Issue #242 - 8 Mar 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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UK's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
Two centuries ago the UK led the world’s first Industrial Revolution. As the world begins to recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus on lives and livelihoods, Britain is leading the way again into a new Green Industrial Revolution by investing in clean technologies – wind, carbon capture, hydrogen and many others. In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to adopt a legally binding obligation to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The announcement of the Ten Point Plan in 2020 laid the foundations for a Green Industrial Revolution, seeking to put the UK at the forefront of global markets for clean power and zero-carbon technologies.
The Ten Point Plan strengthens Britain's ability to bring together other countries and positions it as a leader in green technologies. Through its Presidency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26) in Glasgow, the UK will urge ambitious action from countries, businesses, cities, and investors alike.
All of these ambitions will be propelled by doubling down on Britain’s world-leading expertise in green finance and innovation. In the 2021 UK Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP announced an array of green initiatives including the establishment of an infrastructure bank to invest mainly in green projects, a change in the remit of the Bank of England to include a duty to support the move towards near zero emissions, as well as the launch of the UK's and the world's first sovereign green bond.
Race To Zero (R2Z)
To build momentum around the shift to a decarbonised economy ahead of COP26, the Race To Zero (R2Z) is a global campaign mobilised to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.
The BMCC, in collaboration with the British High Commission, is presenting a series of engagement activities to support the R2Z, kicking off with the The Time is Now: Race to Zero webinar on 25 March 2021, where progressive thought leaders and companies will discuss the transition to a zero-carbon future by businesses, from across Malaysia and the world, and how we can scale up the current efforts further. |
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Our panel of distinguished speakers for this webinar includes: H.E. Charles Hay MVO British High Commissioner to Malaysia
Faroze Nadar Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei
Moderator: Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi Executive Chairman, PwC Malaysia
Datu Haji Sharbini Suhaili Group Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Energy Berhad
Stuart Milne Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Download the flyer, be part of this important conversation by registering here, and stay updated on our future R2Z activities through our e-newsletter and social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. |
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BMCC Webinar | Energy Outlook 2021
Led by the BMCC Energy Committee, this forum brings together key players and policymakers to share and discuss their net-zero ambitions and developments, as well as the drivers and challenges in guiding the national policy-making on deployment of clean energy transition in the diverse and crucial energy sector.
Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm (MYT)
Distinguished speakers: - YB Datuk Ali Biju, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Malaysia
- Ken O’Flaherty, COP26 UK Regional Ambassador to Asia Pacific and South Asia
- Dr Jay Mariyappan, Head of New Energy, PETRONAS
- Azman Nasir, Regional Director (Asia Pacific), Energy Industries Council
- Dr Leon Rosario (Q&A Session Moderator), ASEAN Technical and Marketing Director, Ricardo Asia (Ltd) UK
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BMCC-MIDA Briefing and Q&A Session | One Stop Centre (OSC) for Business Travellers and Malaysia's Travel Safe Portal
FOR MEMBERS ONLY
BMCC, in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is organising a briefing session by MIDA on the "One Stop Centre (OSC)", an initiative that has been set up by the Malaysian Government to ease the movement of Business Travellers by expediting their entry to do business in Malaysia. MIDA will also be sharing the "Malaysia's Safe Travel Portal" which contains information and advisory services to facilitate business travellers' entry into Malaysia.
Date: Friday, 12 March 2021 Time: 3.30pm - 4.30 pm (MYT)
Media statement on Safe Travel Portal (ENG) here.
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BMCC Webinar | Why Hire During the Pandemic Crisis: Look for the Silver Lining
Calling all employers! Are you thinking of hiring? Would you like to upskill these new employees? The Government is offering wage subsidies and hiring incentives, along with fully-funded upskilling opportunities for your new talent. The BMCC, in collaboration with Direct English, UK, is pleased to invite you to join our esteemed speakers and panellists in a webinar to discuss: - Why you should hire during the pandemic
- Wage subsidy and hiring incentives under Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 through PERKESO
- How to empower your new employees
- Fully-subsidised training for Business English and soft skills under My EMPRO (Malaysia Employability Programme) from Direct English, UK with Linguaskill, the globally recognised English Proficiency Certification Test by Cambridge Assessment English.
