Issue #263 - 2 August 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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Presenting the New BMCC CEO Insights Series!
Join Our Inaugural Speaker, Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, CEO and Provost of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia on 4 August 2021
This August, the BMCC is thrilled to launch the BMCC CEO Insights Series of webinars, where CEOs and leaders of our member companies will offer their insights, real-world experiences and personal wisdom on topics affecting many business leaders, employers and employees today ─ as we adjust and adapt to the new normal, and innovate to stay relevant in a fast-changing and digitally progressive world.
We are honoured to have Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, CEO and Provost of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia kick off the series this Wednesday and share his thoughts on "Staying Resilient and Surviving the Storm" with us.
Date: Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (MYT)
Professor Al-Atabi is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer. He trains executives from multinational corporations including banks, energy companies as well as universities. His impact statement reads, "I am a storyteller. My purpose is to inspire others to tell more empowering stories about themselves and the world we live in."
Register now and stand a chance to win a signed copy of Professor Al-Atabi's books, Shoot the Boss and Think Like an Engineer!
You can also submit your questions for Professor Al-Atabi in the Q&A segment of the talk by emailing karendass@bmcc.org.my. |
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BMCC Seeks Government's Consideration on Our Vaccination-Related Recommendations
The BMCC has written a letter to the Government to seek its consideration of our recommendations for clear guidelines on the following vaccination-related issues, as Malaysia nears the vaccination rates which allow more economic and social activities to be reopened:
- Acceptance of vaccinations administered outside of Malaysia.
- Quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated individuals
- Reciprocal acceptance of vaccine certificates between Malaysia and its trading partners
In the letter, we emphasised the importance of having clear guidelines to help strengthen confidence amongst businesses as well as foreign investors and business partners. |
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BCC Media Statement | Removal of Quarantine for Double-Jabbed EU and US Nationals to Enter England is Great News
Responding to the news that fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US will not have to quarantine, British Chambers of Commerce Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “For the hundreds of thousands of people directly employed in the travel industry and the many more that are part of supply chains, this will be welcome news."
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BMCC Webinar | The Evolution of Digital Healthcare in Current Times and Its Potential
The effects of the pandemic have significantly impacted the world's economic and healthcare systems, and importantly, our view of healthcare and safety. The pandemic can be seen as a catalyst for the adoption of digital healthcare, as more people are driven to think about the accessibility and convenience of healthcare facilities and resources as well as preparedness for medical emergencies. In the current climate, the potential for digital healthcare looks massive.
Join our panel of experts from the healthcare industry to gain insights on the digital healthcare landscape and potential in Malaysia, benefits and barriers to accelerating digital healthcare in Malaysia, and more.
Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021 Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm (MYT)
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DIT Webinar | Going Clean ─ Getting into the Malaysian Solar Photovoltaic Supply Chain
Clean energy is emerging as one of the key strategic industries of the 21st century. In this DIT "Going Clean" online event, Dr Richard Hall will be joined by Dr PuiWah Wong to discuss the structure of the Malaysian solar PV supply chain.
Malaysia is the third largest producer of PV products, growing from a niche industry to a $10 billion, high growth, export industry in less than 10 years.
Date: Tuesday, 10 August 2021 Time: 10.00am - 11.15am (MYT)
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BritCham Singapore Webinar | Investing with Purpose
Join us for this special complimentary event, co-organised by our Women in Business and Financial & Fintech Committees as they cover the considerations of investing your money with purpose.
We will try to inspire you to use your money in merit of the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals – consider it a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure a more equitable world.
Whether you are a first time or seasoned investor, there are always blind spots or useful tips that you can add to your repertoire of knowledge to enable you to discern better between investments.
Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021 Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm (SGT / MYT)
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Sterling Member Spotlight | Meet Andy Nicol, Regional Managing Director for Malaysia, International Schools Partnership
Andy Nicol, Regional Managing Director for Malaysia, International Schools Partnership, takes the spotlight in this issue and shares with us how ISP ─ one of the fastest growing and largest school groups in the world, and the largest school operator in Malaysia as of 2021 ─ has evolved during the pandemic to serve their students better and why they remain confident about doing business in Malaysia.
