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AMCHAM Update #305 COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Subscriber,

During this period of lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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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Government makes SOP tweaks for industries in NRP phase one and two
Government makes SOP tweaks for industries in NRP phase one and two
As the countries eases lockdown measures after monitoring data from vaccination progress, the government has made several changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Phase One and Two under the National Recovery Plan involving the services, logistics and social sectors following positive development on the national vaccination rate.
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With 10% positive rate, Malaysia severely under-testing for COVID-19
With 10% positive rate, Malaysia severely under-testing for COVID-19
There is a stark difference between “targeted testing” and “limited testing”; what MOH has in effect been practising is “limited testing”. Based on the rising positivity rate of around 10 per cent today, we are severely under-testing for COVID-19 to detect cases and outbreaks in the community.
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VACCINATION NEWS
14.6% of population completed two-dose COVID-19 vaccination
14.6% of population completed two-dose COVID-19 vaccination
A total of 4,769,909 individuals or 14.6 per cent of the country’s population have completed two doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of 11.59pm last night, 20 July 2021. 10,301,905 individuals had received the first dose, which saw the total number of vaccines administered nationwide so far to 15,071,814 doses.
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NEWS UPDATE
Immigration Department issues latest travel procedures
Immigration Department issues latest travel procedures
This is the latest of guidelines issued by the Department of Immigration as the country is slowly easing travel restriction with vaccination now on full force, for business or employment reasons no approval is needed for those who require to sign-on in the shipping and petroleum industry.
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Malaysia favoured expansion destination for ASEAN
Malaysia favoured expansion destination for ASEAN
Malaysia is a favoured expansion destination for ASEAN companies looking for growth opportunities in the region, according to Standard Chartered’s (StanChart) latest survey. In its “Borderless Business: Intra-ASEAN Corridor” report, it noted that 49% of survey respondents had selected Malaysia as one of the countries offering the best expansion opportunities in ASEAN over the next 12 months.
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UPCOMING AMCHAM WEBINARS
E-Shared Prosperity Organisation (eSPO) Acknowledgement Certificate
E-Shared Prosperity Organisation (eSPO) Acknowledgement Certificate

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Jul 22, 2021
(10:30 AM - 12 PM) (GMT+8)
The Future of Work: Hybrid Working Models
The Future of Work: Hybrid Working Models

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Jul 28, 2021
(4:30 PM - 5:30 PM) (GMT+8)
AMCHAM Members' Briefing
AMCHAM Members' Briefing

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Aug 4, 2021
(4 PM - 5 PM) (GMT+8)
MP Chat with YB Dr Maszlee Malik
MP Chat with YB Dr Maszlee Malik

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Aug 12, 2021
(10 AM - 12 PM) (GMT+8)
CHAMBER NEWS
UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
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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MEMBER NEWS
HSBC wins coveted award for ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’ in Asia
HSBC wins coveted award for ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’ in Asia
HSBC has won the coveted award for ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’ in Asia as part of the 2021 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. This is the fourth consecutive year in a row that HSBC has won this award. According to Euromoney, “HSBC’s strength in sustainable finance is deep rooted and hard to match.
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MDEC Announces DIF5 a 5-year plan to attract RM50 billion in digital investment
MDEC Announces DIF5 a 5-year plan to attract RM50 billion in digital investment
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) which leads the nations digital transformation agenda has announced its 5 year plan to attract digital investment into the country. The ‘Digital Investments Future5 (DIF5) Strategy’ focuses on five key thrusts aimed at attracting these investments in line with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint or MyDIGITAL.
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COVID-19 CSR INITIATIVE
Hospital Kuala Lumpur in need of hospital equipments
Hospital Kuala Lumpur in need of hospital equipments
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.

If anyone is able to assist, please contact Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

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Urgent need of medical equipment for Hospital Ampang (1st July 2021)
Urgent need of medical equipment for Hospital Ampang (1st July 2021)
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.

If anyone is able to assist, please contact Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

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Hospital Kepala Batas in urgent need for medical equipment
Hospital Kepala Batas in urgent need for medical equipment
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.

If anyone is able to assist, please contact Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT AMCHAM
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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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Research shows AI is often biased. Here's how to make algorithms work for all of us
Research shows AI is often biased. Here's how to make algorithms work for all of us
Bias represents injustice against a person or a group. A lot of existing human bias can be transferred to machines because technologies are not neutral; they are only as good, or bad, as the people who develop them. To explain how bias can lead to prejudices, injustices and inequality in corporate organizations around the world, two real-world examples will be highlighted where bias in artificial intelligence was identified and the ethical risk mitigated.
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