By Kevin McCauley
APCO Worldwide has filed its formal contract with Malaysia showing one-year fees of $600K.
Though work for Malaysia began Jan. 1, the contract was finalized Nov. 15 and registered with the Justice Dept. Dec. 19.
The Washington-based firm provides strategic communications, PR daily management and international press outreach for Malaysia to promote positive ties with the U.S.
APCO has represented Malaysia at the U.S./Assn. of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council and Financial Services Forum.
According to the contract, the pact may be terminated in the event of war, invasion, rebellion, rioting, terrorism, nuclear explosion, chemical contamination or "natural catastrophes including but not limited to epidemics, earthquakes, floods, subsidence and exceptionally inclement weather and subterranean spontaneous combustion."
|