| AMCHAM Update #303 COVID-19 Outbreak |
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Dear Subscriber,
Several districts in the State of Selangor and localities in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur will be under an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) starting 3 to 16 July 2021. During this period, AMCHAM will be bringing you daily updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes Government-issued orders, regulations, and SOPs as well as initiatives from related bodies and organizations. |
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| The enhanced movement control order imposed on 34 mukim in eight districts in Selangor will end on Friday (July 16). A special meeting of the National Security Council on Friday had studied the current situation and decided that there was no need to extend the enhanced MCO in Selangor. On Thursday (July 15), the EMCO in all localities in Kuala Lumpur would end on Friday as scheduled was announced |
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| Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday issued a stern warning to factories and business premises that continue to violate standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the National Recovery Plan (PPN). In a Facebook posting, he said 180 factories and business premises were ordered to close on Wednesday (July 14) for failing to comply with the directives and SOPs. |
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| As Malaysia ramps up its vaccination drive, Selangor’s underperformance has become increasingly glaring. This has a significant impact on the state as well as on the country as a whole. Selangor is the most populous among all the states, making up 20% of Malaysia’s entire population. It is the biggest contributor to the country’s economy, at more than 24% in terms of gross domestic product. |
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| Malaysia’s Health Ministry said today it has granted conditional approval for emergency use to the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm. The Sinopharm vaccine in Malaysia was registered by pharmaceutical company Duopharma Sdn Bhd. Duopharma had previously announced a deal to supply the Malaysian government with 6.4 million doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine. |
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| International SOS, one of the world’s leading health and security companies, in conjunction with Boren Healthcare, have administered over 2,500 doses in the first week of operation at the industrial vaccination centre (PPVIN) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). |
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| PIKAS vaccination program at Intel Technology |
| Corporations like Intel are doing their part in keeping their employees safe. 3,444 Intel Kulim employees were vaccinated at Kulim PPV across 3 days as of July 14, 2021.
The vaccination program at Intel Penang began on July 12, 2021 and is still ongoing. |
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| The PIKAS program is in action at Dell Penang as they begin vaccinating their employees. By the end of this week, 3,000 employees will be vaccinated.
Click on the 'Read More' tab to view more images of the vaccination site. |
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| UPCOMING WEBINAR (AMCHAM-MEMBER) |
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| E&E Industry in Penang, Malaysia: Success Stories & The Way Forward |
| Join us on 6 August 2021, 7.00am - 8.00am (MYT), for a panel discussion focused on the E&E industry in Penang, Malaysia.
During the session, you will be able to gain insights on the industry outlook for Malaysia and investment opportunities within the sector. You will also hear from American corporates about how they have benefited from the support provided by HSBC Malaysia and industry associations in the country including Invest Penang.
AMCHAM's CEO Siobhan Das will be featured as a panelist. |
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| Applications for The UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards are now open until 31 July 2021! The WEPs Awards honours Asia-Pacific private businesses that champion gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community in alignment with the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). |
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| Hershey Malaysia donates to multiple Low-Risk Treatment Quarantine Centers |
| Hershey’s 10 CSR committees & volunteers from Hershey Malaysia contributed to multiple low-risk treatment quarantine centers (PKRC). Their contributions include face masks, face shields, bottles of hand sanitizers, laptops and cases of chocolates!
Thank you to Hershey Malaysia for a wonderful donation in this MCO period. |
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| Boston Scientific donates to trishaw riders |
| The Boston Scientific Community Engagement team together with the contribution from employees donated 120 packs of groceries to the trishaw riders who have completely lost their source of income due to travel restriction.
A great initiative from Boston Scientific to help the needy. Keep it up! |
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| The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the appointment of Mohamad Zakkuan Talib as its certified Integrity Officer to ensure that it operates with a high level of integrity and governance across the organisation. Mohamad Zakkuan is responsible for leading and driving the effectiveness of the implementation of the integrity and governance department (IGD). |
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| Hospital Kuala Lumpur is currently in urgent need of hospital equipments due to overwhelming number of COVID-19 patients. AMCHAM is seeking support from any of our member companies who is able to contribute.
Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed. |
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| Hospital Ampang has close to 150 COVID patients now in, and for the past few weeks the hospital has been expanding the wards in terms of manpower, equipment, and proper isolation spaces.
Both patients and clinicians need equipments urgently to be able to do their work.
Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed. |
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| Hospital Kepala Batas has set up the new Hospital Medan to cope with the rising numbers of ICU patients since May 2021. They are currently in urgent need of medical equipment. AMCHAM is seeking support from any of our member companies.
Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT AMCHAM |
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AMCHAM is HIRING! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in corporate affairs and policymaking? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about business and policy matters, especially related to Malaysian and U.S.?
If this is you, apply today to join the team as a Government Affairs Manager. |
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| Nowhere is the fallout from current geopolitical tensions more apparent than the unfolding competition between China and the United States. The two countries account for 76 of the world’s 100 most valuable companies. Channeling the policy debates under way in the European Union, many global companies are seeking their own form of “strategic autonomy” to navigate China–US relations. Technology. |
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