TIME PROGRAMME

8.00am - 9.00am Registration of participants

9.00am - 9.10am Arrival of YBhg. Tan Sri Dr Halim Mohammad

Chairman of MATRADE

Arrival of YB Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

National Anthem “Negaraku”

Recitation of Doa

9.10am - 9.20am Welcoming Remarks by YBhg Tan Sri Dr Halim Mohammad

Chairman of MATRADE

9.20am - 9.30am Keynote Address by YB Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

9.30am- 10.00am Expert Insights

Global Trade Friction

How it is Affecting Our Home-Grown Business
Prof. Lim Chin Leng, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

10.00am- 10.55am Taking Malaysian Business to the World (Session 1)

Opportunities for Growth with MATRADE’s Network of Global Trade Offices

Speakers:

1. Mr. Adli Haikal Abdul Hanib, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Almaty
2. Mr. Faizal Izany Mastor, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Ho Chi Minh City
3. Mr. Mohd Zahiruddin Nordin, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Yangon

Q&A

10.55am - 11.45am Panel Discussion: From Local Champions to Global Market Leaders
Unravelling the Path to Success in Export Leadership

Moderator: Mr. Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Astro Awani

Panelists :

1. Ms. Lee Pang, Executive Director, Bodibasixs Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

2. Mr. Hamidi Maulod, President and CEO, Ingress Industrial (Thailand)
Public Company Limited
3. Dato’ Foong Wei Kuong, Managing Director, JF Technology Bhd
4. Mr. Hendic Tan Ek Piew, Export Manager, Kimanis Food Industries Sdn Bhd

As at 16 Oct 2019 @830pm

11.45am-12.35pm Panel Discussion: Alternative Financing to Scale Up Your Business
Out of the Box Funding Platforms for Sustainable Business

Moderator: Ms. Rina Neoh, Co-Founder, Ficus Venture Capital Sdn Bhd ; Senator of Malaysia to
the World Business Angel Investment Forum and Member of MATRADE’s Board of Directors

Panelists:
1. Ms. Elain Lockman, Co-Founder & Director, Ata Plus Sdn Bhd
2. Mr. William Du, Founder & CEO, Ingenious Haus Group
3. Mr. Norhizam Abdul Kadir, Vice President-Growth Ecosystem Development
Malaysia Digital Economy (MDEC) Sdn Bhd

12.35pm -2.00pm Lunch Break

2.00pm - 3.15pm Taking Malaysian Business to the World (Session 2)

Opportunities for Growth with MATRADE’s Network of Global Trade Offices

Speakers:

1. Mr. Chong Yun Jang, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Chengdu

2. Ms. Amilatun Fazlina Zakaria, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Rotterdam
3. Mr. Iszam Khail Ishak, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Seoul
4. Mr. Shah Nizam Ahmad, Former Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Tokyo

Q&A

3.15pm - 4.15pm Breakout Sessions

(All breakout sessions will be held concurrently)

Breakout Session 1 - Panel Discussion: Good Governance Builds Sustainable Business

The Importance of Compliance, Standards and Responsible Code of Conduct Practices for Long
Term Value Creation

Venue : Paris Room, Level 3

Moderator: YBhg. Dato' Wan Latiff Wan Musa, CEO MATRADE

Panelists:
 Mr. Hussalmizzar Hussain, Director of Accreditation Division, Standards Malaysia
 Mr. Mohd Azanuddin Salleh, Chief Executive Officer, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
 Ms. Leong Siew Mui, Certification and Business Enhancement Manager, SGS (Malaysia) Sdn
Bhd
 Ms. Lim Ka Ea, Senior Program Manager Responsible Business Alliance

Breakout Session 2- How to Become Procter & Gamble’s Global Business Partner
Insights to Procter & Gamble’s Global Sourcing & Partner Development Programme

Venue : Dubai Room, Level 3

Speaker: Mr. David Lucas, Associate Director-Market Operations Purchase, Procter & Gamble
(P&G)

As at 16 Oct 2019 @830pm

 Breakout Session 3 - Panel Discussion: Digital Trade-The Enabler of New Market
Opportunities
Learning From Successful eTRADE Exporters

Venue : MATRADE Hall, Level 3

Moderator: Mr. Noraslan Hadi Abdul Kadir, Director, Customised Programme Section, MATRADE

Panelists:
 Tuan Hj. Mohd Nordin Jafry, Chairman Koperasi Usahawan Groom Big Perlis (KUGPIS)
 Ms. Amutha Subramaniam, Managing Director HERS Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
 Mr. Francis Ng, Co-founder & Managing Director, Megix Industries Sdn Bhd
 Mr. Shafiq Saiful Aznir, Co-Founder, Pantun Pins

Breakout Session 4 - A Smart Tax Incentive Scheme for Strategic Export Advantage
How Malaysia Stacks Up in Creating Fiscal Opportunities for the Global Supply Chain

Venue : Miami Room, Level 3

Speaker: Ms. Tham Lih Jiun, Executive Director, Corporate Tax Division, Deloitte Malaysia

3.15pm - 5.00pm Consultation Sessions with MATRADE’s Former Trade Commissioners and Government
Agencies

5.00pm Programme Ends

As at 16 Oct 2019 @830pm