In relation to the nationwide extension of the COVID-19 Screening Program For Foreign Workers commencing 2 Feb 2021, the Malaysian Government has provided further clarification to Chambers and Associations on the requirements under this Program. Amongst others, the definition of foreign worker excludes expatriates and only covers those who are employed under a temporary foreign worker permit (PLKS - Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara).

We are hiring!!! Our client is a new set-up based at Damansara Heights specialized in service Industry is looking to hire experienced Operations Director and Sales Director. This role is open to Expatriate who are based in Malaysia.

Interested applicants, please share your resume to dalvinder.kaur@manpowergroup.com

Asia Pacific’s data centre is poised to enter a new cycle of growth, led by the region’s larger emerging markets, according to a new study by JLL. Asia Pacific is home to three of the world’s four most populous countries (mainland China, India, and Indonesia), providing attractive locations and fuelling a new cycle of operators and investors' opportunities. Surging internet usage and smartphone adoption, coupled with social media, e-gaming, video streaming, and big data applications, are all fuelling requirements for extra data centre capacity across the region.

In January 2021, ISKL was announced as the winner of the International School Awards 2021, in the ‘Well-being Initiative’ category, as well as being shortlisted for an award in the ‘Strategic Leadership Initiative’ category. ISKL’s Head of School, Rami Madani, said “We know this is a challenging time for school communities around the world. This is why we believe in the importance of having a Department of PAWsitivity – to share the learning, share the smiles, and share the PAWsitive stories – and our ISKL community has been able to do just that.

We are pleased to inform you that we have extended the deadline of the AmChamREPRESENT Awards 2021 to 5 February 2021.

The AmChamREPRESENT Awards 2021 recognize and showcase business excellence across four categories: (1) Leadership Transformation; (2) Digital Transformation; (3) Business Transformation; and (4) Human Capital Transformation. Winners will be announced at the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) Business Summit from March 9-11, 2021.

AMCHAM member companies are eligible to apply for the awards. Please submit your application to highlight the exceptional work of your business and leaders and stand a chance to receive global recognition.

Find out more about the award categories, eligibility, and assessment criteria by clicking here.

Join the region’s largest AmCham event of 2021 from 9-11 March for a rare opportunity to engage with industry leaders and government representatives from the U.S. and across the Asia Pacific region.

All morning plenary sessions will be taking place virtually, with afternoon in-person industry breakout discussions for each of the 14 AmCham Committees to be held at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

Purchase your virtual pass now. Tickets for the afternoon in-person events are pending government approval, and we will notify you once registration for the in-person tickets is live.

In accordance with Article 21 of the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) constitution, Chair Steven Chan appointed the following chambers to serve on the Nominating Committee for the 2021 AAP Chair election: AmCham India, AmCham Indonesia, AmCham Japan, AmCham Korea, AmCham Malaysia, AmCham Okinawa, and AmCham South China. The committee appointed Joseph Dowd from AmCham Okinawa to serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee.

CEOs and corporate leaders are awash with uncertainty due to the persistent transmission of COVID-19, shifting regional dynamics, fluctuating customer demand, and transformational technology disruptions. For industrial companies—those within advanced electronics, aerospace and defense, and automotive and assembly—the decisions made today about their strategy, products and services portfolio, and sustainable performance transformations could have widespread economic repercussions.