Issue #224 - 26 Oct 2020
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Recap: IGEM 2020 (19 – 23 October 2020) - BMCC UK PAVILION
The BMCC in association with the Department for International Trade, UK participated in the virtual IGEM (International Green Tech and Eco-Products Conference and Exhibition Malaysia) 2020, by hosting a virtual UK Pavilion showcasing British expertise in green technology and solutions. IGEM 2020 with the theme Energising Sustainability, organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) offered multiple business-matching opportunities, seminars, conferences and pocket talks, with participation from 17 countries.
Companies exhibiting under the BMCC UK Pavilion included Ecosolus Limited, Logan Energy, Mura Technology Limited, Technical Waste Services Limited and Telensa.
The British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur also took up a microsite in the virtual pavilion to promote initiatives and efforts by the UK Government to combat climate change. Under UK’s Presidency of COP26, the UK is committed to working with countries, civil society and industry to scale-up climate ambition and tackle climate change.
The BMCC is proud to participate in IGEM 2020, showcasing UK green technology companies as well as supporting the UK Government Climate Change initiatives. We would like to thank all our exhibitors and partners – the Department for International Trade, UK and British High Commission for this collaboration. Congratulations to the organisers of IGEM 2020 – KASA and MGTC for a successful exhibition and conference!
Note: 1. IGEM 2020 Virtual will be accessible until 31 December 2020. To watch playback on IGEM 2020 Virtual Exhibition and Conference, you may visit https://virtual.igem.my/. 2. List of BMCC UK Pavilion participating companies websites:
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Green Conference 2020 (Sustainable Finance: A Blueprint for Green Recovery) (17 Nov)
The BMCC, in partnership with Standard Chartered Malaysia and supported by the British High Commission is proud to introduce the Green Conference 2020 coming this 17 November. With the theme "Sustainable Finance: A Blueprint for Green Recovery", the conference will feature an in-depth discussion with our esteemed speakers and experts, including: - Alderman William Russell, Lord Mayor of the City of London
- YB Tengku Dato' Sri Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Finance Minister of Malaysia
- H.E Charles Hay MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia at British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
- Abrar A. Anwar, BMCC Chairman and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia
Join us for insights on sustainability challenges, and opportunities that come from managing risks effectively and driving mitigation efforts.
*Seats are limited & complimentary and will be subjected to the approval of the organiser |
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Calling employers who are hiring!
Would you like to upskill and equip your new employees with English, Communications & Soft skills? Direct English UK has a 7 day training programme, which is fully funded by HRDF, under the PENJANA programme. At no cost to the employer, your new hires would be able to train for 7 days, and also have access to an online self-learning portal for 6 months to further improve their English. The target categories would be unemployed graduates, school-leavers and retrenched workers.
Click below to view the promotional video: |
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Study in the UK with Chevening 2021/22
Applications for Chevening Scholarships and some Chevening Fellowships are now open. The deadline to submit your completed application is 3 November 2020 at 12:00 (midday) GMT.
This scholarship has no age limit, can be awarded for any Masters course of 1 year’s length and are open to all Malaysians with an undergraduate degree and 2 years of work experience (including internships, part-time work and volunteering work).
Applications for the 2021/2022 academic year started 3 September 2020 and will close 3 November 2020.
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CMCO in KL, Selangor, Putrajaya to be Extended
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) implemented in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya will be extended for another 14 days. Supposedly scheduled to end tomorrow, Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the extension today based on recommendation from the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. The second phase of CMCO will end 9 Nov 2020.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TEMPORARY MEASURES FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) ACT 2020
The Federal Government has enacted the Temporary Measures For Reducing The Impact Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Act 2020, as an effort to support individuals and businesses that have been economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The act has been gazetted on 23 October 2020 last week, upon the consent of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in accordance with Article 66 of the Federal Constitution and will be enforced for two (2) years from the date it was gazetted on 23 October 2020 in the Government Gazette (Warta Kerajaan) or as the date and validity period in any part of the provision of this Act.
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FAQ ON THE CONDITIONAL MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (CMCO)
MITI has published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Work From Home (WFH) instructions as measures to reduce risk transmission of COVID-19 infection in CMCO areas.
Any questions related to MITI such as economic sector operations or WFH practices, please contact MITI hotline at 03-6208 4949.
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Memorandum For Consultative Session With Ministry Of International Trade And Industry
BMCC would like to gather inputs from businesses through a memorandum on the issues and challenges faced by the industry pertaining to the policies of MITI, along with suggestions for improvement.
The received feedbacks will be deliberated further in the dialogue session with Senior Minister of MITI which will be held in early 2021. The session will focus on ways to further improve the Federal Government public delivery system.
Kindly submit your feedback here by noon on 27 October 2020 (Tuesday).
Please contact Rohazwan at rohazwan@bmcc.org.my should you require further information or clarifications on the above government updates. |
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Rail Live 2020 - Technology, Innovation and Strategy for Rail Supply Chain (1 & 2 Dec)
Rail Live! 2020 is coming to you virtually this December. Jump in and join 350+ Speakers, 300+ exhibitors in 2 days of fantastic content, from wherever you are.
