COURTESY VISIT BY THE MINISTRY OF ROADS, KENYA TO PSDC ON 3rd MARCH 2009
H. E. David Gachoki Njoka, the High Commissioner of Kenya; Eng. M. S. M. Kamau, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Roads; and 2 officers from Ministry of Roads, Kenya visited PSDC on the 3rd March 2009. Several local professional firms who had either exported or intended to export their services to Kenya had also been invited to the meeting. During the discussion, the Permanent Secretary informed that there currently was a shortage of contractors and consultants in Kenya. As such, they lacked expertise and professionals to undertake construction and infrastructure projects in their country. In that note, he extended an invitation to Malaysian companies to open offices in their country and establish partnerships with local players.

COURTESY VISIT BY ALGERIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION
An Algerian business delegation visited PSDC on 6th May 2009 through facilitation from MATRADE. The purpose of their visit was to establish business relations and to learn more about PSDC’s roles and functions. They also expressed their interest to meet capable consultants or contractors who are keen to do business in Algeria particularly in developing townships. As such, PSDC had organized an appointment with a Malaysian contractor who was interested to penetrate the Algerian market in the construction industry.

COURTESY VISIT BY THE CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION BOARD (CRB) OF TANZANIA
The delegation from Contractors Registration Board (CRB) of Tanzania organized a study tour to Malaysia with the intention to exchange ideas and views on the registration of contractors in Malaysia and to identify potential partners for future projects in Tanzania. As part of the programme, the delegation made a courtesy visit to PSDC on 6th October 2009. They were briefed on PSDC’s roles and function in promoting and enhancing the level of involvement of Malaysian professional services in the international market. PSDC also highlighted the achievements made by Malaysian professionals locally and internationally and emphasized what Malaysia could offer to the world especially Tanzania. Both parties agreed to look at the possibility to work together in the future.