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| 1. | Who is the organizer for SSM National Conference (SSMNC) 2017? | The SSMNC 2017 is organized by Companies Commission of Malaysia Training Academy (COMTRAC) & Knowledge Management, a Division of Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (Companies Commission of Malaysia). |
| 2. | Date | 22 & 23 August 2017 (Tuesday & Wednesday) |
| 3. | Venue | Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Please refer to question 22 on location details. |
| 4. | What is the theme of SSMNC 2017? | The Conference theme is “IMPLEMENTING THE COMPANIES ACT 2016. MOVING TOGETHER. GREATER TOGETHER.” |
| 5. | What are the main objectives of SSMNC 2017? | - The transition from Companies Act 1965 to Companies Act 2016 has been eventful and this Conference serves as a platform for stakeholders to come together to exchange views on the implementation of the new Act.
- Raise the level of understanding on the key amendments in the Companies Act 2016.
- Identify specific actions required under the new compliance and disclosure requirements.
- Catalyze the creation of a conducive corporate governance ecosystem in the country under the new Companies Act regime.
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| 6. | What can the delegates expect from the SSMNC 2017 Technical Programme? | Plenary topics at the Conference are:
- Transitioning into Companies Act 2016.
- Companies Act 2016. Moving Together. From Policies to Legislation to Implementation.
- 4 Things Directors Are Talking in the Boardroom
- Would People Rather Attend AGM Than Catch Pokemon?
- Amendments on the BURSA Listing Requirements Arising From Companies Act 2016
- XBRL will be the next reality. Are you ready?
- Making the most of e-commerce boom in Malaysia.
- Practical Insights on Implementation of Companies Act 2016.
- Top 5 Highly Discussed Implementation Matters
- What to Expect for the Next 12 Months?
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| 7. | What are the value propositions for delegates? | - Update your knowledge of duties and responsibilities as director/officer of a company under the Companies Act 2016.
- Get the update on the implementation of the Companies Act 2016 up to the minute.
- Find out what you don’t know about Companies Act 2016.
- Help you in conducting your company’s readiness assessment based on the new regulatory requirements.
- Find answers to your questions during the interactive panel discussion and network breaks.
- Increase the opportunity to meet liked-minded colleagues and to network among businesses associates and representatives from SSM.
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| 8. | How can I get a copy of the SSMNC 2017 brochure? | You may view the SSMNC 2017 brochure at HERE If you require a hardcopy, please call the Conference Secretariat. Details of the Secretariat can be found on question 32. Or you may send an e-mail to
sitinazirah[at]ssm.com.my/
comtrac[at]ssm.com.my. |
| 9. | How many delegates are expected to attend the SSMNC 2017 in Kuala Lumpur? | The SSMNC 2017 is expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates. |
| 10. | Who should attend SSMNC 2017? | - Company Directors
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Operations
- Officers Entrepreneurs
- Company Secretaries
- Auditors
- Lawyers
- Fund Managers
- Financial Intermediaries
- Bankers
- Corporate Advisers
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Academicians
- Students
- Regulators
- Government Officers
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| 11. | How many CPE points do I get by attending the SSMNC 2017? | - SSM 20 CPE points (For Licensed Secretaries)
- For members of professional bodies, please contact your respective bodies to enquire on the CPE credits.
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| 12. | Is this Conference HRDF claimable? | Yes. Employers who wish to apply for training grants to attend this Conference to kindly refer to
Employer Circular No. 11/2014: Online Training Grant Claim (E-Claim) For Employer And Training Provider. (English Version /
BM Version) |
| 13. | How much is the SSMNC 2017 registration fees? | Conference Registration Fee (inclusive of 6% GST) RM1,300 Registration fee include:
- Event attendance to all sessions.
- 2 lunches and 4 tea breaks.
- 20 SSM CPE points for full attendance.
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A copy of Companies Act 2016
- Conference bag.
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| 14. | How do I get the Conference materials? | Sessions materials will be available
after the Conference and can be accessed through the Conference website. The materials are solely for delegates’ personal use. Reproduction and dissemination in any form - mass mailing, emails and bulk printing are prohibited. |
| 15. | When and how can I register? | The SSMNC 2017 is open for registration. The closing date for registration is
15 August 2017 or when seats are sold out, whichever is earlier. Registration form can be downloaded from
http://www.ssm.com.my/en/ssmnc2017/organizer.Please complete the registration form and return to the Conference Secretariat via:
Important notes Please ensure Registration Form is fully completed before you sent it to the Secretariat. Please print or type clearly. Only duly completed forms will be accepted. Personal e-mail and mobile numbers are compulsory. |
| 16. | How do I pay the registration fee? | - Payment can be made in cash, cheque, bank draft, money order or postal order. Each programme fee must be paid separately.
- Only cheque issued by company/firm can be accepted. Companies/Firms that issue a non-valid cheque will be blacklisted.
- Personal cheque will not be accepted.
- On the reverse of each instrument of payment, please indicate the participant(s) name (maximum 5), License Secretary / Prescribed Bodies membership no. (if any), Conference name
(SSMNC2017) and event code:
CONF/KL/17/059.
- Attach with
Registration Form (if payment made before the programme date) or
Invoice (if payment made after the programme date) when submitting payment.
- Payment can be made at Menara SSM, Level 17, Menara SSM @ Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and at all SSM branches.
- An undertaking letter will also be considered prior to the payment. Admittance is not permitted unless payment or company’s Letter of Undertaking (LOU) is received. Personal LOU will not be accepted.
- A Tax Invoice will be issued
after the Conference to the company/individual. Please inform us of the correct spelling of company/individual name for the tax invoice purpose.
- No refund is entertained. Transfer of registration fee to another programme is not allowed.
