New Members Update

Welcome to all new Vistage Malaysia members from mid-August’09 to date!

VCE MEMBERS:

CHEW CHOONG KEAT, MD of Freight Management Holdings Bhd
HEON CHEE SHYONG, President of Bluescope Lysaght (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
MOKHTAR B. ZAINAL ABIDIN, General Manager of Triways Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd
HOOI LAI LIN, Chief Executive Officer of Ken Rich Chemical Production Sdn Bhd
TAN KEE CHOONG, Managing Director of Signature Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
YEW LIP SIN, Chief Executive Officer of Sistem RKK Sdn Bhd
C C NGAI, Managing Director of Sixny Ceramics Sdn Bhd
DR ABDUL RANI, Managing Director of Alam Sekitar Malaysia Sdn Bhd

VEE MEMBERS:

HONG KONG WAI, Managing Director of IPSH Sdn Bhd
AHMAD ZAKIR JAAFAR, CEO & Co Founder of Nineteen O One Sdn Bhd
KENNY WOO, Managing Director of Easy Plastic Sdn Bhd
NG CHEE MUN, Director of Adeqres Holdings Sdn Bhd
JACQUI NG, Finance & Account / Admin Manager of E.S.H (M) Sdn Bhd
SHERYN KOK, Director of Total Esthetics Sdn Bhd
CARYN CHEN, Sales & Marketing Manager of Lee Huat Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd
JOAN SOH, General Manager of Sunway Computer Services Sdn Bhd
DR ZAITUN SULAIMAN, Director of Complementary Therapies Academy (Asia) Sdn Bhd

KEY MEMBERS:

DANNY LEE, Associate VP, Admin Affairs of Inti University College
HOWARD CHUA, Sales Manager of CSS Food & Beverages Sdn Bhd
CHIAM LEE PHING, Director of Synergy 101 Solutions Sdn Bhd
PATRICIA ONG, Registrar of Inti University College
TEH DICK ERH, Product Manager of Pinang Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd
DR. SIA AH HIOK, Associate VP, Student Services Div of Inti University College 
HO WON PIN, Assistant Operation Manager of Megapower Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd
JOYCE LOH, Executive Assistant of Sovereign Wealth Management Sdn Bhd
ONG PING KEONG, Production Manager of GSH Precision Technology Sdn Bhd
LIM BENG HIN, Sales Executive of GSH Precision Technology Sdn Bhd
TAN PANG SENG, Laboratory Manager of Info Kinetics Sdn Bhd
NICKY NG, Sales & Operation Manager of Chuan Sin Sdn Bhd

Members’ Achievements

Congratulations to the following members on his achievements:-

GENERAL SYSTEM ENGINEERING SDN BHD (Mr. Alfred Cheong, Managing Director, VEE-2) on winning the prestigious Enterprise 50 Awards 2009. Enterprise 50 is an annual award program organized by the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) to celebrate and highlight the achievements of enterprising homegrown companies that are well positioned for the future.

PINANG MEDICAL SUPPLIES SDN BHD (Mr. Teh Teong Ei, Managing Director, VEE-37) on receiving the CROCS ASIA DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR 2009 AWARD. The award is for the best (top performer) distributor of the year 2009 in Asia.

Said Mr. Teh: “It has been a great challenge for us in diversifying into lifestyle retail business from medical supplies. We are now operating 12 Crocs Concept Stores in Malaysia. Our achievement is the result of our great passion for Crocs and good teamwork. Vistage has also provided myself and my KEYS an excellent platform to find solutions to the many challenging issues we faced.”

Teh Teong Ei (r) receiving the Award from Crocs Asia VP, Mike DeBell

SCIENTEX INCORPORATED BHD (Mr. Lim Peng Jin, Managing Director, VCE-16) via wholly-owned subsidiary Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd, has signed an agreement to acquire Johline Realty Sdn Bhd for RM65.3mil cash. The acquisition will enable Scientex to expand its landbank in strategic locations for future property development and expansion in Pasir Gudang, Kulai and Iskandar Malaysia in Johor.

MRS. PUVANEAISH PAPHITIS (Managing Director, Kagayaku Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd, VEE-12) on being awarded the National Woman Entrepreneurs Award by the Malaysian Indian Business Association (MIBA).

She was also one the ten finalists (out of 100 applicants) for the National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2009 (NWEA ’09) organized by SME Corp & Peniagawati and graced by our royal majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah and YB Sri Mustapa Mohamed Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI).

Puvaneaish is one of the pioneer women who entered the Logistics Industry in Malaysia.

MR. LIM SIN SEONG (Managing Director, Ann Joo Metal Sdn Bhd, VCE-57) on being elected as President (2009-2010) of the Metal Dealers Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The mission of the Metal Dealers Association is to champion the cause of its members through pooling of resources to ultimately strengthen the Association as an effective and efficient Metal Dealers' Representative.

DR. LIM ENG HUAT (Managing Director, Energy Medicine Naturopathy Sdn Bhd, VCE-1) was recently awarded the degree of Doctor of Naturopathy by the Dorcas University, Hawaii, USA. His organization is a one-stop Medical, Healthcare and Wellness Centre (in Alternative Therapy).

