Business associations give network the thumbs-up
PETALING JAYA: The Global Malaysians Network project has earned applause from organisations and business associations looking to connect in the global arena.
The project, an initiative of the Asian Centre for Media Studies and supported by The Star, has already opened many ideas and possibilities for Malaysians even though it is barely two days old.
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KL & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce president Adolf Ludge said the website would help businessmen establish contacts overseas.
“More importantly, businessmen can network with their Malaysian counterparts and exchange knowledge and resources,” he said.
He said the project would prove useful in helping people get in touch with specialised assistance for specific needs, calling it a “fantastic idea”.
Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry general manager Ramesh Menon said it was a useful way for Malaysians overseas to find out about the business environment in the country.
“In my opinion, it provides a direct connection to Malaysians for those living abroad,” he said, adding that a trade forum should be set up to enhance the website's business possibilities.
Perak Indian Chamber of Commerce president B.K. Kumar said Global Malaysians Network was what local Indians needed to go international as it would help them compete in the overseas market.
“There are very few Malaysian Indians going global and this network is good for e-business,” he said.
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“This (website) will help Malaysians get in touch with those overseas, which can help advance their careers or education,” she said.
Malaysia-China Friendship Association secretary-general Tan Kai Hee said the network would serve as a platform for investors venturing overseas.
“The website will certainly serve a purpose for Malaysians both in Malaysia and overseas,” he said, adding that it would help Malaysians around the world keep in touch.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia alumni relations unit director Assoc Prof Dr Wan Ali Wan Mat said the forum on the website would be helpful to students.
“The forum can be a great place to exchange ideas,” he said, adding that there were currently around 500 UTM graduates overseas.
Curtin University Alumni Malaysia Chapter president Lim Leong Aun said the network would help those who wanted to get in touch with former students of the university.
“It will certainly be good to join such a network as any form of networking is always helpful,” said Lim.
He added that there could be as many as 6,000 Malaysians who had studied at Curtin.
Between 9am and 7pm yesterday, the website at www.globalmalaysians.comhad registered 77,000 pageviews.
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