The National SMI Consultative Center (NASMIC)
plays a vital role as an advisory body to the back-bone of the
manufacturing sector of the country. Formed in Aug 1998, it
is set up jointly by
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MCA Trade, Industry &
SMIs Development Bureau; |
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Federation of Chinese Associations
in Malaysia; |
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The Associated
Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia;
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SMI Association of Malaysia. |
The key people in NASMIC are no strangers to the public.
Our Charman, YB Dato' Chua Jui Meng, an influential political
figure and also the Minister of Health in Malaysia is positive
the role of NASMIC as a useful and reliable advisory body for
the SMIIs and SMEs in Malaysia.
The Objectives of forming NASMIC:
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To work in line with Government
to fine-tune SMIs management skills, increase productivity
and enhance quality in its productions & services,
in return for better profits; |
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To preserve and promote wider
interest and participation of SMIs in Malaysia |
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To constantly update SMI members
with relevant information, solutions and latest technology;
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To analyze and pave gateways
for business opportunities, both in Malaysia and overseas. |
At present, NASMIC focuses on assisting SMIs to apply loans
for business expansion, fine-tune management, obtaining government
grants for research and development and technology acquisition.
NASMIC has these tasks in the pipeline:
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Setting up panel of mentors
for specific industries; |
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Assist SMIs in acquiring industrial
land or conversion of land for industrial usage; |
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Provide advisory and consultancy
services - including local and overseas technical assistance
and training; |
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To seek overseas market opportunities
for SMIs; |
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Provide courses and training
to SMIs key business players; |
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Expand the role of NASMIC's
homepage - www.sminet.com.my
which is currently accessible to everyone 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. |
With the appointment of INECS MEDIA SDN BHD as the sole email
solution provider, this partnership has successfully churned
out a huge email database with major SMI as well as SMEs in
Malaysia.
With more than 110,000 members, broadcasting
information effectively through the internet has never been
easier and more efficient!
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