Issue #268 - 6 September 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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How Can Leaders Lead Successfully through Change in the New World of Work?
Eighteen months ago, not many of us could have imagined how quickly and exponentially remote work and hybrid working models would be taking off, sparking transformation to the world of work that might be here to stay for good. Leaders now, more than ever, are required to equip themselves with tools and strategies to lead their people successfully through these rapid changes while continually developing their own personal change mindset, resilience and wellbeing. Nic Chambers, Country Head, Michael Page, a Sterling member of the BMCC, shares perceptive insights on leadership through change in an evolving work landscape. Date: Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (MYT)
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Get Ready for Malaysia Climate Action Week this October!
Following the successful climate action webinar "The Time is Now: Race to Zero" in March, the BMCC and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur are coming back in October with the high-impact, pre-COP 26 Malaysia Climate Action Week, happening 25-29 October 2021!
Themed "Race to Zero: Keeping Up the Momentum", this event promises five days of thought-provoking webinars on the key climate action themes that everyone should consider for the sustainability of their businesses, livelihoods and the planet.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks on Malaysia Climate Action Week, specially organised for businesses!
To find more about the programme, sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please contact:
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BMCC Environmental Sustainability Readiness Survey among Companies in Malaysia
The BMCC is conducting a survey with the aim of measuring the environmental sustainability readiness among corporates and identifying the areas where support is needed for its implementation.
Your feedback is important in providing a clearer view on the current practices, readiness and challenges facing the business community in the environmental sustainability agenda.
Please submit your feedback to this survey here.
Closing date: Friday, 10 September 2021. |
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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 launched the Green edition of our e-newsletter on 22 February 2021 and have published seven issues since then!
Moving forward till the end of this year, the last weekly e-newsletter of every month will continue to be published as the 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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MIHAS-Standard Chartered Sustainability Conference (Supported by the BMCC)
Achieving Resilience through Sustainable Supply Chains
Applying a sustainability lens is crucial to maintaining a sustainable economy. This makes sustainable finance a hot topic among investors, banks and businesses around the world. But are Malaysian corporates ready for a commitment to sustainability? Find out more from our esteemed industry leaders as they share and exchange insights to build resilient supply chains in making global trade more sustainable and inclusive. - Session 1: “Decarbonising Supply Chains” *In collaboration with the BMCC.
- Session 2: Convergence between Halal and Sustainability
Date: Saturday, 11 September 2021 Time: 10.00am (MYT)
Flyer here | Panel of speakers here | Conference programme here.
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EuroCham-KPJ Webinar | MY BizTalks with KPJ Healthcare : Lockdown Weight Management
Malaysians currently are adjusting life to the National Recovery Plan (NRP) phases and adapting to the new working environment at home. Even though we are at home, it is important to stay healthy and fit. It is important to eat healthily and prevent any weight gain during the Covid-19 pandemic. Successful weight management comes down to a life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle, including eating healthy food and being physically active. There are many different approaches to lose weight but which one is sustainable and suitable for every one of us?
Join us for an insightful talk by Ms Rushda Adiba Ismail on the topic "Lockdown Weight Management".
Date: Tuesday, 7 September 2021 Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (MYT)
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BritCham Indonesia Webinar | Cities Facing Pandemic: Adapt or Collapse
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cities to adapt and keep innovating to curb the spread of the disease. Besides the national rollout of the vaccines and travel restrictions, city governments are vital in responding quickly to immediate local challenges.
In this webinar, our panelists will share their experiences managing COVID-19 through innovation and collaboration between stakeholders from cities perspective.
Join us to learn more about strategies implemented in cities to adapt and prevent further spread of the pandemic.
Date: Monday, 13 September 2021 Time: 4.00pm (JKT) / 5.00pm (MYT) / 10.00am (UK Time)
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British Chambers of Commerce Webinar | Tariff Free Trade – Global Britain Explained
In this webinar, we aim to help businesses understand what the trade agreements the UK government has signed with over 80 countries since the end of the transition period can mean for their international trade plans. Whether you are an importer or an exporter, tariff free trade can increase your competitiveness, margin, and market access opportunities.
Our experts will provide guidance on what to look for, selecting great markets and winning competitive advantage:
- Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce and Director at ChamberCustoms
- Dr. Anna Jerzewska, Founder and director Trade & Borders
Date: Thursday, 9 September 2021 Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (UK Time) / 6.00pm - 7.00pm (MYT)
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Sterling Member Spotlight | Meet Vincent Chan Siew Onn, Managing Partner, Abdullah Chan & Co
Vincent Chan Siew Onn is Managing Partner of Abdullah Chan & Co, an award-winning law firm recognised by many major legal publications such as The Asia Pacific Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Asialaw and Asian Legal Business, with partners who are acknowledged as leading individuals and hall of fame member in several practice areas such as Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Aviation and Banking and Finance. He shares with us the firm's three most important criteria for achieving business success in Malaysia and why BMCC is a must-join chamber of commerce in Malaysia.
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The BMCC welcomes our latest member company, Barber Mullan & Associates to our growing affiliation of more than 200 leading businesses in Malaysia from all industrial spectrums. |
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Barber Mullan & Associates are a boutique risk management consultancy with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore supported by full-time staff in Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar as well as numerous trusted consultants across the region.
We specialise in providing tailored and discreet research, political risk analysis, market entry support and security risk management to our clients operating in South East Asia.
BM&A is trusted by over one hundred corporate clients, risk and management consultancy firms, IGOs and high net worth individuals.
Principal Representative: Andrew Barber (Director) |
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1) Malaysia’s New Cabinet Line-up Sworn In
His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Mustafa Ri'ayatuddin Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah gave his consent to the names proposed by the Prime Minister to be the new Cabinet of Malaysia 2021. A total of 31 ministers and 38 deputy ministers were appointed and sworn in before His Majesty on 30 August 2021.
