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MABC & MNZCC Networking Evening & Talk:
Understanding Cryptocurrencies in an Era of Fiat Currencies
28 February 2019|Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
More than 80 members and guests attended
the Networking Evening and Talk on
‘Understanding Cryptocurrencies in an Era
of Fiat Currencies’ at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala
Lumpur hosted by MABC & MCBC. The talk,
moderated by Mr Bobby Varanasi featured
panel members, Mr Edmund Yong of Kento
Levin Advisory, Mr Joe McGuire of MyMy Cards
Pty Ltd, Ms Norita Ja’afar of Finafex Crypto
Exchange and Mr Vincent Fong of Fintech
News Malaysia. The discussion focused on
the opportunities and challenges as well as
the future of cryptocurrencies in Malaysia.
Networking session following the talk gave
the attendees an opportunity to network and
mingle whilst enjoying the free flow of wine,
beer, and canapés.
Thank you to our panel members and
attendees for a successful event and a special
thank you to The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
for their generous support.
Launching of Trade Report & VIP Luncheon with YB Datuk Darell Leiking,
Minister of International Trade & Industry
20 March 2019|Four Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the MABC
in collaboration with the MCBC and MNZCC
hosted a VIP luncheon with the Minister of
International Trade and Industry, YB Datuk
Darell Leiking at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala
Lumpur. However, due to some unforeseen
circumstances, YB Datuk Darell Leiking was
not able to attend and he was represented
by his Deputy Secretary General, YBhg Dato’
Sri Norazman Ayob who assured that the
Malaysia’s economy will continue to remain
in a steady path despite the many challenges,
domestically and internationally. He went on to
also mention that the healthy bilateral relations
have led to positive growth and hoped that
Malaysia’s relation with Australia, New Zealand,
and Canada will continue to grow and prosper.
Prior to the VIP Luncheon, a trade report
entitled ‘Data Revolution: How Malaysia Can
Capture the Digital Trade Opportunity at Home
and Abroad’ was launched jointly by the
Hinrich Foundation, the Institute for Democracy
and Economic Affairs, the Malaysia Australia
Business Council and AlphaBeta.
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