Speech by newly elected MRCA President Ms Shirley Tay
MRCA 23RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 11TH AUGUST 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, 11th August 2020 - The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) held its 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at the Menara PNS, Bangsar South, KL and was graciously
hosted by Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS).
Due to the limitation on the number of attendees, this AGM was conducted in two methods – physical
and virtual. Ordinary members were invited to join the physical meeting whilst the Associate and
Affiliate members joined via Zoom. The meeting was attended by 114 members.
During the voting session, Ordinary members casted their votes digitally through a voting software.
The new office bearers for the term 2020 - 2022 are as follows:
Position Name Company
President Ms. Shirley Tay Bee Koo Sunrider International (M) Sdn Bhd
Immediate Past President Datuk Seri Garry Chua Kah Seng Rotol Food-Chain Sdn Bhd
Deputy President Dato' Liew Bin Brilliant Merchandising Sdn Bhd
Vice President Datuk Seri Dr. Chai Kee Kan KK Supermart & Superstore Sdn Bhd
Vice President Ms. Valerie Choo Yoke Shiem Simply Awesome Sdn Bhd
Vice President Mr. Sharan Jethanand Valiram Valiram Holdings Sdn Bhd
Vice President Mr. Ken Phua Cheng Chuen Bentley Music Sdn Bhd
Secretary General Mr. Jit Singh a/l Santok Singh Ironhorse Asia Sdn Bhd
Deputy Secretary General Mr. Raymond Woo Hai Shiang Vendpays Sdn Bhd
Treasurer General Dato' Winnie Lim Yoke Chin Solution Risk Consultants Sdn Bhd
Deputy Treasurer General Dato' Alex Wong Che Sing Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd
Council Member Dr. Affendi Dahlan DR Group Holdings Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. Alex Chong Weng Wah Sakura Kristal Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. Brian Tham Jee Ping Watatime (M) Sdn Bhd
Council Member Ms. Christine Tan Gaik Lin CT F&B Holdings Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. Kevin Lee Guan Keong Maxis Berhad
Council Member Mr. Liang Foo Kuan Big Onion Food Caterer Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. Michael Liew Fong Tzer Marrybrown Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. Seak Thean Pow Bagus Curtain Sdn Bhd
Council Member Mr. William Tang Chee Weng The Store Corporation Berhad
Council Member (By
Appointment) Mr. Jordan Ng Kim Leong Bannerking Sdn Bhd
Council Member (By
Appointment) Datuk Henry Yip Choong Hung Dragon-I Restaurant Sdn Bhd.
With another new feather to her hat, the newly elected President, Ms. Shirley Tay shares that she
wishes to focus six key areas (as stated below) during her term.
Ms. Shirley strongly believes in serving the members as MRCA would not be where we are today
without the unwavering support from them, thus, her tagline ‘Powered by YOU, WE serve better’.
The President’s Objectives 2020 to 2022 Term
1) Networking and Liaison
To facilitate and enhance networking and liaison among members for business development
and expansion. Provide a viable platform for members to get connected for mutual benefits.
2) Elevate and uplift women entrepreneurs
Assist female entrepreneurs in enhancing their business opportunities by providing the
platform for exchanging business ideas. Working together and synergising growth in addition
to giving more recognition to women in their role in business and other communities.
3) Build alliance for members who are in the Food and Beverage industry
Build a cohesive alliance for members in the Food and Beverage industry for the purposes of
networking, cooperation and expansion.
4) Educate, share and enhance retail and business knowhow and technology
Assist members to align their businesses to conform to new digital and online development and
transformation to increase productivity and market competitiveness.
5) Assist in recoveries
Assisting companies where possible to recover from the scourge caused by the covid-19
pandemic by offering information and connectivity leading to better business integration.
6) Set up pertinent Information hub and efficient secretariat
Provide members with up-to-date and relevant information pertaining to retailing and related
businesses including government’s directives. Provide efficient secretariat services to
members.
About Malaysia Retail Chain Association
Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), founded in 1992, is an association for chain store retailers
and franchisors determined to enhance the retail and franchise environment in Malaysia and abroad.
Today, the MRCA has grown to become an influential entity comprising of more than 500 leading retail chain stores and franchisors, including established brands such as Poh Kong, Bonia, OSIM, Nelson’s Franchise, Focus Point, Rotol Food-Chain, Sunrider International, Maxis Berhad, ADV
Fusionex Sdn Bhd, RHB Bank Berhad.
