Issue #265 - 16 August 2021 Dear Subscriber, |
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Prime Minister and Cabinet Resign after Losing Majority
In a statement released by the Palace today, His Majesty, Yang di-Pertuan Agong confirmed that he has received the resignation of the Prime Minister and his entire cabinet, effective today. Following the resignation Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin will continue his role as a caretaker Prime Minister until a new Prime Minister is appointed. As of 10 August 2021, 484 out of 613 state constituency is still a Covid-19 red zone. Therefore, His Majesty opined that the implementation of the General Election is not the best way forward for the country.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin, in his speech later, thanked all his cabinet ministers and the civil service for their tireless efforts to govern and help the nation’s recovery in an unprecedented situation of the pandemic throughout the last 17 months. He hopes that the new Government will be formed as soon as possible and that the administration of the country will not face disruption.
Statement by the Palace (BM) here.
PM's speech text (BM) here.
Related news article here.
The Government’s Service Delivery Will Continue to Operate Smoothly
Following the announcement of the resignation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia and his cabinet members, the Chief Secretary of the Government of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Zuki bin Ali and the Director General of the Public Service Department of Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman both issued separate statements to assure the public that the Government’s administration and service delivery will not be affected by the resignation of the cabinet.
Chief Secretary of the Government of Malaysia's statement (Unofficial English version) here.
Director General of the Public Service Department's statement (BM) here.
Director General of the Public Service Department's statement (Unofficial English version) here.
Please page down to the "Government Updates" section for more key highlights. |
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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 six 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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BMCC Webinar | The Evolution of Digital Healthcare in Current Times and Its Potential
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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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 Paul Cooper, Managing Director of Michael Page Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam
For Paul Cooper, Managing Director of Michael Page Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam, investing in their people and developing their business leaders from within is one of the three main criteria for business success in Malaysia. Find out why he anticipates positive business sentiment in Malaysia coming out of the pandemic and how Michael Page's BMCC membership has opened up opportunities for the company to reach out and speak to new audiences on employment trends in Malaysia and other market-relevant topics.
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1) More Economic Sectors Allowed to Operate from 16 August
In a media statement released by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin on 15 August 2021, it is stated an additional 11 economic activities will be allowed to operate under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) starting 16 August 2021. An additional 11 economic activities are also allowed under Phase 2 of the NRP.
In the meantime, the Government has also agreed to allow all non-essential activities in the manufacturing, construction, mining and quarrying sectors to resume operations starting 16 August 2021 in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 states in the NRP. The operating capacity is dependent on the complete vaccination rate of their workers.
Media statement (BM) here.
Media statement (Unofficial English version) here.
2) New Procedures for Travellers Arriving in Malaysia
The Ministry of Health Malaysia released amendments to the procedures for health screening, COVID-19 detection test, and quarantine for travellers entering Malaysia, including the new application for home quarantine for fully vaccinated individuals.
SOP amendments (BM) here.
SOP amendments (Unofficial English version), form and procedure flowchart here.
3) Registration for Fully Vaccinated Employees in Manufacturing Sector in CIMS 3.0
A media release by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) following the announcement on reopening of manufacturing sector companies by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin on 15 August 2021 details out the procedures for companies to declare their number, names, ID number and MySejahtera ID of their employees who are fully vaccinated in the COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 system.
The template form can be downloaded within the CIMS 3.0 system here.
MITI media statement (ENG) here.
Registration procedure (ENG) here.
4) Visa Processing Centre Can Now Reopen in Phase 1 of NRP According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, the National Security Council is allowing the VFS Visa Application Centre to resume operations under the Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). However, he said the centre is subject to the standard operating procedures (SOP), which includes limiting the number of people inside the premises. This is to assist Malaysians who received offers to study and work abroad to be able to apply and have their visas processed in a timely manner.
Related news article here.
5) Schools in Phase Two to be Reopened in Stages from 3 October
Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin announced in a Facebook video post today that the reopening of schools only for those in Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan would begin on 3 October 2021, for students in their exam years, namely Form Five and Form Six. He reassured parents that students’ safety is their utmost priority and the ministry will continue to adhere to the Ministry of Health’s recommendation and risk assessment.
