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Malaysian Franchise Association
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and salam sejahtera.
I would like to take this opportunity to give a hearty thank you to all MFA members and I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead MFA for the term 2017/2019. Special thank to MFA’s Main Committee Members for 2015/2017 session, MFA’s Secretariat and the most privileged to all Members of MFA for your unwavering supports to MFA all these years.
Working with our new Main Committee Members lineup and the MFA team, my aim is to capture that spirit of innovation and creativity to deliver real value to our members, implementing plans for membership growth as well as restoring promising and a sustainable MFA budget position.
I am confident with the strong support from all members, MFA will strengthen its role and function to further strengthen the local franchise industry by facilitating its members to be more innovative and resilience in the challenges of competition due to the impact of globalization and liberalization of the market faced by many businesses these couple of years. Hence, I urged members of MFA to sustain their competitiveness and raise their capacity level to meet any challenges in the ever changing global business.
For 2017, MFA has lined up various activities for the development of franchise industry, to be participated by members specifically as well as to the publics. These programs are created to help the members to elevate themselves to the level of excellence in the franchising as well as to build a better relationship among the franchise players locally and internationally.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all members of MFA for your continuous commitment and strong support since the establishment of MFA thus far, as to give your full efforts to ensure the development of the franchise industry in the country is thriving.
It is my hope that every member will be more active in the programs organize by MFA in the future. I believe that this commitment will definitely boost the growth of the franchise industry in our country and realize the government's mission in producing more innovative, competitive and viable franchise entrepreneurs.
Thank you.
Datuk Radzali Hassan
Chairman
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MESSAGE FROM ADVISOR
Malaysian Franchise Association
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and salamsejahtera.
Alhamdulillah, thank you for the opportunity given to me to say few words in this July Edition of our Franchise Mind. About 23 years ago, the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA), was born. Starting off and then, MFA has been established and moving forward in becoming the only franchise association in Malaysia today. With only 44 sponsors back then, MFA now has nearly 300 active members, comprising franchisors, master franchisors, franchisees, would be franchisors, would be franchisees, franchise consultants, financial institutions, law firms, and academicians.
Despite these figures, MFA has major roles and responsibilities to play in the Malaysian franchise landscape. Highlighting the key objectives and roles of MFA is to consolidate the efforts of its members to protect their interests. This is one of the main essence of the MFA struggle over the years. We are in the association, always ensuring that the interest of the members are well-maintained and served.
Are we (MFA) now on track, to support the vision and mission of the Malaysian Franchise Industry? I leave this pertinent question for all of us. Despite all the efforts and supports from the members, the industry essentially was never deserted by hurdles and challenges. These include, in terms of national and international relations, relations between ministries, agencies, and other NGOs, financial challenges, and the need to emphasize are on mutual relationship between MFA members. These challenges need to be addressed with planning, strategy and support from the Main Committee Members, MFA Secretariat to the members as a whole.
Lastly, I congratulate the new lineup of MFA’s Main Committee Members for 2017/2019 and wishing them all the best, in asserting and carrying out their duties and responsibilities well. Please, continue to contribute and support the new Chairman in executing every agenda and direction set forth.
To the newly elected Chairman and Main Committee Members, may I say:–
“Build your resilience to serve”
With this opportunity, I would like to thank all members of MFA, the Main Committee Members, MFA’s Secretariat and all parties involved for all the supports and assistance given to me during my tenure as MFA’s Chairman for 2015/2017.
Together we pray that our efforts to grow the franchise industry in Malaysia will be a success.
Thank you.
Datuk Wira Mohd Latip Sarrugi
Advisor |
| | | Enhanced Franchise Development Program (EFDP) have four core activities which comprise Infrastructure Development, Research & Education, Marketing and Promotion as well as Financial support. For 2017, MFA members will enjoy more privileges and benefits through Financial support offered under FORWARD & FAST programs.
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| | SEMINAR PKNM - COFFEE TALK BIL.1
Date : 27th April 2017
Venue : RTC Sg. Rambai, Melaka
YBhg. Datuk Wira Mohd Latip Sarrugi, MFA's Chairman together with Coach Wan Arjunawan, MFA's Main Committee Member at the Coffee Talk : Perniagaan Francais jointly organize with MFA & Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Melaka (PKNM). The program was officiated by YB Datuk Hassan Abd Rahman, Agriculture & Entrepreneur Development Exco of Melaka. This awareness program is part of the collaboration between MFA & PKNM to nurture and encourage more potential and local entrepreneur to venture into franchise business concept.
About 150 staff of PKNM has joined the session. With this collaboration, we believe it will beneficial both MFA and PKNM.
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| | MFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017 (AGM2017)
Date : 15th June 2017
Venue : Vistana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
NEW LINE UP WITH A NEW FRONTIER AHEAD.
The 22nd MFA Annual General Meeting was successfully held on the 15th June 2017, with almost all of the MFA members attending the meeting. This year, the members have carried out their responsibilities in electing new leadership of MFA for a 2017/2019 term.
The new elected Malaysia Franchise Association’s leadership determines and follows the association’s mission statement to protect, enhance and promote franchising, and its vision to act as the pre-eminent voice and acknowledged leader for franchising worldwide. The Main Committee Members includes franchisors, franchisees, legal practitioners and consultants, who represent the extremely diverse nature of franchising. |
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| | INTERNATIONAL TRADE MISSION & BUSINESS MATCHING
Business matching program are one of the initiatives under the Enhanced Franchise Development Program (EFDP) to push Malaysian franchisors to international market and as this programs catered ONLY for MFA’s members, we believe that it will benefits our members in expansion to international countries and lifting your franchise business to another level.
