Special Issue #3 (19 Mar 2020) Dear Subscriber, As we activate our business continuity plans during this Movement Control Order, the BMCC will be keeping you updated on the latest on COVID-19 developments, including Government initiatives and the sharing of knowledge and best practices from our members. In this issue, we'll be covering: • FAQs and Terms of Operation for Companies in the Manufacturing Sector • MITI Request Form to Operate Business during Movement Control Order • FAQs from the Ministry of Agriculture • The National Security Council's (Majlis Keselamatan Negara, MKN) Press Release on Essential Services 1. FAQs for Companies in Manufacturing Sector Frequently Asked Questions by Malaysian manufacturers are answered by the Ministry of International Trade & amp; Industry (MITI) regarding the continuity of their businesses during the Movement Control Order. These include questions on factory operations, permits, special procedures, Certificate of Origins and ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreements. 2. MITI Request Form to Operate Business during Movement Control Order If you would like to make a formal request to MITI to operate your business during the Movement Control Order, complete the following forms: - (List of Employees) - (Exemption for operation) - (To maintain machineries at warm idle conditions) 3. FAQs from the Ministry of Agriculture Frequently Asked Questions by Malaysian F & amp;B players are answered by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) regarding the continuity of their businesses during the Movement Control Order. These include questions on farming, distribution, fisheries, imports, etc. 4. The National Security Council's (Majlis Keselamatan Negara, MKN) Press Release on Essential Services The National Security Council (Majlis Keselamatan Negara) released a press release on the operational statuses of Essential Services. For the unofficial English translation by EUMCCI, If you think your company's products / services should be included in the Government's list of essential items, let us know and why in this questionnaire BMCC participated in a task force meeting on the impact of COVID-19 to the industries 1/2020, hosted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which was also participated by other Chambers of Commerce and selected industry leaders. Various concerns were raised and discussed on the impact to industries following the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Movement Control Order. One of the key concerns discussed was the closure of all government and private premises except those involved in essential services. It was highlighted that many of these non-essential businesses would be part of the supply chain of the essential businesses and the Closure may result in disruption to important essential businesses. If you view the closure of your business operations will be disruptive to essential businesses, please inform us immediately by completing the questionnaire below. MITI is keen to obtain immediate feedback from the industry on the impact of the Movement Control Order. Your feedback and recommendations will be provided directly to MITI. MITI has assured that the feedback from industry will be brought to the attention of the National Security Council. The National Security Council, chaired by the Prime Minister meets on a daily basis to tackle issues. Member Updates *BMCC Members are welcomed to share any news, research findings, press releases, corporate announcements, surveys or questionnaires etc. related to COVID-19 with us. We will assist to disseminate your content to all our readers on this channel. If you encountered problems accessing yesterday's documents from EY and PwC, you may try again here: - - Webinar Series: Is Force Majeure the answer to your coronavirus problem - Traps for the unwary Companies are now faced with having to deal with unexpected situations, which include employees having to work from home or taking mandatory leave of absence as preventive measures against the further spread of the virus. Join us for a live webinar with our Asia Head of Disputes, Peter Godwin, and discuss how force majeure may affect the performance of contractual obligations and "top tips" for companies to beware of in these unpredictable times. Webinar Available on Demand. Webinar: Navigating Uncertainties: Ipsos Malaysia Consumer Confidence Outlook Ipsos Malaysia will be hosting our first complimentary Webinar Session with the Public Affairs team titled “Navigating Uncertainties: Ipsos Malaysia Consumer Confidence Outlook”. Starting from March 2020 onwards, we will be introducing this form of communication with you, our clients and we will be able to enrich all our client with all the latest data and reports from Ipsos Malaysia. COVID-19 Tax Alerts: Using Signal to stay current on fiscal tax reliefs Many governments are responding to the impacts of COVID-19 by announcing tax and other economic measures to support businesses and individuals, and clients continue to request advice on this rapidly changing area. Deloitte, in collaboration with Signal AI, have been helping clients stay up-to-date on tax developments in real time by surfacing daily alerts on COVID-19 tax measures. If you would like to receive this alert, please send your name, organisation, and e-mail address to: . Updates on Movement Control Order - Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 comes into effect The Federal Gazzette has published the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”). Malaysia Airlines COVID-19 Preventive Measures At Malaysia Airlines, we understand that these are extremely concerning times for everyone. The coronavirus outbreak has brought us all into uncharted territory. In response, Malaysia Airlines has introduced brand-new, flexible rebooking options with immediate effect. The Ultimate Flexibility waiver policy provides you the flexibility to make changes to your existing booking. 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