IABC Malaysia Chapter

Founded in 1970, The International Association of Business Communicators provides a professional network of more than 15,000 business communication professionals in over 70 countries.

Our members hold positions in Public relations/Media relation, Corporate communications, Public affairs, Investor relations, Government relations, Marketing communication, Community relations, Writing, Editing, Training, Advertising, Video production, Graphic design, Human resources and Teaching.

For more information on IABC, please visit www.iabc.com/about

In Malaysia, IABC was first launched in 1993. The local chapter aims to promote an active local communications fraternity through the provision of resources to aid individuals to achieve excellence.

If you are still undecided how IABC can help in your work as a communicator, read what your colleagues in the industry have to say.

“IABC is an organisation that is truly relevant to my work as a communicator. IABC has offered me a great source of up-to-date resources, comprehensive educational avenues and excellent networking opportunities. This has been beneficial to my professional and personal development.”

- S.S. Patricia, Managing Director, Pat-Lin Communications Sdn Bhd

“When I joined IABC in 2006, I was newly appointed as the Corporate Communication Manager. The IABC network and knowledgebase helped me fast track the development of the communication plans and strategies for my company.”

- Nik Anis Nik Zakaria

“The job of a communicator has changed rather dramatically in these recent few years. The challenges are unprecedented. Having access to a host of resources of latest trends, communication tools and case studies from around the world, is invaluable. IABC gives me all these and more!”

- Debbie Koh, Principal Consultant, JIREH Consult

“I was a founder member of IABC Malaysia Chapter and have been a loyal IABC member for more than 16 years. Throughout these years, I made many friends across the world and added new dimensions to my communications knowledge base and skills.”

- Rasila Hamzah, Managing Director of RUSS Consulting Sdn Bhd

“I only regret that I have not known about and joined IABC earlier. Having joined for less than a year, I am already experiencing awesome networking and learning opportunities!”

- Roger Kerk, New Media & Branding Director, WISM Works Sdn Bhd

“I have been with IABC Malaysia Chapter since 2004. One of the best international recognition for communicators is the annual Gold Quill Awards. At the national level it is called the Silver Quill Awards. Through IABC, I have learned a lot about professionalism in communications.”

- Sharon Ong

On July 9, IABC Malaysia hosted its 11th Breakfast Forum Series. The forum was sponsored by Public Investment Bank Berhad and it was held at Menara Public Bank, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: Reputational Risk

Speaker: Mr. Arif Zaman, Principal Consultant on Reputational Risk Practice, Reputational Institute in United Kingdom

To view forum flyer, click here.

On June 24, IABC Malaysia hosted its first workshop of the year, the Oscar Presentation Skills workshop.

The workshop was sponsored by Khazanah Nasional Berhad and was held at the MERCU UEM building, Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: Oscar Presentation Skills

Speakers: Mr. Jude Louis, Management Consultant and Expert Trainer in Presentation Skills

To view workshop flyer, click here

 CIMA World Conference 2009
13-14 July 2009 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre | Malaysia

Hear some of the world’s top business leaders speak about crucial business issues at the CIMA World Conference 2009.

Bringing together outstanding business speakers from around the world, the conference, themed ‘The global village - no boundaries, no limits’ will give you the opportunity to join and network with business leaders who have successfully transcended global barriers to reach the top of their industries.

Topics will include:

·       managing global profitability in a downturn

·       management accounting – managing costs, shaping the future

·       connecting the global village

·       putting strategy into action

Fees for IABC members: RM1,700 per person

Fee is inclusive of two-day conference and CIMA’s 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Please insert ‘CWCIABC19‘ supporting partner registration code upon online registration, www.cimaglobal.com/worldconference

More details from conference brochure,

http://www.iabcmalaysia.com/flyers/CIMA_conference.pdf

On May 21, IABC hosted its 10th Breakfast Forum. The forum was sponsored by Nestle, and held at the Maggi Studio, Petaling Jaya.

Topic: Web 2.0: Content Marketing Strategy

Speakers: Mr. Nicholas Chay - Marketing Manager of Nuffnang and Mr. Roger Kerk, New Media Branding Director of WISM Works.

To view event flyer, click here.

On April 21, IABC hosted its 9th Breakfast Forum. The forum was sponsored by Asia Media Monitors, and held at Asia Media Monitor’s office in Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: The Obama Report - What Can Communicators Learn from Barrack Obama?

Speaker: Mr. Cameron Buckley, General Manager of Asia Media Monitors.

To view event flyer, click here

On Marchg 19, IABC Malaysia Chapterhosted a special panel forum on the topic of Effective Internal Communications During Economic Downturn. The forum was held before IABC Annual General Meeting.

Topic: Effective Internal Communications During Economic Downturn

Speakers: Ms. Jennifer Mok, former HR Manager of ICI Paints Vietnam and Malaysia, and Jobstreet.

IABC Malaysia Chapter has organised a half-day workshop on the topic of: From Tactical to Strategic Communications (by IABC International Chair - Ms. Barbara Gibson) on Monday, 3rd November 2008.

Participants who have attended gained valuable information on how to:

• Discover the real issue that communication plan should address
• Ensure communication plan is aligned with business objectives
• Gain executive buy-in for communication plan
• Define and understand audiences
• Set the right strategic objectives and design tactical plans to achieve them
• Measure the right things

About Ms. Barbara Gibson

Barbara heads London-based independent consultancy, SpokesComm, providing both strategic communications planning and media spokesperson developemtent. An American transplant to the UK with more than 20 years experience in corporate communications and public relations, she has worked with leading companies worldwide.

An active member since 1989, Barbara has served as volunteer leadership roles at every level of the association. She is a past president to both the Central Florida and UK chapters, past Region Chair for IABC Europe and Middle East, and served on the International Executive Board for three years prior to becoming International Chair of IABC in June 2008.

DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF IABC

Don’t forget…September 2008 is a Worldwide Membership Month for IABC! 

This means that for new or lapsed members who join or re-join IABC, we’ll waive the application fee (US$40/CDN$44 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrolments; US$30/CDN$33 for Internet enrolments).* Please remember: applications must be *received* at the San Francisco Headquarters office during the month of September to qualify.  This promotion does not apply to current members or students.

And, once again, there’s a bonus…we’re hosting an open house of the members-only IABC web site in September.  For the month of September, everyone will have free access to:

- All of our content archives such as Communication World, CW Bulletin, case studies, and conference presentations - MyComm - Read access to MemberSpeak and the IABC Buzz -The Job Centre

To try us out, sign up at: http://www.iabc.com/login/trial.cfm  (This login will not be available before or after the month of September).

 The IABC Breakfast Forum held on May 29, 2008 was a panel discussion on the topic “Engaging Conventional and New Media Tools for Maximum Impact”. This is a follow through of the previous talk.

We have invited as our session panel member, Mr Wong Sai Wan, Deputy Executive Editor, Star Publications; Encik Sidek Kamiso, Head, External Communications, Corporate Affairs Division, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and Mr Hieu Kau Sern from Starcom MediaVest Group. The panel was moderated by Encik Amir Mahmood Razak, Editor, Astro Awani.

The forum seeks to highlight the perspectives from the media, consultancy and corporations on how different tools – both conventional and new media – can be deployed for maximum impact in communications.