The federal government recently launched a big data analytics tool that could predict the emergence of potential clusters through the use of AI. The Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE), the government said the system allows for risk assessment as well as forwards and backwards contact tracing of a particular hotspot, and ultimately acts as a pre-emptive measure to contain COVID-19.

Following the recent announcement of the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), an updated version of the general SOP has been released.

Notable updates include the operating hours of restaurants and dining outlets as well as food sale activities, and prohibition of sports and recreational activities.

Organized by the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG), this Forum brings together a panel of distinguished speakers to discuss Governance matters (including anti-corruption) from the business sectors and regulators' perspectives.

AMCHAM's CEO, Siobhan Das will be appearing as a panelist on the Panel Discussion – Good Governance As A Starting Point For SMEs.

The U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s export promotion arm, and its strategic partner USA Healthcare Alliance (USAHA) invite you to join a Virtual Med-Tech Trade Forum with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. The forum will focus on Medical Devices and Health IT and will take a deep dive into the best prospects for increasing the sales of U.S. health technologies in these fast-growing markets.

AMCHAM is also recruiting members for a Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee. Should you be interested to join the committee, please email Elaine Wong at elaine@amcham.com.my.

Sunway Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway City Sdn Bhd (SunCity), is disposing of shares in 10 medical-related companies for RM683.36mil as part of its reorganisation exercise. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Sunway said SunCity had entered into a share purchase agreement with Sunway Healthcare Holdings Sdn Bhd (SHH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SunCity, for the disposal of the companies.

Google Malaysia and Astro AWANI have announced a partnership to create workshops and virtual training courses to help microenterprises as well as SMEs adapt and thrive in the digital space. The companies said their "Jiwa SME Google AWANI" partnership will enable microenterprises and SMEs to upskill their workforce by participating in workshops and virtual training that showcase Google's digital tools.

Sime Darby Property has appointed Rizal Rickman Ramli as Chairman of the Group’s Board of Directors to succeed Tan Sri Dr. Zeti, with effect from 7 May 2021. Rizal Rickman joined Sime Darby Property’s Board as Non-Independent Non Executive Director on 5 April 2018 and is currently the Chief Investment Officer, Private & Strategic Investments at PNB.

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As Mother’s Day approaches, McKinsey looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a reckoning between career ambitions and family aspirations for many women, and what companies can do to help them. Working mothers are a resilient group, accustomed to juggling work responsibilities and family time with aplomb. Before the COVID-19 crisis, they had slowly been making progress in the workplace.