2019 SME Conference
CGC participated at the 2019 SME Conference titled 'Supporting Businesses to Greater Success' on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Keynote Address titled 'Inculcating the Culture of Entrepreneurship in Developing the Growth of SME Sector' was delivered by Minister of Entrepreneur Development Malaysia, YB Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof. The event participated by over 200 SMEs was organised by British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad and supported by SME Corporation Malaysia. The Conference highlighted the critical role of SMEs in the national economy. In addition, the Conference boosted SME readiness and competitiveness in managing unpredictable economic environment through sharing of critical knowledge and strategies, aimed at accelerating SME businesses to the next level. CGC President/ CEO, Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak was one of the four panellists on ‘Facilitating Access to Finance, Promoting Innovation and Growth’ alongside Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre CEO, Dzuleira Abu Bakar, SME Corporation Malaysia Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, Mohd Rithaudden Makip and Malaysian Productivity Corporation Deputy Director-General of Quality & Excellence Development Division, Tuan Hj. Ab Rahim Yusoff. The discussion was moderated by Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad General Manager of Business Banking, Raj Tatavarthy.