International Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamad kicked off his trade and investment mission to Europe by leading a strong delegation of senior representatives from economic corridors, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and state governments to Hamburg, Germany on 18 October 2017. 

The event attracted 120 participants representing the International Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, German Asia Pacific Business Association as well as key German corporate leaders. More than 100 business meetings were held between leading German companies and Malaysian IPAs. The last time a similar event organised by MITI took place in this city was back in 2010.

Malaysia Airports Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, has been appointed as a director on Airport Council International’s (ACI) World Governing Board.

Datuk Badlisham who has been a Director of ACI’s Regional Asia-Pacific Board since 2016, joined other leaders of ACI at its World Governing Board meeting held on 14 October 2017 in Port Louis, Mauritius. 

Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad was recently awarded for “Creativity in Digitalising Its Investor Outreach Initiatives” recognised by Securities Commission Malaysia at the recent InvestSmart Fest 2017 (ISF 2017). 

This recognition reaffirms Kenanga’s commitment to strengthen and continue its engagement with investors and encourage greater participation via innovative platforms with a focus to empower the next generation of investors and traders. 

Allianz Group and Impact Hub announced the launch of the ‘Investment Ready Programme 'Encouraging Future Generations'. 

This is a unique acceleration programme, tailored for purpose driven entrepreneurs aiming to foster social inclusion of children and youth across four countries - Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and Turkey.