Author: Destina Asia

Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani Daud, the non-profit organization’s chief executive officer, will retire as a government officer on April 21, 2023, according to a statement released by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition (MyCEB). With his retirement, Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani will end a spectacular 38-year career in the tourism and business events sectors.

Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani, the former Director General of Islamic Tourism Centre from 2018 – 2020 played a pertinent role in spearheading efforts to develop a Muslim-friendly Accommodation Recognition programme and created global awareness on Malaysia as tourism destination for Muslim travellers. He is also a pioneer in the tourism sector where he began his career in Tourism Malaysia (TM) in 1985 until he was promoted to Acting Director General. As he earned his stripes at TM, he was posted as an overseas Director to undertake global markets which include Tourism Malaysia’s offices in Australia, Singapore, South Africa and Thailand. His outstanding expertise in marketing is proven by an increase of 60% tourist arrivals from Singapore between year 2000 to 2004. During his service period, a 45% growth for Latin America was recorded, opening the market for Argentina.

He was the mastermind and leader of Global Meet 2006 during his tenure as the Advertising Director of Tourism Malaysia for more than a decade. Following in 2018, he was the Organising Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). He also went into In-Plant Training (Tourism) in Japan under the Look East Policy at Jalpak, a subsidiary of Japan Airline in Tokyo, Japan back in 1997.

An established leader who has been serving Malaysia’s tourism sector for over three decades, Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani is tasked to head the country’s business events industry as he officially took office at MyCEB on 5 February 2020. However, he is no stranger to the national convention bureau as he has been serving MyCEB since 2017 as the Board of Director and Board of Trustees.

Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani is a well-respected leader in the global business events and tourism industry. He has exhibited strong leadership qualities since joining MyCEB and has spearheaded various local and international projects, such as the Meet in Malaysia campaign, which has generated an estimated economic impact of RM1.05 billion for the country from year 2020 – 2022. Additionally, he created the 3R (reset, restart and responsible) initiative, which aimed to help industry players achieve maximum success. This resulted in supporting the participation of 19 industry players in international tradeshows, assisting 50 professionals in obtaining Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), and helping 114 local partners retain their local and international association memberships.

He also played an instrumental role in the ease of travel to Malaysia where he had formed Business Events Special Lane at major airports to ensure smooth entry process, and MySafe Business Events Planner; a digital planner to assist and guide international business events planners and organisers. He was the driving force behind the 10-year plan, the Malaysia Business Events Strategic Marketing Plan 2021 – 2030 which forecasted by the year 2030, business events are expected to contribute RM42.12 billion in estimated economic impact whilst creating around 25,833 total employment.

Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khai has guided the organisation through several reinventions, including working closely with various ministries to track all business events activities that are taking place in the country. This includes some major events organised by the different ministries such as Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), and others. In that respect, MyCEB will be able to gauge the overall figure of the business events economy. As part of global movement, he led the Bureau in joining the Hybrid City Alliance together with other 21 cities around the world and formed Asia Convention Alliance together with Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea. These two initiatives are aimed at strengthening the business events industry for Malaysia and for the region.

On behalf of MOTAC, we would like to thank Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani Daud for his tremendous contributions throughout his tenure with the Ministry. His journey spans 33 years in Tourism Malaysia before being eventually entrusted to revamp the Islamic Tourism Centre. Not long after, Dato’ Sri Khani’s highly regarded expertise and experience was proven to help bring positive impact to the business events industry during his appointment to oversee MyCEB. Under his able and astute leadership, he has contributed tremendously to elevating every organisation to which he was appointed. This is evident in what we see today: the three organisations represent a prominent contributor to Malaysia’s tourism industry scene, which in turn has uplifted Malaysia’s economic landscape immeasurably. We would like to thank Dato’ Sri for his exemplary and inspiring service to the Ministry, tourism industry, and most importantly, to the nation. We wish him a blessed and fulfilling retirement, sated with the satisfaction and knowledge that the achievements and works he has established will leave a lasting legacy.”

YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia

“Malaysia’s business events industry is held at a high regard with the leadership of an integral numero uno. On behalf of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), we would like to humbly thank Dato’ Sri for your allegiance in uplifting the business events industry scene in Malaysia. He has undertaken a jubilant job in rebooting the industry post-pandemic whilst creating ever-lasting legacies to be shared with the industry stakeholders as a whole. This is an embodiment of a great leader, and we are honoured to be part of this journey with you. Congratulations on your retirement and may your augmentation live on.”

