From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat From the Secretariat Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly updates updates updates updates Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly updates updates updates updates June 2010 June 2010 June 2010 June 2010 The Direct Selling Convention & Exhibition 2010 (DSCE2010) was successfully held on 12 th June 2010 at Dewan Wawasan Convention & Exhibition Centre (PGRM) Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Although this event is by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism, DSAM was responsible for organising the Convention portion of the event. The Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism launched the Convention. The agenda for the 1-day event included presentations on ‘Redefining the Future of Direct Selling in Malaysia’ by Mr Paul Yee, President of DSAM and GM of Amway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Mr WC Chong, Senior Vice President ,Operations of Elken Sdn Bhd. Earlier on in the month, there was a soft launch for the DSCE2010 by the Minister with the purpose of informing the media of the event plus starting off the publicity campaign. Overall, there were more than 400 participants at the Convention. As usual, DSAM showed its support for the Ministry as about 50% of participants are from DSAM member companies. Page 1 The afternoon session of the Convention started off with a briefing on the amendments to the Direct Sales Act 1993 by MDTCC, followed by a Q & A session with Bank Negara plus the various divisions of the Ministry. participants are from DSAM member companies. The rest of the participants are Ministry officials, media and non-member companies. The Minister receiving and admiring a customised memento from DSAM and its member companies during Y.B.’s stop at DSAM’s booth. A section of the participants at the DSCE2010 Should Member Companies wish to have soft copies of the photographs taken during the event, please contact the DSAM Secretariat.
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June 2010June 2010June 2010June 2010
The Direct Selling Convention
& Exhibition 2010 (DSCE2010)
was successfully held on 12th
June 2010 at Dewan
Wawasan Convention &
Exhibition Centre (PGRM)
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Although this event is by the Ministry of Domestic
Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism, DSAM was
responsible for organising the Convention portion of the
event. The Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives
and Consumerism launched the Convention. The
agenda for the 1-day event included presentations on
‘Redefining the Future of Direct Selling in Malaysia’ by
Mr Paul Yee, President of DSAM and GM of Amway
(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Mr WC Chong, Senior Vice
President ,Operations of Elken Sdn Bhd.
Earlier on in the month, there was a soft launch
for the DSCE2010 by the Minister with the
purpose of informing the media of the event plus
starting off the publicity campaign.
Overall, there were more than 400 participants
at the Convention. As usual, DSAM showed its
support for the Ministry as about 50% of
participants are from DSAM member companies.
Page 1
The afternoon session of the Convention started off
with a briefing on the amendments to the Direct
Sales Act 1993 by MDTCC, followed by a Q & A
session with Bank Negara plus the various divisions
of the Ministry.
participants are from DSAM member companies.
The rest of the participants are Ministry officials,
media and non-member companies.
The Minister
receiving and
admiring a
customised
memento from
DSAM and its
member
companies during
Y.B.’s stop at
DSAM’s booth.
A section of the
participants at the
DSCE2010
Should Member
Companies wish to
have soft copies of the
photographs taken
during the event,
please contact the
DSAM Secretariat.
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Latest developments from National Pharmaceutical Control
Bureau, Ministry of Health Malaysia (BPFK)
1 LAUNCH OF NEW PHASE OF QUEST 3 SYSTEM
BPFK recently launched the QUEST 3 system which replaces the
QUEST 2 system. This new system involves 5 modules, which are
Health Supplements, Traditional Products, Non-Prescriptive / OTC,
Cosmetics, Manufacturing and Imports. With this implementation, all
applications for registrations of traditional health product
supplements, evaluation of non-prescriptive products, cosmetic
notifications plus applications for manufacturing licenses and imports,
must be submitted via system QUEST 3 effective from 1st July 2010.
Applications for product registrations via QUEST 2 shall cease
effective 30th June 2010.
A two-day familiarization course was held by BPFK on 29th and 20th
June 2010 for DSAM members and other registration holders. Should
any member wishes to have the presentation slides from the
MALAYSIAN BUSINESS ETHICS
EXCELLENCE AWARD 2010
MDTCC is organising this event to
reward companies that uphold the
highest tenets of ethics in their
daily business activities. Member
companies who wish to participate
can download more details at this
link –
http://www.kpdnkk.gov.my/index.php?opti
on=com_content&task=view&id=14905&It
emid=214
or contact the DSAM Secretariat.
OTHER EVENTS
DSAM representing our member
companies attended the following
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any member wishes to have the presentation slides from the
familiarization course, please contact the DSAM Secretariat.
2 DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR GOOD DISTRIBUTION PRACTICE
The Drug Control Authority has reviewed the Guidelines for Good
Distribution Practice and has requested DSAM members to provide
their feedback to the draft before 13th July 2010. It will be a good
opportunity for members to constructively comment before the
implementation. A copy of the draft can be downloaded at the
following link http://portal.bpfk.gov.my/index.cfm?menuid=46&parentid=15
The draft is at number 10, at the bottom of the above link.
3 LEVEL OF LOVASTATIN FROM RED YEAST RICE IN
NATURAL PRODUCTS
BPFK has fixed the level of the natural source Lovastatin. Please
refer to DSAM Circular dated 25th June 2010 or contact the DSAM
Secretariat for a copy of the directive from Ministry.
companies attended the following
events and meetings organised by
MDTCC;
- Konvensyen Pengguna 2010
launched by the Minister of
Domestic Trade, Co-operatives
and Consumerism on 1st June
2010. The purpose of this
convention was to discuss the
formation of a Master Plan for
Consumerism and propose
amendments to the present
Consumer related policies.
- Launch of the Expo Beli
Barangan Malaysia 2010 by the
Prime Minister of Malaysia.
DSAM has been invited by the Performance, Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) to provide
insights on the direct selling industry in Malaysia. PEMANDU was appointed by the Prime Minister to
oversee and facilitate the National Key Economic Area (NKEA) Labs. These Labs are to spur the economic
growth of 12 sectors shortlisted as potential NKEAs. Direct Selling is under the Wholesale Retail sector/Lab.
PEMANDU has requested a ‘Wish List’ from DSAM that could propel the direct selling industry into a
measurable and significant growth. A few member companies have submitted their proposed list which will
be compiled and forwarded to PEMANDU.
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The 1st DSAM Blood Donation Campaign was held in co-operation with the
National Blood Bank at Giant’s flagship Hypermarket at Kota Damansara.
Members and direct sellers from a total of 5 member companies
participated in this charitable event. The member companies are
CNI Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd, DNMC International Sdn Bhd, Gano
Excel Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Grolier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Viva
Life Science Sdn Bhd. In total, there were 46 donors (inclusive of
shoppers) comprising 23 males and females each. All donors
were given an exclusive DSAM Bath Towel and Micro LED Torchlight