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SECRE REPORT 2018

Addressed to the 10th Annual General Meeting,

to be held on Friday, 11 October 2019, 3.00pm,

Conference Room, Radisson Hotel

Contents

A. Annual General Meeting (9th) 02 B. Organization 03-06 C. Administration 07-12 D. Corporate 13 E. Identit y 14 F. Affiliate 15 G. Meetings / Dialogues 16-37 H. Events / Activities 38-45 I. Other Invites 46-49 J. Challenges / Moving Forward 50 K. Conclusion 50

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A. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (9th) for Year 2017

10 May 2018, 2.30pm 5.30pm, Conference Room, Main Atrium, Empire Hotel & Country Club

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B.

B1.

ORGANIZATION

Executive Council Members (2018 2020)

No Name Role Company

1.

Sheikh Hj Abas bin Sheikh Mohamad

Chairman

Syabas Technologies

2. Muhd Reeda bin Haji Malik Vice Chair Telekom Brunei Sdn Bhd 3. Hjh Siti Rozana binti DP Hj Yunos Dep Chair (Gov) Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd 4. Paul Taylor Dep Chair (Ind) Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd 5. Amir bin PD Hj Hussin Dep Chair (Tel) DST Communications Sdn Bhd 6. Vincent Chok Secretary Sprintville Technologies Sdn Bhd 7. Gary Liau Treasurer Allied Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd 8. Lenny Sani Asst Secretary Tech One Solutions Sdn Bhd 9. Pg Yusriyan bin Pg Hj Mohammad Asst Treasurer Alif Technologies Sdn Bhd 10. Dr Yong Chee Tuan Council Member Yi Ecomodern Solution Sdn Bhd 11. Richard Newn Council Member Aegis Secure Data Solutions Sdn Bhd 12. Steve Stretch Council Member Brunei International Gateway Sdn Bhd 13. Charles Cheng Hao Council Member Huawei Technologies (B) Sdn Bhd 14. Mohd Afif bin Mohd Ali Council Member Microsoft (B) Sdn Bhd 15. Alfred Yong Council Member Dalplus Technologies

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B2. Ordinary Members (2018 2020)

No Name Company

1. Abd Ghani Pg Hj Metusin Xecutech Sdn Bhd

2. Hj Sulaiman bin Hj Ahai Komputer Wisman Sdn Bhd

3. Hj Matussin bin Haji Ahmad Azure Technologies 4. Khalil Ideris Infomars Training & Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd 5. Siti Nursyazwani binti Hj Awang HAD Technologies Sdn Bhd 6. Jeffrey King CF King Entreprise 7. Vincent Pao Concepts Technologies 8. Wong Nam Chong Com-Tech Trading Co 9. Jason Goh Yiam Hong Danawan Technologies Sdn Bhd 10. Chai Sze How Elite Computer Systems Sdn Bhd 11. Gabriel Hii Ericsson Telecommunications Pte Ltd 12. Reza Faisal bin Mohd Nor Folec Communications Sdn Bhd 13. Elvin Hii Ishajaya Technology Sdn Bhd 14. Louis Lim Ching Tong ITIS Wescot Technology Sdn Bhd 15. John Lim Wan Kee John Harith Technology Sdn Bhd 16. Tan Chu Eu Primatel Communications Sdn Bhd 17. Howard Hii Universal System Technologies 18. Mas Roslee bin DP Haji Idris Zimacsilicon Technologies Sdn Bhd 19. Hj Mohd Sufian bin Hj Mohd Tahir Brusin Trading Company Sdn Bhd 20. Nazri Razak ESRI South Asia Pte Ltd 21. Lhai Santiago EDS Mobility Technology Sdn Bhd 22. Mutukrishnan Balasundaram JSY Systems Sdn Bhd 23. Karthikeyan Kuppuswamy Comquest Sdn Bhd 24. Hj Yusoff Soffian Hj Mohd Freddie Chong AV Electronics Sdn Bhd 25. Jonathan King Sei Hong Pressplay Enterprise 26. Chong How Churn Nokia Solutions and Networks Sdn Bhd 27. Roysten How Ho Han Proprotect Security Techno System 28. Pg Sabtu bin Pg Mostamam DG Comm Solutions Sdn Bhd