Dato’ Sri Dr. Hj. Irmohizam, Group Managing Director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL)

“Since the establishment of MyCEB, our relationship has never been closer under the leadership of Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Khani especially during the dire pandemic situation of the business events industry. His efforts to fight for the survival of the industry were well appreciated by all today. As we turned around for the better, Dato’ Sri Khani spurred the momentum to take the industry to a greater scale to stay relevant and resilient. He is a man with a clear vision to continuously take the country a notch higher that ensured Malaysia is established as a world renown destination for business events convergences. With that, we humbly extend our grateful gratitude for your vast contributions to all stakeholders of the industry. We would like to wish our heartiest congratulations on the remarkable career and have a well-deserved retirement.”

Francis Teo, President of Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)

“MyCEB has been AFECA’s focal point of contact and we are appreciative for their assistance all these while, which is commendable. As the exhibition industry has progressed over the years, this segment has tremendously grown into a favourable component of the business events industry, and this was only made possible under the leadership of Dato’ Sri Dr. Khani. Despite taking over the national bureau in the peak of the pandemic, Dato’ Sri has given his fullest cooperation and commitment to the business events industry and players to ensure the BE industry was reopened and indeed it was on a vibrant scale, locally. This has given a positive impact and the resilience projected ensured a consistent profile of international exhibition shows in the country post pandemic. His attributes to continuously shake the ground are highly admired and for that, we thank you for your wonderful service. On behalf of AFECA, congratulations to Dato’ Sri on your resounding success and an outstanding career, and we wish you a wonderful retirement journey ahead.”

Dato’ Vincent Lim, Board Member of Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA)

“It is with a heavy heart that we must bid farewell to one of the most eminent movers and shakers of the business events industry in Malaysia. ICCA has had a long-standing relationship with MyCEB for the international association meetings industry. Upon Dato’ Sri Dr. Khani’s election as ICCA BOD Asia Pacific Region that concluded its term last year, I was granted the opportunity to visit the national bureau’s office in Putrajaya, Malaysia to thank Dato Sri for lending his kind service and expertise. Upon my visit, it is evident to witness that Malaysia’s positioning is held at a great standing under his leadership and for that, we would like to thank you for your endless support and drive towards the association as well as this lucrative industry. We wish you the greatest success in your future endeavours and congratulations on this high regard retirement.”

Senthil Gopinath, Chief Executive Officer of International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

“Together with Dato’ Sri Dr. Khani, IECA and MyCEB have initiated a trailblazing change under a successful partnership between two neighbouring countries. This movement was only made possible through an inspirational leader, Dato’ Sri Dr. Khani himself. Malaysia’s business events industry is truly blessed with one of the world’s most prominent leaders and it is our pleasure on behalf of IECA to witness this progressive change. The movement initiated has encouraged us to move forward and exchange support between our regions to further uplift the business events industry. It only fair to share that this incredible figure will surely remain exemplary for the industry and for that, we would like to wish you congratulations on the highly deserving retirement.”

Hosea Andreas Runkat, Chairman of Indonesian Exhibition Companies Association (IECA-Asperapi)

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) telah melaksanakan satu kaji selidik terhadap sejumlah responden yang mewakili golongan peniaga di bazar Ramadan pada 31 Mac 2023 lalu yang melibatkan seramai 1,148 responden di seluruh Negara.

Tujuan utama kaji selidik ini dilakukan adalah bagi mendapatkan maklumbalas daripada peniaga berhubung sambutan pengguna terhadap aktiviti jualan di bazar Ramadan pada tahun ini. Ia melibatkan bazar Ramadan di kawasan bandar, luar bandar dan bazar Ramadan peringkat Negeri.

Kaji selidik ini juga bertujuan untuk menilai sambutan pengguna terhadap bazar Ramadan dan melihat aspek keuntungan yang diperolehi peniaga. Selain itu, kaji selidik ini juga telah mengumpulkan maklumat berhubung hasil jualan yang diperolehi berbanding sasaran jualan oleh peniaga itu sendiri.

