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AMCHAM Update #119: COVID-19 Outbreak
 
LATEST NEWS UPDATES
 
Putrajaya extends TEMCO in four Sabah districts; EMCO in force in seven new areas there
Putrajaya extends TEMCO in four Sabah districts; EMCO in force in seven new areas there
The government has decided to enforce a further enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in seven localities in Sabah following rising number of COVID-19 cases there. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the seven localities involved six in Semporna and one in Kunak, both districts which are already under a targeted enhanced MCO (TEMCO)
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Selangor police chief now says letter from employers will suffice for those looking to enter, exit CMCO areas in Klang
Selangor police chief now says letter from employers will suffice for those looking to enter, exit CMCO areas in Klang
Employees who live in areas where roadblocks are being held following the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Klang sub-district only need a letter from their employer to enter and exit the areas for work purposes. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin said with the letter from their employer, a police permit was not required.
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Commercial Vehicles Transporting Goods Allowed to Operate Throughout CMCO in Klang And Sabah
Commercial Vehicles Transporting Goods Allowed to Operate Throughout CMCO in Klang And Sabah
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) was implemented in Klang and in the Sandakan, Papar, and Tuaran districts of Sabah to contain outbreaks of COVID-19 cases. However, the Government of Malaysia has decided that all commercial vehicles that transport goods will be allowed to operate and travel as usual during the CMCO in Klang and the aforementioned districts in Sabah.
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Industry and Economic Activities in Klang Can Continue Operations
Industry and Economic Activities in Klang Can Continue Operations
On 8 October, The Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) released a Press Statement on allowing industries and economic activities in the Klang District to continue operations as usual provided strict compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is exercised.
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Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Klang
Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Klang
The National Security Council (NSC) under the Federal Government has announced the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in the Klang District. In this regard, the NSC has decided that all economic sectors are to continue operations with strict compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Visa application can be made via MyTravelPass
Visa application can be made via MyTravelPass
Starting 8 October 2020, applications to enter and exit the country for Malaysians and foreigners, during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) until Dec 31, can be done via MyTravelPass which can be accessed at the Immigration Department website.
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Welcoming Investors, Keeping Malaysia Safe
Welcoming Investors, Keeping Malaysia Safe
In line with the Government’s commitment to further cement the country’s position as a preferred destination for FDIs, the Government has decided to establish a One-Stop-Centre (OSC) at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). The OSC will evaluate and approve applications by eligible business travellers to enter Malaysia for trade and investment purposes.
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CHAMBER NEWS
New Corporate Membership Tiers 2021
New Corporate Membership Tiers 2021
2020 showed AMCHAM at its best, pulling together for our members and moving the needle on issues at a great time of need. This was only possible because you supported us in the past. We need your support for the future.

As we enter 2021, AMCHAM would like to announce changes in its membership. We encourage you to consider increasing your support towards having a strong and sustainable Chamber by elevating your membership to one of the tiers. This will enable the Chamber to carry out the stronger engagement and advocacy that the times ahead will require.

Please click on the link below for more information on the membership tiers available.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
[WAITLIST ONLY] Penang Dialogue 2020
[WAITLIST ONLY] Penang Dialogue 2020

date

Oct 26, 2020
(7:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

location

Hotel Equatorial Penang
Bayan Lepas, Pulau Penang, Malaysia
 
2020 Thanksgiving & MY AMCHAM CARES Celebration
2020 Thanksgiving & MY AMCHAM CARES Celebration

date

Nov 24, 2020
(12 PM - 2 PM)

location

Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan...
UPCOMING AMCHAM WEBINARS
Evolving Landscapes: Updates to International Arbitration
Evolving Landscapes: Updates to International Arbitration

date

Oct 15, 2020
(2 PM - 3 PM)
Protecting You and Your Organisation with T. R. U. S. T
Protecting You and Your Organisation with T. R. U. S. T

date

Oct 21, 2020
(3 PM - 4:30 PM)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What Price, Malaysia?
What Price, Malaysia?
On 8 October 2020, AMCHAM invited three thought leaders to answer that question. Achim Schmillen, Senior Economist at World Bank, spoke about the recent developments on the economy in Malaysia and the outlook.
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LeadWomen and UN Women invite 300 Malaysian companies to commit to gender equality
AMCHAM are excited to announce its partnership with LeadWomen and UN Women, as one of the supporting organizations for the upcoming WEPs Malaysia Activator Campaigns.

This program will commence from November 2020 until September 2021 and is expected to engage 300 companies to commit to gender equality by becoming signatories of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Thought Leadership article on AR
Thought Leadership article on AR
The emergence of AR (augmented reality) technology as part of the much-vaunted digital revolution sweeping the globe is set to be a boon for businesses across a wide range of industrial sectors. AR’s potential, especially when combined with other technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), lies far beyond its current applications.
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