Executive Committee

“I believe that strong bilateral ties between nations are built on substantive people-to-people connections, through education, business and friendships that go beyond the vagaries of politics. The MABC needs to cultivate the substantive relationships."  - Loong Caesar, Chairman 

“My plan is to help in promoting ,  developing and growing  the membership base of MABC. One main primary focus will be bringing value to our members through various initiatives and programs that cater to their needs and aspirations. I am also committed to fostering closer trade ties between Malaysia and Australia. By working closely with both the Malaysian government and the Australian High Commission, we will aim to create a favorable business environment and facilitating smoother trade and investment flows.”  David Wong, Vice-Chairman 

“My plan is to help in promoting ,  developing and growing  the membership base of MABC. One main primary focus will be bringing value to our members through various initiatives and programs that cater to their needs and aspirations. I am also committed to fostering closer trade ties between Malaysia and Australia. By working closely with both the Malaysian government and the Australian High Commission, we will aim to create a favorable business environment and facilitating smoother trade and investment flows.” David Wong, Vice Chairman 

“I am deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and dynamic business community. I am particularly passionate about advancing the Education and Training sector, ensuring our members have access to top-tier resources and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, I am dedicated to championing initiatives that promote gender equality and empower women entrepreneurs to thrive.”  - Celia Yeo 

“I aim to enhance MABC's role as a premier advocacy and business collaboration entity traversing both nations in building a sustainable, resilient, and collaborative future with co-creation and shared competencies underpinning trade relationships.” - Bobby Varanasi

“I’d like to elevate the MABC brand and position it as the main platform for Australian businesses in Malaysia and Malaysians doing business in Australia for assistance with government, linking and matching businesses, communications, advocacy and generally to deepen and broaden bilateral business links between Malaysia and Australia.” - Dinesh Nambiar 

“I aim to establish MABC as a premier network that empowers members through innovation, collaboration, and business networking. Our mission amongst others, should be to increase membership, give value to members, enhance member engagement with a supportive platform, drive growth through strategic partnerships and resource-sharing, provide valuable insights, sharing and networking opportunities to all members and to uphold the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and integrity.”  - William Yeo 

“As an executive committee member of the Malaysia Australia Business Council, looking ahead to the next 12 months, I aim to enhance networking opportunities for our members, foster connections that transcend borders and industries, facilitate access to both Malaysian and Australian governments, streamline avenues for bilateral trade and investment. Moreover, I’d like to spotlight our members by showcasing their achievements and capabilities.” - Matthew Barsing 

“MABC has expanded its range of activities and increased its membership base during the last few years. Like all organisations, growth is important for their continued survival. Such growth will depend on the leadership of the MABC team as well as the support of its members. As we continue to grow, engagement with members as well as among the colleagues in MABC becomes important.“ - Robert Teo 

"As Executive Committee member of the MBC and Chair of the Education, Training, and Talent Sub-Committee, I am committed to enhancing our organization's impact by diversifying membership and fostering inclusive partnerships that enrich cross-cultural exchange and drive innovation in education and talent development between Malaysia and Australia, and for the benefit of all members.” - Jan Drew