AMCHAM is looking for a keen individual who likes data and the information that derives from it to help us support and shape a vibrant community and build resources that take us forward.

Interested applicants please send your resume to career@amcham.com.my

AMCHAM's CEO Siobhan Das was recently interviewed by the Fortune 500 Magazine and the article is scheduled to be released later this year.

The interview covered the business environment in Malaysia and the Chamber's role in facilitating the US businesses.

Stay tuned for release of the magazine!

On 23 March 2023, AMCHAM held a Budget Briefing session to discuss how the revised Budget 2023 would impact the businesses of our members.

Speakers for this session were Andrew Loh, Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services, Ernst & Young, and Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of Center for Market Education Sdn. Bhd.

On 20 March, AMCHAM hosted representatives from the Tax Compliance Department at Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) for a special briefing on the Tax Corporate Governance Framework (TCGF).

On 17 March, AMCHAM together with the U.S. Commercial Service Malaysia, Clean Edge Asia and the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur in partnership with ExxonMobil held the U.S. – Malaysia Clean Tech Forum 2023. This forum served as a platform for government and organizations to explore how the new technologies, existing initiatives, and policies can have in supporting a cleaner and greener economy for everyone.

As the Ramadan season approaches, International SOS, the world’s leading security and health services company, is pleased to share its health tips for people observing the holy month and advice for travellers on navigating the cultural sensitivities during the period.

Dr David Teo, Regional Medical Director, International SOS, shared, “Ramadan is a very significant and special observation that is shared by many Malaysians every year, which is why we created our top five tips to hopefully help make it easier for those observing the fast.

TalentCorp on March 21 entered into a MoU with Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) to further expand their partnership strengthening Johor’s workforce through strategic talent development initiatives.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by YB Tuan Mohd Hairi bin Mad Shah, Member of the Johor State Executive Council and Chairman of the Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources.

Malaysia has debuted its first–of–its-kind Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme, spearheaded by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), announced 4 shortlisted finalists for the programme. This represents a significant step forward for Malaysia’s healthcare industry in achieving its goal of providing the Best Malaysia Healthcare Travel Experience by 2025.

FedEx Express is enhancing the customer experience for shippers who can now access the shipping solution, FedEx Ship Manager® Lite (FSML) from the browser of their mobile phones and ship a package without having to print off documents. The solution, previously only available to FedEx customers who drop their package off at a FedEx World Service Center, can now be accessed by FedEx account holders from the comfort of their homes.

PepsiCo has launched the inaugural edition of their Greenhouse Accelerator Program in the Asia-Pacific region.

The program is designed to help start-ups achieve goals faster. Gain access to top-tier resources, expert mentorship, and funding.

Apply now to accelerate your growth and make a real impact on sustainability. For details click on the 'Read More' tab.

The benefits of service robots are clear. Outside of the occasional glitch or software update, robots are available to work 24/7 without sick leave, holidays, or PTO, guaranteeing that the hotel or car rental front desk is always staffed for customers’ convenience.

But to see these gains, service robots must be designed and implemented the right way, otherwise customers — and human coworkers — will avoid interacting with them.