Issue #236 - 25 Jan 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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SOPs on the Returning of International Students to Malaysia
On 15 January 2021, Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) published a bulletin pertaining to SOPs for returning international students during and after the MCO. This follows the government's announcement on 24 December 2020 that all international students (except from the United Kingdom) are allowed to enter Malaysia to continue their studies starting 1 January 2021.
The bulletin contains updates on:
- SOP for Higher Education Institutions to operate during the MCO
- SOP on the Entry of International Students to Malaysia
- Extension of e-Visa Approval Letter (eVAL)
Infographics on SOP for Entry of Existing Students into Malaysia here.
News article on operations of higher education institutions during MCO here. |
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SOCSO Releases FAQ for Targeted Wage Subsidy Program 3.0
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has released an FAQ on 19 January 2021 for the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program 3.0 (WSP 3.0). In the Prime Minister's Permai stimulus package announcement on 18 January, he said that through the WSP 3.0, employers in all sectors are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of RM600 per month for each employee earning less than RM4,000 for a period of one month, while for the tourism and retail sectors the period is extended to six months. The maximum number of eligible employees per employer is increased to 500 (from 200 under WSP 1.0 and WSP 2.0).
Related news article here. |
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BMCC Hosts Introductory E-Meeting for Charterhouse Malaysia
The BMCC was pleased to host an introductory e-meeting for our new Sterling member, Charterhouse Malaysia, last week as part of their onboarding into the Chamber's services and initiatives. At the same time, the BMCC's executive team was able to get to know Charterhouse, one of the pioneer UK education establishments, and their vision and mission in education better. The team also took the opportunity to explain in further detail the services and support the Chamber offers to UK businesses setting up in Malaysia.
Charterhouse Malaysia is in the midst of establishing their Charterhouse Hartamas campus, an English-medium Sixth Form college with a contemporary international outlook. The college prepares students for A-level exams in a varied and dynamic learning environment derived from its education ethos, Study, Create, and Inspire. As an Asian edition of one of Britain’s most prestigious public schools, Charterhouse Hartamas shares its DNA with Charterhouse UK and incorporates the values and traditions of the parent school within its culture, integrated with a modern approach. Following the UK academic year, the college aims to be operational starting this September. Visit the Charterhouse Asia website here.
Representing Charterhouse Malaysia: Richard Davidson (Headteacher), Tom Robinson (Deputy Headteacher), Rachael Smith (Deputy Headteacher) and Dr. May Heong (Admission & Marketing Manager) Representing the BMCC: Abrar Anwar (Chairman), Jennifer Lopez (Chief Executive Officer), Roufizah Razali (Senior Manager, Membership & Strategic Partnerships) and Rohazwan Zakaria (Public Affairs Manager) |
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DAC Beachcroft Webinar: Overseas Investment into the UK Real Estate Market Post Brexit
Join DAC Beachcroft (Lord Hunt, David Manifould and Glenn Ruddy) and highly regarded expert speakers from CBRE (Chris Pilgrim and Simon Brown) and Derwent London (Emily Prideaux) for a webinar that will look at market analysis, market trends and available opportunities for overseas investment into the UK real estate market post Brexit.
Date: Wednesday, 3 February 2021 Time: 4.30pm - 5.45pm (MY Time) / 8.30am - 9.45am (UK Time)
Further details and registration here. |
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Invitation to Participate in BMCC Interest Groups Leveraging the UK and Malaysia’s robust bilateral trade and investment relations to continue creating business opportunities for our members based on current economic conditions, we are in the midst of establishing “Interest Groups” with the aim of strengthening focused engagement with our members.
These interest groups will enable BMCC to deliver the right initiatives for relevant information sharing and productive collaborations, and at the same time advocate business interests, address specific challenges and foster partnerships between the business community and the Government. We would like to invite our esteemed members to be part of these groups: - Green Initiative (Climate Change, Sustainable Finance)
- Tax & Government Relations
- Digital Economy
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Wellness
- Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)
Only for BMCC members. Register your interest here. We look forward to your participation. |
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UK Waste Management Companies: Invitation to Join the BMCC Meet the Buyer Programme
Are you a UK waste management company ready to export to Malaysia?
Join us at our upcoming virtual Meet the Buyer Programme, where you will stand a chance to pitch your technology to potential partners in Malaysia!
As part of the UK’s initiative to enhance its trade with the world, the BMCC (Official Delivery Partner for the DIT in Malaysia) is here to provide support in matching the right UK exporter with a potential importer from Malaysia.
Dates: Monday, 22 February 2021 & Tuesday, 23 February 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm (MY Time) / 8.00am - 10.00am (UK Time)
Register for the programme here.
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Sunway Medical Centre Proudly Presents the First Telemedicine Command Centre in Malaysia
Speak to a nurse or doctor without leaving your home. Get your concerns and worries answered by professionals via our lockdown-adapted, 24/7 Medical Concierge Service specially built for the #NewNormal.
Call +603-7491 9191 anytime and ask for Telemedicine Command Centre (TCC).
Let our MO or nurse provide a solution tailor-made for you! Find out more information here. |
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Knight Frank releases Asia-Pacific Residential Review H2 2020
This investor-focused report provides an in-depth look at the performance of 24 residential markets across the region.