Payment / LOU must be received with registration by
15 August 2017 to guarantee your place. No walk-in is accepted. For payment by Government Departments/Agencies,
Local Purchase Order (LPO) must reach the Conference Secretariat by
15 August 2017. |
| 17. | Can I request for a Tax Invoice? Where do I pay? | Tax invoice will be issued upon request by the delegate. Please state clearly to whom we should issue the tax invoice to in the Registration Form. Please provide correct information in order for us expedite the issuance of tax invoice to you. Please present this tax invoice when payment is made at SSM, Level 17, Menara SSM@Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and at all SSM branches in Malaysia. Thereafter a copy of the receipt and registration form must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat. |
| 18. | When is the closing date for registration? | The closing date for registration is
15 August 2017 or when seats are sold out, whichever is earlier. |
| 19. | Can I cancel or transfer my registration? | Cancellation and transfer of registration fee to attend other programme are not allowed. However, delegate may send a substitute. Written notification of substitute’s name must be received and acknowledged by COMTRAC at least three (3) working days prior to programme. In cases of cancellation/postponement of programme by COMTRAC, the registration fee will be refunded. |
| 20. | Can I send a substitution? | Cancellation and transfer of registration fee to attend other programme are not allowed. However, delegate may send a substitute. Written notification of substitute’s name must be received and acknowledged by COMTRAC at least three (3) working days prior to programme. In cases of cancellation/postponement of programme by COMTRAC, the registration fee will be refunded. |
| 21. | Replacement Of Certificate | SSM will charge an administrative fee of RM30.00 (inclusive of 6% GST) per copy for any replacement of certificate due to errors in name or identification card number wrongly filled by delegate / representative during registration or loss of certificate, etc. |
| 22. | What is the address of the Conference venue? | Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +60 3 7492 8000 Fax: +60 3 7492 8001
https://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunwayresorthotelspa/ Email:
srhs.enquiry[at]sunwayhotels.com Latitude: 3.070838 Longitude: 101.60927600000002 Google Maps: 3°4'15.017" 101°36'33.393"Destination Map of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Selangor. |
| 23. | Car Park | Ample parking lots at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Park at Level 10, 11 or 12 at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Then take the lift to Conference venue at Grand Lagoon Ballroom at Level 15.
| Parking rate per entry | RM7.00 | | Parking rate for stay-in guest of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa | Free | | Valet parking | RM20 per day |
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| 24. | Public transport to Conference Venue |
From KLIA to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
You have a few options to reach Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Choose between a hotel limousine pick-up, express train and taxi. It takes about 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Hotel Limousine
You can book a limousine pick-up by providing your flight details and estimated time of arrival (ETA) with Sunway Resort & Spa at +60 3 7492 8000 or email them at
bookroomsrhs[at]sunwayhotels.com. LRT - Putra Heights Line to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Get on board the LRT Putra Height Line and stop at USJ 7 (KJ31). At USJ 7 LRT station, proceed to transit to BRT Line to Sunway Lagoon station which is a 15-minute ride. From Sunway Lagoon station, its 5-minute walk to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Check this at
https://www.myrapid.com.my.
KTM Komuter - Pelabuhan Klang Line to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
BRT Sunway Line: Sunway-Setia Jaya-USJ7 |
| 25. | Which is the Conference official hotel? *Update on 14/08/17 | Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa (5*) Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Tel: +60 3 7492 8000 Fax: +60 3 7492 8001
https://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunwayresorthotelspa/ Email:
srhs.enquiry[at]sunwayhotels.com
Accommodations at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Accommodations at special rates have been reserved at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa for delegates of SSMN2017. Note: These special rates will expire on 21 Aug 2017. Please follow the Step-by-Step Hotel Room Reservation. [Update 14 Aug 17: Room booking at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is closed. The hotel rooms are fully booked.]
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| 26. | What hotels are nearest to Sunway Resorts Hotel & Spa? *Update on 14/08/17 | - Sunway Pyramid Hotel (4.5*)
- Sunway Clio Hotel (4*)
Accommodations at special rates have been reserved at Sunway Pyramid Hotel and Sunway Clio Hotel for delegates of SSMN2017. Note: These special rates will expire on 21 Aug 2017 or when the rooms are fully booked, whichever is earlier. Please follow the Step-by-Step Hotel Room Reservation. |
| 27. | Will the Conference Secretariat make hotel reservation and travel arrangement for delegates? | Hotel reservation and travel arrangement are the responsibilities of the delegates. |
| 28. | What is the dress code for the Conference? | The dress code is corporate attire. We suggest that you bring a jacket since the conference hall may be cold. |
| 29. | What time does the registration opens on Day 1 and Day 2? | Registration counters open at 7.00am on Day 1 (22 August 2017) and Day 2 (23 August 2017). |
| 30. | What is the duration of the programme each day? | The Conference programme is scheduled to start at 9.00 a.m. and ends at 5.00 p.m. each day. |
| 31. | The answer to my question is not here. Who can help me? | For additional assistance, please call the Conference Secretariat at tel : +603 2299 4434(Nazirah) l 4423 (Hellmy) l 4441 (Priya) l 4440 (Zakhir) l 4514 (Fuza) |
| 32. | Where can I contact the Conference Secretariat? | Conference Secretariat:
COMTRAC & Knowledge Management Division
Level 12, Menara SSM@Sentral,
No.7, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5,
Kuala Lumpur Sentral,
50623 Kuala Lumpur
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 5.15pm
Tel : +603 2299 4434(Nazirah) l 4423 (Hellmy) l 4441 (Priya) l 4440 (Zakhir) l 4514 (Fuza) Fax : +603 2299 4451 l 4452
Email:
sitinazirah[at]ssm.com.my/comtrac[at]ssm.com.my
Website: www.ssm.com.my |