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The BMCC welcomes our latest member company, Citibank Berhad to our growing affiliation of more than 200 leading businesses in Malaysia from all industrial spectrums. |
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Citi’s mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
Principal Representative: Usman Ahmed (Chief Executive Officer) |
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COVID-19-Related Updates
1) Ministry of Health Announces New Strategies for Mitigating Klang Valley Surge of COVID-19 Cases
The Ministry of Health announced in a media statement on 24 July 2021 that the Greater Klang Valley Special Task Force (GKVSTF) will focus on the following areas in a bid to stem the rising number of Covid-19 admissions that are burdening the health care system: - Clinical care
- Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CAC) and Home Monitoring
- Epidemiology
- Medical and General Logistics
- Frontliner Social Support Systems
- Human Resources and Finance; and
- Strategic Communications.
Notably, in pivoting towards mitigation and away from the late containment stage, positive cases without symptoms (asymptomatic) will be asked to undergo home isolation for 10 days and report themselves using digital home assessment tools such as MySejahtera, e-Covid or SELangkah Home Assessment tool.
Close contacts to asymptomatic positive cases are strongly advised to obtain a rapid Covid-19 test at either the nearest available clinic or via self-test kits, and self-isolate.
Media statement (ENG) here.
2) Briefing Session with MITI on the Public-Private Partnership COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PIKAS) for the Manufacturing Sector The BMCC attended a discussion on 29 July 2021 along with other chambers of commerce and industry associations, chaired by Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Dato' Seri Norazman Ayob, on the current COVID-19 vaccination rate among industries in Malaysia. It was a fruitful discussion and the following are key highlights for members’ information as well as consideration: - Ensure all employees are vaccinated.
- Walk-in vaccinations in Klang Valley are only for those who have not received any appointment on their MySejahtera app.
- No interstate travel for vaccination.
- Larger industries are encouraged to apply as on-site PPV to cater for the needs in their surrounding locality.
A detailed explanation on the highlights above can be found here.
3) PIKAS List of Common Use Vaccination Administration Centres (PPV)
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has produced an infographic of the list of Common Use PPVs by state under the Public-Private Partnership COVID-19 Industry Immunisation Programme (PIKAS) on 23 July 2021.
4) NRP Portal and NRP Roadmap Infographic
The National Recovery Plan (NRP) portal has been set up to guide Malaysia through the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis safely, providing up-to-date information and SOPs for the businesses and the public.
NRP Roadmap Infographic (ENG) here.
5) Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Media Statement on the Revocation of Emergency Ordinances
In a media statement of 29 July 2021, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed great disappointment with the government’s decision to revoke six Emergency Ordinances without his consent. The King also expressed dismay that the revocation of the ordinances was not presented in Parliament by the government.
Media statement (BM) here.
Related news article here.
6) Yang di-Pertuan Agong Proclaims Extension of Emergency for Sarawak until 2 February 2022
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong proclaimed a six-month emergency in Sarawak from 2 August to 2 February 2022 in a government gazette dated 30 July 2021, to combat the raging COVID-19 pandemic. This effectively suspends the state election, which was due within 60 days from 2 August 2021.
Statement from the Prime Minister's Office (BM) here.
Federal Government Gazette (BM/ENG) here.
Related news article here.
7) MDEC's Expats Service Centre Operation Hours Effective 2 August 2021
Effective from 2 August 2021, the Front Counter service of the Expats Service Centre including the Immigration Unit (Expatriate Services) at MDEC will be operating as follows:
Submission of Passports Monday - Thursday | 8.00am - 1.00pm Friday | 8.00am - 12.00pm
Collection of Passports Monday - Friday | 3.00pm - 4.30pm
8) Re-opening of Counter Services at ESD Putrajaya and MYXpats Centre Effective 2 August 2021
Please be informed that effective 2 August 2021, the counter services at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD), Putrajaya and MYXpats Centre at Mutiara Damansara will resume operation with minimal support for MYHelp appointments only.
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Malaysia’s Total Trade Expands by 29.3% Y-o-Y to RM188.7 Billion in June 2021 – MITI
Malaysia’s trade performance continued the growth momentum in June 2021 with total trade increasing by 29.3 per cent to RM188.7 billion compared to that of June 2020, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said in a media statement on 28 July 2021 that exports recorded the 10th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion since September 2020, registering a strong growth of 27.2 per cent to RM105.47 billion.
Media statement (BM) here.
Media statement (ENG) here.
Related news article here.
Trade performance infographic (BM) here.
