Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Malaysia
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BOVF Malaysia Branch was created
At about the same time as the BOVF was started, one of the founding members, John Shardlow, living in KL, began the Malaysia Branch.
Meeting with British Chamber of Commerce
Local Branch Chair, John Shardlow met with the CEO of the Malaysia British Chamber of Commerce, Jenifer Lopez.
Chair of BOVF attended Meeting between Local Branch and BMCC
Bruce Darrington, Chair of the BOVF and John Shardlow, Local Branch Chair, attended a meeting with the BMCC
BMCC Virtual Presentation on Overseas Voting
Prior to the UK General Election, BOVF held a virtual presentation on overseas voting for members of the BMCC
About the branch:
The Malaysian branch was formed at the same time as BOVF by one of the founding members who lives in Kuala Lumpur.
We would welcome new active supporters or members in Malaysia and will arrange to meet up in person once sufficient numbers are present in here.
The BOVF Malaysia Local Branch have engaged with the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and and run one virtual event with them on overseas voting prior to the General Election in 2024.
The issues that affect our members in Malaysia
- Frozen Pensions – Many people in Malaysia are retired and live here under the MM2H scheme. Most of these people would have UK state pension entitlement that is frozen.
- Spouse Visa
- Unfair University Fees
- Access to a UK Bank Account
- Housing Loan Interest
- Overseas Constituencies
- Fully Functioning Voting
