Issue #278 - 15 November 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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Why Businesses Today Need an Effective Internal Investigations Strategy
Companies are operating under increasing scrutiny of their stakeholders, including their own employees, as well as the government and the media. For a myriad of reasons such as audit requirements, suspected employee misconduct, employment issues, corporate governance, fraud or regulatory violations, internal investigations are becoming commonplace as the appropriate way for a company to respond.
A well-handled investigation can help provide clarity and guidance to nip the problem in the bud internally before it festers, thus maintaining the company's credibility and preventing additional harm. Unfortunately, investigations in the real corporate world are riddled with potential legal and ethical pitfalls, and a badly conducted investigation or a failure to investigate could leave a company open to liability and reputation risk.
To help businesses navigate around potential hazards, the BMCC and Key Risk Consulting Asia have designed an informative webinar especially relevant to business owners and managers or anybody whose work requires them to establish employee standards of conduct, develop solid compliance policies, make decisions regarding wrongful conduct, investigate malicious behaviour, frame disciplinary charges, seek compensation for losses, ensure business continuity and protect the business image.
Join Robert Youill, Founder and Executive Director of Key Risk Consulting Asia Sdn Bhd and Key Risk Training Solutions Sdn Bhd and his team, who possess in-depth experience in conducting internal investigations within the corporate world as well as legal expertise, for an invaluable session which enables you to identify the ethical standards that must be addressed along with the respect for the law governing the investigation process.
On conclusion of the webinar, you will be provided with materials to aid your future involvement with internal investigation requirements and procedures.
Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021 Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm (MYT)
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BMCC-CCIFM Webinar | Malaysia Economic Outlook and Post-Budget 2022
Are the strategies and initiatives of Budget 2022 comprehensive enough to address the challenges of the people and businesses, and to ensure a sustainable recovery? Join our expert panellists tomorrow, where they will be sharing their insights and analysis on the economy with you: - YBhg. Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, Director, National Budget Office, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Member of Parliament, Bangi / Special Select Committee on Finance & Economy in the Parliament of Malaysia
- Anthony Lo, Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Malaysia
- Scott Maguire, Chief Operating Officer, Dyson
- Amarjeet Singh, Asean Tax Leader, Malaysia Tax Managing Partner, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn. Bhd.
- Anil Kumar Puri, Partner & Malaysia International Tax Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn. Bhd.
- Yeoh Cheng Guan, Partner & Malaysia Indirect Tax Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn. Bhd.
Date: Tuesday, 16 November 2021 Time: 2.45pm - 4.30pm (MYT)
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BMCC-Supported Event | Join Us at ASEAN's Premier Virtual Corporate Sustainability Conference (24 - 25 November 2021)
We are pleased to invite you to the annual flagship event for ASEAN corporate leaders, GO ESG ASEAN 2021 Virtual Summit, organised by UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei and supported by the BMCC.
Held on 24 and 25 November 2021, this summit themed “Achieving a Sustainable ASEAN: Raising Business SDG Ambitions and Mainstreaming Sustainable Financing” aims to provide deeper insights and showcase best practice actions from ASEAN and global leaders on raising SDG ambition, pathways of achieving them, and opportunities in closing the financing gap.
Our distinguished line of global/regional speakers and panelists include leaders from Sarawak Energy, TNB, Bursa Malaysia, Tata Consultancy Services, Bloomberg, ACCA Malaysia, SINOPEC, UNESCAP, Bank Negara, Singtel, Microsoft, ENGIE, Mizuho Bank and many more!
Seats are limited. Register for your complimentary tickets here! |
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Regional Virtual Trade Mission to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
The BMCC, in collaboration with the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, invites UK companies specialising in Green Building Solutions to join us for this complimentary webinar introducing opportunities in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and providing information on the upcoming Regional Virtual Trade Mission focusing on green building solutions. This event is supported by the British Chambers of Commerce and British Embassies in Thailand and Vietnam. With a full commitment from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to a Green Recovery Plan, let's join forces to be part of creating big changes towards the region and expanding your business into the ASEAN market!
Two days left to register for the webinar. Act now!
Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021 Time: 8.00am - 9.30am (UKT) / 4.00pm - 5.30pm (MYT) Venue: Zoom
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BMCC Chairman Represents the Chamber at Roundtable with Minister in the PM's Department (Economy) and UK Foreign Secretary
On 9 November 2021, BMCC Chairman and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia Abrar A. Anwar represented the Chamber at a roundtable, where Minister in the PM's Department (Economy) YB Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss spoke with British companies operating in Malaysia and had a productive discussion on how the UK could work together with Malaysia to help the economy build back better.
The UK Foreign Secretary was in Malaysia as part of a week-long visit to the Southeast Asia to deepen economic and security links with fast-growing and increasingly influential countries. |
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Remembrance Day 2021 Memorial Service
In line with the current SOP, Remembrance Day 2021 was marked by a pared-down memorial service hosted by the British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur on 13 November 2021 at the Tugu Negara.
BMCC Chairman and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia Abrar A. Anwar represented the Chamber at this annual event, which has been observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War One to remember the service and sacrifice of armed forces members who died in the line of duty during the two world wars and later conflicts. |
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Share Your Green Initiatives with Us!
COP26 has just wrapped up, with nearly 200 nations agreeing on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of intense talks. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the deal “a big step forward” but warned there was “a huge amount more to do”.
The BMCC will continue to play our part to support the climate action agenda in corporate Malaysia through the BMCC Climate Action Pledge, as well as by communicating the latest updates and sharing green initiatives of our member companies in our Green e-newsletter published on the last Monday of each month. Check out the October issue here.