Key findings: • 14 out of 24 cities tracked in the region recorded positive annual growth in H2 2020 • The year-on-year average price growth for the region was 1.9%, up from 1.4% in H1 2020 • The low interest rates in most residential markets continued to be a key driver of price growth in Asia-Pacific through 2020, and is expected to continue through 2021 • General outlook for the region remains optimistic despite the pandemic's toll on economic activity in the recent months
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Alice Smith wins prestigious award at the International School Awards 2021
Alice Smith School is delighted to have won the Inclusion category at the International School Awards 2021 with their initiative, 'KLASS Student-Support Programme: empowering students to lead on in-class support'. The awards, hosted by ISC Research, recognise outstanding initiatives being delivered in international schools around the world, of which there are now 12,080 schools teaching over 6.7 million children aged from 3 to 18.
Read the full media release here.
Editor's Note: The BMCC warmly congratulates the Alice Smith School for this outstanding achievement! |
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Alice Smith Scholarships Application Open Now! Each year, Alice Smith School students achieve outstanding results with many of them securing places at world class universities including Yale, Cambridge and LSE. With up to 50% scholarships available for academic and talented students starting (I)GCSE, there's never been a better time to study at Alice Smith. Applications for scholarships must be received before Sunday, 21 February 2021. |
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Spend your evenings with Nexus this February!
Register now to join the Nexus Virtual Open Day on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 (8pm) and Thursday, 4 February 2021 (4pm). Learn more about Nexus and its preschool, primary, secondary and pre-university (IB Diploma curriculum) from Nexus Senior Leadership Team. Also, see Nexus campus virtually through an interactive Virtual Tour presented by their IGCSE Top Scorer.
Enjoy a FREE Virtual Stockbroking Workshop for your children when you register for Nexus Open Day now! Fee Waivers are available for all applications.
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Embark on a Fast-track Foundation Programme in Science, Engineering or Business at Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park
Announcing the Fast-track Foundation Programme in Science, Engineering or Business—pave your way to a local or global NCUK affiliated university in just 9 months! - Students to start in a local university or any of the NCUK partner universities as early as January 2022
- Enrol in the programme with SPM & IGCSE predicted grades
- All courses take place at our 20-acre purpose-built Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park campus with strict SOPs in place
- Additional career and guidance support delivered by career and university advisors to ensure each student gets the best start in their professional career
- Affordable fees with an Easy Payment-0% Interest Instalment option for as low as RM1,700/month*
*Terms & conditions apply. #TenbySchools #FoundationProgramme #NCUK |
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Marlborough College Malaysia Online Open Day
Online Admissions Event
A Marlborough College Malaysia education offers
• Co-education from age 3 - 18 years • Boarding and day • UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma
Date: Thursday, 28 January 2021 Time: 2.00pm (MY Time)
For more information click here. |
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The International School @ ParkCity Kuala Lumpur EYC Online Open Day
We invite you to join our Early Years Centre Online Open Day on Saturday, 6 February 2021 via video conference.
The Online Open day will start at 11:00 a.m. and will be led by Miss Tracy Lewis, Head of the Early Years Centre. She also will be joined by the Head of Primary School, Miss Rebecca Findlay.
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GEMS International School at Tropicana Metropark Announces Record Breaking IGCSE Results for Year 11
We are delighted to celebrate IGCSE success with our students for the November 2020 examinations. The results reflect the hard work and determination of our Year 11 and 12 students, the support of parents and the tuition of our dedicated teachers, who have gone above and beyond to ensure that students achieve their very best, despite our current circumstance.
Some overall highlights from their wonderful achievements are: - 66% of the total grades achieved by the examination cohort were A*
- 88% of the total grades achieved by the examination cohort were A* or A
- 100% of students achieved A*-B grades
More information about GEMS International School here. |
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ILM Impactful Leadership Webinar: What is Impactful Leadership in a Virtual World?
With a shift to virtual working and change becoming a constant, what does impactful leadership look like? When Covid hit the globe, the working culture businesses once had disappeared over night, with staff working at home and customer transactions largely being remote. Businesses across the world have had to adapt the way they lead and their strategies for workforce skills development. In many cases, this has meant empowering and trusting staff to take more control of their daily schedule and to meet their performance targets in a more flexible working culture. How is this working in practice and what challenges are businesses facing?
Our upcoming ILM webinar will share views and experiences on how businesses and leaders are supporting the wellbeing of their workforce, ensuring performance is maintained and that their customer experience is not impacted.
Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm (MY Time)
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Absolute Financial Solutions ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
Absolute run several ESG investment strategies for their clients using online platforms to significantly reduce costs and increase flexibility, truly worldwide trading.
For those clients looking to truly diversify their existing investment portfolio, or build a strategy for their future now is the time to get the ball rolling.
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Southern Rock Seafood Fuel for Love ─ Say It with Seafood! Fuel your love for seafood and have fresh Irish Oysters delivered to your doorstep! During this MCO, Southern Rock Seafood is offering a 15% discount on all products. To claim the discount, key in the promotion code - stayhome15 when checking out on their webpage here.
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