January 2015 Bulletin - Master Builders Association Malaysia

CONTENT
Dialogue Between
MBAM and Persatuan
Ampunya Jentera
Pembinaan Berat
Malaysia (PAJPBM)
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We have just entered the new year nevertheless MBAM has no plans on slowing down with our
activities and events. January have proven to be yet another busy month for the Association filled
with meetings, seminar, study visit and dialogues with various parties from the industry. In February,
MBAM will be welcoming a number of international guests from the ASEAN Constructors Federation
(ACF) and International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors' Associations (IFAWPCA)
in conjunction with the 39�� ACF Council Meeting and 38�� IFAWPCA Mid Term Executive Board
meeting to be hosted by MBAM at J.W. Marriot, Kuala Lumpur.
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MBAM Fellowship
No. 1/2015 Sponsored
by Sudut Swasta
and Ply Tec’s Group
of Companies
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Meeting with the
Representatives from
the City & Guilds
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Study Visit to PPCSB’s
Arcadia Project at
Desapark City,
Kepong On “5-S”
Practice
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6 Sessions of Practical
Construction Contract
Administration /
Management
5
MBAM join CIDB in
the Corporate Social
Responsibility
Work in Kampung Aur
Gading
5-6
GST Implications on
Procurement Matters in
Construction Industry
Other Key Events
Attended by MBAM
Representatives in
January 2015
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Courtesy Visit to See
Datuk Dr Rebecca
Fatima Sta Maria,
Secretary- General,
Ministry of International
Trade and Industry,
Malaysia
Building Industry
Presidents’ Council
(BIPC) Meeting
31ST JANUARY 2015
FOR MEMBERS ONLY
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MBAM Site Safety
Supervisor (SSS)
Course Training
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Published by :
MASTER BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION
MALAYSIA
PERSATUAN KONTRAKTOR
BINAAN MALAYSIA
No. 2, Jln 2/109E, Desa Business
Park 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03 - 7984 8636
Fax : 03 - 7982 6811
E-mail : ed@mbam.org.my
On another note, MBAM have been actively collecting donation from our members as a part of our
corporate social responsibility to help the East Coast states that were severely hit by the flood.
Hundred thousands of victims were evacuated from their home in the majorly hit states such as
Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak and Pahang. MBAM as a caring NGO immediately took the initiatives
to help the flood victims by setting up the MBAM Flood Relief Donation Drive. Representing the
construction fraternity of Malaysia, MBAM has managed to gather an overwhelming amount of money
due to the support from more than 40 companies and individuals. We have collected an astounding
amount of RM124, 400.00 in terms of contribution and pledges. A sum of RM20, 000.00 have been
handed over to the Majlis Keselamatan Negara as a contribution. While the remaining sum will be
divided accordingly to the needy schools that MBAM has identified. In this opportunity, we would
like to express our appreciation to all the donors for your generosity in supporting the MBAM Flood
Relief Donation Drive. Your assistance means so much to MBAM but even more to the flood victims
of the East Coast states of Malaysia. MBAM shall keep you updated from time to time on the donation
status. MBAM would like to once again record our appreciation to all of you who have donated to
our cause. May your good deeds be returned accordingly!
DIALOGUE BETWEEN MBAM AND PERSATUAN AMPUNYA
JENTERA PEMBINAAN BERAT MALAYSIA (PAJPBM)
The dialogue between MBAM and
PAJPBM was held on 6th January
2015 at MBAM Conference room.
MBAM was represented by MBAM
President, Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM
Machinery Resources Chairman,
Mr Mohd Razin Ghazali, MBAM
Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling,
MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny
Lim and MBAM Manager, Mr
Michael Thong.
During the discussion
While Persatuan Ampunya Jentera Pembinaan Berat Malaysia (Malaysia Heavy Construction
Equipment Owners Association) were represented by:
1) Mr Verdon Tan - General Secretary (Director of Asia Ton Machineries Sdn Bhd)
2) Mr Lam Kok Wai - Committee and Commercial Affair Officer (Director of Power Ram Sdn Bhd)
3) Mr Too Hing Yeap - PAJPBM Liaison Officer.