29. Vincent Goh Netcom Computer House 30. Pg Hj Emran bin PSW Pg Hj Ahmad Borneo Middle East Trading Company

B3. Honorary Members

1. Pg Hj Mohammad Pg Hj Kamaluddin - Hon Advisor

- IFB Chairman (2007-2010)

2. Abd Ghani Pg Hj Metusin - Hon Advisor

- IFB Chairman (2011-2014)

3. Mr Ivan Leong - Hon Legal Advisor

- Former AGO Senior Legal officer

By Appointment Executive Council Meeting

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B4. IFB Secretariat

- Office: AITI Building

- Administrator: Norhayati bte Ali

- Designation: Administrative Assistant

B5. New Member Admission (2018)

1. Netcom Computer House (ExCo 02 Oct 2018)

2. Borneo Middle East Trading Company (ExCo 02 Oct 2018)

B6. Current Membership

As at 31 March 2019, the membership of the Federation stands at 48 members and 45 with voting rights.

15 Council members, 30 Ordinary members, 3 Honorary members.

B7. Business Segments

- System Integrators, Solutions: 17

- Telecommunication, Infrastructure: 9

- Reseller, Retails: 10

- Training, Consultancy: 6

- Security: 2

- Call Center: 1

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C. ADMINISTRATION

C1. Executive Council Meeting

1. 25 Jan 2018, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Password Room, AITI Attendance: 08

2. 09 Mar 2018, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Cloud Room, AITI Attendance: 07

3. 12 Apr 2018, 2.30pm 4.30pm, IOT Room, AITI Attendance: 07

4. 12 Jul 2018, 3.00pm 5.00pm, Cloud Room, AITI Attendance: 14

5. 10 Aug 2018, 3.00pm 5.00pm, WWW Room, AITI Attendance: 11

6. 02 Oct 2018, 3.00pm 5.00pm, IOT Room, AITI Attendance: 11

7. 13 Dec 2018, 2.30pm 4.30pm, IOT Room, AITI Attendance: 09

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C2. Federation Website

http://w ww.ifb.org.bn

- Brief description, vision, mission

- Membership info

- Contact info

Management: In-house, voluntarily basis

C3. Communication Channel

1. Postal Correspondence P O Box 741, MPC, Old Airport Berakas BB3577 Negara Brunei Darussalam

2. Email Correspondence secretariat_ifb@outlook.com

3. Mobile Application WhatsApp Instant Messaging groups

3.1 Group: IFB ExCo 2018 2020 Purpose: IFB and formal business conversation

3.2 Group: Exchange Purpose: Informal and social network

http://www.ifb.org.bn/mailto:secretariat_ifb@outlook.com

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C4. Correspondence

1. Outgoing

IFB Executive Council and Members, 12 Mar 2018

- Notice of Extension of time for AGM 2017 (9th)

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, 22 Mar 2018

- Authorizing to access IFB account, Top Business Management And Consultancy Services

TechXpo 2018, 04 Apr 2018

- Formal letters of supporting to Government Agencies (5)

TechXpo 2018, 11 Apr 2018

- Formal letters of partnership to Service providers (9)

D'Sunlit Sdn Bhd, 10 Jul 2018

- Appointment as Event Manager for TechXpo 2018, 16-19 Aug 2018

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, O4 Apr 2018

- Booking of International Convention Center, hosting venue for TechXpo 2018

BICTA 2018, 24 Jul 2018

- Request for sponsorship (in-kind) to

o IFB ExCo and Members

o Other businesses (Baiduri, SCB, BSP, BMC, RB, Supasave, Hua Ho, CAM, Mashor, Megamas)

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Ministry of Communications, 08 Aug 2018