We continue to reach out to our members for newsletter content related to your green business initiatives, particularly in the areas of climate change and sustainable finance.
Please drop an email to comms@bmcc.org.my if you have relevant story ideas, thought leadership articles, news stories or achievements to share with us.
We look forward to hearing from you! |
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Sterling Member Spotlight | Meet Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kushsairy Abdul Kadir, Dean, UniKL British Malaysian Institute
UniKL British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) is one of the founding institutes that make up UniKL, the largest private institution of higher learning in Malaysia with an enrolment exceeding 20,000 students. UniKL BMI serves 2,100 students per year, pursuing various qualifications in either electrical, electronics, telecommunication, or medical electronics engineering.
In this interview, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kushsairy Abdul Kadir, Dean of UniKL BMI shares the many proud moments of the institution in its 38-year history, and talks about UniKL BMI's enthusiasm in collaborating with industry to produce work-ready graduates as part of UniKL's vision to grow and lead technical and vocational education in Malaysia.
For him, the top value of becoming a BMCC member comes from the opportunities to collaborate with UK institutions of higher learning and industries in advancing the technological vocational education for the benefit of students.
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1) UK Accepts World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) Vaccines
The UK Government has announced that it will accept individuals who are vaccinated with vaccines under the WHO EUL and they will qualify under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to England, starting 22 November 2021.
2) Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane to be Launched 29 November 2021
Malaysia and Singapore will launch a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Changi Airport on 29 November 2021, according to a joint press statement by the leaders of the two countries.
Under the VTL, fully vaccinated travellers will be able to travel between Singapore and Malaysia, and be subjected to Covid-19 tests in lieu of serving quarantine or the stay-home notice.
3) Malaysia to Reopen to International Visitors by 1 January 2022
Former Prime Minister and the current Chairman of the National Recovery Council Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin told reporters that Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by 1 January 2022 at the latest, as the country seeks to revive its ailing tourism sector. He also told reporters the tourism industry was recovering too slowly without foreigners and noted that operators needed time to resume businesses. However, infection control measures such as Covid-19 tests will remain in place, with authorities to determine entry approvals based on the Covid-19 situation in originating countries, among other factors.
Related news article here. |
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International SOS | AHWS Route to Reinvention: Beyond the Pandemic into Endemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global crisis where businesses had to continually adapt and evolve to keep their people safe and resilient. Are we ready to move from pandemic to endemic COVID-19?
In the third of our Asia Health, Wellness & Security event series, we bring together expert speakers from the public and private sectors in this 90-minute session to share their insights, experiences and what they have learned to future-proof their people in this new era.
Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021 Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm (MYT)
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Deloitte | Budget 2022 Webinar and the New Workplace
Deloitte Global Employer Services (GES) is pleased to bring you a complimentary webinar entitled "Budget 2022 Webinar and the New Workplace". In this webinar, we will share insights into the Budget announcement – what it means for you as an employer and/or for your employees, remote work arrangement and associated tax and immigration implications, and the latest Malaysian immigration updates by TalentCorp.
Date: Thursday, 25 November 2021 Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
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British Council | Study UK East Asia Virtual Masterclass Series – 15 to 26 November 2021
The Study UK East Asia Virtual Masterclass Series brings you the chance to experience exciting Masterclasses across different subjects with UK universities!
Masterclasses are free and open for students in Brunei, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Register now to experience what different subjects and courses offer in the UK!
Study UK East Asia Virtual Masterclass Series is free-of-charge!
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City & Guilds Group | Building Gender Diversity through Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a powerful catalyst to building more diverse workforces. Based on this shared belief, City & Guilds and Franklin apprenticeships co-hosted an event in June 2021 on this important topic. We are delighted to co-host this exciting follow up roundtable discussion, which will be a deeper dive into how apprenticeships can improve diversity, equity and inclusion.
We will be joined by some fantastic employer brands from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean with T-Mobile, NatWest Bank and Siemens as they share their experiences and insights. The session will be chaired by Kirstie Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer, City & Guilds Group, in partnership with Franklin Apprenticeships.
Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm (UKT) / 12.00am - 2.00am (MYT +1)
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Charterhouse Malaysia | Meet Our Headteacher
Charterhouse Malaysia is one of the original seven British schools. Admissions are now open for A Level and IGCSE students.
It is a great pleasure for us to welcome you to our campus to meet our Headteacher, Mr. Richard Davidson to discuss how our programme will really make your child(ren) Future Ready, and enjoy a tour around our beautiful brand-new campus.
We’re open for appointment every Wednesday, 9am – 1pm and Thursday, 1pm – 4pm. Book your appointment now!
Email us or call us at +03 2702 5270. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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Direct English | Online General English Course for Everyone
Our General English (Direct English UK) course offers a perfect approach to English language learning because it was built for people of all ages and walks of life. The uniqueness of the methodology employed in this learning programme lies in the total flexibility in its complete learning system for participants to learn at their own personal pace and style. Why wait? Join our General English (Direct English, UK) course now!
You can register for our FREE English Placement Test here.
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Jersey Finance | Global Attitudes to Islamic Wealth Management Our latest white paper, produced in collaboration with Gateway Global, investigates the views of Muslim family offices, HNWIs and UHNWIs regarding Shariah-compliant and ethical wealth management services, current and future demand for investment products, and attitudes towards choice of investment jurisdiction, ethical investment values, wealth managers, tax, succession planning and philanthropy.
Download the white paper here. |
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Mustapha Raj Chartered Accountants | Highlights of the Annual Budget 2022 and Proposed Tax Implications
The Annual Budget 2022 is the largest budget to date with the government's agenda now focused on reviving, recovering and revitalising the economy. We have compiled the key Initiatives and Tax Measures that are worth noting. |
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