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Issues discussed include:
n High import duties of heavy construction machineries
n Issues faced by Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment
Owners Association
n Training of Machinery Operators
n Impact of Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication
Act and Good and Services Tax (GST)
n Opportunities for potential collaboration between both
organisations
n Competition Act 2010
As a token of appreciation MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee
MBAM President presenting a token of appreciation
to the representative of PAJPBM
gave our MBAM 60th Anniversary Coffee Table Book to Malaysia
Heavy Construction Equipment Owners Association and we hope they will consider joining MBAM as an Affiliate Member so that
we can have a stronger voice in the industry.
COURTESY VISIT TO SEE DATUK DR REBECCA FATIMA STA MARIA, SECRETARYGENERAL, MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY, MALAYSIA
MBAM paid a courtesy visit to see the Secretary-General of
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia,
Datuk Dr Rebecca Sta Maria at MITI Office in Jalan Duta on
12th January 2015. The MBAM delegation led by MBAM
President, Mr Matthew Tee, included MBAM Vice President,
Tan Sri AK Nathan, MBAM Council Member and Chairman of
MBAM Machinery Resources Committee, Mr Mohd Razin
Ghazali, MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling and MBAM
Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim.
The purpose of the meeting was to follow up on the appeal for
the reduction of high import duties for heavy construction
During the discussion with YBhg Datuk Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria
machineries.
The meeting was informed that MITI is waiting for the Ministry of Finance (MOF),
Malaysia to approve the application for the reduction and will update MBAM in
2 weeks on the status of approval from MOF. In fact, MITI advised the industry
to consider using the Free Trade Agreement on exemption of import duties when
seeking lower import duties for heavy construction machineries. The meeting
agreed to revisit the reduction of import duties for heavy construction
machineries before going for the exemption order strategy as it requires more
compliance from importers.
MBAM Representatives at the discussion
BUILDING INDUSTRY PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL (BIPC) MEETING
MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee and MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling attended the 34th Building Industry Presidents’
Council Meeting held on 15th January 2015 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) hosted by Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia.
Some of the issues discussed were as follows:(i)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) –
some companies have started to insist
for submission using BIM.
(ii) Issue on shortage of labour and 6P issue –
permits have been extended for one year.
(iii) GST - Appeal for GST for BIPC members
to be considered zero rated instead of
exempted.
BIPC Members Group Picture
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(iv) Construction Industry Master Plan (CIMP) II – CIDB has identified 18 initiatives – 8 main initiatives; 6 supporting initiatives
and 4 quick initiatives.
(v) Mutual recognition of CPD training programmes.
(vi) DBKL issues – proposed a courtesy visit to DBKL
(vii) Amendments to the Board of Engineers, Board of Architects and Board of Quantity Surveyors Act – BEM conducting
competency exams for those who wish to start consultancy firms.
(viii) QLASSIC may be made mandatory. To request CIDB to allow for reinspection second time of the marks obtained is below
50 marks.
MBAM FELLOWSHIP NO. 1/2015 SPONSORED BY SUDUT SWASTA
AND PLY TEC’S GROUP OF COMPANIES
MBAM has successfully organized the Fellowship gathering No. 1/2015 sponsored
by Sudut Swasta and Ply Tec’s Group of Companies on 15th January 2015 at the
Penthouse Sports Café, Subang. The Fellowship started with a brief introduction
on the products that the sponsored company produced. More than 153 people
attended the event from various members and non-members companies. Among
the Council Members that attended the fellowship were MBAM President, Mr
Matthew Tee, MBAM Deputy Secretary General 1, Mr Oliver Wee, MBAM Deputy
Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam, MBAM Vice President, Mr Thomas Samuel,
MBAM Honorary Advisor, Dato’ Ng Kee Leen and I.
The crowd during the fellowship
Mr Matthew Tee presenting a token of
appreciation to the sponsor
MBAM Council Members with the representatives from Sudut Swasta
and Ply Tec’s Group of Companies
MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY & GUILDS
A meeting with the representatives from the City &
Guilds was held on 16th January 2015 at MBAM
Conference Room. City & Guilds is an international
organisation that develops programmes of training,
learning technology, certification and assessment to
support colleges, training providers and government
agencies in over 80 countries. The organisation has
over 130 years of experience in designing
qualifications and providing learners with real-life,
practical skills needed to succeed in the modern
workplace. It works closely with providers and
employers to set the industry standard, developing
internationally recognised qualifications and course
Discussion in session
solutions. City & Guilds’ qualifications are widely
accepted by employers around the world as the benchmark for excellence and help to create a mobile and flexible workforce
suitably qualified to succeed.
