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AMCHAM Update #205 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.
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MySejahtera: You can now register for COVID-19 vaccine with latest update
MySejahtera: You can now register for COVID-19 vaccine with latest update
The COVID-19 vaccines have arrived and everyone in Malaysia can soon register to get vaccinated starting from March 1, 2021. Among the five ways to register, MySejahtera is the easiest way and you can get it done within a few minutes. If you’re using an iPhone, you can register your consent starting today.
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Malaysia to receive additional 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow
Malaysia to receive additional 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow
Malaysia will receive its second batch of 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow for distribution to states that have yet to receive the vaccine, said Coordinating Minister for National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin. Khairy, who is also Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, said the vaccine, produced in Belgium, was scheduled to arrive via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in the morning from Singapore.
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CHAMBER NEWS
Meeting with MITI
Meeting with MITI
AMCHAM attended an industry engagement session with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding the interpretation and enforcement of SOPs primarily for retailers by the enforcement authorities. Other government agencies attending were the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) and the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP). Where possible, clarification and resolutions were provided and attendees were advised to channel any appeal against a compound fine issued via an official letter to the MOH headquarters or via email to uipkkm@moh.gov.my.
UPCOMING AMCHAM WEBINARS
Briefing on Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act
Briefing on Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act

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Mar 2, 2021
(3 PM - 4 PM) (GMT+8)
Digital Women: The Opportunity for Women in a Digitized World
Digital Women: The Opportunity for Women in a Digitized World

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Mar 10, 2021
(10 AM - 12 PM) (GMT+8)
Masterclass: Building Conscious Leaders - Elevate Your Leadership to Thrive
Masterclass: Building Conscious Leaders - Elevate Your Leadership to Thrive

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Mar 12, 2021
(10 AM - 11 AM) (GMT+8)
MEMBER NEWS
Gibraltar BSN Widening Protection for Malaysians with latest Critical Illness Plan, GoXtra Care
Gibraltar BSN Widening Protection for Malaysians with latest Critical Illness Plan, GoXtra Care
According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, one in 4 Malaysians will suff­er from Cancer before age 75. Other surveys state that one in five Malaysian deaths are due to Heart Diseases and one in ten deaths that occur are due to stroke. Despite the prevalence and rising healthcare costs for critical illness conditions, many Malaysians remain under protected and are open to financial impact from a significant life event.
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EY Tax Alert No. 4/2021
EY Tax Alert No. 4/2021
EY has released its latest tax alert issue (No. 4/2021). This issue covers:
  • Update on Malaysia’s double tax agreement with Cambodia
  • Double deduction for COVID-19 screening costs borne by employers
  • Substantial activity requirements for a Labuan International Commodity Trading Company (LITC)
  • Frequently Asked Questions on International Tax issues due to the COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
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AMCHAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
UN Women x LeadWomen Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activator FINAL Awareness Session – 25 February 2021
UN Women x LeadWomen Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activator FINAL Awareness Session – 25 February 2021
In collaboration with the EU-funded programme WeEmpowerAsia of UN Women, LeadWomen is inviting Malaysian and Malaysian-based corporates to expand on their gender diversity efforts by joining the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activators Malaysia Campaign. This will be the FINAL WEPs Awareness Training which will bring a wider consciousness of the WEPs and provide a toolkit to help identify your companies' strengths, gaps, and determine opportunities to improve their performance on gender equality, using the Gender Gap Analysis Tool.
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Asia Pacific (AAP) Business Summit 2021
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Join the region’s largest AmCham event of 2021 from 9-11 March for a rare opportunity to engage with industry leaders and government representatives from the U.S. and across the Asia Pacific region.

All morning plenary sessions will be taking place virtually, with afternoon in-person industry breakout discussions for each of the 14 AmCham Committees to be held at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

Purchase your virtual pass now. Tickets for the afternoon in-person events are pending government approval, and we will notify you once registration for the in-person tickets is live.
Purchase Your Virtual Pass Here
FACTS AND INSIGHTS
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 February
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 February
This daily 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 111.3 million globally, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The number of confirmed deaths stands at more than 2.46 million.
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TIERED CORPORATE MEMBERS 2021
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Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2727 0070Fax: +603 2727 0075Email: info@amcham.com.my
    

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