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AMCHAM Update #46: COVID-19 Outbreak
 
MITI discussion on the current Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) with special guest Director-General of Health, YBhg. Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Bin Abdullah
AMCHAM along with around 40 other business associations and chambers of commerce met today at MITI Tower for a discussion with the Directors General of both MITI and Health accompanied by representatives from MDTC, MKN, MOHR (DOSH), PERKESO, BNM, and CIPB. The three-hour session was highly interactive with the Director-General of Health YBhg. Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham explained the strategy of his Ministry that successfully contained the outbreak of COVID-19 and, how they are continuing to take a measured approach to balance the gradual opening of the economy and the capacity of the healthcare system to manage potential spikes.
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Micron Strives To Make The “New Normal” Similar To The Old One
Micron Strives To Make The “New Normal” Similar To The Old One
In a time when we are all talking about the "new normal", it is perhaps heartening that Micron Technology is reporting that they are able to operate in Malaysia and Singapore in a way that’s closer to the “old normal” – including continuing the development of a US$345 million (RM1.5 billion) 21-hectare facility in Penang, Malaysia.
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Legal Updates from Christopher & Lee Ong (a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia)
Legal Updates from Christopher & Lee Ong (a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia)
Law firm Christopher & Lee Ong would like to share their Malaysian legal updates answering commonly asked questions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic from industry players mostly and affected businesses. Click on the articles below for learn more:
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EY: Indirect Tax Alert – Amendments to the Service Tax Regulations and Order
EY: Indirect Tax Alert – Amendments to the Service Tax Regulations and Order
On 13 May 2020, the following Regulations and Order in relation to Service Tax and Service Tax on Digital Services (“SToDS”) were published on the Official Federal Gazette website, and the same came into operation on 14 May 2020:
  • Service Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2020
  • Service Tax (Digital Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
  • Service Tax (Person Exempted from Payment of Tax)(Amendment) Order 2020
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Being a member of AMCHAM has never been so important as it has been over the past two months. As authorities were shaping policies and issuing guidelines they relied on AMCHAM, your Chamber to help. The AMCHAM membership and the use of this Directory is a tool to showcase who we are as a community. I hope that you will join us this year to assist us in building this Directory as a ‘bible’ to the American business on the ground in Malaysia.
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Potential AMCHAM Webinars
AMCHAM is in the process of developing and sourcing topics for webinars sessions for members. Since attending our events at the actual physical location may be impossible for a while, the virtual version has become an alternative to showcase the good work and interesting topics that our member have to share.

If you're an AMCHAM member and you have interesting topics in mind that you would like to share with fellow members, or you would like to collaborate with AMCHAM to produce webinars, please feel free to contact us at events@amcham.com.my and we'll be happy to discuss further. We look forward to hearing from you.
UPCOMING WEBINAR (NON-AMCHAM)
 
Skrine Webinar | COVID-19 & the Future of Work
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Thursday, 21 May 2020, 11.00am - 12.00pm (GMT +8)
With the implementation of the Conditional MCO beginning 4th May 2020, most businesses have resumed operations with some increased risks which in turn results in heightened obligations. There is also a concern that the MCO could become an “on/off” event until an effective vaccine is developed. Our panel will discuss the employment obligations and concerns in the new normal.

You may email us any question or issue which you wish to raise during this webinar at skrinewebinar_employment@skrine.com.

Limited places available.
*If you are unable attend the live session, you may still register as registrants may later access the webinar replay.

EY Global Tax webcast - Corporate tax amid a pandemic (21 May 2020)
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Thursday, 21 May 2020, 9:00am –10:00am (EDT)
Globally, businesses are relying heavily on practical insights and human connection in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This health and economic crisis have sparked the need for businesses to manage disruption, enable workforces, deal with legal implications and many other challenges – across all sectors, some more than others. The creativity and desire to figure out new ways to help Tax clients during this challenging time is absolutely inspiring.

Join Kate Barton, Global Vice Chair – Tax, for a moderated discussion with prominent Tax business leaders on what we need to consider now to increase resilience and thrive in what comes next and beyond.


 
FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Why Economic Forecasting Is So Difficult in the Pandemic
Why Economic Forecasting Is So Difficult in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has introduced extreme uncertainty into nearly every aspect of society. Will health care systems hold up? Will scientists develop a vaccine? Are essential workers safe? When can regular employees go back to the office? The answers to these questions — when there are answers — seem to change daily.
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