Issue #225 - 2 Nov 2020
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MyFutureJobs: Employers to advertise vacancies for recruitment of foreign workers and employment of expatriates starting 1 November 2020
All employers who intend to employ foreign workers through the rehiring programme and apply for the recruitment of expatriates, are required to first advertise the vacancies on the national job portal, MYFutureJobs, effective 1 November 2020.
The advertisement of a vacancy on MYFutureJobs must not be less than 14 days for the rehiring programme of existing foreign workers in the country and 30 days for the application of expatriates.
This will be followed with the candidate's interview session with the employer representative and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO/ PERKESO), an agency of the Ministry of Human Resources. Information such as job title, salary offered, academic qualifications or skills and competencies required must be displayed on MYFutureJobs. |
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Courtesy meeting between BMCC and JACTIM
BMCC had a courtesy meeting with The Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry Malaysia (JACTIM), for a catch up session to discuss future collaboration between both Chambers, especially in areas of industry advocacy and creating networking opportunities for members amidst changing times due to the global pandemic.
BMCC: Mr. Abrar Anwar (Chairman, and also Managing Director & CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad), Ms. Jennifer Lopez (Executive Director) JACTIM: Mr. Kazuya Kitae (Chief Coordination Officer), Mr. Kojima (President) Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad: Mr. Tam Shan Dean (Head Global Subsidiaries) |
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Green Conference 2020 (Sustainable Finance: A Blueprint for Green Recovery) (17 Nov)
The BMCC, in partnership with Standard Chartered Malaysia and supported by the British High Commission is proud to introduce the Green Conference 2020 coming this 17 November. With the theme "Sustainable Finance: A Blueprint for Green Recovery", the conference will feature an in-depth discussion with our esteemed speakers and experts, including: - Alderman William Russell, Lord Mayor of the City of London
- YB Tengku Dato' Sri Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Finance Minister of Malaysia
- H.E Charles Hay MVO, British High Commissioner of Malaysia at British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
- Abrar A. Anwar, BMCC Chairman and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia
- Mark Arthun, Site Leader of Smith & Nephew Malaysia
- Karen Westley, Vice President of Environment Shell Malaysia
- YM Tengku Dato’ Ab. Aziz Tengku Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd
- Bilal Parvaiz, Director of Islamic Business & Head Product Management of Standard Chartered Malaysia
- Daniel Hanna, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Standard Chartered Malaysia
- Promod Dass, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of RAM Holdings Berhad
Join us for insights on sustainability challenges, and opportunities that come from managing risks effectively and driving mitigation efforts.
*Seats are limited & complimentary and will be subjected to the approval of the organiser |
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Study in the UK with Chevening 2021/22
Applications for Chevening Scholarships and some Chevening Fellowships are now open. The deadline to submit your completed application is 3 November 2020 at 12:00 (midday) GMT.
This scholarship has no age limit, can be awarded for any Masters course of 1 year’s length and are open to all Malaysians with an undergraduate degree and 2 years of work experience (including internships, part-time work and volunteering work).
Applications for the 2021/2022 academic year started 3 September 2020 and will close 3 November 2020.
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BritCham Vietnam free webinar: Driving Forward Digital Healthcare Transformation In Vietnam (3 Nov) UK-Vietnam: exchange knowledge and promote partnership to drive forward in digital healthcare transformation
Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 Time: 2.00 PM Indochina Time (GMT+7)/ 7.00 AM UK Time (GMT+1) Register online now:
Topics include: • The digital transformation in Healthcare: Current status and the road ahead • COVID-19 revealing need for accelerating adoption of digital technology to ensure continuity of care • Vietnam – UK collaboration on digital health innovation
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How can businesses prepare for a world of 5G against the backdrop of a pandemic (3 Nov)
This webinar, run by Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Malaysian Society, will give you an update on current developments in 5G.
Our panel of speakers will be covering regulatory aspects, implications for SMEs, current leading edge research at the 5G Innovation Centre at The University of Surrey and useful views from a global operator of 5G solutions. We will also have a presentation on the findings of the recent EY Enterprise 5G Survey.
