BMCC Newsletter Issue #320 - 20 September 2022
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Healthcare and Life Sciences Virtual Trade Mission to Malaysia |
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The healthcare and life sciences sector in Malaysia has become increasingly important post-COVID-19. The Malaysian government remains committed to strengthen the country's preparedness in healthcare and life sciences over the next decade, particularly modernising healthcare infrastructure and vaccine production to face possible pandemics in the future. Such commitment as well as on-going discussion and efforts on preventive healthcare are critical to establish a strong and resilient healthcare system and security.
The public and private healthcare sectors are investing significantly in health innovation, medical devices and digital health in the next 10 years to ensure Malaysia maintains its competitive edge in delivering world-class quality healthcare services.
The BMCC in collaboration with Kent County Council, UK is organising a virtual trade mission from 18 to 30 September 2022 focusing on the healthcare and life sciences sector. The delegation comprises 6 UK companies from the Kent & Medway, East Sussex, Essex and South Essex regions.
Click here for a full list of UK delegates. For organisations that are interested to have a one-on-one virtual meeting with the delegates, please get in touch with darshini@bmcc.org.my.
As a run-up to the virtual trade mission, the BMCC with Kent County Council organised a webinar focused on "Opportunities in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector in Malaysia", which covered topics such as an overview of the sector in Malaysia, the regulatory system of Malaysian medical devices and distribution of healthcare in the country.
The BMCC would like to thank our esteemed speakers for their valuable insights: - Bhavna Vishwakarma, Trade Manager, Healthcare, Department for International Trade
- Norlela Hatta@Antah, Senior Principal Assistant Director Policy, International Affairs and Industry Facilitation Division, Medical Device Authority, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
- Alan Chin, Deputy General Manager, Business Development, Logistics & Distribution Division of Pharmaniaga Berhad
A recording of the webinar can be viewed on our YouTube channel if you have missed it.
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| Workshop | Critical Communications |
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Have you signed up yet for the first of a series of short workshops organised by BMCC, exclusively for our members? Seats are limited, so register now!
We kickstart our BMCC Workshop Series this month with "Critical Communications - The Key to Controlling Difficult Conversations and Preventing Conflicts". Neil Stoneham, MD of Voxtree is the trainer for this workshop, which will focus on methods to prepare for difficult conversations, avoid conflict and ensure the best outcome for parties involved.
Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2022 Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm Venue: British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, Level 4, East Block, Wisma Golden Eagle Realty, 142-B Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Webinar | Understanding Malaysia’s Intellectual Property Landscape |
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Interested to know more about the intellectual property (IP) landscape in Malaysia? Join us in a webinar for the launch of the IP Enforcement Manual for Malaysia, organised by the BMCC in collaboration with Rouse & Co International.
Relevant IP Sections/Regulations/Acts are highlighted in the Manual, with practical commentary for local and foreign businesses by giving insight into the Malaysian landscape and sharing information on the rules and regulations with relevant examples.
The Manual benefits IP owners and businesses by providing basic understanding of the IP offences committed, possible defences and how the law considers infringement such as trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy. Businesses will be better prepared in developing their enforcement strategy and approach.
Date: Tuesday, 18 October 2022 Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm (Malaysia time) Venue: Online (Zoom) |
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| PM Launches National Biotechnology Policy 2.0 with Healthcare Security in Mind |
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The National Biotechnology Policy 2.0 launched by the government will focus on three main thrusts towards empowering the sector, in line with Malaysia’s aspiration to be a high-technology country by 2030. Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the three main thrusts are agricultural biotechnology and food security, healthcare and well-being, and biotechnology in industrialisation and circular economy.
Biotechnology plays a pivotal role in managing communicable and non-communicable diseases in the nation’s healthcare security. Ismail Sabri said the policy would boost the existing biotech ecosystem and dealing with the country's challenges related to food security, pandemic management and the climate change issues with local biotech solutions. Meanwhile, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dato' Sri Dr Adham Baba stated that the initiatives to support local biotech companies would be expanded to include health and industry as well as agriculture biotech, which was introduced in the first policy in 2005. |
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| Malaysia Continues to Attract Digital Investment for Data Centres and Global Business Services |
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Malaysia is well-positioned to reach the RM70 billion digital investment target by 2025, in accordance with the country's digital economy vision. Malaysia plays a significant role as a digital investment hub in ASEAN, said Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “With world-class infrastructure, a holistic digital ecosystem and highly-skilled digital talent, Malaysia can be a major digital investment destination in ASEAN,” he added.