The purpose of the meeting was to explore on how MBAM industry based practical training such as Site Safety Supervisor (SSS)
training, Trade Foremen training and Construction Project Management training can be accredited as worldwide recognised training
programme to benefit the participants of MBAM training programmes in driving for further skills and career development as well
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as workplace excellence. The meeting also served as part of MBAM’s
continuous effort in further developing the human resources quality and
productivity of the construction industry. MBAM was represented by MBAM
President, Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM Deputy President, Mr Foo Chek Lee,
MBAM Deputy Secretary-General 1, Mr Oliver Wee, MBAM Executive
Director,Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM S&H Committee members, En Mohd
Yusof Kasiron, Maj Kamarulzaman Musa, Mr Michael Yap, Mr Vargis Joseph
and I.
The representatives from the City & Guilds at the discussion
STUDY VISIT TO PPCSB’S ARCADIA PROJECT AT DESAPARK CITY,
KEPONG ON “5�S” PRACTICE
The participants during the site tour
On 21st January 2015, MBAM Environment and Green Technology
Committee organized a study visit to Putra Perdana Construction Sdn
Bhd (PPCSB). The study visit was originally planned only for 30
participants but instead we received an overwhelming response of 65
participants registered for the visit. At the site visit, Mr Yong Nan Sing,
Senior QA Manager, Putra Perdana Construction Sdn Bhd started off with
the presentation on 5S- the Japanese acronym known as – Seiri, Seiton,
Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke. The 5S was put into practice through color
coding of safety helmets, vest to indicate the section and level of
management grid line are written on the hoarding to inform the section
you are in. Furthermore, all cables are hung overhead to avoid tripping.
In addition, materials storage areas clearly state type and kind of
materials, date of receipt, practice of first in first out.
Next, Professor Sam K.M Ho, the SIRIM consultant briefed the participants on the forthcoming training module jointly developed
by CIDB, International 5-S Organization and SIRIM. The SIRIM Green 5S Management Model, a combination of Green 5S and Lean
5S is planned for launching by February 2015.
The objectives of the module are as follows:u Productivity to improve safety health, productivity and image.
u Sustainability to improve quality.
u Cost.
u Environment and delivery.
u Internationalization to improve the best practice from the world.
u Quality and professionalization to act as a role model for best
practices in construction.
u Benchmarking to disseminate of the experiences to others.
Mr Lau Yew Mun presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Teh Kian Huat,
Chief Operating Officer, Putra Perdana Construction Sdn Bhd
Group photo of the participants
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6 SESSIONS OF PRACTICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION / MANAGEMENT
Session 1/6 sessions of
Practical Construction Contract
Administration/Management
was held on 21st January 2015
at MBAM Training Centre.
MBAM Contracts and Practices
Committee Chairman, Mr Oliver
Wee gave the welcome address.
Sr. HT Ong, Director of BK
Entrusty was the speaker for the
programme.
The
programme
is
a
collaboration between MBAM
and BK Entrustry Asia Pacific
in view of the needs for
Sr HT Ong giving his insights
players and personnel in the
on the topic at hand
construction industry directly or
indirectly to continuously acquire relevant knowledge and
experience. This training programme is designed by combining
technical knowledge with practical experience and skills
through a lecture cum work related discussion approach
or action learning approach. There are altogether six (6)
comprehensive sessions in this programme, covering the whole
spectrum of construction contract administration and
management, including Construction Industry Payment and
Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) and its implementation. Each
session is stand-alone and based on a specific area(s) of
construction contract and/or its administration/management
which relate to Malaysian standard forms of contract such as
PAM, IEM, JKR and CIDB. Each session comprises of seminar
and group discussion with work related ad/or practical
examples.
The first programme attracted 44 participants and was very
interesting as it covered the following topics:
Instructions and Variations
l Instruction
l Verbal Instruction VS Written Instruction
l The need for variations
l Definition of variation under construction contracts
l Contract provisions to vary contract works
l Scope of variations
l Valuation of variations
l Variation claims payment
l Loss and expense arising from variations
l Group Discussion/ Q&A
Payment Claims, Valuations, Certifications, Final Account
and CIPAA
l Interim claims, valuation and certification procedures
l Employer’s obligation to pay
l Fluctuations
l Retention money
l Final account preparation and settlement
l Effect of interim and final certificates
l Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act
(CIPAA) 2012
MBAM Deputy Secretary General 1, Mr Oliver Wee at the seminar
MBAM JOIN CIDB IN THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
WORK IN KAMPUNG AUR GADING
On 25th January 2015, MBAM
Manager, Mr Michael Thong and
MBAM Assistant Manager, Mr
Mohd Farhan joined the CIDB
Industrial Build Brigade in which
MBAM is a committee member
headed by Dato’ Ir Rohaizi Mohd
Jusoh together with other NGOs.
