Issue #264 - 9 August 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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Curious about the Massive Potential of Digital Healthcare in Malaysia?
Then This Webinar is for You!
During this pandemic, the way we prioritise accessibility to medical knowledge, healthcare services and emergency assistance as an integral part of our lives has changed tremendously, and this has contributed to the growing demand for digital healthcare.
Join our distinguished line-up of expert speakers from Digital Health Malaysia, AstraZeneca Malaysia and Doc2Us for insights on the digital healthcare landscape and potential in Malaysia, benefits and barriers to accelerating digital healthcare in Malaysia, and more:
Professor Dr. Wong Chee Piau, President, Digital Health Malaysia
Dr. Sanjeev Panchal, Country President, AstraZeneca Malaysia
Dr. Raymond Choy, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Doc2Us
Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021
Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm (MYT)
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BMCC and CCIFM Wrap Up Virtual Networking Session with Huge Success On 28 July 2021, the BMCC and the CCI France Malaysia (CCIFM) jointly organised a timely virtual networking event for our members. Bringing together 30 members from both chambers across a wide range of sectors in the business matching endeavour, the event offered participants the opportunity to share their company’s updates and insights.
The virtual networking session, which was conducted in a relaxed atmosphere and included icebreaking games, was part of the BMCC's efforts to provide a casual platform for our members to engage with one another and exchange perspectives on corporate practices in order to adapt to changing business environments.
Participants found the session helpful and beneficial, and the overall feedback was "great networking!" The event proceeded smoothly without a hitch and was easy to navigate in general.
Juliana from Knight Frank claimed that this event allowed her to reconnect with her network, while Leng lan Teoh from Sedunia Travel stated that it offered a better understanding of the challenges encountered by various industry players. Shaayla, who represented MustaphaRaj, agreed that the session was well organised and that it was a pleasure to meet other members.
We look forward to organising similar events in the future for the benefit of more members. |
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Replay of BMCC's First CEO Insights Webinar Now Available!
Our first BMCC CEO Insights webinar on 4 August 2021 featuring special guest Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost and CEO at the Heriot Watt University Malaysia, Sterling member of BMCC, ended successfully! For those who missed Professor Al-Atabi's inspiring talk where he shared about the concept of positive leadership, you can catch the replay here. |
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BCC Media Release | Carbon Footprint a Mystery to 9 Out of 10 Small Businesses
Research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for microbusinesses, with fewer than 10 employees.
Following from this, the BCC and O2 have today launched a free online hub to help businesses find out how to measure their carbon footprint, set targets and develop an overall net zero strategy.
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UNGCMYB Event | Climate Webinar: Introduction to Science-Based Targets
United Nations Global Compact welcomes companies around the world to join the 1.5ºC Business Ambition campaign, where businesses commit and progress their climate action through science-based target setting.
In this UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) webinar supported by the BMCC, the audience will be introduced to an overview of the science-based targets, how their companies can benefit from embarking this journey, and the existing opportunities offered by UNGCMYB to assist them in transitioning smoothly to a low carbon future.
Date: Tuesday, 24 August 2021 Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (MYT)
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BritCham Singapore Webinar | Board Crisis Preparedness
Join us as we address how your Board can continue to strengthen its effectiveness in this area and be better prepared for future crises. We will: - examine why it is important for Boards to take an active role in crises,
- look at learnings from the past year on how Boards have been on the front-foot of helping managements manage through multiple crises, and
- look at different techniques that can prepare Boards for this role and help them to stay effective in this area.
Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021 Time: 5.00pm - 6.15pm (SGT/MYT)
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Sterling Member Spotlight | Meet Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University
Our Sterling Member Spotlight this week falls on Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice Chancellor of Sunway University, who shares with us the remarkable growth journey of the not-for-profit private university and some of its proudest moments, which include being ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide by the QS World University Rankings in 2020. Also hear from Professor Graeme on Sunway University's positive experience of being a member of the BMCC.
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1) Prime Minister Announces New Privileges for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
On 8 August 2021, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin announced several privileges for fully vaccinated individuals throughout the different phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). The definitions of fully vaccinated individuals are: - 2-dose vaccine types (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Sinovac): 14 days after 2nd dose vaccination date
- 1-dose vaccine types (Johnson & Johnson, Cansino): 28 days after date of vaccination
Several key privileges involving fully vaccinated individuals across all phases of the NRP include compulsory quarantine at home for travellers with residence in Malaysia, inter-state travel for spouses in long distance marriages, and inter-state travels for parents visiting children under 18 years old.
There are other privileges announced that are applicable to states in Phase 2 and beyond of the NRP which include “Dine-in” activities, sports and recreation, inter-district travelling, and tourism activities within the same state.
PM's speech text (BM) here.
PM's speech text (Unofficial English version*) here.
Infographics (Unofficial English version) here.
Related news article here.
*Unofficial English translation by EuroCham Malaysia republished with permission by the BMCC, an associate member of EuroCham Malaysia.
2) Perlis, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan moves into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan on 4 August 2021
The Prime Minister announced on 2 August 2021, after chairing the National Security Council meeting, that the state of Perlis, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan would progress into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on 4 August 2021 after fulfilling the indicators required in the NRP.
