MTCC News 3/21

Chairman’s Message
Patron
H.E. Dato' Jojie Samuel
Ambassador of Malaysia
to the Kingdom of Thailand
Advisors
Ms. Nadia Sapee,
Economic Counsellor
Mr. Norman Dzulkarnain Bin Mohd Nasri,
Trade Commissioner (MATRADE)
Mr. Hairuddin Bin Maslan
Counsellor (Agriculture)
Honorary Board of Directors
Mr. Yeap Swee Chuan - Hon. Chairman
Mr. Daniel Soh - Hon. Director
Mr. Khew Ham Hoe - Hon. Director
Mr. Supasak Chirasavinuprapand - Hon. Director
Board of Directors
Dr. Hwee Khim Boo - Chairman
Mr. Yap Choon Eng - Deputy Chairman and
Treasurer
Mr. Pranart Sarnvivad - Secretary
Mr. Halmi bin Mohd Salim
Mr. Leong Keh Soon
Ms. Low Giin Lan
Mr. Raymond Chee
Ms. Rungnapa Chinvigai
Ms. Sher Hann Chua
Ms. Susan Lim
Mr. Ten Voon Teng
Ms. Woan Na Ng
Committee Members
Ms. LuYing Yap
Mr. M Khairuddin B Suradi
Mr. Ong Shen Ting
Year 2021 is coming to its end.
Many of us are happy that the rate of
Covid-19 infection is improving after
the third wave of infections swept
across the country earlier the year.
The vaccination rollout appears to
be the key contributor to curbing the
spread of the virus. While we
appear to be in a better position
today than where we were during
the last three quarters, I urge everyone
to stay vigilant and to continue
taking all necessary precautions,
especially with the recent news of
the Omicron variant
As like in many countries, Thailand is easing up the quarantine
requirements to promote inbound travelling. As tourism is one of the
main GDP contributors, the Thai government is hoping that the
easing of travelling requirements will attract more people to travel to
Thailand in the year end. This is a positive step for economic recovery..
Thailand is expecting a 0.5-1.5% GDP growth. As of the third
quarter of 2021, export figures are up by 12-14%. The foreign investment
indices surveyed by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce
suggest more foreign confidence in Thailand in general.
With the help of the Board of Trade of Thailand and the Joint Foreign
Chambers of Commerce, MTCC managed to secure more than two
hundred vaccine shots for our members and other Malaysians in
Thailand. With social distancing practices in place, the Board of
Directors continued to meet every month virtually. Our seminar committee
continued to organize business webinars for our members.
We also participated in a couple of meaningful CSR projects by
raising funds to buy necessities for the needy, and to procure medical
equipment for hospitals. I would like to thank you personally for
your support in these worthy causes.
I hope your business has weathered the storm and is coming out
with a positive outlook. If we all are cautious and follow the new
normal practice, we will be able to fight this lingering pandemic
together.
Finally, thank you all for the continuous support and I wish all members
a better year ahead. Please stay connected with us via our
Facebook page, LINE page and through email for the latest development
in MTCC’s news and activities.
Administrator
Ms. Siriporn Wongchanglor