DR. DONALD CHEN (Managing Director, REM CORP Sdn Bhd, VCE-8) was recently appointed Adjunct Professor of International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, for 3 years to teach, lecture and mentor some graduate students on Environmental Health Sciences.

MR. ANDREW CHEN (co-founder of Fella Design/Director of Southbay Management Sdn Bhd, VCE-1) recently established a new business called ‘The White Kompeni’ at the Artha Gading Mall in Jakarta.

Embodying a luxurious modern classic lifestyle concept, each showroom of ‘The White Kompeni’ is a furniture gallery showcasing a collection of classic furniture with white finishing. When combined with harmonizing black, white and cream fabrics and accessories, it offers a perfect blend of classic design with modern appeal that encompasses luxury, style, beauty and comfort.

Members of VCE-1 took the opportunity to visit his 2 showrooms during their recent retreat to Jakarta.

New Group (VCE-22) Launched

A new Vistage Chief Executive Group (VCE-22) kicked off on 17th November 2009. The Group is chaired by Tiki Keh. For more information on the Chair, please go to: http://www.vistage.com.my/experience/advantage/vistage-chairs/tiki-keh/

Q4 2009 Vistage-MIER CEO Confidence Index

The 4Q09 CEO Confidence Index rose 20.2 points quarter-on-quarter to settle higher at 122.9 points.  The quarter-on-quarter rise of the Index is in line with better business conditions and consumer sentiments in Malaysia and the worst seems to be over.  However, real recovery has not yet returned in Malaysia because the situation has not yet returned to normalcy.  Read on for more details of the report in:
http://www.vistage.com.my/downloads/2009-Q4-VISTAGE-MIER-CEO-Confidence-Index.pdf

Please feel free to forward the report to your business associates who will find it meaningful and should they wish to participate in the Index survey, do refer them to Vistage Malaysia.  The Edge published the results on Monday, 30 November 2009.

Vistage Chair Development Workshop

“The Sacred Journey from Self to Others
– How to Turn Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones”
30 October to 1 November 2009 @ Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi

As part of continuous development for Chairs, Malaysian Chairs attended a workshop up in Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi resort recently. We were joined by Australian regional chairs, Dr Adrian Geering from Adelaide and Ted Thacker from Perth. The theme of the workshop was “The Sacred Journey from Self to Others – How to Turn Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones”

The workshop was facilitated by Richard Carr, Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor of Vistage International Inc. and who has nearly 30 years experience with Vistage as a member, Chair, President, and CEO and has worked with the Vistage Chair community, executive staff, and affiliates. Carr is a West Point graduate and a highly decorated infantry officer with significant command experience in Germany and Vietnam.

Overall consensus by our Chairs was that there were good take-home values from the workshop applicable for Group meetings and sharing of best practices by the Aussie regional chairs were significantly beneficial.

“Pirate Chief” Richard Carr helps you face 4 fatal fears!	Participating Chairs at the retreat

Vistage Academy

CEO Tea Talks

COMING UP ON 14 JANUARY 2010!
Trends and Future Markets – Dr Pero Mecic
Sime Darby Convention Centre

Marching into 2010, as economic conditions improve, the first VISTAGE CEO TEA TALK on 14 JANUARY 2010 at SIME DARBY CONVENTION CENTRE brings you "TRENDS & FUTURE MARKETS" by DR PERO MICIC. Most of the trends, technologies and issues that will determine our future in the next ten to twenty years are already visible now. How can we see more of the future as a source of orientation, inspiration and innovation? Dr Micic's presentation will help you with the "five future glasses" to analyze their impacts, recognize threats and opportunities and - most important - potential future markets for business.

Dr Pero Micic is no stranger to Vistage Malaysia's community, having been a keynote speaker at our CEO Summit in March 2008 on "Can We Really Manage the Future?" with some very positive feedback:

• Good holistic view that combines active thinking, challenges on the future.
• Provided a very comprehensive framework and methodology for future management. 
• Eltville model is a good model/tool for future management. Very practical, well presented and explained.

In celebrating Vistage Malaysia's 15 years of existence, 14 January 2010 will also see the launch of VISTAGE MALAYSIA'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK titled "CHANGING and GROWING" (1994-2009).  21 members' inspirational growth stories highlighting Vistage's positive impact will be featured in a chapter, CEO Experience. All members, Chairs and guests will receive a complimentary copy as a New Year gift at the event.  Internationally, global Vistage Partners will also receive copies of the book.

RICOH (M) Sdn Bhd (Lim Eng Weng, MD, VCE-1) is the exclusive sponsor of the book and the event.

10 December 2009
“What’s In Store For 2010 From Feng Shui Perspective?” –Prof. Master David Koh
Gurney Hotel, Penang

For outlook in the new year, Vistage Malaysia hosted a CEO Tea Talk on 10 December 2009 at Gurney Hotel, Penang on “What’s in store for 2010 from feng shui perspective?” by a feng shui Master - Prof. Master David Koh.

