2009 Missions

PSDC frequently takes part in foreign missions for the purpose of exploring opportunities, networking, promoting of Malaysian professionals and information gathering. Below is the list of 2009 missions in which we took part.

OFFICIAL VISIT TO BAHRAIN AND QATAR FROM 17 TO 23 JANUARY 2009

PSDC participated in an official visit to Bahrain and Qatar on 17 – 23 January 2009 led by the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Bin Ahmad Badawi. The former Minister of Works, Yb Dato’ Sri Ir. Mohd Zin bin Mohamed was also part of the Prime Minister’s delegation. This visit was as a platform for PSDC to make direct contact with potential construction industry players from Bahrain and Qatar. Several companies had approached PSDC and sought assistance to find potential business partners from Malaysia. Their contact details had been disseminated to PSDC members and several Malaysian companies that had registered their interest to network with the said companies.

FACT-FINDING MISSION TO BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA FROM 17 TO 23 JANUARY 2009

PSDC participated in Fact-Finding Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) led by Head of the Special Unit for Overseas Project, Economic Planning Unit (EPU). The mission was specifically organized to acquire feedback from the Bosnian Government on a Malaysian proposal to organize a feasibility study on the development of a new airport in Visoko. The delegation was honored to meet with the President of BIH, Prime Minister of the Federation of BIH, Mayor of Kosovo and several top Government officials. This visit has given an affirmative direction for Malaysia to proceed with the study.