About Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM)
Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) or perhaps more aptly “Corporate India In Malaysia” was set up to be the Corporate face of India in Malaysia.
A need was felt by the Indian companies operating in Malaysia, to have a common platform to share information, opportunities, address issues, brainstorm, network and establish linkages between Indian companies and various stakeholders in the Government and Industry in Malaysia.
CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) the apex body representing Indian industry, then initiated this process and the inception of CIIM took place.
(CIIM) is a registered national level body comprising member companies originating from India and operating in Malaysia. Members of CIIM are CEO’s of corporate entities representing various segments of the Indian industry including Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Manufacturing, ICT, Banking, Railways, Airlines, Trading etc.
Member companies include large conglomerates as well as SME’s like TCS, Tech Mahindra, Tamco (L&T group), Recron (Reliance group), Biocon, Thermax, Bry-Air…to name a few
CIIM was formally launched in Kuala Lumpur by the then Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Mr. Kamal Nath in Dec 2005 in the presence of ITC Chairman & then Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) President, Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar and many other corporate leaders and government officials.
Since inception, CIIM has been working on promoting trade and investments between Malaysia and India. CIIM has organized dialogue sessions with both, the Indian and Malaysian Prime Ministers, besides working closely with other stake holders like the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. CIIM also organized several business conferences on highlighting various business opportunities arising out of the Malaysia India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and regular networking sessions with business and Govt entities.
CIIM Objectives
Act as a catalyst for promoting business and trade among Indian companies and Indian JV’s in Malaysia
Provide a framework for Indian companies for consultation and engagement in activities related to trade and investments in Malaysia.
Provide inputs and serve as a reference point to the Indian High Commission on matters relating to Indian companies and JV’s in Malaysia.
Support the Indian Government’s and the High Commission of India’s initiatives to enhance and strengthen bilateral linkages between India and Malaysia.
Network with Malaysian Government, concerned nodal agencies and Malaysian companies to provide Indian industry views and feedback on improving bilateral relations.
To organize seminars/workshops/conferences and events on training and knowledge sharing pertaining to various industry and market issues.
