The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) confirmed today that the work-from-home (WFH) directive for managerial and supervisory staff of the industrial sector remained in effect under the extension of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. It also said the allowance for 10 per cent of management and supervisory staff to attend their workplace for limited hours also remained in effect.

The government has placed several housing areas in Kuala Langat and Hulu Langat, Selangor, and Kuching, Sarawak under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The areas involved are the Sungai Emas flats on Jalan Emas 31 and 32 in Kuala Langat, Plaza Hentian Kajang in Hulu Langat, and Kampung Haji Baki in Kuching.

Join us for the Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) that will be hosted virtually and in-person on October 28 – 29 from Hanoi, Vietnam and it starts at 9:00am (MYT). This year’s event will highlight regional projects that are currently underway, envisioned for the future and incorporate best practices for interested companies to play a leadership role. AMCHAM Malaysia will be represented by one of our members, Keysight Technologies, who will speak on a CSR Panel alongside other U.S. business leaders.

Microsoft Malaysia has appointed two new additions to its leadership team in Malaysia. Azizah Ali has been appointed as the director of Small, Medium and Corporate (SMC) Group, while Millie Yong will lead as director of Solution Sales, in line with the company’s focus on helping customers meet their digital needs in the new normal.

Before the coming of the pandemic, banks had been reducing the complications and costs that arose over the years as they dealt with escalating regulations and emerging risks by adding policies, processes, and people to their risk and compliance functions. Then COVID-19 happened and threatened to complicate things all over again. When banks shut branches and corporate offices, this altered how customers interact with them, forcing changes to long-held risk-management practices.