American businesses in Malaysia are a striking feature in the Malaysian economy and pivotal in supporting Malaysia’s growing global economic success, according to a new report by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).

The 2020/21 Economic Impact Survey (EIS) of 80 AMCHAM member companies reported that they have invested, in historical FDI, a total value of RM165.73 billion into the Malaysian economy.

Some 4.5 million people, including those who received the Sinovac vaccine for their first two doses, will lose their “fully vaccinated” status if they do not get their booster shots before March 1.

Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and are in categories 1 and 2A but not at high risk do not need to go to the COVID-19 assessment centre (CAC). Instead, the individuals need to do self-monitoring through the Health Assesement Tool (HAT) available on the MySejahtera application.

Conscious of the plight of those affected by the pandemic, Herbalife Nutrition recently donated medical equipment to Hospital Ampang. The Company hopes to help ease the burden on hospital staff and frontliners who have been hard at work during these tough times. The aid is part of various pandemic relief initiatives spearheaded by Herbalife Nutrition.

FedEx Express Malaysia recently received recognition from three awards, namely the ‘HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021’, the ‘WeCare: HR Asia Most Caring Companies Awards 2021’ and the ‘Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2021’.

This daily news round-up brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as tips and tools to help you stay informed and protected. Malaysia's coronavirus recovery council has recommended a full reopening of borders as early as 1 March without mandatory quarantine for travelers, as part of plans to accelerate its economic recovery.