On 11 May, AMCHAM held a briefing on the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA provides over USD $323 billion in incentives for organizations that utilize energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy investments, fleet vehicle decarbonization, and more.

The government has agreed to lift the ban on the export of renewable energy (RE) to enhance Malaysia's green economy policy. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said this would allow local companies in the RE sector to benefit from cross-border renewable energy export.

As the Government Affairs Specialist, you will be an important conduit across various industry sectors, working with a small team of government relations staff to monitor the regulatory and political landscape for challenges and opportunities to U.S. businesses.

In this role, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and success of the Chamber by managing its membership and partnerships and enhancing its communication strategy. You will have the opportunity to work with a purpose-driven team in a fast-paced environment and develop effective communication strategies.

The Membership Services Executive will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Membership Services team and assisting in the organization’s day-to-day operations.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) held a week-long celebration in honor of Earth Week, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship across all divisions. Elementary School students participated in the “Panther Swap,” a clothes exchange event promoting recycling and reusing garments.

Recently, the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Government of Malaysia v Inoapps Sdn Bhd [2022] MLJU 2280 held that while it was bound by sections 103 and 106 of the Income Tax Act 1967 to enter a summary judgment against a taxpayer on a civil suit commenced by the Government for outstanding tax assessments, a stay of execution of the summary judgment was warranted on account of the absence of any reason given by the Director General of Inland Revenue.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in recent years, with the advent of ChatGPT by OpenAI and Google’s comprehensive AI initiative. Microsoft has also introduced a new feature that allows users to share AI-powered Bing chat responses on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. This has raised many questions in the education industry, particularly about how AI will transform teaching and learning.