- Formal invite to YB Dato MOC, Guest-of-Honour of TechXpo 2018

TechXpo 2018, 07 Aug 2018

- Notification on change of dates to Government Agencies and Service Providers

TechXpo 2018, 10 Aug 2018

- Formal letter of invite to Government Agencies, Embassies, Partners, Exhibitors

IFB ExCo Meeting, 02 Oct 2018

- Formal acceptance of IFB Membership

o Netcom Computer House

o Borneo Middle East Trading Company

2. Incoming

International Chamber for Service Industry (ICSI), India

- 4th Global Exhibition on Services, 15-18 May 2018, Mumbai

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Malaysia

- Courtesy Visit, Ms Hoh Jee Eng (Director), 25 Apr 2018, IFB office

Brunei Information Technology Council (BIT), 10 Mar 2018

- IFB Chairman, Sheikh Hj Abas, BIT Council Member (Mar 2018 - Mar 2020)

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Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd, 09 Jul 2018

- Japan IT Week (28th) @ Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

- Part I (10-12 Apr 2019), Part II (08-10 May 2019)

Ministry of Communications, 14 Jul 2018

- Endorsement of IFB as TechXpo 2018 organizer

Ministry of Communications, 21 Jul 2018

- Appointment of Chairman and VC, BICTA 2018 Steering Committee Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 26 July 2018

- Approval of ICC as hosting venue, BICTA 2018

BIT Council, 03 Apr 2018

- First Council Meeting for term 2018-2020

Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry, 21 Aug 2018

- Formal invitation to IFB ExCo and Members, BICTA 2018, 30 Aug 2018

Ministry of Communications, 10 Dec 2018

- Dialogue Session, MOC and IFB, 11 Dec 2018

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D. CORPORATE

D1. ROS Submission

2017 AGM (9th) final Reports (Submitted 14 Aug 2018): - Minute of Meeting (AGM 2017) - IFB Annual Report (2017), - IFB Financial Report (2017) - Audited Account FYE 31 Dec 2017 - IFB Constitution (latest release)

D2. IFB Constitution

- Current: Release 28 Jul 2017

D3. Bank Account

- Bank: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam

- Account: Current

D4. Authorized Cheque Signatories

1. Chairman 2. Vice Chairman 3. Treasurer - Appointment: Executive Council Meeting - Signing condition: Any 2 jointly at one time

D5. Professional Services

1. Accounting: SHM Synergy Accounting Services (SHM)

2. Auditing: Top Business Management & Consultancy Services (TBMC)

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Y E. IDENTIT

E1. IFB Logo

E2. IFB Jacket, Polo Shirts, Caps

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F. AFFILIATE

F1. Brunei Darussalam National IT Council (BIT Council)

- Board member

F2. Brunei Darussalam Vocational and Technical Education Council (BDTVEC)

- Board member

F3. Brunei Info-Communication Technology Awards (BICTA)

- Steering Committee

- Working Committee

- Judges

- Secretariat

F4. Asian Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA)

- Executive council member

- Judges

F5. Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO)

- Member

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G. MEETINGS / DIALOGUES

G1. Ministry of Finance (MOF)

Agenda: Briefing by Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standard Council Venue: Theatre Hall, Ministry of Finance Date: 20th Jan 2018 (Sat) Time: 09.00am 10.30am Presence: Norliah binti Hj Kula, PS (Performance), MOF Audience: Government officials, business community IFB: Gary, Wani, Yatie Objectives:

- Briefing on Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards

- BDAS was adopted effective from 01 Jan 2018

- Uniformity and consistency in financial reporting

- BDAS material can be downloaded at www.bndasc.org

http://www.bndasc.org/

G2. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS)

Agenda: Briefing for all participating teams on Negara Brunei Darussalam 34th National Day Celebration

Venue: Dewan Kuliah, Stadium Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Berakas

Date: 03 Feb 2018

Time: 2.30pm

Presence: MCYS officials, Government and all participants

IFB: Yatie

Presentation:

