British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC)

We recently hosted our member, IMU University, at the BMCC office. We thank them for taking the time to share their priorities with us. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with IMU and continuing to support them. For BMCC members who are seeking collaboration, IMU University offers expertise as a training partner, thought leader, and speaker in health for human, animal and environmental needs. Feel free to connect with them for potential engagements! Get in touch here! https://lnkd.in/dMqMuH3R

What a night! From refreshing drinks and delicious bites to warm conversations and new connections, we had an amazing time catching up with our BMCC members at W1 Petaling Street. Meet-ups like these remind us why a strong community matters when it comes to sharing ideas, sparking opportunities, and growing together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night special, and to W1 for the vibrant atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. We encourage all to visit them at their locations in Petaling Street and Bangsar. Let’s keep the conversations flowing and the connections growing—until next time!

Harjinder Kang and I were in London last week to share with UK businesses the opportunities of selling to Asia Pacific and South Asia. Thank you to Minister Gareth Thomas MP for joining us. We were also thrilled to have Nikesh Mehta, Iain Frew and Dominic Jermey for an in-depth panel spotlighting Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. 🇸🇬🇻🇳🇮🇩 If you’re a UK business looking to sell overseas, reach out to our teams today for tailored support 👉 bit.ly/UKExporters Special thanks to our Principal Partner NatWest Business and our Official Partners Acclime and Virgin Atlantic for supporting these events. Søren Nikolajsen Jane Rexworthy, FInstLM, Chartered FCIPD, People 1st International Suwei Jiang 姜甦唯 UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC)

Our Built Environment Committee had a great meeting with CIDB Malaysia this morning, discussing future collaboration for ICW 2025 to showcase UK-Malaysian best practices in the built environment field. Thank you to Built Environment Committee Chair Martin Haeger MBE (HL Design Group), Jamie Duncan (Savills), Bill Addington (TechSol) and Ching Luan Lau (Arup) for leading this meeting and to Dato’ Sri Michael Yam for establishing this connection!

📣 Attention BMCC Members with Malaysia Digital status! 📣 The MD Workforce Place & Train 2025 programme, facilitated by Kementerian Digital and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is now open for applications. Enjoy salary incentives of up to RM6,000 and training incentives of up to RM2,000. Apply now by scanning the QR code for more information. Terms & conditions apply. The application period is from 17 - 28 March 2025. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]

We recently met with the Minister Counsellor and Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) London, Mr. Zahirul Ishak, to discuss strengthening trade and investment opportunities. Our CEO Jennifer Lopez and Events Manager Sim Siew Kee represented the Chamber as we explored strategic collaborations, were introduced to new potential investors, and discussed plans to establish a BMCC Malaysian investors network.

The BMCC had an insightful discussion with Shaun Fuller from Pickering Group APAC Market Development on their strategic business expansion plans in Malaysia, focusing on the APAC market. The conversation explored how the Chamber can support their growth by facilitating connections, providing market insights, and offering strategic guidance. As the Pickering Group embarks on this expansion, the BMCC is committed to providing the necessary support to help them navigate the new market successfully. Together, we aim to drive sustainable growth, strengthen their regional presence, and ensure long-term success as they reach new milestones. The BMCC was represented by our CEO Jennifer Lopez and Events Manager Sim Siew Kee.

One Hour⏳One Planet🌏 We are excited to once again be joining Menara IQ in their efforts towards sustainability! This year let’s take a moment (from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm) to unplug and recharge – not our devices but ourselves. Spend an hour away from screens📱and reduce your digital footprint 👣. In 2024, over 180 countries and territories contributed more than 1.4 million hours of action for the planet. We hope that by doing our part we can create a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

Our heartiest congratulations to our CEO, Jennifer Lopez! We are proud to share that Jennifer has been appointed as the Co-Chair of Britain in South East Asia | BiSEA for the 2025/2026 term! Her leadership will further strengthen UK-ASEAN trade relations, foster greater collaboration among British Chambers across the region, and drive impactful business opportunities. We wish Jennifer all the best in this exciting new role! The BMCC Executive Office is proud to stand by her side, supporting her in driving impactful collaborations across the region.

Our CEO Jennifer Lopez, and Events Manager Sim Siew Kee recently caught up with Hassen Bali and Dan Taylor, the co-founders of ion Ventures, in the UK!   As a BMCC member, ion Ventures is at the forefront of driving sustainable energy solutions, specialising in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and low-carbon technologies. Their expertise in integrating innovative technology with commercial insight enables them to deliver customised, scalable solutions for the evolving energy landscape. With a strong presence in the UK and Southeast Asia, ion Ventures is actively contributing to Malaysia’s transition towards a more sustainable and decentralised energy future. We look forward to supporting their journey and fostering greater collaboration within the BMCC network!