6 December, 2012 (Thursday) 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM Venue: Networking Corner 1 Speaker:   HE Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) (Formulates policies, strategies and reviews matters related to the development of domestic trade and consumerism)   Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) (Spearheading the growth of the country’s franchise industry, in order to realize their goal of producing more franchise entrepreneurs in the business world)   Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) (Serve as an agency to incorporate companies and register businesses as well as to provide company and business information to the public)   Intellectual Property Corporation Malaysia (MYIPO) (Responsible for the development and management of the intellectual property system including patent, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and IC layout designs protection in Malaysia)   Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA) (Act as a registry for information pertaining to franchise business operating or intending to operate within the country)   Asean Retail-Chain & Franchise Federation (ARFF) (To champion the promotion and development of trade particularly in the retail chains, franchise & tourism and shopping industries)   MATRADE Hong Kong (To disseminate timely and relevant information as well as market intelligence to give Malaysian companies the competitive edge in international trade)   Language: English No Simultaneous interpretation Service Remarks: A networking tea reception will be organised after the seminar at 4:30pm - first-come first-served!