The Government has also launched a comprehensive online portal that is up-to-date with the latest SOPs, status of indicators for various phases, as well as links to assistance for both businesses and the general public, both in Malay and English.
3) Launch of Malaysia, Heart of Digital ASEAN (MHODA) Portal
In conjunction with the Malaysia Tech Month (MTM) by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of economy, Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed launched an online portal for the Digital Investment Office (DIO), named Malaysia, Heart of Digital ASEAN, on 2 August 2021.
The DIO is a collaborative platform between the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to coordinate and facilitate foreign and domestic digital investments into the country. It also aims to strengthen the coordination among all Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in promoting and attracting new investments in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The DIO will play a vital role to address the needs of investors and innovators in an increasingly complex and inter-connected digital economy and firmly establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.
Launch speech (ENG) here.
Related news article here.
4) InvestKL Calls Out to Foreign Investors to Participate in the Greater Kuala Lumpur (GKL) Live Lab Programme
In a briefing held by InvestKL Malaysia and attended by the BMCC, InvestKL is calling out to foreign investors to participate in the GKL Live Lab programmes. GKL Live Lab aims to attract foreign companies to help increase GKL’s competitive advantage for quality, innovation-led, and knowledge-intensive investments by driving innovation, accelerating digital adoption, growing local companies, developing digital workforce and future-proofing Malaysia’s digital advancements.
Some of the target areas InvestKL is interested to fund under this programme are future mobility, medical technology, technology solution services, pharmaceutical and medical testing, clinical trials, deep technology and emerging technology, as well as ESG-related projects.
GKL Live Lab programme brochure here.
5) BMCC and Ministry of Finance Seek Feedback from Business Owners on Tax Incentives in Malaysia
The Ministry of Finance Malaysia has recently reached out to BMCC to provide input regarding tax incentives and investments in Malaysia through a survey they are conducting. If you are a business owner in Malaysia, or a potential investor looking to set up in Malaysia, we would like to hear from you. Your insights and feedback will be invaluable for us as a chamber in our ongoing advocacy and engagement with the Government. Please respond to the survey by the end of this week.
6) Malaysia Updates NDC to Reduce Intensity of Unconditional Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 45%
Malaysia has updated the targets in its climate change action plan by submitting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to reduce the intensity of unconditional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% based on gross domestic product by 2030. This was announced by Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man at the Climate Change e-Colloquium 2021 and the launch of Malaysia’s Third Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on 3 August 2021.
Access the updated document here.
Related news article here. |
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International SOS Webinar | Returning to Work in a Post-Vaccinated World
As Malaysia carries out its National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme in line with the recently announced National Recovery Programme, it is crucial for organisations and businesses to understand what it means to return to work in a post-vaccinated world and how they can safeguard their workforce in a constantly changing environment.
This webinar aims to provide the latest situational updates in Malaysia and seek to address frequently asked questions surrounding post-vaccination. The importance of ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of your workforce upon returning to office will also be discussed, along with the best practices for implementing travel bubbles and safe work practices.
Date: Thursday, 12 August 2021 Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (MYT)
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Santander Event | Malaysia – A Key Pillar to ASEAN manufacturing
Santander, together with the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA), CIMB, Department for International Trade (DIT) and Make UK would like to invite you to join us for a virtual session all about Malaysia’s manufacturing sector and the opportunities it offers to UK businesses. Hear from the experts on what help is on offer to access these opportunities for UK businesses of all sizes: - Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara Raja – Deputy Chief Executive Officer Investment Promotion & Facilitation of Malaysian Investment Development Authority
- Ahmad Shazli Kamarulzaman – Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Group Commercial Banking of CIMB Bank
- Clifford Bebb – Deputy Country Director at the Department for International Trade
Date: Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Time: 9.30am - 11.00am (BST) / 4.30pm - 6.00pm (MYT)
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MDEC Event | Malaysia Tech Month 2021 (29 July - 30 August 2021)
Malaysia Tech Month 2021 (MTM’21) is a virtual, month-long curation of electrifying digital and technology contents organised by MDEC, featuring global and local industry leaders, promoting investments in the digital economy and establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.
Visitors and participants will be able to keep track of MTM’21’s many events and talks as well as network with fellow attendees via Hubilo Events app, which can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple App Store.
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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur | Over the Moon with Shangri-La's Exclusive Mooncake Collection
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur presents our Over the Moon Mooncake collection with an array of classic and contemporary edition. Explore our extensive Mooncake Collection and feast your eyes on the beautifully created mooncake designs with exquisite flavours, perfect for gifting and for personal consumption, something for everyone.
For enquiries, call or WA us on +6019 -390 2257.
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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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The Shadow of COVID – Article by Mrs Katie Tomlinson, Head of Sri KDU International Primary School The monitoring and evaluating of teaching and learning at Sri KDU International School (SKIPS) was not compromised during the shift to virtual classrooms during the lockdown. To remain agile, SKIPS introduced the scheduled and informal nature of the Student Shadow – a more effective way of monitoring lessons and learning outcomes. Read more about the Student Shadow in Mrs Katie Tomlinson’s article, published recently in FOBISIAN – an exclusive e-Magazine for Federation of British International Schools in Asia.
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