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021 Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm (MYT) Venue: Zoom
This webinar is free to attend; please share with your network.
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FMM-BMCC Webinar | EU-EXIT: Trade & Investment Opportunities for Malaysian Companies and Conversion from Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark to United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA)
In this webinar co-hosted by the BMCC and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), we will be discussing the current trade relationship and opportunities between Malaysia and the UK, and the importance of converting product certification from CE Mark to UKCA. Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm (MYT) |
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AmCham-BMCC Webinar | Navigating through Tax Audits
This programme is co-hosted by the AmCham-BMCC Joint Tax Committee and features the following leading local tax experts: - EY – Amarjeet Singh, Asean and Malaysia Tax Leader
- PWC – Anushia Soosaipillai, Partner
- KPMG –Tai Lai Kok, Head of Tax
- Deloitte – Senthuran Elalingam, Indirect Tax Partner
- Raja, Darryl & Loh – Vijey Krishnan, Partner
Date: Thursday, 18 March 2021 Time: 10.00am - 11.30am (MYT) |
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BMCC-StanChart Webinar | Women in Leadership: #choosetochallenge
Join our vibrant panel of amazing women as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 and choose to challenge how we can continue to help forge a gender-equal world. Contribute to the lively and engaging discussion with these leaders on how we can inspire, empower and advocate women leadership.
Date: Saturday, 20 March 2021 Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm (MYT) / 9.00am - 10.00am (GMT) |
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BMCC Webinar | Improving Employability Skills in the Finance & Accounting Sector
Our esteemed panellists will discuss how enhanced collaboration between the government, professional bodies and the higher education institutions can improve employability skills within the finance and accounting sector.
Key topics for discussion: - Current collaborative efforts that have worked successfully
- Further initiatives that could be undertaken to promote and improve collaboration
- Challenges to overcome
Date: Wednesday, 7 April 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm (MYT) / 9.00am - 10.30 am (GMT)
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Share Your Green Initiatives with Us!
In line with the BMCC’s decision to make sustainability and building a green economy in the digital era one of our focus themes for 2021, we successfully launched the inaugural "Green edition" of our e-newsletter on 22 February 2021!
Moving forward till the end of this year, the last weekly e-newsletter of every month will be published as a special “Green edition” to share only contents related to climate change and sustainable finance. 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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MEF and BMCC’s Membership with MEF The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is an employers’ organisation specialising in Industrial Relations (IR) and Human Resource Management (HRM). Recognised as the premier employers’ representative at national, regional and international levels, MEF promotes the interest of employers and provides leadership in the development of Human Resources and promotion of harmonious Industrial Relations. MEF has been providing professional services to its members mainly on consultation and advisory in the IR and HR field. Information of any updates on the Acts and regulations has been shared effectively through MEF Member’s portal and Members’ WhatsApp groups. For more information on MEF activities, please visit our website www.mef.org.my. Recently, the BMCC enrolled into MEF as an Association Member under category AM-1. Under this category, individual members of the BMCC shall be eligible for the full range of services provided by MEF and the benefits, privileges and obligations of Ordinary Members. Hence, MEF is inviting all BMCC members to enrol for MEF membership as a direct member under the BMCC’s Association Membership with MEF, to get all the services offered by MEF to its members. BMCC members enjoy a 20% discount for their MEF Annual Membership fee!
Please contact the MEF Membership Team for further information at 03-7955 7778. Download MEF Membership Application Form for individual members of the BMCC here. |
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BritCham Webinars | The Future of UK-EU Trade Relations Webinar Series
Save the dates for our upcoming webinars which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Businesses trading internationally need support during this time of change. These interactive hour-long events will provide guidance for businesses in the short term and over the coming months.