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Program : Cafe Cambodia dan Franchise Licensing Cambodia
Date : 4th – 6th May 2017
Venue : Phnom Penh, Cambodia
10 franchise companies participated in this event:
1. Marrybrown Sdn Bhd
2. Global Art Creative Sdn Bhd
3. Arjuna Food Management Sdn Bhd
4. Q-Dees Worldwide System (M) Sdn Bhd
5. Resipi Arena Sdn Bhd
6. D’tandoor Food Industry Sdn Bhd
7. Clara International Sdn Bhd
8. Kopitiam Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
9. Mediconstant Holding Sdn Bhd
10. Cosry Wise Sdn Bhd
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Program : Vietnam International Retail & Franchise Show
Date : 1st – 3rd June 2017
Venue : Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
12 franchise companies participated in this event:
1. Poney Resources Sdn Bhd
2. WLF Global Ventures Sdn Bhd
3. Eastern Biotech Resources Sdn Bhd
4. Q-Dees Worldwide System (M) Sdn Bhd
5. Global Art Creative Sdn Bhd
6. Resipi Arena Sdn Bhd
7. Mediconstant Holding Sdn Bhd
8. Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd
9. Kopitiam Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
10. Bangi Coffee Shop International Sdn Bhd
11. Cleanpro Express Sdn Bhd
12. Global Top Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
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Program : Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities 2017
Date : 13th – 16th July 2017
Venue : Bangkok, Thailand
10 franchise companies participated in this event:
1. Cleanpro Express Sdn Bhd
2. Arjuna Village Sdn Bhd
3. City Coin Laundry Sdn Bhd
4. Global Art & Creative Sdn Bhd
5. Krista Education Sdn Bhd
6. Marrybrown Sdn Bhd
7. Resepi Arena Sdn Bhd
8. Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd
9. Kopitiam Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
10. Iconsultants Management Sdn Bhd
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CLEANING SERVICES SOAR TO GREATER HEIGHT
In this Edition, we would like to welcome Datuk Haji Radzali Bin Hassan as the Chairman for Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) term 2017 - 2019. He is the Founder and Group Managing Director of HARTA Maintenance Sdn Bhd and HARTA Group of Companies (HARTA). HARTA celebrated its 37th anniversary last April 9, 2017 a nearly four decades of existence for HARTA. This mark the quality of unflagging discipline in perseverance, persistence and endurance for a man who started as an entrepreneur moving towards becoming an industry player internationally.
HARTA started off as a mere cleaning service company but now moving confidently around sustainable cleaning services to provide a conducive environment for today’s building occupants. With the advent of advance technology and sophisticated systems, a lot of innovation and improvement ideas are incorporated towards a more productive and profitable operations. These are done to meet up with escalating clients demand and forever changing situations and surroundings. |
| | “To those who wish to capitalize on emerging opportunities competitive edge, it is crucial for them to be proficient at change management. Following years of challenge and change, the cleaning industry prepares for a promising future. But there’s a catch: those who wish to capitalize on emerging opportunities must learn new skills and prepare to take on competitive challenges with creativity and a heightened sense of professionalism and business acumen. With a challenging global economy, it is clear that there are plenty of opportunities ahead to the betterment of the organization and future career enhancement. In fact, our contributing experts tell us that there are also many prospects. New , affordable technologies, they point out, will empower several sectors of the cleaning and related services marketplace, enabling them to innovate and expand in exciting new commands. In addition, a growing emphasis on measurement, rules and regulations, training, standards, tools and systems will compel a heightened level of professionalism in the cleaning services industry. These emerging tools and standards will allow us to do our jobs better, improve health outcomes, show our value-added to consumers, and ultimately improve the bottom-line of the cleaning services industry to soar to greater height!” lament Datuk Haji Radzali.
The future looks bright for cleaning and maintenance companies led by visionaries. From amazing sustainable cleaning methods and products for homes and businesses to emerging cloud, mobile and information technologies, cleaning professionals will want to stay well-versed in breakthroughs and the latest technique. We are confident that we could gain huge benefits from the experience and wisdom of Datuk Haji Radzali. Together, Let’s Venture to Brighter Future!
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Main Committee Members
Advisor
Datuk Wira Mohd. Latip Sarrugi
Chairman Datuk Radzali Hassan
Vice Chairman
Izham Hakimi Hamdi
Secretary General
Mohamad Shukri Salleh
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Assistant Secretary
Dato' Zahriah Abd Kadir
Rozaiman Che Kar
Treasurer
Dr Mokhrazinim Mokhtar
Assistant Treasurer
Amran Shah Idris
Main Committee Members
Dato' Ir. Rohaizi Mohd. Jusoh
Deric Ye Chin Lee |
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Main Committee Members
Khairuddin YahyaNeoh Eng Kee Kevan Ong Kin Wye Sam Siew Pak Kheong Sri Ganesh K.Bala Subramaniam
Internal Auditors
Alias Ayob
Amran Abd Hamid |
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| Editorial Team
Chief Executive
Ahmad Faizal Mohamed Noor
Manager
Wan Muhammad Zainal Wan Yahya
Executive - Promotion & PublicationNur Farhiyah Attan
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Deputy General Manager
Mohd Faizal Abd Latip
Senior Executive - Event Management Abdullah Abu
Executive - Training & Project Amirul Kamal Amran
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Deputy General Manager
Zuraida Jomri
Senior Executive - Corporate Communication
Mohd Rithauddin Abd Aziz
Executive - Members Affair Nurafiqah Iskandarmiza |
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