Prof. Master David Koh is the Founder of Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Sciences (MINGS) and is a practitioner, teacher and researcher in Feng Shui. 

In his presentation, Prof. Master David Koh covered the general socio-economic-political outlook globally, followed by the economic and political outlook and investment climate in Malaysia in 2010.

The MINGS Outlook 2010 provides Butterfly Union Dates which are auspicious dates for marriage engagement, wedding, moving house, company joint venture and very important meeting decisions/execution next year.

Butterfly Union Dates

For General Auspicious Dates for opening of business, product launching and others, below are the dates.

General Auspicious Dates

Main sponsors of the tea talk and Gatekeeper Appreciation Event were Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd and Medispec (M) Sdn Bhd. Co-sponsors were Pinang Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd and Kansai Paint.

Vistage Gatekeeper Appreciation Event
“Pro-Active Application Of Law Of Attraction” – KK Tan
Gurney Hotel, Penang

This event was hosted by Vistage Penang for the Personal Assistants (PAs) and Secretaries of Vistage members in appreciation of their support for Vistage members and an opportunity for them to further enhance their professional and personal development to serve their respective CEOs more effectively.  It was an educational day of great take home value from the speaker’s presentation and excellent opportunity for peer interaction amongst participants across diverse industries.

The topic was “Pro-Active Application Of Law Of Attraction” by Mr K K Tan, CEO of Aident Group of Companies, one of the world’s leading label printer and electronic parts die-cut components converter.   KK, through his spiritual and healing journey learning Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Reiki, Longevitology, Energy Medicine, Pranic Healing, Psychic Self-Defense managed to lead his son out of his own world and start living in harmony with the rest of society. 

The Universal Law of Attraction is the most powerful law in the universe.  You can deliberately use this law to create your future. A major factor behind this Universal Law is the energy and vibrations of our emotions and feelings. Any thought you may have, when combined with emotion, vibrates  out  from you  to  the  universe  and  will attract back what you want.

2 November 2009
Managing the “New Normal” of Tomorrow – Richard Carr
The Saujana, Kuala Lumpur

Vistage Malaysia hosted the second CEO Tea Talk on 2 November 2009 at The Saujana, Kuala Lumpur. The topic was “Managing the “New Normal” of Tomorrow by Richard Carr, Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor, Vistage International Inc.

New Normal has been much talked about as organizations transition from the global financial crisis.  With much uncertainty that lies ahead, it will not look like the normal of recent years. It is the era of the New Normal where, for organizations to succeed, they must focus on what has changed and what remains.

Richard Carr prompted the key questions to business leaders on what the new normal are for them, what they will do to adjust and how would one know if one is on the right track. He went on to share what Vistage was doing to address the “New Normal”. Some of the core initiatives undertaken were

• investing in core competence – Groups and Chairs
• increasing global reach – opening China in 2009 and addressing need for connectivity
• investing in content: www.vistageknowledgecenter.com
• leveraging technology: www.bizmore.com

He concluded by drawing attention to changes in the “New Normal”: 12 changes to traditional business and how to manage them. The tea talk was well received with about 100 participants attending.

25 September 2009
Branding Strategy Workshop – Lee Jia Ping

Vistage Malaysia Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur

A “Branding Strategy” program was held on 25 September 2009 at Vistage Malaysia for VEE members. A total of 33 members and direct reports attended the program. The 1-day program provided insights into Branding as a competitive tool in good times & bad times; how research as an important tool to understand target & create brand strategy; and communication strategy to win in the market. Various examples were illustrated and exercises were conducted to reinforce learning.

The program provided participants with basic knowledge and understanding of branding and how to use them to build a brand presence. The session was rated 8.3 for take home value and 8.5 for delivery.

Facilitator was Ms. Lee Jia Ping, VEE-10 member and brand consultant. Jia Ping has over 16 years’ experience in the Brand, Communications and Arts industries.  Her brand consultancy journey began when as a Strategic Planner at Leo Burnett she helped set up The Lab SEA, a worldwide brand consultancy company of Leo Burnett with clients such as Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airports, Skali, Sony and Phillip Morris.

Vistage Chairs Wanted

DO YOU KNOW ANYONE who is looking for mental challenges as well as being kept up-to-date with the latest management and leadership thinking so as to help other CEOs/business owners grow their businesses?

The person should be an individual who is a former CEO or entrepreneur with wide business experience and the confidence to act as a mentor, coach and counselor for chief executives, managing directors and business owners at the highest level. Vistage Malaysia is always looking for such individuals to be trained and act as Vistage chairs.

A Vistage chair has two major responsibilities: Firstly, to act as a leader of leaders who also facilitates his/her group meetings; and secondly, to meet each of his/her Vistage members every month for a one-on-one business review. Together, the chair and the member identify key issues and opportunities and focus on the most important priorities for actions and growth of the member’s business.

In line with expansion, we have Vistage Chair vacancies available in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johore Bahru, Malacca and Kota Kinabalu.  Those interested can contact Sherine Cheng at (03) 2284 2199 or e-mail sherine@vistage.com.my.