On 8 September 2022, AMCHAM once again held its signature program, the Penang Dialogue, for the first time in two years with over 280 present at the E&O Hotel in Penang.

This year, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), represented by Dato’ Sri Norazman Ayob, Deputy Secretary-General (Industry), joined H.E. Brian McFeeters, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia and Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang as our guests of honor.

Christy is the new Events Specialist at the AMCHAM. A passionate and committed professional, she has also held managerial positions while attached to companies from various industries such as hotels, events and plantations. She has extensive lifestyle and events management skills and her strengths lie in fixing, solving and helping.

The International SOS Foundation will be hosting the Malaysian chapter of the Asia Education Duty of Care Conference (AEDOC) on 22 September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. This conference aims to provide practical takeaways and insightful discussions for the education sector, including international schools, colleges and universities, to better manage the health and security risks transitioning into a post-pandemic world.

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, a luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur, has been awarded for its excellence in hospitality with the prestigious Haute Grandeur Award 2022 for Best Suite Hotel in Asia, Best City Hotel in Malaysia and Best Spa Hotel in Malaysia.

JP Morgan is optimistic that Malaysia will be able to meet the annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.7 per cent in 2022, which is likely to be one of the highest in the region.

According to JP Morgan Malaysia chief executive officer Wong Hooi Ching, the country’s economy is resilient with a strong banking system, supportive government and prudent corporate citizens.

The school year began with Launch Week as OIS students were challenged to consider the problems facing cities today and to thoughtfully design a “City of the Future” that would directly address one of these problems. Each one of the secondary classes took their designs and built model cities that showed how they were attempting to solve the problems that cities are facing.

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 is the UK’s latest piece of legislation in the fight against dirty money and the enforcement of financial sanctions. It contains a number of provisions that should be of particular concern to directors of overseas companies, especially those of companies with legitimate activities which fall within the scope of the Act without being its ‘targets’, as the Act sets civil and criminal penalties for a number of the offences it introduces.

Export Excellence Awards 2022 (EEA) is on the lookout for Malaysia’s top exporters. Take the opportunity to showcase your capabilities against the best of the best in the export arena!