs Call for ASEAN High Level Special Commission to Better Co-ordinate COVID 19 Response
ASEAN BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND JOINT BUSINESS COUNCILS CALL FOR ASEAN HIGH LEVEL SPECIAL COMMISSION TO BETTER CO-ORDINATE COVID-19 RESPONSE AND POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACROSS SOUTH EAST ASIA
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Engages Sarawak SMEs
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia held a dialogue session with Sarawak SMEs in Kuching on 20th February 2020. The dialogue was attended by 70 participants, including representatives in Sarawak of SME Corporation, MITI, Matrade and from the State Economic Planning Unit
ASEAN Roundtable Series on Smart Showcase Series: ASEAN Healthcare Dialogue
Experts speaking at the ASEAN Roundtable Series on Smart Showcase Series: ASEAN Healthcare Dialogue on the topic “Making Digital Healthcare Affordable and Accessible in ASEAN 4.0” concurred reforms in healthcare are needed to facilitate the adoption of new and innovative technology.
ASEAN Health 2019
PRESS RELEASE ASEAN HEALTH SUMMIT 2019 KUALA LUMPUR – In support with the ASEAN’s strive for sustainability of better healthcare services, ASEAN – Business Advisory Council Malaysia proudly organized the ASEAN Health Summit 2019: “SmartHealth – Embracing Digital Healthcare” which is happening from 20 – 21 November 2019 at MITI Tower Kuala Lumpur.
ABAC Malaysia Leads The First Pilot Run of the ASEAN Mentorship Project
ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC)-Malaysia and the SME Corporation takes the lead in organising the pilot run of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (or AMEN) Project on 20 August 2019 at Brickfields Asia College, PJ Campus.
ASEAN Needs to be More Dynamic and Realistic
Kuala Lumpur, 11 July 2017: As ASEAN reaches 50 and looks ahead, it needs to become more dynamic and realistic in a global environment which is getting ever more challenging and is being transformed by rapidly changing technology.
Go for the Opportunity and Promise of the AEC
Kuala Lumpur, 1 June 2016 : The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) offers a historic opportunity for companies, whether SMEs or big corporations, to expand and achieve greater success.
Submission Call for ASEAN Business Awards Malaysia 2016
Kuala Lumpur, 7 April 2016: The prestigious annual ASEAN Business Awards Malaysia (ABAM) is back ! All businesses, including large companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs , are encouraged to make their submissions b efore 28 th April 2016
ASEAN Business Awards 2015 Hailed a Big Success
Kuala Lumpur, 22 November 2015: Hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), a total of nineteen companies and individuals across ASEAN received top honours at the recently-held annual ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2015. The awards recognise their contribution to the growth and prosperity of the region.
ABIS 2015 to help accelerate growth and inculcate greater resilience in companies across the region.
Held in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur from 20th-21st November 2015, Southeast Asia’s annual flagship and premier forum, the ASEAN Business & Investment Summit (ABIS) 2015 returns to Malaysia after a ten year cycle, inviting corporate leaders to unite in a two-day conference that will serve as an ideal platform to explore opportunities in elevating their businesses […]
Malaysia Host World Leaders at ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2015
Kuala Lumpur, 21 November 2015: ASEAN Business & Investment Summit (ABIS) 2015, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) on 20th and 21st November, called upon businesses across ASEAN to embrace the impending establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Southeast Asian Businesses and Entrepreneurs set for regional recognition at ABA2015
FINAL CALL FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS ASEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2015 Kuala Lumpur, 30 September 2015: ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2015, hosted by ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), will recognise Southeast Asian businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurs. ABA 2015 will highlight outstanding personalities and organisations that have played an instrumental role in the growth and prosperity of the region. […]