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AMCHAM Update #249 COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Subscriber,

During this period of Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), AMCHAM will be bringing you daily updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes the efforts of the Government and initiatives from other bodies and organizations.
ADVERTISE WITH AMCHAM
Open to All Companies: Reserve your spot in AMCHAM's 2021 Membership Directory
Open to All Companies: Reserve your spot in AMCHAM's 2021 Membership Directory
We are opening up! AMCHAM is inviting companies of both AMCHAM membership and non-members to place an advertisement in our upcoming Membership Directory. This would be the perfect opportunity to increase brand exposure and showcase your brand to the 280 companies under AMCHAM membership and to those who will also receive a copy of the directory including all the ministries and the agencies, the Chamber interacts with regularly.
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Malaysia Receives 268,800 Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Malaysia Receives 268,800 Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Malaysia has received the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a total dose of 268,800 that has been purchased via the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said Malaysia had signed an agreement in December last year to procure the AstraZeneca vaccine to cover three percent of country’s population.
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Latest Registration Numbers for COVID-19 Vaccine
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Administration of Vaccine Dose by State
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NEWS UPDATE
MITI’s Trade Mission to ROK Reports RM70 Million In Deals
MITI’s Trade Mission to ROK Reports RM70 Million In Deals
The Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) has recorded a total of RM986.15 million in deals related to export during its first Trade and Investment Mission led by Senior Minister, MITI Minister, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to the Republic Of Korea and Japan. The Ministry also reported RM70 million of exports in products and services to ROK as a result of meetings with buyers from ROK.
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HEALTHCARE NEWS
Virtual Med-Tech Trade Forum Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand
Virtual Med-Tech Trade Forum Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand
The U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s export promotion arm, and its strategic partner USA Healthcare Alliance (USAHA) invite you to join a Virtual Med-Tech Trade Forum with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. The forum will focus on Medical Devices and Health IT and will take a deep dive into the best prospects for increasing the sales of U.S. health technologies in these fast-growing markets.

AMCHAM is also recruiting members for a Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee. Should you be interested to join the committee, please email Elaine Wong at elaine@amcham.com.my.
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UPCOMING AMCHAM EVENTS (WEBINAR AND HYBRID)
Return to Work Initiatives
Return to Work Initiatives

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May 4, 2021
(3 PM - 4 PM) (GMT+8)
AMCHAM Members' Briefing
AMCHAM Members' Briefing

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May 5, 2021
(4 PM - 5 PM) (GMT+8)
MEMBER NEWS
ISKL Hosts ‘Future Ready: Alumni Black Box Conversations’ On The Arts!
ISKL Hosts ‘Future Ready: Alumni Black Box Conversations’ On The Arts!
For students or alumni hoping to pursue a career in the Arts, how interesting would it be to sit down with not just one but four incredibly talented creatives from the Arts industry? That is exactly what happened at the second episode of ‘Future Ready: Alumni Black Box Conversations - The Arts’ organized by the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) on April 6, 2021.
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RHB unveils smart interview feature for SME financing application
RHB unveils smart interview feature for SME financing application
RHB Banking Group has unveiled a smart interview virtual feature that allows SME customers to complete financing applications, which include interviews and site inspections virtually through their mobile devices. The banking group said the new feature — which forms part of RHB Financing (SME) mobile app — is the first in Malaysia and Southeast Asia and utilises facial recognition technology and various innovations to provide an alternative to physical interactions.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND AMCHAM
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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Latest summary the of COVID-19 impact on the Southeast Asian tourism industry (April 25, 2021)
Latest summary the of COVID-19 impact on the Southeast Asian tourism industry (April 25, 2021)
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 April 25, 2021. Cases climb across the Mekong region, with Laos, Cambodia and Thailand all reporting record highs, resulting in Laos locking down 10 provinces. Southeast Asia tightens controls on travellers from India, with some countries temporarily banning inbound travellers outright.
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How to launch a new business: Three approaches that work
How to launch a new business: Three approaches that work
COVID-19 and its ongoing repercussions have forced business leaders to reevaluate their priorities and strategies. One area where businesses across all regions have accelerated their commitments is around building new businesses. Leading growth businesses in particular have made this strategy a top priority, according to recent McKinsey research.
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