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1 EUMCCI Chamber of Chambers MDBC AGM, 30 th June 2016 Remco Koster, Deputy Chairman EUMCCI

2 Chamber of Chambers Objectives Mission Vision To strengthen the competitiveness of EU businesses in Malaysia, by providing an inclusive, coordinated platform to represent the voice of all EU business communities. To become a Chamber of Chambers : an umbrella organisation under which all other EU country Chambers can collaborate, and contribute to broader and coordinated economic efforts. Mechanism To practically integrate Bilateral organisations into early stage efforts/activities of EUMCCI so that common positions can be consolidated in communications and meetings

3 Chamber of Chambers What s New Redefine Primary Responsibilities Redefine membership classes Voting and Member Rights Board Participation Cooperation with Bilaterals to bring forth common EU positions Ensure availability of services across the board without overlap Create new categories and benefits for: Bilateral Organisation (Chambers/Business Councils) Bilateral Top Up member Bilateral Indirect member Only Bilateral Members and Direct Members are entitled to vote and their votes are subject to the criteria specified Bilateral Members will have minimum 6 and maximum 10 seats, Bilateral directors are voted by their own bilateral members Direct Members have 2 seats, voted by Direct Members

4 2016 Activities 21 Jan Breakfast Dialogue Talent Corp 4 Feb Breakfast Dialogue- EU Ambassador 20 April EU-Malaysia Trade & Investment Forum 6 May Tastes of Europe June AGM July VIP Luncheon Governor Bank Negara August August September September VIP Luncheon Series Khazanah Breakfast DIalogue DG, Ministry Health VIP Luncheon Series Dato Sri Idris Jala SEBSEAM Seminar Marine Renewable Energy 4 October SEBSEAM - Smart Cities Forum 5-8 October SEBSEAM - IGEM 2016 October VIP Luncheon Ministry Domestic Trade Ind Nov EU-ASEAN Forum on Food Safety 2016 Nov Dec Break Dialogue DG Ministry of Transport Members Appreciation Evening

5 2016 Committees Aerospace Chair: David Jones, RUAG Automotive Chair: Klaus Landhaeusser, Bosch Green Buildings Chair: Gregers Reimann, IEN Healthcare Chair: Jari Niemi, MFBC Human Resources Chair: Ravindra Kumar, RDL Intellectual Property Rights Chair: Chew Phye Keat, RDL Research & Innovation Chair: Claire O Malley, Nottingham Smart Grid Chair: Anand Menon, Siemens Wines & Spirits Chair: Mathieu DUCHEMIN, Moet Hennessey Upcoming Committee Meetings 24 th June HR Committee 26 th June Research Innovation Committee 29 th June Aerospace Committee 30 th June Mid Year Committee Review 14 th July Wine and Spirits Committee 30 th June Mid-year committee review 3 rd Aug TPP & EUMFTA Luncheon with EU Delegation 11 th Aug Orang Asli CSR Event November November Activities Horizon 2020 Workshop IPR Workshop for Researchers

6 EU-FTA Negotiations: Platforms for engagement between EC and Businesses in Malaysia/ASEAN EU-Malaysia lobbying Contribute to regional advocacy positions as Advisory Board EU-ASEAN lobbying Represent EU business interests in Malaysia to EU Delegation and ASEAN negotiations 3rd Aug Represent EU business interests in EU-ASEAN meetings TPP & EUMFTA Luncheon with EU Delegation

7 BENEFITS Bilateral Organisation Bilateral Top Up Bilateral Indirect Participate in Advocacy Committees Listing in website directory and e-bulletin and active link Listing in EUMCCI Business Directory publication Big logo Web link Profile Unlimited 3 committees Directory page Small logo Web link Privileged Pricing for Events and Advertising 1 committee Website For 2016 ONLY, EUMCCI will offer basic listing for indirect members Complimentary Invites to Events Free copies of EUMCCI publications (Trade Issues Book, Review Magazine, Directory) At EUMCCI discretion 5 reviews per 50 members 5 Trade Books 5 Directories At EUMCCI discretion 1 Trade Book 1 Directory Bi-monthly e-bulletin and business intelligence news Voting at AGM Logo featured on Corporate Partner Banner, on site at all events 1 for each bilateral Big Logo 1 per 10 Top Up Small logo Direct input on position papers Board Seat and Committee leadership Listing/news in EUMCCI Review 6

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