Issue #281 - 6 December 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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BMCC Member Nexus International School Ranked as Top IBDP School in Malaysia
The BMCC is proud to share that our member, Nexus International School Malaysia, is ranked as Top 2% Global IB Schools in the World and Top 50 in Asia according to Education Advisers Ltd (see IB-Schools.com), cementing its position as the Top IBDP School in Malaysia. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is the world’s fastest growing curriculum with more than 5,400 schools having adopted it to date.
A well-established and highly reputed international school founded in 2008, Nexus offers an innovative curriculum from pre-school right up to pre-university (Early Years, Year 1 to 13). The delivery of the curriculum is based on the philosophy of the school – The Nexus Way, which offers seamless transition in style, structure and approach to the IB Diploma Programme. Mr David Griffiths, Principal of Nexus said, “Our teachers constantly attend, and often facilitate professional learning for the learners. They are highly experienced in providing the individualised mentoring and support that our IBDP learners require and deserve throughout their two-year pre-university course. This is absolutely critical to a successful IB Diploma Programme.”
Nexus 2022/23 Full and Partial IB Diploma Scholarships Available – Savings of More Than RM250,000 Await Successful Applicants |
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Current SPM/IGCSE/MYP leavers will also be excited to know applications for Full and Partial IB Diploma Scholarships as well as Optional Full Boarding scholarships for the August 2022/23 intake are now open, entitling successful applicants to potential savings of more than RM250,000! Parents seeking a pre-university course for their children that emphasises all-round learner empowerment need to look no further than the IBDP programme at Nexus.
Enrol at Nexus Now for As Low As RM10,000 with Special Fee Waivers
For a limited time only, registration starts as low as RM10,000 thanks to special fee waivers:
● 50% off Registration Fees (Savings of RM10,000) ● Rebate of Application Fees upon acceptance of offer (Savings of RM1,000) ● One term Deposit payment staggered over three terms
Book a Physical Tour or Virtual Consultation |
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As more than 90% of Nexus’ Secondary School learners and 100% of its teachers and staff are fully vaccinated, prospective families are now welcome to visit the school campus on a personal tour. Strict adherence to SOPs is practised to keep everyone safe. Alternatively, arrange for a virtual consultation today. |
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Government to Review Expat Employment Pass Conditions: Your URGENT FEEDBACK is Required
Following the recent announcement by YB Dato Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia, the Malaysian authorities are looking at reviewing the conditions for foreigners seeking to apply for an employment pass under the Expatriate category and, more specifically, the minimum salary level to be applied to these expatriates currently at RM10,000 for EP1, from RM5,000 to RM9,999 for EP2 and RM3,000 to RM4,999 for EP3.
In this context, the International Chambers of Commerce and Industry will organise a dialogue with the Ministry of Home Affairs next week to provide feedback from our business community and we are currently working on a common memorandum on the matter.
As the impact of the potential changes might affect your operations in Malaysia significantly, we are seeking your support to complete this questionnaire latest by Tuesday, 7 December 2021. |
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BritCham Singapore Webinar | BritCham Presents: Brexit. Where are We Now?
It has been five years since the UK voted to leave the European Union. The challenges of decoupling from the trading bloc have been exacerbated by the additional hurdle of a global pandemic. What has the British government done to achieve its objectives following Brexit, what more needs to be done and what are the legal implications?
Join HFW's Anthony Woolich and Nicola Gare for an overview of the UK's trading relationships and legal landscape after Brexit.
Date: Tuesday, 7 December 2021 Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm (SGT / MYT)
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British Chambers of Commerce | BCC Monthly Economic Review – December 2021 The British Chambers of Commerce has published its December Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is the BCC's analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. This month's headlines: - UK economic recovery slows in Q3 as manufacturing and construction output falls.
- UK inflation rises to decade high as the labour market continues to rebound.
- Interest rates set to rise sooner rather than later as MPC vote tightens.
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Sterling Member Spotlight | Meet Dr Bicky Bhangu, President – South East Asia, Pacific & South Korea, Rolls-Royce
A global power group committed to delivering clean, safe and competitive solutions in the civil aerospace, power systems and defence sectors, Rolls Royce has built a strong base in Malaysia for the past six decades and is a strategic partner to the country’s aerospace development.
Dr Bicky Bhangu, President – South East Asia, Pacific & South Korea, Rolls-Royce, talks proudly about the company's partnership with UMW Aerospace as a major milestone in Malaysia. Within the last five years, UMW Aerospace has become the first Malaysian-based company to become a Tier 1 supplier to Rolls Royce, supplying all fan cases for the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine which powers the Airbus A330 neo. In this interview, he also shares Rolls Royce's innovative pathway to net zero, their cutting-edge zero carbon technologies and their overarching goal of helping the society at large transition to a net zero future.
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1) Malaysia Launches the National COVID-19 Testing Strategy to Enable Safe Reopening of Economic and Social Sectors
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has launched the National COVID-19 Testing Strategy to provide a clear testing policy as the nation transitions to endemicity. MOH continues to remind everyone to adopt the TRIIS strategy (Test, Report, Isolate, Inform, Seek) as part of the new norm to keep everyone safe and break the chain of COVID-19 transmissions, now that most economic and social sectors have reopened.
Download National COVID-19 Testing Strategy here.
2) Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Satellite Centre in KLIA Launched to Improve Ease of Doing Business in Malaysia
Expatriates arriving in Malaysia through KLIA can now obtain immigration pass stickers at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Satellite Centre upon arrival instead of the old system where only a temporary 30-day special pass is given and the employer would have to obtain the Immigration pass stickers from the immigration office within the 30 days before the employees can begin to work.
Related news article here.
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Direct English Live International | Learn English in the Comfort of Your Home!
Direct English Live International (DELi) offers a perfect approach to English language learning because it was built for people of all ages and walks of life. DELi will enable you to attend our six-level Direct English UK proficiency course live from London, UK from the comfort of your home. Classes are delivered by our English expert teachers who are all trained and certified. Learn English from our experts and be amazed at the speed of your progress in achieving what you have set out to achieve. |
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Alice Smith Higher Education Team Shortlisted for the International Schools Awards 2022
The Alice Smith School’s fantastic Higher Education team has been shortlisted for the Pathways to Continued and University Education award in this year’s International School Awards 2022.
Read more about their achievement here. |
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Jersey Finance Launches Landmark Study on the Global Attitudes to Islamic Wealth Management
Jersey Finance, which champions and represents the award winning global international finance centre (IFC) in Jersey, recently launched its landmark study on global attitude towards Islamic finance wealth management.
Malaysia is highlighted as one of the most favoured trust jurisdictions alongside Jersey, UK, DIFC (UAE), British Virgin Islands.
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