Related news article here. 6) The Malaysian Economy Grew by 16.1% in 2Q, 2021
The improved economic performance in the second quarter of 2021 was supported mainly by the improvement in domestic demand and continued robust exports performance. In a statement released by the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM), it was also announced that Malaysia’s GDP projection is revised down to between 3% and 4%, compared to its earlier projection of between 6 and 7 %. BNM Governor, Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus added that economic activity picked up at the start of the second quarter, but slowed down thereafter, following the re-imposition of stricter containment measures nationwide. Nevertheless, the expected re-opening of the economy would support a gradual recovery in the fourth quarter this year, with higher global growth and sustained policy support providing a further lift to economic growth.
Related news article here. 7) MM2H Applications will be Reopened in October
Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said on 11 August 2021 that the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) will be reactivated with amendments to the policies and applications criteria as a strategy to assist the rebuild the nation’s economy as part of the National Recovery Plan. Some highlights of the amendments made to the programme are: - Ceiling of 1% of the total Malaysian population for the MM2H programme at any one time
- Must reside in Malaysia for a cumulative of at least 90 days in a year
- Total offshore income of at least RM40,000 a month
- Have a fixed savings account of RM1 million
Media statement (BM) here.
Media statement (Unofficial English version) here.
Related news article here. |
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EY Webinar | Asean Tax Forum 2021
Join EY leaders and speakers from the industry, private and public sectors to discuss the outlook of Asean, the rise of new regulatory complexities and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, and the imperative for a future-ready tax function – trends and issues that are driving agendas from the boardroom to the back-office.
Date: Wednesday, 18 August & Thursday, 19 August 2021 Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm (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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Charterhouse Malaysia | Virtual Open Evening
ADMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR A LEVEL STUDENTS! Charterhouse, one of the original 7 British Public schools, with over 400 years of academic excellence, is coming to Malaysia in 2021! Join our Leadership Team as they present the Charterhouse Malaysia Education programme and discover how we will work with you to make sure your child is "Future Ready". There will be an opportunity to ask questions to both our academic and admissions specialists. Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021 Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
WhatsApp at +60126583619. |
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Exclusive Discount for Sri KDU International School for September 2021 Enrolment!
Sri KDU International School (SKIS) is excited to start the September 2021 Intake with you! At SKIS, we offer the full National Curriculum of England for Year 1 to Year 9, as well as the Cambridge IGCSE (Year 10 & Year 11) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Year 12 & Year 13). SKIS follows the best practices of a British international education and provide a seamless online and onsite learning experiences. Join us for our September 2021 Intake. Starting soon!
Register HERE to enjoy exclusive discounts from NOW until 31 August 2021! |
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Crown Relocations | Moving without Fear – Successful International Relocations amid COVID-19
Also catch Noah’s video on how he and his mother Akiyo prepare for their move to New Zealand with Crown Relocations. |
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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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HSBC | Global Research Report: Asia COVID-19 & Vaccine Tracker Economics
- The Delta variant continues to spread across Asia, resulting in even stricter lockdowns, notably in Thailand and Manila
- Over 70% of Singapore’s and mainland China’s populations are vaccinated with at least one dose, and over 45% in Malaysia
- The need for booster shots in major global economies poses risks that vaccine distribution to the region might begin to slow
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Alice Smith Students Celebrate A Level Success Alice Smith students celebrate another exceptional set of results. The 2021 Sixth Form cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with 67% of all grades at A* or A and 82% A* - B. At (I)GCSE, 60% of students were awarded grades 8-9 ( equivalent to A* and above), 76% A* or A (grades 9-7 ) and 98% were awarded A* to C (grades 9-4). Keen for your child to achieve similar success? Alice Smith is now accepting applications for entry in 2021. Learn more HERE or connect with the Admissions team. |
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Johor Port Authority and Port of Tanjung Pelepas Collaborate to Open PPVIN for Maritime and Logistics Industry Workers in Johor On 3 August 2021, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a Member of MMC Group, together with Johor Port Authority (LPJ) set up the biggest Industry Vaccination Centre (PPVIN) for maritime and logistics sector workers in Malaysia, in support of the national COVID-19 immunisation programme (PICK).
Related news article here. |
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GEMS International School at Tropicana Metropark | Record Breaking IGCSE Results for Year 11
We are delighted to share GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark's amazing IGCSE results.
Examinations were taken in May and June of this year, under extraordinarily difficult circumstances with Malaysia under lockdown. Students, families and staff navigated road blocks, and immense personal pressure in some cases, to fully take their papers in person.
The results also reflect the support that parents have given and the tuition of our dedicated teachers, who have gone above and beyond to ensure that students achieve their very best, despite unprecedented circumstances.
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