The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) has recently conducted a series of high level discussions with stakeholders ahead of the launch of the MGBF Food Security Initiative next month. The goals of the discussions were to understand the role that rural planning and develop will play in the implementation of a successful food security strategy for the country and how that link to other efforts will across ASEAN. "The question is where to start?  In the context of rural development needs to be seen in the broader context of demand for goods and services to a specific market that a particular group of people wish to supply, this in turn has a direct impact on how planning needs to take place in those areas.  Rural communities are an important part of the story, they often bear the burden of food production or at least the production of raw materials for food [...]

The recent invocation of Article 50 by the United Kingdom which signals the start of process of the UK's departure from the European Union will have far reaching effects on economic and geopolitical realities faced by countries and business entreaties for the foreseeable future. While it is the democratic will of the majority of people living in the UK it's important to remember the founding principles of peace and prosperity through a shared future following the catastrophic aftermath of two world wars, this ideal should not be lost during the coming years. Putting aside the political horse trading and the sensation created by some reports in the media the key question for Malaysia will be how can Malaysian companies benefit from the changes created by UK's departure from the European Union? While the UK has taken a step back from the EU, the fact remains that the EU is still [...]

The Malaysia Global Business Forum will organize a series of food security event in conjunction with its food security initiative. To get more information about the upcoming events please contact us today. Upcoming Events : Launch of MGBF Food Security Initiative Stakeholder 1st Roundtable Stakeholder 2nd Roundtable Stakeholder 3rd Roundtable Conference Food Security Malaysia Looking forward to 2017 - Commentary Attribute this statement to: Nordin Abdullah Managing Director, Glenreagh Sdn. Bhd. The recent tabling of the 2017 budget themed “Budget 2017: Ensuring Unity and Economic Growth, Inclusive Prudent Spending, Wellbeing of the Rakyat”, the budget allocation of some RM260.8 Billion has balanced the immediate concerns of the people and the long term strategic goals of sustainable economic growth for the country. Key indicators of economic growth such as improved purchasing power, continued domestic demand and consistent external trade figures builds confidence in Malaysia’s economy.  Coupled with the government’s ability to [...]