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AMCHAM Update #178 COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Subscriber,

During this period of Movement Control Orders, AMCHAM will be bringing you daily updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes the efforts of the Government and initiatives from other bodies and organizations.
LATEST NEWS UPDATES
Economic Sectors in the Essential Services Allowed to Operate Throughout the MCO Period
Economic Sectors in the Essential Services Allowed to Operate Throughout the MCO Period
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has released a detailed list of industries allowed to operate throughout the period of Movement Control Order (MCO) taking place from 13 January 2021 to 26 January 2021 in Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan), Melaka, Johor and Sabah.
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Going to work during MCO 2.0? Here's what you must show at police roadblocks, according to MITI
Going to work during MCO 2.0? Here's what you must show at police roadblocks, according to MITI
Employees in the manufacturing sector must present documents issued by both their employer and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) at police roadblocks when commuting during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
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A state of Emergency: Here's what it involves
A state of Emergency: Here's what it involves
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah proclaimed a state of emergency nationwide from Tuesday (Jan 12) until Aug 1 to contain further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In televised speech later, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin explained what the proclamation of a state of Emergency involved.
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Malaysia continues to be a preferred investment destination
Malaysia continues to be a preferred investment destination
Both international and domestic business communities have remained committed to Malaysia due to the country's strengths and potential, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, he said many international companies and multinational corporations have started establishing vendor development programmes and supply chain management initiatives, together with local companies and suppliers.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Briefing on the Emergency Declaration
Briefing on the Emergency Declaration
Earlier today, 12 January, the Prime Minister of Malaysia made a public address on the state of the emergency that was declared by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. While it was announced that there will not be a curfew or a total lockdown, questions on the nature of this emergency still emerged.
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AMCHAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
LeadWomen and UN Women invite 300 Malaysian companies to commit to gender equality
LeadWomen and UN Women invite 300 Malaysian companies to commit to gender equality
AMCHAM are excited to announce its partnership with LeadWomen and UN Women, as one of the supporting organizations for the upcoming WEPs Malaysia Activator Campaigns.

Join LeadWomen on 14 January 2021 where they will be officially announcing the UN Women and LeadWomen partnership, as well as formally introducing the Women Empowerment Principles into Malaysia!
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MEMBER NEWS
Riding the Waves Together: Intel Malaysia's CSR Journey in 2020
Riding the Waves Together: Intel Malaysia's CSR Journey in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainties for a large part of 2020. Despite the reduced number of opportunities to physically volunteer for activities, the employees of Intel continued to step up and help their communities through many Intel Involved programs.
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EY Tax Alert No. 1/2021
EY Tax Alert No. 1/2021
Law firm EY is pleased to share their latest tax alert issue No. 1/2021.

Malaysian developments:
  • 2021 income tax return filing programme issued
  • Practice Note No. 4/2020: Clarification on Determining the Gross Income from Business Sources of not more than RM50 million of a Company or LLP
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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 11 January
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 11 January
This 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. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now passed 90.2 million globally, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The number of confirmed deaths stands at more than 1.93 million.
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