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The SMI Association of Malaysia was established on 13th July 1995 with the objective of promoting the interests of small and medium scale industries in Malaysia.

Since its inception, the SMI Association of Malaysia has been active in organising relevant conferences, seminars and other projects to disseminate information to its members and SMI operators in the country.  Some of the more important events include:

          
• The National Industrial Conference ’97
          
• SMI National Census ‘98
         
• Roadshow ’98 on RM1.5 Billion Financing Fund
          
• SMI Export Conference ‘98
          
• Seminar on “Alternative Financing & Government Grants for SMIs”
          
• Roadshow on “Millennium Y2K and SMIs”
          
• SMI Human Resource Development (HRD) Towards K-Economy Roadshow 2000
          
• Multiple Funding For SMIs Nationwide Workshop 2001
          
• Competitive Positioning Towards AFTA & WTO Nationwide Roadshows 2002
          
• Malaysia Taiwan Industrial Conference 2003
          
• Malaysia China Economic Conference 2004
          
• SMI Recognition Award Series 2004
          
• SMI Financial Solutions Roadshows 2004
          
• SMI One-Stop Solution 2005 Exhibition
          
• National Internet Literacy Campaign
          
• SMI/SME Web Presence Campaign/SMI Web Guide
          
• SMB ICT Solutions Campaign 2005
          
• Malaysia SME Retailing Conference 2005
          
• Malaysia India Economic Conference 2005
          
• New issues facing SMEs Roadshows 2006
          
• Malaysia China Economic Conference 2006
          
• SMB Recognition Award 2006 cum SMIAM 10th Anniversary Dinner
          
• SME Export Seminar and Coaching Program 2007
          
• China ASEAN Free Trade & Services Agreement Conference & Workshop 2007
         
• Nurturing Emerging Entrepreneurs Seminar 2007
• Trade Mission to Yantai and Aingdao

In addition, SMI Association of Malaysia has participated in numerous dialogues and submitted several memorandums to various Ministries and Government departments such as the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Bank Negara, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Energy, Communication and Multimedia, and others.  The Association has also released several statements to the press on relevant issues pertaining to SMIs, and it is a founder member of the National SMI Consultative Centre.

The SMI Association participates extensively in trade exhibitions and overseas trade visits, and actively promotes and export culture.  It also publishes the SMI Business Directory and has its own website at www.smisme.com. Its present membership consists of about 700 organisations and companies.

VISION
To transform SMEs into an economic powerhouse of the country by 2020.

MISSION
To instil and eventually ingrain deeply the concept of “learning organisation” into SMEs and encourage them to be export-oriented.

Objectives of SMI Association of Malaysia
1. To advocate the interests and needs of the small and medium scale industries in Malaysia.
2. To help promote and develop SMEs in Malaysia.
3. To organise SMEs into a more cohesive group with a greater voice.
4.  To improve the efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and performance of SMEs through a series of
well-planned resources, development programmes and road shows.

SMI Association of Malaysia
20-6, Jalan USJ 9/5T
Subang Business Center
47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 603-8026 1306 / 1307
Fax: 603-8026 1309
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.smisme.com

SMI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA - OFFICE BEARERS 2005/2008

Advisers   : YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Ting
: YB Dato’ Chua Jui Meng
: YB Dato’ Tan Chai Ho
: Dr Looi Teong Chye

National President        : Mr Chua Tiam Wee, JSM, AMS, PJK (Selangor)

Deputy President          : Datin Sharifah Binti Syed Agil Barakbah (Kedah)

Vice Presidents             : Yee Poh Tak (Selangor)
: Lee Swee Ching (Perak)
: Gan Hor Chye (Kedah)
: Danny Teh Kee Sin (Johor)
: See Poon Huat (Johor)

National Secretary        : Lee Teck Meng (Selangor)

Assistant Secretary       : Nur Mohd Ezan Taib (Federal Territory)

Treasurer                       : Alex Hor Chee Ann (Federal Territory)

Assistant Treasurer       : Lee Yoon Ming (Selangor)

Committee Members    : 1) Ong Teck Eng (Jinjang)
2) Ong Chee Tat (Sri Damansara)
3) Dr Ooi Chee Hock (Penang)
4) Elvin Ng Lai Teck (Muar)
5) Adrain Tan Poh Gek (Federal Territory)
6) Kow Kai Meng (Kelana Jaya)
7) Ong Chai Kiat (Ulu Langat)
8) Leslie Wong Chin Kiew (Klang)
9) Thomson Kuek Pai Khee (Sarawak)

Auditors                       : Andrew Chey Wan Fatt (Federal Territory)
: Tan Boon Kuang (Selangor)

Legal Advisors           : Arthur Yap Chee Keong (Federal Territory)
: Tan Foong Luen (Negeri Sembilan)