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AMCHAM Update #131 COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Subscriber,

During this period of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) from 27 October 2020 until 9 November 2020, AMCHAM will once again be bringing you daily updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes the efforts of Government and initiatives from other bodies and organizations.
LATEST NEWS UPDATES
CMCO in Labuan extended another 14 days
CMCO in Labuan extended another 14 days
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Labuan will be extended for another 14 days, from Oct 31 until Nov 13. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the decision was taken on the Health Ministry's advice due to the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases in Labuan.
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Vacancies for rehiring programme, expatriates to go through MYFutureJobs effective Nov 1, says HR minister
Vacancies for rehiring programme, expatriates to go through MYFutureJobs effective Nov 1, says HR minister
Effective November 1, employers who wish to hire foreign workers through the rehiring programme as well as apply for the recruitment of expatriates are required to advertise the vacancies first on the national employment portal, MYFutureJobs. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the advertisement on vacancies at MYFutureJobs should not be less than 14 days for the rehiring programme of foreign workers in the country and 30 days for the application of expatriates.
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AMCHAM IN THE NEWS
State will continue to strengthen talent pool, says Penang CM Chow
State will continue to strengthen talent pool, says Penang CM Chow
PENANG will look at boosting its talent pool as it pursues to attract more technology-intensive investments to generate higher quality jobs, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said state agencies like InvestPenang and Penang Development Corporation would continue their relentless efforts to engage with existing and potential investors to explore the various potential opportunities in the new normal.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Excellence: Perspectives from the Indo-Pacific Region
The Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) was held today, 28 October, as a hybrid in-person and virtual event. Jenny Foo, Director, Communications, Customer Experience and AP Technical Information Services, Keysight Technologies represented AMCHAM Malaysia at the ‘Corporate Social Responsibility and Excellence: Perspectives from the Indo-Pacific Region’ panel discussion, alongside business leaders from the Myanmar, Thailand, and Singapore American Chambers.
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UPCOMING AMCHAM SIGNATURE EVENT
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...
CHAMBER NEWS
New Corporate Membership Tiers 2021
New Corporate Membership Tiers 2021
Looking to join AMCHAM? Learn more about our tiered membership*!

We invite you to consider supporting a strong Chamber by selecting a membership tier that deepens your engagement with AMCHAM. Basic membership starts with a minimum investment of RM6,000* for year-long benefits, levels increase to up to Platinum! Contact us today at membership@amcham.com.my or click on the 'Read More' tab for more information

*New members are subject to a RM1000 joining fee.
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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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MEMBER NEWS
Gibraltar BSN Distributes Reusable Face Masks to Abdullah Hukum Apartment
Gibraltar BSN Distributes Reusable Face Masks to Abdullah Hukum Apartment
Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad distributed 3,000 pieces of washable and reusable face masks to the residents of Abdullah Hukum Apartment as part of its CSR programme. Abdullah Hukum Apartment is the main beneficiary of Gibraltar BSN’s flagship CSR programme. The Apartment is located in Lembah Pantai, an area that recently recorded several COVID-19 cases, and is home to 600 B40 households mostly made up of school going children, working adults, and elderly folk.
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JLL | Greater Kuala Lumpur Property Market Monitor 3Q2020
JLL | Greater Kuala Lumpur Property Market Monitor 3Q2020
JLL Property Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has released their latest Property Market Monitor 3Q2020. This edition covers the market trends of Office, Retail, Logistics and Residential sectors over the past quarter. Click on the 'Read More' tab to download the report.
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ManpowerGroup - WorkSmart at Home. Remote Working is the New Norm
ManpowerGroup - WorkSmart at Home. Remote Working is the New Norm
Most workers believe the COVID-19 crisis marks the end of full-time work in the office and are looking for a hybrid model that blends work and home finds new research from ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN). After health concerns for themselves and their family, workers are most worried about returning to an old way of working and losing the flexibility they have gained. With that, ManpowerGroup is sharing tips for successful remote working and the Future for Workers By Workers Whitepaper.
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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Digitalising the supply chains
Digitalising the supply chains
As the concept of smart cities gains traction, players in the logistics sector are preparing to operate in a fully-digitalised supply chains to support, take advantage of and flourish amid the proliferation of e-commerce in today’s digital economy. Logistics is the part of the supply chain that features a wide range of activities that facilitate the transportation of goods and raw materials from the point of production to consumption.
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