3 Nov 2020 | 06:00 PM in London
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The Alice Smith School Foundation: Build Kindness With Us
Right now there are more than 2,000 homeless people in Malaysia. Most of them do not know if they will eat again after their last meal. Malnourishment is a major concern in Malaysia. 9 out of 10 of the urban poor have no or low paying jobs. 1 in 5 children living in poverty is stunted, and 1 in 10 malnourished. Join the mission to fight against hunger and poverty with the Alice Smith School Foundation and Kechara Soup Kitchen! Launching the Build Kindness campaign on 5th November 2020, at 5pm (Malaysia time), hear from remarkable philanthropic heroes about their work in helping the vulnerable. The campaign aims to raise awareness and support the Kechara Food Bank and Enhancement programme as well as a discussion on urban poverty in KL. We warmly invite you, your family and friends to join this virtual launch. Click here to register for the event by Monday 2nd November. For enquiries, please contact the Foundation at foundation@alice-smith.edu.my or watch this video here to find out more. |
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Sri KDU International School Virtual Info Week | 6th - 12th Nov 2020 | 10 am - 3 pm
Sri KDU International School (SKIS) has always ensured a smooth transition takes place between physical to virtual school during this pandemic. Learn more about the school during the upcoming SKIS Virtual Info Week happening from the 6th – 12th November 2020; 10 am to 3 pm daily! Engage in a Q&A session with the Heads of School and get in touch with the Academic Leadership Team. Chat with the admissions team via live chats and enjoy the VR Tours! *T&C apply |
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British Council: Digital Collaboration Fund
Arts and cultural organisations! Do you want support to launch a digital art project? Looking for ways to keep working with international partners? The British Council’s new Digital Collaboration Fund is offering grants to organisations to work in partnership on digital arts projects. You and a UK partner organisation can apply for up to £50k whether you're researching new ideas, relaunching a cancelled project digitally, or starting a new project.
Deadline: 18 November
Click the link below to apply and to know more:
#DigitalCollaborationFund #CultureConnectsUs |
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Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur & Tribeca Serviced Suites Win 2020 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award
Federal Hotels International (FHI) is proud to announce that both Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur and Tribeca Serviced Suites Bukit Bintang have been recognized as Winners of TripAdvisor 2020 Traveller’s Choice Awards.
Ms. Ooi Lee Ping, Director of Group Marketing, & Business Development and Operations of Federal Hotels International, said: “Federal Hotels International (FHI) is very proud that Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur and Tribeca Serviced Suites Bukit Bintang under the FHI Flagship have both been given this distinguished recognition. This TripAdvisor’s coveted award programme celebrates travelers’ favourite hotels, restaurants and airlines around the world".Continue reading |
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Free webinar: Combatting Corruption, Fraud and Economic Crime
Join us in ensuring that you stay up to date with the latest findings and best practices and hear from thought leaders on the red flags of corruption, pitfalls of bribery and the external risks factors facing your organisation today! We bring you highly interactive discussions with global experts and engaging Q&A sessions on key takeaways and lessons learnt this November!
5th November, 2020 | 2 PM GMT +8
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BPP: The future skills your organisation needs to plan for - Asia Pacific
As businesses, jobs and entire economies evolve, we need to keep track of the skills that professionals will need in the future. Join BPP at their free webinar on Thursday, 19 November and discover the future skills your staff will need in a changing business world.
Click here for more information and registration. |
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The International School @ ParkCity: Online Open Day
We invite you to join our Online Open Day on the 7th November 2020 via video conference. The Online Open day will start at 11:00 am and will be led by Mr Jonathan Turner, Principal of ISP. He will be joined by the Head of Primary School, Miss Rebecca Findlay and Mr Simon Taylor, Head of Secondary School. The invitation link will then be sent nearer to the date of the Online Open Day. |
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Acquire talent and improve performance through effective language testing
Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test from Cambridge Assessment English to help organisations check the English levels of individuals and groups of candidates, powered by Artificial Intelligence technology. It tests all four language skills - speaking, writing, reading and listening - in modules.
It provides accurate results within 48 hours and is easy to administer; you can administer the test at any time or place. Results are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.
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XMAS at GEMS: "Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us, once more”
X'mas at GEMS is a school Christmas celebration event cum Open Day which is open to public. Plenty of exciting 'all things Christmas' activities are in store led by the exceptional GEMS "Three Wise Leaders' aka the Senior Leadership Team of Anthony Partington (Principal), Cassie Fleming (Head of Secondary) and Graham Tait (Head of Primary) and the supporting cast of GEMS talents - students, teachers, staff and parents!
If you don't already know..... GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark is a quintessential British School right here in KL. Come, see for yourselves!
December 5th, 2020 | 10.00am to 2.00pm |
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ManpowerGroup: Safely back to work in the new normal
The COVID‐19 health crisis is posing unprecedented challenges to people and economies around the World. To limit the economic downturn and impact on people’s ability to earn a living, the labour market and all its stakeholders must quickly adjust to this new reality – a new normal where physical distancing and other strict measures will be integral to all workplace processes for a considerable time to come.
Many organizations are now at a critical period, as they try to rebalance responsible health and safety and their duty of care as an employer with the economic impact of the lockdown. With that, ManpowerGroup is sharing their whitepaper on “Safely back to work in the new normal”.
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Sunway Medical Centre: Lung Cancer Screening Package
Do you know that there are no symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer?
Most lung cancers are usually diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, making treatment more challenging. As a result, significantly reducing the overall lung cancer survival rate.
If you are at risk for lung cancer, get screened now at only RM550 with low-dose CT Scan, because early detection may save your life. For more inquiries or to make an appointment, contact our Wellness Center:
+ 603-7491 1198 + 603-7491 1302
**Valid until 31st December 2020 |
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