With several initiatives, including additional vaccines, Johor is expected to enter into the second phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) by next week, said Datuk Hasni Mohammad. The Johor Mentri Besar said the state is able to meet the criteria under the National Security Council (NSC) for it to move into the next phase of the NRP.

Since the launch of the Public-Private Partnership Industry Immunization (PIKAS) program 24 days ago, a total of 52,225 doses of the first vaccine have been given to workers in the manufacturing sector.

This figure is expected to rise with more Vaccination Centres (PPVs) approved to operate in the near future.

EY has outlined the key highlights of the following Indirect Tax updates as at 1 July 2021:

Remission of penalty for any outstanding Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments made between 1 May 2021 and 31 August 2021. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has offered to grant remission of penalties to any company that remits the relevant outstanding tax and/or penalty payments to the RMCD during the period from 1 May 2021 to 31 August 2021

Intel Malaysia has released an updated version of their latest newsletter showcasing their CSR initiatives in the second quarter of the year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic still at large.

Click on the 'Read More' tab to find out more.

Hospital Kuala Lumpur is currently in urgent need of hospital equipments due to overwhelming number of COVID-19 patients. AMCHAM is seeking support from any of our member companies who is able to contribute.

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

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

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

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