MGBF Invites Perlis Business Delegates

Perlis maybe the smallest state in Malaysia (without considering the Federal Territories), but we feel that it is a state with huge potential. Its location adjacent to Thailand makes it an excellent entry point into Malaysia via land, and the fact that it is so close to Thailand also makes it indirectly enjoy a huge spill over of culture from the Land of Smiles.

Tourism and eco-tourism are new in Perlis, and these non-traditional markets could be the answer for Perlis to move towards becoming one of Malaysia’s most vibrant states in business. The way we see it, Perlis is like a hidden diamond rock which is yet to be polished into a beautiful, shinning rock which is always embedded onto wedding rings, and hence our solid reasoning on why Perlis stands to benefit enormously by participating in the MGBF.

MGBF Keen on Malaysia-Turkey FTA

It was reported by BERNAMA on January 22, 2010 that Turkish Director-General of European Union Affairs at the Undersecretariat of Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade of Turkey Husnu Dilemre wants to initiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia by April this year.

While our eyes rolled up of excitement, our hearts couldn’t stop screaming "YES!!!!”.

The reason for all the excitement is obvious. The MGBF is hosting Turkey this year, and a FTA between both countries, especially before the MGBF is very much welcomed due to its huge impact on possible business negotiations which would take place during the MGBF 2010.

Why Do You Need Global Forums?

If you are looking to expand your business into new heights, the question above must be one of the few questions playing in your head.

Yes, at this age of technology and the huge boom of social networks in the internet, marketing couldn't be any easier by most companies. In fact, some feel that they could get so much over the internet, that they are ignoring 'face to face' contact until the very last minute. It's simply not a taboo anymore that you could do business all the way via the net, without actually meeting the person whom does business with you. Problem is, this works for small companies only, and you are only gearing for the small segment of the huge market. Trust us on this, because huge multi-national companies prefer to meet their respective clients, especially when we are talking about hundreds and thousands of dollars.

Nordin Becomes a Half-Sarawakian

Hehehehe.. We like to gossip, so here's the latest gossip in town.  It's about our dear CEO, Mr Nordin Abdullah.  Yes.. the tall, white and handsome leader we have.  So come together, and let's start whispering.. Shhhh!!!  Don't let Nordin read this!

You see, recently Nordin returned to the Land of the Hornbills.  Yes, that's true.  He went back... and that's barely after he was in Kuching for our very first MGBF!  The story goes that he was at the Grand Ballroom of Kuching Hilton Hotel, and that he was wearing his 'best' tux for the night. Ahhhhh... You see? Something's going on here =P

MGBF Invites The Republic of Bangladesh

When it comes to making new friends, nobody should be left out, and we are proud to make new friends from The Republic of Bangladesh via our CEO, Mr Nordin Abdullah whom had the priviledge to meet H.E. Muhammad Faruk Khan, MP, the Honorable Minister of Commerce of the Republic of Bangladesh last Friday.

While it is a known fact that Malaysia and Bangladesh do share a lot of excellent business together for the past decade, we hugely feel that this relationship could be 'upgraded' to a whole new level via the MGBF which will be next November at Kuching, Sarawak.

Turkey: It's about Food

When it comes to food, Malaysians are always a proud lot. They take pride that they have practically anything to serve their guest, and that their guest would love the Malaysian flavours. You can name any Asian delicacy, Malaysia would have some stall/restaurant ready to serve you. In fact, the infamous 'Laksa' which is a spicy noodle like food has almost over 5 version in Malaysia.

MGBF Now Blogs!

Almost 2 months have past since since the last Global Malaysia Business Forum - Bosnia which we held succesfully in Sarawak's state capital, Kuching, and what an event it was!  We met legendary leaders such as ex-Malaysian Premier, Tun Mahathir, and had the honour of rubbing shoulders with the president of Bosnia, H.E. Haris Silajdžić.  The best part was when we managed to engange in a fruitful forum with numerous exchange of MoU's between corporations and academic institutions in Malaysia and Bosnia, as well the fact that new possible business opportunities were created for mutual benefits in both countries which include hospitality and also medical services.