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AMCHAM Update #288 COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Subscriber,

During this period of Full Movement Control Order (FMCO 3.0) extended to June 28, 2021, AMCHAM will be bringing you daily updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes Government-issued orders, regulations, and SOPs as well as initiatives from related bodies and organizations.
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VACCINATION NEWS
Vaccination programme for construction sector from July 1
Vaccination programme for construction sector from July 1
The COVID-19 vaccination programme for the construction sector will begin on July 1. Vaccination for the sector would focus on ongoing construction sites and essential projects.

A total of 10,000 seafarers and port workers are expected to receive their vaccine shots.
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Pikas well-received with applications coming from over 2,000 companies with 301,050 workers
Pikas well-received with applications coming from over 2,000 companies with 301,050 workers
A total of 2,082 companies nationwide with 301,050 workers have applied to participate in the the PIKAS program as of June 16, 2021. More than 1,733 companies with a combined 280,820 employees had registered in Pikas as of June 16. Of these, 186 companies were from Penang involving 139,851 workers while 255 companies were from Johor involving 14,357 workers.
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Khairy wants public to stay calm, says more vaccines will arrive
Khairy wants public to stay calm, says more vaccines will arrive
National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called on the public to remain calm while waiting for additional vaccine supplies to arrive. He said the targets set for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines are based on the available supply of vaccines.
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COVID-19 vaccine administration above 250,000-mark for three days in a row
COVID-19 vaccine administration above 250,000-mark for three days in a row
The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Malaysia yesterday was maintained above the 250,000-mark for a third day in a row, as 268,604 Malaysians were given their shots.

As of June 24, a total of 6,823,104 doses have been administered throughout the country, with 4,924,334 people receiving their first dose and 1,898,770 completing their second dose.
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AMCHAM will be hosting a week-long series of events that highlights Sustainability through the Lens of Business. These string of events will be taking place from 5 July to 8 July 2021. 
Sustainability - The Business Imperative
Sustainability - The Business Imperative

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Jul 5, 2021
(2 PM - 4:30 PM) (GMT+8)
The Future of Energy: Powering Our World
The Future of Energy: Powering Our World

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Jul 6, 2021
(2 PM - 4:30 PM) (GMT+8)
Circular Economy
Circular Economy

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Jul 7, 2021
(9 AM - 12 PM) (GMT+8)
Becoming Sustainable
Becoming Sustainable

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Jul 8, 2021
(8:45 AM - 11:30 AM) (GMT+8)
MEMBER NEWS
Gamuda to ride on its tunnelling, underground expertise
Gamuda to ride on its tunnelling, underground expertise
Gamuda Bhd is expected to be one of the major beneficiaries for the tunnelling and underground portion of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) in the second half (2H) of 2021.

MIDF Research analyst Khoo Zhen Ye said Gamuda is expected to double its order book to about RM9.9 billion from the current RM4.9 billion as of April 2021, with the additional RM5 billion worth of reclamation works of Penang South Island (PSI) Island A, which is expected to be commenced in August 2021.
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COVID-19 CSR INITIATIVE
Urgent Need for Hospital Equipment
Urgent Need for Hospital Equipment
Hospital Ampang has close to 150 COVID patients now in, and for the past few weeks the hospital has been expanding the wards in terms of manpower, equipment, and proper isolation spaces.

Both patients and clinicians need equipments urgently to be able to do their work.

If anyone is able to assist, please contact Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed.
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Hospital Kepala Batas in Need of Medical Equipment
Hospital Kepala Batas in Need of Medical Equipment
Hospital Kepala Batas has set up the new Hospital Medan to cope with the rising numbers of ICU patients since May 2021. They are currently in urgent need of medical equipment. AMCHAM is seeking support from any of our member companies.

If anyone is able to assist, please contact Kevin at kevin@amcham.com.my or Elaine at elaine@amcham.com.my

Click on the 'Read More' tab to view the equipment needed.
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FACTS AND INSIGHTS
Why your COVID-19 exit needs ‘strategy inserts’
Why your COVID-19 exit needs ‘strategy inserts’
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world continues the fight to safeguard lives and livelihoods from the coronavirus. While uncertainty remains higher than normal, optimism is on an upswing. Although some regions are suffering renewed outbreaks, the success of massive vaccination campaigns that are under way in other areas gives hope that the end of this awful pandemic is in sight.
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Tel: +603 2727 0070Fax: +603 2727 0075Email: info@amcham.com.my
    

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