They visited Kampung Aur Gading,
Kuala Lipis to assess the damages
caused by the recent flood and to
render humanitarian assistance.
There were approximately 20
people from various associations
such as PAM, ACEM, MySet and
others joined the visit.
The CIDB Steering Committee on Home Improvement For Flood Victims at Kuala Lipis District Office
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One of the house that was badly damaged
In front of one of the villager house
GST IMPLICATIONS ON PROCUREMENT MATTERS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
On 29th January 2015, MBAM organized yet another GST related seminar at the MBAM Training Centre. This one-day seminar was
designed to assist participants in understanding GST related issues in procurement matters in to the construction, engineering
works and property development sector. The main objectives of the seminar were as follows:-
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Help to understand the basic
mechanisms of GST.
Help the participants to be better
prepared for the implementation
of the GST to minimize risk.
Appreciate the concept on how
GST will be implemented.
Understand the various schemes
available for GST.
The main highlights of the course were
as follows:
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GST Model and Mechanism
GST Accounting Treatment and
Record Keeping
Tax Invoices - Types and
Requirements
Credit Notes and Debit Notes - Types and Requirements
- GST on Construction, Engineering Works & Property Development
- Conditions to claim Input Tax Credits on purchases
- Blocked Input Tax
- Conditions for adjustments for Bad Debts
- GST on Specific Issues including Transitional Issues and Impact of GST
on existing contracts.
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The seminar was attended by 63 participants with Mr Ravi Balakrishnan as the speaker.
Mr Ravi is a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(FCCA), an associate member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (ATII) and a
Chartered Accountant (CA) of The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
The speaker giving his input on GST
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Other Key Events Attended by MBAM Representatives in January 2015
5th January 2015
Perdana University Launch & Review of the Master of
International Trade Programme was attended by MBAM
President, Mr Matthew Tee at MITI, Crystal Room, Government
Offices Complex, Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
7th January 2015
CIDB Seminar "Planning for A Better Future Through Sustainable
Infrastructure" was attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary
General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam and MBAM Council Member, Mr
Lau Yew Mun at Putrajaya Marriot Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya
CIDB Technical Committee Meeting Construction Materials No.
1/2015 was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong
at Hotel Seri Pacific, Kuala Lumpur.
Discussion on Research Collaboration between MBAM &
ACCCIM SERC on Labour Issues in Malaysia Construction
Industry was attended by Dr. Teh Chee Ghee and MBAM
Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at 6th Floor, Wisma Chinese
Chamber, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
13th January 2015
SIRIM 52nd Technical Committee Meeting on Earthquake was
attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka
Thiam at GETD Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, IEM.
14th January 2015
I attended the Bengkel Penetap Tajuk R & D CREAM 2015 at
The Royale Chulan, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur.
Ministry of Works: Pre -Council Meeting of Foreign Workers
Management For Construction Sector was attended by MBAM
President, Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM Vice President, Ir. Chuan
Yeong Ming and MBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at Meeting
Room Azalea, Level 13, Block B, Ministry of Works, Kuala Lumpur.
MALAYSIA SME "A Night of Appreciation" Dinner was attended
by MBAM Deputy President, Mr Foo Chek Lee and MBAM
Vice President, Tan Sri AK Nathan at Beast Restaurant, The
Intermark Kuala Lumpur.
15th January 2015
Meeting of Construction Industry Development Board
(CIDB) Board members was attended by MBAM President,
Mr Matthew Tee at CIDB Board Room, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.
Kedah Contractors & Building Material Suppliers Association
43rd Anniversary Dinner was attended by MBAM Vice President,
Ir. Chuan Yeong Ming at Chew Loong Restaurant, Alor Setar,
Kedah.
20th January 2015
Finance Ministry: Special Message from the Prime Minister on
Current Economic Developments and the Country Financial
Position was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny
Lim at Hall B1, Putrajaya International Convention Center
(PICC), Presint 5, Putrajaya.
