Courtesy call to Royal Malaysian Customs Department - 20 November 2009

On 20 November 2009, CTIM and MIA Perak branches paid a courtesy call on the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Ipoh.

The delegation was led by Mr Loo Thin Tuck, the Branch Chairman with 2 committee members. Together with the delegation were MIA Perak Branch's representatives led by Mr Lam Weng Keat (also CTIM Perak's deputy chairman) and 2 committee members.

They were met by the State Director of Customs, Y Bhg. Dato’ Hj Dzulkurnain bin Abd Rahman and his senior officer, Cik Norhayati.

The State Director welcomed the courtesy call as it would forge a closer relationship between the Customs and the professional bodies. It was a fruitful call with both sides exchanging their views on common interest.

CTIM and MIA Perak expressed their appreciation to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Ipoh for agreeing to the courtesy call and expressed hope that there will be more of such meetings/dialogues in the future.

Courtesy call to IRB Taiping - 6 November 2009

On 6 November 2009, CTIM Perak Branch together with MIA Perak Branch, paid a courtesy call on En. Abdul Hamed bin Sulaiman, the Branch Director of the Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) Taiping and his senior officers. The branch chairman, Mr Loo Thin Tuck, deputy chairman, Mr Lam Weng Keat (also MIA Perak Branch chairman) and Mr Chak Kong Keong represented CTIM Perak.

During the courtesy call, the IRB made a request for the professional bodies to assist them in its tax collection process by educating taxpayers to fulfill their responsibilities particularly under the Self Assessment System. Both parties exchanged their views on the matter and the professional bodies assured the IRB that their members will exercise the highest level of professional care and ethics in discharging their responsibilities.

It was a fruitful discussion with both sides exchanging views on common areas. It is hoped that more meetings of such nature would be held in future.

MATRADE/SME Corp talks - 23 October 2009

CTIM Perak together with MIA Perak Branch organised the MATRADE and SMIDEC talks for members in Perak on 23 October 2009 at SMIDEC’s premise.

SMIDEC is now known as SME Corp.

The talks were conducted by MATRADE‘s Northern Region director, Encik Mazlan Harun













and Perak SME Corp's director, Encik Mohd Faiz Mohammad Yunus respectively.













Both the speakers outlined the purpose and role of MATRADE and SME Corp, including the various grants available to SMI/SMEs, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors.

A total of 30 participants attended the talk for each session.

BUDGET 2010 – 1 Malaysia, Together We Prosper

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http://www2.treasury.gov.my/index_bi.html

Press coverage of launch of CTIM Perak Information Board and informal networking dinner

The CTIM Perak informal networking dinner and the official launch of the CTIM Perak Information Board held on 1 October 2009 was well covered by the Chinese press.

SMIDEC/MATRADE talks

To all CTIM Perak members

The local offices of Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation(SMIDEC) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) for the State of Perak Darul Ridzuan will respectively be giving a talk to our members to provide a better understanding and create awareness on the various types of activities/subsidies/financial assistance available to SMEs/SMIs.

The talks will be held on Friday, 23 October 2009, from 10.30 am till 12.45 pm at Level 9 Bangunan PTTC, Bandar Meru Jaya, Off Jalan Jelapang, 30020 Ipoh, Perak.

The talks are complimentary to CTIM Perak members but due to space limitation, registration will be on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested to attend, kindly confirm your participation by furnishing the following details by email to Ms Diana at dianagasper@kpmg.com.my by 20 October 2009:-

1. Name
2. Membership number and firm/employer’s name
3. Telephone number and e-mail address

Informal Networking Dinner - 1 October 2009

On 1 October 2009, CTIM Perak organised an informal networking dinner at a local restaurant here in Ipoh. Branch representatives/Committee members of various professional bodies attended the networking dinner which started off at 7.30pm.

Among the professional bodies present were ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia, CTIM, MACS and MIA.

The attendees were seen mingling among themselves, exchanging cards and sharing views.

The Branch Chairman, Mr Loo Thin Tuck and the Deputy Branch Chairman, Mr Lam Weng Keat, gave a short insight on the objective of the informal networking dinner and thanked the various representatives of the various professional bodies for attending and hope there will be more events of this nature and to foster better co-operation and support of the activities held by the various bodies.

In conjunction with the occasion, CTIM Perak also took the opportunity to officiate its CTIM Perak INFORMATION BOARD on blogspot.

Some attendees took time off to view the information blog as dinner progresses.

The evening ended at about 9.45pm with a group photograph.

The Branch Chairman and the committee of CTIM Perak thanked everyone for their participation and look forward to future events.