WELCOME TO ICSB MALAYSIA NETWORKS (IMN)
Who Are We?
We are an informal group of like-minded people who are happy to share information, knowledge and experience, for the advancement of entrepreneurship worldwide, thus contributing to accelerated growth of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in Malaysia.
IMN is an “Associate” of ICSB (International Council for Small Business), at George Washington University, Washington DC (www.icsb.org).
Established in 1995, ICSB is a Professional Body for all individuals, universities, corporation & other organisations, promoting and enhancing entrepreneurship for the accelerated development of MSMEs in all parts of the world.
Prior to the of IMN, ICSB’s presence in Malaysia was represented through ICSMEE Malaysia (till 31 December 2020).
Who are IMN members?
- Individual and Corporate Members of ICSB in Malaysia
- Distinguished Individuals invited to join IMN
IMN Advisors
PROF DATO' DR ANSARY
Founding President / CEO of the Asia e University which is a collaborative effort of 31 Asian countries under the Asian Cooperative Dialogue. Professor Dato' Ansary was also awarded by Enterprise Asia the Most Promising Entrepreneur in recognition of Asia e University's great success as start up in 2010.
TAN SRI ABD RAHMAN MAMAT
Former Secretary-General, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Government of Malaysia. Currently, Chairman of several Public Listed Companies and Government Linked Companies.
PROF DR AYMAN EL TARABISHY
President & CEO, ICSB, Washington DC, Professor & Deputy Chair, School of Management, George Washington University, Washington DC.
Wayne Lim
Group Managing Director & Editor, Malaysia SME Media Group.
Interim Organisation of IMN
DR ZAKARIA TAIB
- Co-Ordinator, ICSB Malaysia Networks (IMN)
- ICSB Board Member (www.icsb.org)
- Former President, ICSMEE Malaysia (2015 - 2017)
- Executive Chairman, Sepadu TECH Services Sdn Bhd
DR SHAN MOOTHI
- CEO & Founder of Teamcoach International
- Global President for International Association of Coaching (2020 - 2021)
- Author of Coaching with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
- International Trainer, Facilitator and an Executive Coach
Vision & Mission
VISION
To serve as a Professional Body for individuals and organizations promoting entrepreneurship and development of MSMEs.
MISSION
To enhance entrepreneurship for accelerated MSMEs growth and development, leveraging on global knowledge, experience and networks.
Objectives
On-Going Research
Encourage on-going research in the field of entrepreneurship and small business through cross-border collaboration.
A Learning Platform
A learning platform for students and new start-up, by exposing them to leading thinkers and practitioners all over the world.
Collaborate With Institutions
Collaborate with institutions promoting entrepreneurship & MSMEs development.
Conferences & Events
Participation in international conferences & events to increase awareness in international best practices.
New Approach
Explore new approach and collaborative model to drive entrepreneurship to next level.
Platform For Exchange Ideas
Platform for business owners, researchers, educators and policy makers to exchange ideas.
Platform For Cooperation
Platform for cooperation and dialogues with similar organization.
Advocate SMEs
Advocate the formation of small business as a mean for economic growth and human prosperity.