Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has said today that all vehicles travelling within the domestic “green travel bubble” previously announced will be allowed to utilise their full capacity. “For domestic tourism purposes, full capacity in private vehicles and tourist buses.”

Swab tests on foreign workers in all sectors and industries will be made compulsory in several states, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. They include Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Penang, Sabah, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.

Pear Anderson has been keeping track of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southeast Asian travel industry. This is the latest update as of November 22, 2020. Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble's start date postponed for 2 weeks due to a rise in unlinked locally transmitted cases in Hong Kong. A disappointing outcome for a much-hyped new beginning for leisure travel. Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines asks Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund for extra funding.

Due to the recent announcement of the extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) throughout most of the country until 6 December, AMCHAM has decided to postpone our much-loved Thanksgiving Luncheon to accommodate the rules around larger groups.

The Thanksgiving Luncheon will now take place at Hilton Kuala Lumpur on 14 December, 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

We are hoping that come December we will all be able to safely celebrate together.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to Serena at serena@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

This forum will address how the world has changed in the aftermath of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the future of Electrical & Electronics (E&E) industry amidst the disruption of the global supply chain. In addition to the ongoing US-China trade war, how would the E&E industry overcome these challenges?

The forum will also share on how Malaysia can seize the opportunities to be one of the leading E&E centers of the world featuring international speakers from SIA, IEI, ITRI, SEMI and World Bank Group and also local speakers from Greatech and INTEL.

Air travel has entered a new era: a time in which enhancing cleaning protocols and building passenger and crew trust are more vital than ever. Honeywell is here to help. Introducing the Honeywell UV Treatment System, a new and improved version of our groundbreaking UV Cabin System. This system is lighter and more maneuverable, making it easier to handle and more agile in compact spaces.

In a world full of job hunters and piles of resumes, you may be wondering how you can stand out among the crowd. Generic cover letters and CVs that do not highlight the required skill set will be quickly overlooked! Instead of sending many employers the same version of a resume, accommodate to the role with your application. Standing out isn’t about what makes you unique, it’s about how you can serve a company in a unique way.

Before the coming of COVID-19, business and technological forces already required organizations to manage change and make decisions more quickly than ever before. The pandemic has vastly intensified those needs. Never have companies of all sizes felt so much pressure to make their business models fit changing requirements. And the need for speed won’t be temporary—digitization, globalization, automation, analytics, and the other forces of change will go on accelerating too.