Lean In Malaysia's signature career accelerator, the Lean In Career Programme (LICP), has been focused on helping women 'career breakers' to prepare themselves to re-enter the workforce.

AMCHAM in support of Lean In Malaysia is seeking support from our member companies to send a HR/Recruitment representative from your organization to the LICP 6.0 Finale event, to be held virtually on Saturday 20th November, at 10am-12pm, to hear the graduates make their pitch and identify any potential candidates of interest.

The Transport Ministry has announced the requirements for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) by air for travelers from Singapore to Malaysia which will begin on Nov 29. The Ministry said travelers from Singapore do not need to apply to travel to Malaysia under the VTL since the entry facilities would be processed upon arrival and they were also not required to apply for a MyTravel Pass from the Malaysian Immigration Department.

The Penang government will be setting up more healthcare organisations (HCO) to dispense COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in the state. Each HCO is capable of administering more than 1,000 doses a day. Currently, there are 73 private clinics and hospitals, including one HCO, that are being used as booster dose vaccination centres in the state.

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been named “Asia’s Best 3PLs for Vaccines” at the Asia Pacific Vaccine Excellence Awards 2021 (AVEA 2021). FedEx was selected as “Asia’s Best 3PLs for Vaccines” by almost 1,700 voters, for its leading role in protecting shipment integrity and keeping vaccines moving across the globe.

US semiconductor company, onsemi, has sharpened its strategy to drive disruptive innovation that contributes to a sustainable ecosystem in vehicle electrification, advanced safety, alternative energy, and factory automation. Global Vice President (VP) Jose Hernandez said the United States (US) is interested to work with countries like Malaysia that play a very significant role in the supply chain for semiconductors.

This daily news round-up brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as tips and tools to help you stay informed and protected. AstraZeneca on Thursday cemented its lead in bringing a preventative COVID-19 shot for the non-infected to market for people who do not respond well to vaccines, saying its antibody drug cocktail offered 83% protection over six months.