- The Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Looking at VAT Implications, Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 10.30pm (MYT) / 2.30pm (GMT)
- The Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Building on the Deal, Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 10.30pm (MYT) / 2.30pm (GMT)
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General SOP for Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)
Effective Friday, 5 March 2021, Malaysia lifted its Movement Control Order (MCO, or PKP) in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor. These areas now come under the Conditional MCO (CMCO, or PKPB), until Thursday,18 March. Additionally: - Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Perak and Kelantan remain under the CMCO from 5 to 18 March.
- Sarawak undergoes the CMCO from 2 to 12 March.
- Sabah remains under the Recovery MCO (RMCO, or PKPP) from 5 to 18 March.
- Melaka, Pahang, Terengganu, Putrajaya, and Labuan are no longer under the CMCO, but are undergoing the RMCO from 5 to 18 March.
During this period, inter-state travel remains prohibited, while inter-district travel is allowed from 5 March except in Sabah. In the Klang Valley, with Selangor and Kuala Lumpur being placed under CMCO, travel between the state and the federal territory is now allowed. However, those from Selangor and KL are still not allowed to travel to Putrajaya without permission.
CMCO SOP (BM version) here.
CMCO SOP (ENG version) here. |
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Women MPs Call for Gender-Sensitive Parliament
Women MPs from both the government and Opposition called on the Parliament to promote gender-sensitive agendas and work towards advancing gender equality, in conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021, themed "Choose to Challenge" this year.
In a joint media statement dated 7 March 2021, the women MPs said they are determined to make the country’s Parliament gender-sensitive as per the guidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Media statement (BM version) here.
Related news article here. |
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BMCC Energy Committee Holds Virtual Meeting with the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council
On 24 February 2021, the Chairman of the BMCC Energy Committee, Hanif Hashim hosted a virtual meeting to engage with the President of Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC), Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha. The objective of the discussion was to share the current focus of both organisations and explore collaboration opportunities in energy transition initiatives. The BMCC is looking forward to fostering a closer relationship with MOGSC in 2021. Representing MOGSC: Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha Syed Ibrahim (President), Rohazlee Hashim (General Manager) Representing BMCC: Hanif Hashim (Chairman, BMCC Energy Committee & BMCC Board Member), Jennifer Lopez (Chief Executive Officer), Rohazwan Zakaria (Public Affairs Manager) |
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The BMCC welcomes our latest member companies, Top Glove Sdn Bhd, Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (Syarikat Pendidikan Staffield Berhad) and Insendi Limited, to our growing affiliation of more than 200 leading businesses in Malaysia from all industrial spectrums. |
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The principal activities of Top Glove Sdn Bhd are manufacturing and trading of gloves. Top Glove Sdn Bhd offers a comprehensive product range which includes latex gloves, nitrile gloves and household gloves. Principal Representative: Apple Lau Wan Peng (General Manager, Marketing, Top Glove Sdn Bhd) |
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The Beaconhouse school group has been in operation for 45 years operating globally in eight countries and in Malaysia for the last 16 years offering the K12 Education primarily in the Klang Valley. We offer both the National and International K12 curriculum catering to the international students segments and the local families. We own most of the school campus buildings located in strategic locations with modern and purpose-built campus equipped with state of art facilities. The management and leadership of the group comprises expatriate and locals who have been in this industry for a good many years.
Principal Representative: Alister Bartholomew (Regional Director, Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd) E: alister.bartholomew@beaconhouse.edu.my | |
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Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ) is the region's premier International School for children aged 3 - 19 years, established by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family in 1989. For the last 30 years, we have maintained a reputation as being one of the leading British-style, co-education boarding schools in Malaysia. KTJ is a registered charity where all proceeds are channeled back into the school. This allows us to offer our students outstanding boarding, learning and sports facilities, with highly-qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Our school aims to produce ambitious, well-rounded and considerate global citizens.
Principal Representative: Dr Glenn Moodie (Principal, Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar) E: principal@ktj.edu.my | T: +606 758 2561 ext.1102 | W: www.ktj.edu.my |
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Born in the EdTech Lab at Imperial College London, Insendi is a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) that is built on strong pedagogical principles. Insendi delivers great learning outcomes, engaged faculty and happy students through our sequence-based pedagogical model. People love the simplicity and premium look-and-feel, particularly students who pay a lot of money for their courses. We carefully craft features only based on strong evidence that they deliver great learning outcomes and in a way educators love to use, because we believe there is no learning without great teaching.