Hasil kaji selidik ke atas 1,148 responden itu mendapati, 69% peniaga menyatakan peningkatan pelanggan/pengunjung di premis mereka manakala 31% peniaga memberi maklumbalas penurunan.

Bagi aspek hasil jualan pula, sebanyak 63% peniaga menyatakan peningkatan ke atas hasil jualan manakala selebihnya 37% memberikan maklumbalas penurunan hasil jualan mereka.

Selain itu, dari segi aspek keuntungan pula, semua responden memberikan maklumbalas memperoleh keuntungan di mana sebanyak 70% peniaga menyatakan mendapat peningkatan keuntungan manakala selebihnya 30% peniaga menyatakan pengurangan dari segi keuntungan.

Nilai jualan dan keuntungan yang diperolehi oleh peniaga banyak dipengaruhi oleh faktor seperti berikut:

• Jenis makanan/minuman yang popular;
• Harga yang berpatutan pada pandangan pengunjung bazar;
• Cuaca; iv. Lokasi bazar;
• Kemudahan tempat parkir kenderaan;
• Turun naik harga bahan mentah seperti buah-buahan untuk penyediaan minuman seperti jus dan sebagainya;
• Kedudukan gerai dalam tapak bazar; dan
• Kos sewaan tapak.

Hasil kaji selidik ini juga mendapati, para peniaga mengharapkan pengunjung semakin bertambah dan berbelanja di bazar Ramadan serta kos bahan mentah dapat diturunkan bagi membantu peniaga mengimbangi harga jualan mereka. Selain itu, peniaga juga berharap agar promosi yang lebih baik dapat dilakukan agar pengunjung bazar Ramadan semakin meningkat selain pengurangan kadar sewa tapak, meningkatkan aktiviti penguatkuasaan, kebersihan tapak perniagaan bazar dan bantuan dari segi modal/kewangan.

KPDN ingin menasihatkan para peniaga agar terus mematuhi peraturan dan perundangan yang dikuatkuasakan Kementerian bagi mengelakkan dikenakan tindakan yang tegas selain menjadi peniaga yang beretika seperti meletakkan tanda harga pada setiap barangan yang dijual dengan tepat dan jelas.

Pengguna juga dinasihatkan agar bijak ketika berbelanja dan menggunakan sepenuhnya hak-hak sebagai pengguna bagi mengelakkan dimanipulasi oleh segelintir pihak yang tidak bertanggungjawab yang ingin mengambil kesempatan selain berhemah di dalam berbelanja agar tidak 3 berlaku pembaziran.

Sekiranya pengguna mempunyai sebarang maklumat berhubung salah laku oleh peniaga boleh melaporkan kepada pihak Kementerian berserta maklumat yang lengkap dan tepat melalui saluran berikut:

• WhatsApp 019-279 4317 / 019-848 8000;
• Portal e-Aduan KPDN iaitu http://e.aduan.kpdn.gov.my;
• Call Centre 1-800-886-800;
• E-mel (e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my);
• Aplikasi Telefon Pintar Ez ADU KPDN; dan
• Bilik Gerakan Penguatkuasaan 03-8882 6088 / 6245.

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) ingin memaklumkan kepada orang ramai tentang komitmen kerajaan untuk terus membantu orang ramai dalam mengurangkan kos sara hidup dan menangani masalah kenaikan harga bagi melindungi pengguna dan memastikan sambutan perayaan Ramadan dan Hari Raya Aidilfitri tidak terjejas dengan sebarang isu melibatkan kenaikan harga yang melampau.

Selain pelbagai inisiatif di bawah Payung RAHMAH, turut diteruskan adalah peranan Kerajaan menerusi KPDN yang menetapkan Harga Runcit Maksimum bagi minyak masak tulen kemasan botol bawah Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penentuan Harga Maksimum) (No.5) 2023.

Secara umumnya, terdapat kenaikan harga minyak sawit mentah (crude palm oil) untuk bulan Mac berbanding bulan sebelumnya yang telah melepasi RM4,000.00 per tan metrik. Purata harga Minyak Sawit Mentah untuk bulan Mac 2023 adalah RM 4,139 per tan matrik berbanding RM 3,908 per tan matrik pada bulan Februari 2023. Kenaikan ini sekaligus akan menyebabkan berlakunya kenaikan harga runcit minyak masak tulen kemasan botol berdasarkan kepada konsep harga siling bergerak. Walau 2 bagaimanapun, bagi mengelakkan bebanan kepada rakyat dan pengguna, Kerajaan dan industri bersetuju untuk mengekalkan harga runcit minyak masak sawit tulen untuk tempoh 8 April 2023 hingga 7 Mei 2023.