The upcoming virtual Rail conference: Rail Live 2020 will take place from 1st to 2nd December 2020. The conference brings together top tier leaders of the rail industry to discuss topics critical to future developments.
Please find details on how to register which are free for all those in the rail sector to attend. The UK Department for International Trade will also be having a virtual stand. Kindly register on the link below and you will receive an official confirmation email and a link to access the online platform will be emailed to you on 1/11 where the event will be hosted on Swapcard.
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Congratulations InvestKL on milestone achievement!
InvestKL, the investment promotion agency tasked to attract Fortune 500 and Forbes 200 global multinational companies (MNCs) has achieved its KPI mandate of attracting and facilitating 100 MNCs to set up their Regional Services Hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). These MNCs have contributed an investment amount of RM 15.2 billion, as well as the creation of 13,962 regional high skilled jobs. Continue reading
#InvestKL #100MNCsinGKL #Thenext100 #RiseinGKL |
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Mazars Rebrand Marks A Key Milestone
While the founding principles and client dedication have never changed, Mazars is a very different firm today than the one they were ten years ago. They have doubled in size and are now present in over 90 countries and territories worldwide. Their range of services has also evolved, whilst their talent has flourished. Expectations from both clients and society have evolved, bringing new challenges and opportunities, which drives them to constantly innovate.
They felt now was the right time for them to reflect this change and rearticulate the promise that they make to you, as a client, as well as to the people and society. Their new brand reflects the firm they have become and that they strive to be in the future.
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Free webinar: Combatting Corruption, Fraud and Economic Crime
Join us in ensuring that you stay up to date with the latest findings and best practices and hear from thought leaders on the red flags of corruption, pitfalls of bribery and the external risks factors facing your organisation today! We bring you highly interactive discussions with global experts and engaging Q&A sessions on key takeaways and lessons learnt this November!
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ManpowerGroup: Work Reimagined
Most workers believe the COVID-19 crisis marks the end of full-time work in the office and are looking for a hybrid model that blends work and home finds new research from ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN). After health concerns for themselves and their family, workers are most worried about returning to an old way of working and losing the flexibility they have gained.
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Sunway Medical Centre: Free Consultation
Although breast cancer is the most common cancer among Malaysian women, the increasing rate of breast cancer hints a lack of awareness among Malaysians. Symptoms of breast cancer include breast lumps, pain in the breasts, abnormal nipple discharge, breast skin changes, changes in size or shape of the breasts or swelling in the armpit.
Worried about your findings? Get a FREE consultation with our breast consultants today! Complete the SunMed C.H.A.T. to be eligible for the FREE consultation.
For more enquiries, contact:
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Live webinar: Innovate–Test–Release, Fast. Powered by Automated Testing
In today’s digital world, being able to innovate, test, and release products in the market quickly with a virtual zero fault, is key to gain a competitive advantage.
R Systems Computaris invites you to the free webinar to gain more insights into the business benefits of automated testing. Our European partner, Swisscom, will share from their hands-on experience in continuous innovation, virtual-zero faults, quick product release and market success. Technology professionals will also dive into the complex clouds & app landscape, discussing the challenges with existing test automation solutions and the best available tools. Sign up here. |
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Marlborough College Malaysia invites you to their Admissions Open Morning
Listen to presentations from The Master, Mr Alan Stevens, Head of Schools and a full tour.
Marlborough College Malaysia benefits include:
• UK National curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma • Broad subject range • 2020 IB average 36 points (world average 29.7 points/ Asia Pacific 33 points) • Students go onto top universities which include Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League • Boarding available from age 9 • Full co-curricular programme within the school day • Transport options available
Saturday, 7th November, 9.00 am
To register for the event please visit: |
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Sri KDU International School: IBDP Scholarships 2021
Sri KDU International School (SKIS) is offering competitive scholarships for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
The selection system for the IBDP Scholarship is criterion-referenced, and candidates must demonstrate a high level of oral and written proficiency in English. Outstanding students who are completing IGCSE, SPM and equivalent high school qualifications are invited to apply for the Sri KDU International School IBDP Scholarship each year. For more info on the application and the terms & conditions, please visit the school’s website HERE. |
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London super-prime property sales increased despite pandemic
The Knight Frank Super-Prime Market Insight – Autumn 2020 released recently revealed the latest data on the London super-prime property market, which shows that more money has been spent on £10 million-plus properties this year than 2019, despite the lockdown.
Dominic Heaton-Watson (in photo), Associate Director, International Residential Project Marketing, Knight Frank Malaysia, commented: “The 16% year-on-year (January – August) increase in London’s super-prime residential market, also corresponds with the higher levels of enquiries seen from our Malaysia-based clients. Despite all the concerns of COVID-19 in global markets, London remains the top overseas property investment destination for Malaysia given its broad-based economy, transparent legal system, culture & heritage and world-class education facilities". Continue reading
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