ICIF Welcome Message by Dato' N K Jasani

Welcome to ICIF's new homepage

Indonesia, China and India already possess the largest economy in Asia today. Their stock exchange continues to trade near all time highs. They would soon become the leading economies of the world and the global development hubs. Based on their strengths, these countries not only compete with each other but also complement each other. Furthermore, the cultural and geographical aspects that bind these countries to Malaysia will certainly contribute to the success rate of a business investment.

Malaysian businesses’ experience and knowledge resources are also able to be successfully utilised in the three countries due to their state of economic development.

This global influence will no doubt create endless opportunities to the business environment. However, with their massive population and dedicated workforce, they are different. Their economic stage of development and available natural resources provide competitive advantages and the impact they have will remain different in the coming years.

ICIF is a two-pronged service that will not only facilitate our clients in Malaysia and in ICIF countries but also through our network of Consultants and Bankers identify the different business opportunities and potentials that are present in these countries.

ICIF will keep our clients updated on any request for joint ventures in these four countries. Using the synergy of Grant Thornton Malaysia and Grant Thornton Indonesia, China and India’s various resources in terms of due diligence, tax advisory, approvals support, corporate finance and restructuring, we can give better service thus ensuring the successful delivery of our clients’ objectives.

These are some key elements to ICIF’s responsive and integrated approach. With this new initiative, the message which we hope to convey is simple, it is merely to aid yourselves in being aware of the various risks and opportunities of doing business in each country and the likely impact they will have on you. It is important that you are aware of the options available to you so as to optimise your business objectives and the professional support we can render in Malaysia and in the ICIF countries on a team work basis.