Pengekalan harga runcit minyak masak sawit kemasan botol ini melibatkan pembayaran subsidi kepada pengilang-pengilang penapis secara tuntutan bayaran balik (reimbursement) berdasarkan bilangan tuntutan sebenar.

Mana-mana pihak yang menjual melebihi harga maksima boleh diambil tindakan di bawah Akta Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan 2011 dan boleh dikenakan penalti seperti berikut:

(a) Individu; boleh didenda oleh mahkamah sehingga RM100,000 atau dipenjarakan tidak melebihi tiga tahun atau kedua-duanya dan;

(b) Syarikat; boleh didenda sehingga RM500,000.

Akhir sekali, KPDN akan meneruskan pemantauan disamping turut menggalakkan pengguna agar menjadi mata dan telinga kepada Kerajaan untuk menyalurkan maklumat berkaitan pelanggaran undang-undang di bawah bidang kuasa KPDN termasuk harga runcit minyak masak sawit tulen di 3 pasaran secara rasmi melalui saluran berikut:

• Whatsapp ke 019- 279 4317 / 019-848 8000
• Portal eaduan.kpdn.gov.my
• Pusat Panggilan 1-800-886-800
• Emel e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my
• Ez ADU KPDN
• Pusat Arahan Penguatkuasaan (ECC) 03-8882 6088/6245

Menu RAHMAH tidak halal yang julung kali diadakan peringkat Negeri Johor telah dihoskan hari ini di Jalan Dedap 22, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bharu, dan dihadiri oleh Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup.

Seperti yang sedia maklum, Menu RAHMAH merupakan satu inisiatif di bawah Payung RAHMAH yang digerakkan dengan sokongan Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) bersama rakan strategik yang terdiri daripada pengusaha kedai makanan/minuman bermasak dan juga persatuan berkaitan.

Pelaksanaan Menu RAHMAH bertujuan membantu dan mengurangkan kos sara hidup rakyat terutama golongan berpendapatan rendah untuk mendapatkan makanan bermasak yang seimbang pada harga RM5.00 dan ke bawah. Menu RAHMAH adalah Private Driven Initiative atau inisiatif yang dipelopori oleh pengusaha makanan atau syarikat swasta secara sukarela. Kerajaan tidak menentukan harga, kaedah pelaksanaan, serta bahanbahan bagi Menu RAHMAH yang ditawarkan, asalkan ianya seimbang dengan kandungan protein, karbohidrat dan serat berupa sayur-sayuran..

Pada hari ini, Inisiatif Menu RAHMAH diperluaskan bagi makanan komuniti bukan beragama islam di Food Street Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru dan inisiatif ini diusahakan oleh Persatuan Peniaga Makanan dan Minuman Taman Johor Jaya. Untuk makluman, terdapat 49 buah kedai 2 yang terlibat dalam menawarkan Menu RAHMAH Non Halal. Antara Menu RAHMAH Non Halal yang ditawarkan adalah seperti makanan laut, kepak ayam, mi sup, burger, lobak putih goreng, manisan dan banyak lagi.

KPDN juga telah mewujudkan satu portal bagi membolehkan orang ramai mendapatkan maklumat lokasi premis menjual Menu RAHMAH yang berdekatan dan peniaga juga boleh mendaftar penyertaan mereka dengan melayari https://menurahmah.kpdn.gov.my.

KPDN menyeru lebih ramai lagi pemain industri khususnya industri restoran dan makanan supaya dapat bersama-sama berganding bahu dengan Kerajaan untuk menjayakan aspirasi ini bagi meringankan kos sara hidup rakyat.

Untuk sebarang pertanyaan lanjut, pihak pemain industri dan orang ramai boleh menghubungi Sekretariat Perdagangan Pengedaran dan Industri Perkhidmatan (SPIP) di talian hotline 03- 8882 5881/ 5905 atau melalui emel kepada spip@kpdn.gov.my.