Infographic by Bernama (ENG) here.
2) Government Releases Pre-Budget 2022 Statement
On 31 August 2021, the Ministry of Finance published its first-ever Pre-Budget Statement (PBS) ahead of the government’s parliamentary proposal on the country’s expenditure for next year in a bid to be more transparent. Besides highlighting the status of certain key initiatives for 2021, it also showed the expenditure performance of the Government for this year.
The highlight of the PBS is of course to give a preliminary overview of the Budget 2022’s direction, which will be based on three main themes revolving around the national recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, rebuilding of national resilience and catalysing reforms to ensure greater sustainability and inclusiveness in its development agenda.
Pre-Budget 2022 Statement (ENG) here.
3) Malaysia’s Trade Performance Maintained Its Upward Movement in July 2021
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), on 27 August 2021, released Malaysia’s trade performance for July 2021 and the period of January-July 2021. The figures were encouraging as trade increased by 13% to RM180.96 billion, the sixth consecutive month of double-digit growth since February 2021. Exports grew by 5% to RM97.32 billion, the 11th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion since September 2020.
The export growth was backed by higher shipments of petroleum products, palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture products as well as chemicals and chemical products driven by robust external demand. Exports to major markets namely ASEAN, the European Union (EU) and Japan recorded positive growth.
Media release by MITI (ENG) here.
Trade performance infographic July 2021 (ENG) here.
Trade performance infographic January to July 2021 (ENG) here. |
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Citi-InvestKL-EY Live Event | GBS Resilience in the New World of Work: GBS Post-COVID
Citibank Malaysia and InvestKL in collaboration with EY is delighted to invite you to our interactive webinar titled “Global Business Services resilience in the new world of work: Global Business Services post-COVID“, a virtual panel discussion with industry GBS experts and Citi’s Client Advisory Group. Join us for this session, as our expert panellists share their insights on the trends, explore solutions and how InvestKL facilitates GBS investments into Greater Kuala Lumpur.
Date: Thursday, 9 September 2021 Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm (MYT)
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MIDA-MSIA Webinar | Seizing the Next Wave of E&E Investment into Malaysia
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) are pleased to present this free webinar where you can hear from MIDA and semiconductor players on why Malaysia is an attractive investment destination and where the investment opportunities are. The webinar will include Mr. Arham Abdul Rahman, MIDA CEO as the featured speaker.
Date: Wednesday, 15 September 2021 Time: 9.00am (MYT)
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Marlborough College Malaysia | Online Admissions 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. "Asia's only authentic British Boarding School" ─ Singapore Tatler The Master invites you to our forthcoming event to understand 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, 18 September 2021 Time: 9.00am (MYT) |
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Charterhouse Malaysia | Admissions are Now Open for A Level Students for January 2022 Intake!
Are you looking for a pre-university programme that not only opens the doors to top universities and careers but allows you to walk through them? Are you ready to take on a visionary approach to Cambridge A Levels in Malaysia that will set you apart from your peers?
Whether you have a 10-year plan in place or are still struggling to decide what to take, Charterhouse Malaysia will help you decide if A Levels and our broader education programme is right for you.
Enquire now to learn more about our Founding Carthusian Award RM60,000.
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ISP National Schools | Your Child’s Wellbeing, Safety and Quality of Learning are Our Priority Join us and gain access to five Malaysian Private National schools in one group webinar! Date: Saturday, 18 September 2021 Time: 10.00am - 11.00am (MYT) via Microsoft Teams Learn more about: - Our ongoing professional development programmes for our teachers.
- Our focus on safeguarding, to ensure the wellbeing of all our students.
- Our excellent distance/online learning provision that provides uninterrupted learning and pastoral support for our students.
Experience learning that is truly Amazing!
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ICAEW | Commemorating the Strategic Credits Programme
ICAEW has collaborated with Universiti Malaya and Universiti Sains Malaysia on a programme that will provide their accounting graduates the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised professional qualification. These are the first 2 public universities in Malaysia to receive the ICAEW Strategic Credits Partner status. Commemoration poster here. Poster caption: (From top left to bottom right) Loh Wei Yuen, Head of ICAEW Malaysia; Julia Penny, Deputy President of ICAEW; Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd. Hamdi Abd. Shukor, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya; Professor Datuk Dr Husaini Omar, Director-General of Ministry of Higher Education & Professor Dr Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Commemoration video here | More information here. |
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Sri KDU International School’s (SKIS) New Principal – Mr George Piacentini
Sri KDU International School, Kota Damansara is delighted to introduce their new Principal, Mr. George Piacentini.
Mr. Piacentini has over 30 years of experience as an educator in K12 schools, having served in 10 different countries including the International School of Singapore (ISS) and the International School of Helsinki, Finland as a Principal, to name a few.
He has been very involved in the Council of International Schools (CIS) school evaluation and accreditation process. He is currently leading a new CIS online accreditation protocol. |
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Sri KDU International School (SKIS) – Outstanding IGCSE 2021 Results
Sri KDU International School celebrates another year of outstanding IGCSE results. 56.7% of students obtained 8A*/As and above while 38% of students obtained 10A*/As and above. 74% of students achieved A*As and 87.9% A*-B. "The results are very impressive indeed and reflect our staff's commitment, conscientiousness and diligence in supporting our students, even in these most difficult of times. Our students maintained their momentum and stayed focused and our parental community was consistently helpful, caring and nurturing. Well done to everyone." – Mr George Piacentini, Principal, Sri KDU International School Results infographic here. |
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