- Program for National Day Celebration, 23 Feb 2018

- Participant categories

- Routing, transportation and logistics

- Rehearsal and actual days road closing time

- Practice and trainer details

- Food and beverage

- Mini flag and contingent number

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G3. Ministry of Communications (MOC)

Agenda: General Discussion - BICTA 2018 & TechXpo 2018 Venue: SUT office, MOC Date: 26 Feb 2018 (Mon) Time: 11.00am Presence: SUT MOC IFB: Chairman

G4. Ministry of Communications (MOC)

Agenda: BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (1st)

Venue: Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOC

Date: 11 Apr 2018

Time: 8.30am

Presence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council Members

IFB: Chairman

Presentation/Discussion:

o Presentation on background of BIT Council

o Briefing on Brunei Darussalam ICT

Development

o Discussion on amendment of BIT

Council Terms of Reference

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G5. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

Agenda: Courtesy visit to IFB

Venue: Radisson Hotel

Date: 24 Apr 2018

Time: 8.00am

HKTDC: Ms Hoh Jee Eng (Director, Malaysia),

Ms Mae Lee (Project Executive)

IFB: Reeda, Vincent, Gary

Discussion:

o Brief introduction of HKTDC

o To foster trade and explore opportunities

o Networking and exchange programs

G6. Brunei International Gateway (BIG)

Agenda: Introduction of BIG business

Venue: Meeting Room, BIG

Date: 09 May 2018

Time: 02.00pm

BIG: Markus Tan and BIG Personnel

IFB: Chairman, Vincent, Gary

Discussion:

o Presentation of 'ETIX Borneo #1', a 1st Tier III Neutral Data Centre @ Rimba Digital Junction

o Collaboration and spin-off opportunities

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G7. Ministry of Communications (MOC)

Agenda: BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (2nd)

Venue: Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOC

Date: 10 May 2018

Time: 8.30am

Presence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council Members

IFB: Chairman

Presentation/Discussion:

o Presentation on Digital Government Strategy 2015-2020

o Presentation on National ICT White Paper 2016-2020

o Discussion on a Reassessment of Current Strategic Plans and Development of new

BIT Counc ction

o Endorsement of BITC Amended TOR

G8. InfoCom Federation Brunei (IFB)

Agenda: 9th AGM 2017

Venue: Conference Room, Main Atrium

Empire Hotel and Country Club

Date: 10 May 2018

Time: 02.30pm 05.30pm

Presence: IFB ExCo, Members, Hon Advisor, Legal Advisor,

Secretariat office

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G9. Ministry of Communications (MOC)

Agenda: BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (3rd)

Venue: Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOC

Date: 10 July 2018

Time: 08.30am

Presence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council Members

IFB: Chairman

Presentation/Discussion:

o Presentation on e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint for ICT in Education

o Presentation on Development of New BIT Council Direction

o Discussion on BIT Council Way Forward

o Presentation on Block Chain Technology

G10. Infocom Federation Brunei (IFB)

Agenda: Working Committee formation, TechXpo 2018 Venue: nlit office Date: 16 May 2018 Time: 2.30pm Presence: nlit staff IFB: Chairman, Gary, Yatie

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G11. Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI)

Agenda: ExCo Meeting, APICTA 2018 Venue: Garden Hotel, Guangzhou Date: 27-28 Jul 2018 Presence: Hjh Ismawati, AITI IFB: Gary Objectives:

- Preparation for main event, 18 APICTA, 9 13 Oct 2018

G12. Ministry of Communications

Agenda: Courtesy visit to MOC, YB Dato Mutalib bin POKSSDP Hj Mohd Yusof

Venue: MTIC office Date: 08 Aug 2018 Time: 08.15am MOC: YB Dato MOC IFB: Chairman, Reeda, Rozana, Vincent, gary, Dr Yong, Richard,

Charles Alfred, Afif Mohd Objectives:

- Introduced the Committee members and related businesses - Briefed IFB plan and activities for the current term - Ministry plan and initiatives on ICT industry development and promotion