Principal Representative: Danny Bielik (Regional Director APAC, Insendi Limited) |
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ICAEW | ICAEW Women's Forum ─ Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021
Join us in this virtual regional forum where our speakers will share their views on areas such as diversity and inclusion, leading in today’s digital age, and the evolving role of women in business. This is in celebration of the International Women's Day (IWD) with emphasis on this year's theme of #ChooseToChallenge.
Participate in three exciting dialogue sessions with our speakers on the challenges faced and the opportunities that lie ahead for the female workforce, what can be done better, how do they stand out and be counted, and how and what support organisations should provide to help their female employees thrive. Each session takes the form of a 30-minute cosy fireside chat where the audience will also be able to participate with live Q&A.
Date: Friday, 12 March 2021 Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm (MYT/SGT)
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Standard Chartered | Women: Leadership, Power & Influence
There is established and growing evidence that women in positions of leadership and political decision making improve the quality of the decisions made*. Data shows that empowered women transform societies. Yet women are still underrepresented, in both power and influence, in our homes, workplaces, in our communities and in government. Gender is clearly still a barrier to progress. We hope you will join the conversation on the challenges that women still face in the workplace and beyond, and how we can disrupt the status quo in order to achieve progress in our societies. * Journal of Business Ethics 2008, Academy of Management Journal 2015
Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021 Time: 5.30pm (MYT)
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Alice Smith School Early Years Foundation Stage Virtual Open Morning The Alice Smith School Early Years programme offers play-based learning that is planned around your child's interests, providing a challenging and individualised learning experience. Discover how your child will thrive in an innovative learning environment. Join our Open Morning to find out more.
Date: Wednesday, 24 March 2021 Time: 9.00am - 10.00am
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Marlborough College Malaysia Admissions Open Morning Outstanding academic results, top 2% of schools globally who offer IB, international award-winning pastoral care set within a 90-acre purpose-built site. The opportunities for your child to flourish both in the classroom and beyond abound. The Master invites you to enjoy live presentations and discussions of how a Marlborough College Malaysia education would bring out the best in your child.
- UK National Curriculum, IGCSE & IB Diploma
- Co-Education ages 3-18 years
- Boarding and day school
- Full co-curricular programme within the school day
- Lifelong membership of the Old Marlburian worldwide network.
Date: Saturday, 20 March 2021 Time: 9.00 am (MYT) |
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The International School @ ParkCity Kuala Lumpur | Online Open Day
We invite you to join our Online Open Day on Saturday, 13 March 2021 via video conference. The Online Open day will start at 11.00am and will be led by Mr Jonathan Turner, Principal of ISP. He will be joined by the Head of Primary School, Miss Rebecca Findlay and Mr Simon Taylor, Head of Secondary School.
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Good Times at the Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy a well-deserved staycation at the Shangri-la from RM330++ per night with breakfast included for two adults and 2 children, guaranteed check-in at 10am, check-out at 3pm, one complimentary parking per stay on per entry basis and more! Book now here.
Also make time to celebrate British Pie Week this March with a hearty selection of mouth-watering traditional British pies at Arthur's Bar & Grill! Find out more here. |
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Nexus International School | Fee Waiver 2021
Nexus International School's biggest deal ever! Apply now and SAVE up to 75% off Application & Registration Fees.
Enjoy flexible payment of deposit over three terms too! Enquire now - offer valid for a limited time only.
Consult Nexus Academic & Admissions team online to learn more about their curriculum for Pre-school, Primary (IPC), Secondary (IGCSE) and Pre-university (IBDP).
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University of Reading | A Prestigious UK Degree is Now More Accessible, Affordable and Flexible Than Ever Before!
Apply now for our APRIL or JULY 2021 intake - and receive the 5% SUPER EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Contact us for a VIRTUAL 1-to-1 CONSULTATION session via WhatsApp, Phone or Email.
For more information, kindly contact us at: Call +607 2686 205 Whatsapp +6016 7725 400 |
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