Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC)

Selamat Hari Raya from the Netherlands! Open house hosted by His Excellency Datuk Roseli Abdul, the Ambassador of Malaysia to The Netherlands, and his team at the Matrade Trade Centre in Rotterdam.

MDBC invites you to our upcoming event on AI – Powered Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business and Talent. Organized by the Asia School of Business (ASB) in collaboration with MDBC and various European Business Chambers. In today’s fast – changing business environment, boards of directors and executives play a critical role in shaping the future of organizations. This event will explore how leaders can leverage on emerging technologies and continuous learning to drive innovation, resilience, and long – term success. Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 Time: 18:00 – 20:00 hrs Venue: Asia School of Business (ASB) 11 Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur

The European Council adopted a regulation prohibiting products in the European market made using forced labour. It forbids the placing and making available on the European market, or the export from the European market, any product made using forced labour. To help prepare for this regulation, MDBC and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Malaysia jointly organized the MY Orange Responsible Business Conduct Working Group (RBC WG) webinar on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), featuring two presentations: One addressing the regulation’s implications for companies and the other examining the current state of forced and bonded labour in Malaysia. This event concluded with an exclusive closed door meeting with RBC WG members. To see the full album from this event please visit https://lnkd.in/gM5DmB75

On Thursday, 20 March, members from MDBC and colleague chambers joined the #SheLeads Interchamber Ladies Sundowner. This exclusive, once – a – year interchamber event, crafted to inspire meaningful conversations and cultivate genuine connections within the business community, is dedicated to empowering women professionals — an opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and forge enduring relationships. For more pictures from this event, please visit https://lnkd.in/ggsuzgbS

MDBC is excited to invite you to an insightful and timely webinar, “Doing Business in Malaysia’s Changing Tax Landscape”, featuring tax experts from EY. Organized by BMCC and partnered with other Chambers. This session will provide invaluable perspectives on: ✔️ Unlocking Investment Opportunities ✔️ Staying Ahead of Tax Changes ✔️ Leveraging Technology for Compliance

📣 Calling all #Dutchstudents interested in doing an #internship abroad! Join us for this opportunity to learn more about your #InternshipOpportunity abroad in #Malaysia. 🖋️ Sign - up for one of our information briefings led by Jolande Jonge Poerink (SIP Manager, MDBC) during her visit to the #Netherlands for March and April. Full details on location and dates are available below. ❓ Ben jij een gemotiveerde student, op zoek naar een stage in het buitenland? Kies nu voor #KualaLumpur, #Maleisië in het prachtige #Azië! Learn more about the MDBC #StudentInternshipProgram (SIP) at one of our information briefings or visit https://lnkd.in/ghaB9BH now for more info. We'll see you there!

Cultural Impact is organizing the International Conference of Team Psychological Safety Asia 2025 supported by MDBC, CCIFM, ICFML, IWOW, MITEC, and Team as One. Building on the success of the International Conference on Team Psychological Safety held in Brazil, this will be the first – ever International Conference on Team Psychological Safety Asia with the theme “Inclusive Teams, Thriving Workplaces”. This hybrid full – day conference brings together visionary thinkers, seasoned leaders, and industry pioneers from Asia to explore the critical intersection of performance, well – being, and cultural agility.

Is your business prepared for the EU's latest trade regulations? The new Forced Labour Regulation will directly impact companies with supply chains linked to Europe. Don’t be caught unprepared — join this exclusive webinar to stay ahead! Why attend? ✔️ Gain expert insights on the new EU Forced Labour Regulation from Dutch government policy officers. ✔️ Learn how this regulation affects your supply chain and what steps you can take now. ✔️ Exclusive opportunity for RBC WG Members to discuss directly with the Embassy and policy experts. ➡ Register Now and stay ahead of EU trade regulations

Join us for an exclusive, once – a – year interchamber event crafted to inspire meaningful conversations and cultivate genuine connections within the business community. This special gathering is dedicated to empowering women professionals — an opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and forge enduring relationships. Members from MDBC and colleague chambers the Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MGCC), the EU – Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Eurocham), the Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry (La Camara), the Malaysian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (MNZCC), the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIFM), and the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women Malaysia (Taiwan) (GFCBW) will be in attendance.

Internationally, regionally, and locally, RBC is beneficial for all companies.    "Responsible business conduct (RBC) is about making sure that the activities of businesses and investors are aligned with the needs of society, today and in the future. This requires high standards of business innovation, investment and operation throughout global supply chains and markets." - OECD Be a leader in RBC! Exhibit to your clients, customers, vendors, and partners that you have high standards of business innovation, investment, and operation throughout your supply chain.  Stay up to date on the latest RBC regulations, adoption, and practices, join the MY Orange RBC WG.  Follow these easy steps: 1. Join the MY Orange RBC WG  [https://lnkd.in/gBMEGvEa] 2. Register for the upcoming MY Orange RBC WG Webinar on Forced Labour [https://lnkd.in/g4kWNRb6]