On November 26, AMCHAM hosted its Thanksgiving Luncheon and MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition Ceremony at the prestigious EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event brought members together to connect and celebrate the significant impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The highlight was the MY AMCHAM CARES ceremony, where these 67 companies were recognized for their outstanding commitment to making a difference.

Enjoy all the trimmings of Christmas without the effort when you pick from EQ’s delectable Holiday Roasts selection. From the traditional turkey to the Malaysian hotel exclusive bone-in Australian Wagyu beef hammer with winter vegetables, pineapple, pan-roast gravy and chimichurri, everything you need on your Christmas table can be found at EQ.

AMCHAM is hiring for its Chamber Associates Program, a one-year rotational initiative designed to equip fresh graduates with essential skills and experiences for success in the professional world.

As a Chamber Associate, you’ll embark on a unique journey that challenges you, hones your skills, and prepares you for a successful career. This program offers hands-on exposure to the various functions within AMCHAM, including Events, Membership, Government Relations, and Communications. Along the way, you’ll gain hard and soft skills, including writing for different contexts, managing data, critical and creative thinking, and collaborating in a dynamic environment.

Azmi & Associates released a number of articles in from 18 to 22 November 2024. Click on the links below to read the article(s).

Recently, Citi Malaysia hosted its largest employee event of the year – the Citi 5k Fun Run at the beautiful Taman Botani Putrajaya. The successful event was planned and executed entirely by Citi colleagues in less than three months! This massive effort culminated in an unforgettable event with almost 1,500 attendees, including Citi’s amazing employees, friends and families and over 70 staff volunteers.

FedEx Malaysia, in collaboration with non-profit organization Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES), has stepped up to address food insecurity through its community vegetable garden initiative. Now in its second year, the program delivers fresh vegetables to underserved communities, enhancing nutrition and reducing food costs.

The recent Court of Appeal case of JDI Builtech (M) Sdn Bhd v Danga JED Development Sdn Bhd [2024] 4 MLJ 29 has clarified the application of section 30 of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 ("CIPAA") and clarified that there must be money due and owing from the principal to its main contractor before any order for direct payment to the subcontractor may be made under this provision.

This update provides the summary of the case and the decision of the Court.