Malaysia Digital (MD) has managed to attract RM42 billion worth of foreign direct digital investments in only two months after it was launched in July. Foreign companies from various sectors such as data centres, IT services, technological creative content and global business services had invested in Malaysia. On the other hand, domestic digital investments have achieved RM4.76 billion up to last month and created 6,000 high-value jobs, thus it will continue to expand in the future. |
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| National Energy Policy 2022-2040 Launched as a New Narrative for Energy Transition |
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National Energy Policy (NEP) 2022-2040 was launched by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on 19 September 2022. NEP aims to improve economic resilience and ensure energy recovery while achieving equality and universal access as well as ensuring environmental sustainability. This includes energy-based hydrocarbons and renewable energy sources. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed said the policy was formulated in accordance with efforts to optimise economic prospects concurrent with the rapidly expanding megatrend of energy transition.
The NEP will help the country achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2050, as it faces the challenges of energy transition and climate change.
The aspiration has nine targets to be achieved by 2040, among them being shared mode of public transport of 50%, use of electric vehicles (EVs) of 38%, use of the B30 mixed fuel for heavy vehicles as an alternative fuel, as well as energy savings of 11% for industry and commercial use, and 10% for residential use. This will provide opportunities for industry players in the energy transition space to be involved in these various initiatives under the NEP. |
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| Heriot-Watt University | An Evening with the University's Chancellor, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer |
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Academic and human rights campaigner, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer was recently named as the recipient of this year’s Edinburgh Award for residents whose achievements have made an outstanding contribution to the Capital.
Sir Geoff was Scotland’s first black professor, who recently also published a review of Edinburgh’s links with slavery and colonialism. With the recent award, Sir Geoff was praised for “ground-breaking contributions to academia, and his indefatigable defence of human rights in Edinburgh and beyond.
In the next ‘An Evening With…’ series that features influential visionary leaders from the Heriot-Watt University (HWU) community, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, who is also the Chancellor of HWU will be talking on Scientist, Activist or Viking? to the global audience via this online session. Don’t miss this opportunity and join us as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Malaysia) | 11:00am to 12:00noon (UK) | 2:00pm to 3:00pm (Dubai)
Join us and register here by 23 September 2022; we look forward to welcome you soon! |
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| Marlborough College Malaysia | KL Open Afternoon on 22 September 2022 |
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The Master of Marlborough College Malaysia (MCM) would like to extend an invitation to its upcoming KL Open Afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
With outstanding academic results, MCM is proud to be listed in the top 100 schools globally and top 2 schools in Malaysia (Spears Index 2022). Coupled with international award-winning pastoral care, and set within a 90-acre purpose-built site, MCM provides opportunities for your child to flourish in the classroom and beyond.
● UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma ● Full co-curricular programme within the school day ● Life-long membership of the Old Marlburian worldwide network
For more information or to register for this event, please click here. |
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| Universiti Malaya | Coffee Klatch 2022 |
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Coffee Klatch 2022 is an initiative by Universiti Malaya (UM) to provide a platform for industry partners and UM to connect, engage and form strategic partnerships. Industry players will have an opportunity to meet with staff of the university and have further discussions to explore potential collaborations with UM during the networking session. The session is limited to 400 pax on a first come, first serve basis. Please register here.
Date: Friday, 30 September 2022 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm Venue: Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar |
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| Trowers & Hamlins | Welcomes New International Corporate Partner |
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International law firm Trowers & Hamlins' corporate team in Malaysia has expanded with new partner Geoff Allen joining the firm. An experienced corporate lawyer, Geoff has spent 17 years working across private practice and in-house roles. His expertise includes acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, investments, corporate restructuring, governance and general corporate advisory. Geoff's appointment is in line with the firm's drive to expand its corporate team not only geographically, but also in the markets in which it operates by adding to its expertise and profile. |
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| Melewar Learning Resources | HRDCorp Claimable Courses |
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Melewar Learning Resources Business English (Direct English, UK) course is tailored specifically for working adults and professionals as well as clients from the corporate sectors.
The course is designed to polish and enhance the Business English and communication skills of the learners to enable them to use Business English more competently and professionally in their work environment. The course will also enable learners to build their confidence in carrying out their important work or business functions.
Join our Business English (Direct English, UK) course now!
For more info, please contact: Telephone: +603-2022 4128 / 4138 |
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| Waypoints | British-Curriculum Schools Exhibition |
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The British Education and Schools Show in Asia (BESSA) is Malaysia’s only curated exhibition for families looking at prestigious British-curriculum schools here and in the UK. Meet admission directors in-person, attend our speaker programme to get advice from experts, and learn how to prepare from entrance tests and interviews.
Register for free admission. |
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