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CREAM Meeting on Reporting R & D Progress-Research Title“The Sustainable & Affordable House for Middle Income Group
in Klang Valley” was attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary
General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam, MBAM Council Member, Mr Lau
Yew Mun, MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and MBAM
Senior Executive Officer, Mr Leon Leong at VIVA HOME Hotel,
Kuala Lumpur.
CIDB Working Group SOP for Ready Mix Concrete meeting was
attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong at CIDB
Meeting Room.
Standard Malaysia Meeting WG-Anti Bribery Management
System Bil 1/2015 was attended by MBAM Senior Manager,
Mr Lenny Lim at Standard Meeting Room, Department of
Standards Malaysia, Jalan Usahawan, Cyberjaya.
21st January 2015
Briefing Session and Discussion of Promotional Programme
2015, Construction Services and Professional Services was
attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka
Thiam at MATRADE.
22nd January 2015
CREAM Dinner Night for Board of Trustee was attended by
MBAM Secretary General, Mr Dennis Tan at Hilton Petaling Jaya.
23rd January 2015
CIDB Home Improvement for flood victim Committee meeting
was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and
MBAM Public Relations Executive, Ms Tessa Hamid at Meeting
Room Resak, PWTC, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
26th January 2015
Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Developing Action
Plan for DB2016 and Intergrated IT System for Malaysia was
attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at ICC Room,
MPC, Petaling Jaya.
CIDB Proposal on Establishment of Centralised Labour Quarters
for Construction Foreign Workers meeting was attended by
MBAM Council Member, Mr Kenneth Liew, MBAM Manager,
Mr Michael Thong and Ms Lee Siew Mei at Meeting Room
Tualan, Level 32, CIDB.
27th January 2015
Nepal Investment Summit 2015 was attended by MBAM Council
Member, Mr Goh Ceah Chuang at Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur,
Bangsar.
28th January 2015
Meeting with Ministry of Works on Foreign Workers
Management Issues was attended by MBAM Vice President,
Mr Chuan Yeong Ming , MBAM HR Committee Member, Mr
Mazlan Haron, MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling,
MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and Ms Lee Siew Mei.
29th January 2015
FIABCI MALAYSIA Members Gathering Dinner was attended by
MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee at Aloft Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ministry of Finance –Briefing on Reformation of Stamp Act was
attended by MBAM Treasurer General, Mr Eric Lai and MBAM
Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at Menara Hasil, Cyberjaya.
I attended the Chairman of CIDB with CREAM Board of
Trustees Meeting at Board Room, Level 25, CIDB, PWTC,
Kuala Lumpur.
MIGHT Solar PV Roadmap: Meeting with the Building Sector
was attended by MBAM Council Member, Mr Kenneth Liew at
Board Room, MIGHT Building, Cyberjaya.
Yours faithfully,
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA
DENNIS TAN
MBAM Secretary General
MBAM SITE SAFETY SUPERVISOR (SSS) COURSE TRAINING CALENDAR 2015
2015
STATES
CLASS
JAN
KUALA LUMPUR
FULL TIME
19 - 26
KUALA LUMPUR
WEEKEND
PENANG
FULL TIME
JOHOR
WEEKEND
24 Jan - 15 Feb
KUANTAN, PAHANG
WEEKEND
10 Jan - 1 Feb
KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
FULL TIME
KUCHING, SARAWAK
WEEKEND
MIRI, SARAWAK
FULL TIME
BINTULU, SARAWAK
FULL TIME
Weekend (WE) Classes will be conducted on:
Saturday : 8.00 am to 7.00 pm
Sunday : 8.00 am to 7.00 pm
Please download the Application Form from MBAM
website: www.mbam.org.my
FEB
MAC
APR
9 - 16
20 - 27
10 Jan - 8 Feb
7 - 14
4 - 26
28 May 4 Jun
19 - 26
21 - 28
MAY
18 Apr - 17 May
9 - 16
14 Mac - 5 Apr
3 - 10
30 Jan - 6 Feb
8 - 15
Contact Persons:
Ms MF. Chai / En Farhan / Ms Ida Fatmawati
Tel: 03 - 7984 8636 Fax: 03 - 7982 6811 H/P: 017- 625 3368
E-mail: mbam16@mbam.org.my /
mbam14@mbam.org.my /
mbam06@mbam.org.my
The Chinese New Year 2015 is just
around the corner, in this opportunity
I would like to wish all our affiliate,
members and acquaintances to
have an enriching and pleasant
Chinese New Year of The Goat.
Happy New Year!
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