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MTC Seminar On US Timber Market PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 17:37
 

Matt J. Matthews assumed his position as Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2007. He joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1986, and has served a substantial portion of his career in China related economic policy positions. He has served in Beijing twice, most recently with responsibilities for handling financial services market access issues and leading a team of analysts covering China’s economic reforms. He also has served in Taipei, Islamabad, Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong. Prior to his posting to Malaysia, he was the Counselor for Economic Affairs at the

U.S. Embassy in Canberra. Matt grew up in Portland, Oregon, holds a BA in Chinese Language and Literature from the University of Oregon and an MA in International Relations/Economics from The John Hopkins University School of International Studies in Washington, D.C.

Michael Buckley is an acknowledged expert on the uses and market applications of hardwood species and products. He has a Masters in US and EU hardwoods; is a Fellow of the Institute of Wood Science and commenced his career working in tropical plywood and panelling in Europe and Asia. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, an ancient craft guild in the City of London. In recent years he has taken a keen interest in designing with timber, working with leading furniture designers and many architects. Now based in Singapore, and widely travelled in Malaysia, he continues close ties with furniture and panel industries in the region. He specialises in market analysis and wood product promotion and gives many presentations around the world, as well as writing regular articles for many different trade journals.

 


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INVITATION : MTC Roadshow 2009 (17-24 July 2009) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Sharie Elina   
Friday, 05 June 2009 09:34

The MTC Roadshow, the Council’s annual industry interaction event, will be held from 17-24 July 2009.

MTC ROADSHOW 2009 SCHEDULE

Date Venue
17 July 2009 MTC HQ, Menara PGRM, Cheras, KL
19 July 2009 Grand Riverview Hotel, Kota Bharu
21 July 2009 Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort, Sungai Petani
23 July 2009 Impiana Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh
24 July 2009Katerina Hotel, Batu Pahat


The Roadshow will be led by MTC's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Cheah Kam Huan. It comprises a briefing by MTC Directors, both from HQ and regional offices on market trends and developments in their respective region of operations, programme and activities for 2009/10 as well as timber industry development and raw material supply.

The Roadshow has also the objective of obtaining feedback from the industry on the various MTC activities and programme and inputs for next year's programme and activities.

The full programme is as follows:

17 July 2009: MTC HQ, MENARA PGRM, Cheras, KL

Time
Programme
1400
Registration
1430
Welcoming Remarks by Mr Cheah Kam Huan, CEO, MTC
1440
Presentation by En Ahmad Shah Mohamad, Director, Raw Material Supply Division
Topic: RMS Activities and Programmes
1450
Presentation by Dr TM Wong, Director, Timber Industry Development Division
Topic: Technology Issues Concerning the Timber Industry
1500
Presentation by Mr Tham Sing Khow, Senior Director, Trade Promotion & Marketing Division
Topic: "Highlights on Timber Exports & Proposals for Trade Promotion & Marketing Activities 2010"
1510
Break
1530
Presentation by Dr Eric KL Ng, Director, MTC Shanghai, China
Topic: Outlook for Far East Timber Market – Challenges Ahead
1540
Presentation by En Khairul Anwar, Director, MTC Dubai, UAE
Topic: Middle East Region Continues to Provide Opportunities for Malaysian Timber Exporters
1550
Presentation by Mrs Sheam Satkuru Granzella, Director, MTC London, UK
Topic: Changing Trends in Europe - MTC London's Activities
1600
Dialogue Session
1700
End of Programme

 

19 July 2009: Grand Riverview Hotel, Kota Bharu
21 July 2009: Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort, Sungai Petani
23 July 2009: Impiana Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh
24 July 2009: Katerina Hotel, Batu Pahat

Time
Programme
0900
Registration
0930
Welcoming Remarks by Mr Cheah Kam Huan, CEO, MTC
0940
Presentation by En Ahmad Shah Mohamad, Director, Raw Material Supply Division
Topic: RMS Activities and Programme
s
0950
Presentation by Dr TM Wong, Director, Timber Industry Development Division
Topic: Technology Issues Concerning the Timber Industry
1000
Presentation by Mr Tham Sing Khow, Senior Director, Trade Promotion & Marketing Division
Topic: "Highlights on Timber Exports & Proposals for Trade Promotion & Marketing Activities 2010"
1010
Break
1030
Presentation by Dr Eric KL Ng, Director, MTC Shanghai, China
Topic: Outlook for Far East Timber Market – Challenges Ahead
1040
Presentation by En Khairul Anwar, Director, MTC Dubai, UAE
Topic: Middle East Region Continues to Provide Opportunities for Malaysian Timber Exporters
1050
Presentation by Mrs Sheam Satkuru Granzella, Director, MTC London, UK
Topic: Changing Trends in Europe - MTC London's Activities
1100
Dialogue Session
1230
Lunch
End of Programme

Interested participants are kindly requested to email or fax the registration form to MTC before 10 July 2009. Admission is free.

 


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