AMCHAM would like to remind all our member companies to update your company details on the COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 (https://notification.miti.gov.my/login) by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

The registration on CIMS 3.0 will help the Government monitor business operations during the period of Movement Control Order and authorities are highly dependent on CIMS 3.0 to verify the movement status for companies operating in areas.

AMCHAM’s Supply Chain Audit Network (SCAN) Tool was developed to allow member companies to better understand their supply chain ecosystem. Member companies are able to upload a list of suppliers and monitor their compliance with prescribed SOPs and guidelines through a set of checklists.

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we would strongly encourage our member companies who are not yet using the SCAN Tool to do so and register with us. Please reach out to Bryan at scan@amcham.com.my.

The second round of opt-ins for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will open for registration at noon Sunday (May 23). Priority would be given for those aged 60 and above in Klang Valley, Penang, Johor, Kuching and Miri. Senior citizens could register via www.vaksincovid.gov.my while a quota would be set aside for senior citizens to sign up through the community outreach at district health offices.

Ipoh is among several other major towns in Perak which will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from 22 May to June 4. The other towns that will be placed under EMCO are Gerik, Tanjung Malim and Taiping. It is important to note that the EMCO is no longer the complete lockdown it had been last year, when residents were forbidden from leaving their homes and had essentials delivered.

AMCHAM will be having a Corporate Citizenship Committee Meeting on the 24th of May, 2021.

This meeting serves as the main platform through which members in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) space gather to share and update each other on CSR related news and to roll out AMCHAM's CSR agenda for the year.

AMCHAM strongly recommends its members to participate in the CCC meetings, especially the CSR leads, Managers or Head of the CSR departments to stay updated to what's happening in the area.

For more info, please contact Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my or Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my.

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.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today announced the arrival of a second dedicated charter flight carrying critical medical aid to India. This is part of the company’s continuous relief efforts to support India’s fight against the recent COVID-19 surge.

Senior lawyer Khoo Guan Huat, a partner in law firm Messrs Skrine, has been appointed as one of the conciliators and arbitrators of the International Centre for Settlement and Investment Disputes (ICSID), an agency placed under the World Bank. Khoo's appointment, representing Malaysia, is for a period of six years beginning May 12 until 2027.

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