Korea Biz Dialogue Impiana KLCC Kuala Lumpur November 18th 2014 Welcoming Remarks by H.E. Cho Byungjae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea It is a great pleasure for me to write this foreword for the Korea Biz Dialogue, which will take place on 18 November 2014 at the Impiana KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. Korea and Malaysia has remarkably marched a long way since the establishment of diplomatic relationship in 1960. Over the years, we have witnessed significant growth in the establishments of mutually beneficial and future-oriented strategic partnership between the two countries in economic affairs, especially in the business sector. Bilateral trade and investment volume between Korea and Malaysia has increased largely compared to before; trade volume has doubled from US 8.1 billion in 2003 to US 19.7 billion in 2013, and Korea’s investments in Malaysia notified to Korea EXIM Bank between 1980 to 2013 recorded US 11 billion. In addition, Korean companies in Malaysia, represented by KOCHAM, are accelerating their CSR activities to contribute to the wellbeing of Malaysian society. I believe the Korea Biz Dialogue will serve as an important platform for enhancing the knowledge of Korean investors’ doing business in Malaysia and strengthening the business relationship between Korea and Malaysia. The Embassy on behalf of all other organizers, KOCHAM, KCCI and KOTRA, would like to extend a special thanks to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry for co-hosting the dialogue. We would also like to thank Ministry of Finance, Immigration Department of Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Department of Labor Malaysia, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia and Malaysian Investment Development Authority, and Wong & Partners for the full support and contributions as presenters and panelists. Cho Byungjae Congratulatory Remarks by Y.B. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry I wish to congratulate the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, KOCHAM, KOTRA and KCCI for jointly organising the 2nd Korea Biz Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur. I am pleased to be part of this Korean Business Dialogue. International surveys have shown that the Malaysian government has business friendly policies. In the latest World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2014, Malaysia surged to 6th position among 189 economies. The World Economic Forum ranked Malaysia 20th among 144 economies on its Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, an improvement from 24th position previously. The WEF commended Malaysia’s improvements in labour market efficiency and institutions. As such, Malaysia continues to remain a competitive investment destination for foreign investors. Our bilateral trade and economic relations are strong. In 2013, the Republic of Korea was Malaysia’s second largest foreign investor with approved investments amounting to US$1.67 billion in 13 manufacturing projects. These are expected to create 2,040 employment opportunities. I recently led a Malaysian trade mission to Korea, which generated much benefit for both Korean and Malaysian businesses. We must continue to work closely together to increase promotion activities and enhance awareness of trade and investment opportunities between Malaysia and Korea. I would like to thank the organizer again for their efforts and I wish all participants a successful and fruitful Dialogue. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed Korea Biz Dialogue November 18th 2014, Kuala Lumpur Introduction Korea Biz Dialogue was first held in 2013 to invite Malaysian government officials and private sector experts to provide Korean investors with useful information for doing business in Malaysia based on their hands-on-experience in each field. Now entering its second year, this year’s Korea Biz Dialogue will be jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), KOCHAM and KOTRA. The Korea Biz Dialogue will raise awareness about Malaysia’s investment environment, and provide Korean investors with useful information and updates on the recent changes in policy and law related to business. Through the dialogue, Korean investors will have a chance to acquire business knowledge and skills for them to troubleshoot their own issues in the future. The business dialogue aims to enhance Korean investors’ business activities in Malaysia and ultimately lead to increased investment flows from Korea into Malaysia. Objectives Promote business collaboration between Korea and Malaysia Raise awareness about the latest changes in business policy and law of Malaysia Formulate policy and action recommendations to the Malaysian Government Strengthen networking between Korean business community and Malaysian government In 2014, special focus on promoting CSR and legal compliance Program Summary Date : 18 November 2014 Time : 08:00 a.m to 07:30 p.m Expected Number of Participants : 100 pax (Malaysian government officials, Korean companies and investors) Program : 08:30-11:00 Session 1 of Korea Biz Dialogue 11:00-12:30 CSR forum 12:30-14:30 Lunch & CSR award ceremony 14:30-17:00 Session 2 of Korea Biz Dialogue 17:30-19:30 Networking Session Tentative Programme 08:30 – 08:50 Registration 08:50 – 08:55 Intro - 08:55 – 09:00 By Mr. Lee Byoung Jin, Chairman of KOCHAM Opening Remarks - 09:00 – 09:05 By Mr. Kang Homin, Executive Director of KCCI Welcoming Remarks - 09:05 – 09:15 By H.E. Cho Byungjae, Ambassador of Republic of Korea Keynote Speech - By Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Secretary General of MITI 09:15 – 09:20 Photo Session 09:20 – 09:30 Coffee Break Session 1 : 09:30 – 11:00 09:30 – 09:50 Updates on Recent FDI Environment in Malaysia - 09:50 – 10:10 By Mr. Arham Abdul Rahman, Director of Foreign Investment Coordination Division, MIDA SME Support Programme - 10:10 – 10:30 Topic : Investment By Mr. Mohd Rithaudden Makip, Director of Business Advisory & Support, SME Corp Malaysia How to Get Financing in Malaysia? – Useful Financial Products - By Mr. KP Rajesh, Head of Client Management, Globanking, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 10:30 – 10:45 Floor Discussion 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break CSR Forum : 11:00 – 12:30 11:00 – 11:30 Key Note: Effective CSR Strategies in Malaysia - 11:30 – 11:50 CSR Support Program - 11:50 – 12:10 By Professor Han Choong-Min, Hanyang University By Mr. Kim Sangmook, Director General of KOTRA Overcoming the Fear of CSR 12:10 – 12:30 By Ms. Stefanie Braukmann, General Manager of Strategic Public Relations Sdn Bhd CSR Cases of Korean Companies in Malaysia - By Ms. Najat Md Fuad, Head of Corporate Citizenship, Samsung 12:30 – 14:30 Lunch & CSR Award Ceremony 12:40 – 12:50 Welcoming Remarks - 12:50 – 13:10 By H.E. Cho Byungjae, Ambassador of Republic of Korea Keynote Speech - By Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of MITI 13:10 – 13:20 CSR Award Ceremony, Photo Session 13:20 – 14:30 Lunch Served Topic : Legal Compliance Session 2 : 14:30 – 17:30 14:30 – 15:10 Law Compliance Guidebook for Korean Business in Malaysia - Pertinent Issues on the Incorporation of a Company and General Compliance with the Malaysian Companies Act: By Mr. Yong Hsian Siong, Partner of Wong & Partners - Pertinent Issues relating to Employees and General Compliance with Employment Legislation in Malaysia: By Mr. Woo Wei Kwang, Partner of Wong & Partners Pertinent Issues on Tax: By Ms. Lee Shing Yi, Associate of Wong & Partners 15:10 – 15:40 GST 2015 - By Mr. Mohamad Sabri bin Saad, Principal Assistant Director, Royal Malaysian Customs Department 15:40 – 16:00 Floor Discussion 16:00 – 16:20 Anti-Corruption Act Compliance - 16:20 – 16:40 Tax Incentives for CSR Activities - 16:40 – 17:00 By Mr. Jayantha Kumar Sen Gupta, Media Consultant Community Education Division, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission By Mr. Yaacob Othman, Director of Approval & Monitoring Division, Policy Department, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia Floor Discussion Networking Session : 17:30 – 19:30 17:30 – 19:30 Retreat & Reception for Malaysian Government & Relevant Agencies
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