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and networking moments were established with
the assistance of MATRADE.
Citing MATRADE trade fairs and trade mis-
sions as a key enabler for VERITAS’ penetration
into the international market, the firm is also
grateful forMATRADE’s full support in ensuring
the VERITAS brand is promoted throughout
the world in the form of a memorabilia that
was published by MATRADE – highlighting all
of VERITAS key milestones, achievements and
completed projects.
“This was published for a conference that was
held in Doha sometime ago. We are very grateful
for MATRADE’s support and trust in the work
we do,” said David Mizan.
For VERITAS, government encouragement
and support is very important in providing
themwith suitable benchmark to see if they are
really ready to take on the big guns. MATRADE’s
support and recognition of VERITAS’ success
has given the firm a further reason to continue
their winning streak and exceptional design
work overseas.
Eyeing the Globe –
David Mizan Hashim
“One cannot stay small. Go global, as there is no
limit tothepotential forgrowth,” saysDavidMizan.
He returned to Malaysia in 1986, after obtaining
a Masters Degree in Architecture from Harvard
University. With encouragement from the family,
he stepped into the dauntingworldof professional
entrepreneurship armed with a love for the arts
and creativity.
Throughavisionfor successandapassionfor the
work, VERITAS has grown steadily over the years
towhere it is now, withalmost over 300employees
and international offices placed in almost every
continent.
According to him, the professional architecture
and design is a demanding and exciting field,
which is solely driven by creativity and undying
passion. It is vital for anyone in the field to have a
burning desire to succeed and translate a vision
into reality by combining art, design, building and
technology.
Right ... VERITAS’ Founding
Principal, DavidMizan Hashim