Trade performance infographic (ENG) here. |
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InvestKL Webinar | Greater Kuala Lumpur (GKL) Live Lab
Foreign companies embarking on innovation and ideation type of activities in Greater Kuala Lumpur are invited to join this InvestKL webinar and learn how the GKL Live Lab can support your vision.
Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021 Time: 10.00am - 11.00am (MYT) Platform: Zoom
RSVP before 5.00pm, Tuesday, 3 August 2021 to karendass@bmcc.org.my by providing your name, company name, designation, and email address. |
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Santander Event | Virtual Roundtable on Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)
Santander, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and CIMB would like to invite UK Halal-certified exporters to a roundtable introducing the 2021 VIRTUAL MIHAS (Malaysia International Halal Showcase), which will be taking place between September to December. This will be an opportunity to find out more about one of the largest Halal trade shows globally and how it will benefit your business!
At the end of 2019, the Halal Food Market was worth £0.85 billion and is expected to grow to £1 billion by 2024. The addressable consumer market for this segment are the 1.9 billion Muslims globally.
Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021 Time: 10.00am (UK Time)
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Skrine Webinar | Housekeeping: Disciplinary Action against Employees
Once investigations reveal actual or potential misconduct, it becomes necessary for the employer to undertake a disciplinary process to determine the wrong doing, the wrong doers and the appropriate punishment. Several issues need to be considered – the process to be undertaken, maintaining confidentiality, preserving evidence, protecting witnesses, procuring external support, managing or avoiding conflict, acting on final finding of guilt or otherwise, etc. There are minefields and pitfalls to avoid as well as best practices to adopt. Please join our speakers as they discuss these questions and share their experiences.
Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021 Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (MYT)
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BMW Group Malaysia | Exclusive Corporate Privileges for BMCC Members
Enjoy great BMW Group Corporate Privileges as a member of the BMCC. Discover a cost-effective and convenient business mobility solution for the purchase of the latest BMW vehicles, now with special corporate concessions and exclusive personalised services.
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Exclusive BMCC Corporate Member Privileges at Epsom International School
BMCC Corporate members now enjoy exclusive privileges at Epsom International School. Epsom is a premier K12 British day and boarding school in Malaysia whose graduates go on to top global universities including Cambridge, Stanford, Imperial and UCL after their IGCSEs and A Levels. The sister school of the prestigious Epsom College UK, EIS is set on a world-class 50-acre private campus 15 minutes from KLIA. Find out more about our Weekday Boarding Programme!
To claim these exclusive corporate privileges as a BMCC member, please contact Samuel Parker at samuel.parker@epsomschool.com or WhatsApp on +60136995969.
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ICAEW | Calling 1,000 Chartered Accountants to Join the Race!
Are you acting on the climate crisis? Let us know. We’re aiming for 1,000 Chartered Accountants to sign their organisation up to the UN’s Race to Zero. Be one of the 1,000 leading the charge towards a decarbonised economy and sign up today.
#1000CharteredAccountants #RacetoZero
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Sri KDU International Primary School | 5 Things School Leaders Can Learn from Gareth Southgate ─ An Article by Mrs Katie Tomlinson
The Head of Sri KDU International Primary School, Mrs Katie Tomlinson recently published an article on what school leaders can learn from Gareth Southgate's success at the Euro 2020 in The Times Educational Supplement (TES) – an international publication that supports schools in more than 100 countries.
In this article, Mrs Tomlinson talked about the kind of leadership that teachers at all levels can learn from to help improve their schools.
Mrs Katie Tomlinson joined Sri KDU International School in 2017. She is passionate about providing an environment which ensures that all children have an opportunity to discover their interests, develop their skills and become the best possible versions of themselves. The complete article can be accessed here. |
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Tay & Partners | Management Corporations Can Now Sue Property Developers in Malaysia – A New Class Action? There have been rapid developments in judicial determination of housing laws in Malaysia in recent years. From recent cases, the interpretation of housing laws has skewed towards increased protection for homebuyers. In the recent High Court case of Dua Residency Management Corporation v Edisi Utama Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 140 (“Dua Residency”), the High Court was asked to decide on the issue of whether the management corporation of a condominium (“Management Corporation”) could bring an action against the developer of the condominium (“Developer”) for, amongst others, negligence predicated on defects and workmanship in several parts of the condominium. |
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