Issue No: 04/02  26th February 2007

  SEASON’s GREETINGS........

Dear Friends of MAICCI,

Update of Useful Information

MIDA’s NEW APPLICATION FORMS
In an effort to improve the ‘delivery system’ forms pertaining to applications, MIDA will be launching new application forms effective 2nd February 2007. Forms can be downloaded from www.mida.gov.my.

IDB INFORMATION BULLETIN
Islamic Development Bank’s “Information Bulletin” No: 242 has furnished approved basic data on projects and operations. For more information log on to www.isdb.org

TRADE ENQUIRIES FROM INDIA
Mr.Prateek Bhageria of Prakhya Groups would like import confectionery and other food products. He is keen to enter into business tie-ups with exporters interested in widening their activities beyond Malaysia. He can be directly liaised via
E-mail:knitss@g.mail.com or Tel: 91 11 27354277 Fax: 91 11 4245 5361.

TRADE DELEGATION TO JAPAN AND KOREA - 5th March to 13th March 2007
The Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is heading a trade delegation for bi-lateral talks with his counterparts of the above two nations. This will be an excellent opportunity for businessmen to explore trade potentials and for networking or sign MOUs that may be beneficial to delegates of this mission. Relevant details on tour the itinerary can be had from Afifuddin A.Kadir on Tel: 03 2267 3400.

FASHION EXHIBITION 2007 – ARGENTINA
The 30th edition of ‘Buenos Aires Moda Salon’ fashion exhibition will be held at Hilton Hotel, Buenos Aires between 9th and 13th March of 2007. Businessmen in the textile industry will get a chance to meet bulk importers of raw materials and network with bigwigs in similar business. Over 16,000 potential customers are expected to visit this exhibition. The chief organizer Mrs. Carmen Castro can be contacted on Tel: +5411 4982 4074 or at info@buenosairesmoda.com

INVESTORS & ISSUERS FORUM - GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE FORUM (GIFF)
This is a 2 day forum hosted jointly by Islamic Financial Services Board (ISFB) and Bank Negara (BN) for investors, bankers, fund managers, financial regulators and solicitors. Venue: KLCC – Time: 9.00 AM - Date : 27th and 28th of March 2007.
More information can be had from www.bnm.gov.my/giff2007


Golden Quote on Teamwork “ Remember the Banana, when it left the bunch it got skinned”


Kind regards,


Pardip Kumar Kukreja
President