AMCHAM is thrilled to announce our signature golf day, the 2024 Ambassador’s Cup, which will be held on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, at the iconic Royal Selangor Golf Club. Join us for an exhilarating day of networking and golf, which promises a perfect blend of challenges and enjoyment on the fairways and greens of one of Malaysia’s most esteemed golf clubs.

Slots are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early so you do not miss out on this exciting event! Sponsorship opportunities, including In-Kind, are available (see here); please reach out to Kevin Roch at kevin@amcham.com.my for more information.

Effective from 24 April 2024, all registered companies under MDEC applying for new and renewal Employment Pass (EP) must submit their applications through the Xpats Gateway at https://xpatsgateway.com.my/, using the same login credentials as the MDEC Expats System.

These applications will be directed to Expats System, where the companies are required to provide all necessary information for submission. Please be informed that MDEC will continue to review these applications for approval decision.

We are looking for a Membership Services Executive who wants to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team and is able to work and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

The Membership Services Executive will be responsible to provide administrative support to the Membership Services Team and assist in the smooth and efficient operations of the Chamber and our commitment to being the Voice of the U.S. Business in Malaysia.

Microsoft pledged a US$2.2 billion (RM10.5 billion) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia to help develop the country’s AI infrastructure.

It said the cash would help to build AI and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia, creating an AI centre of excellence and giving AI training to as many as 200,000 Malaysians.

DaVita Malaysia, the largest private hemodialysis provider in the country, is dedicated to keeping the spirit of community, diversity and belonging alive all year round. This year, DaVita Malaysia marked Eid al-Fitr with celebrations held across 42 clinics nationwide, bringing together over 2,000 patients, caregivers, family members, and staff members to embrace the joyous spirit of Eid.

Regulators across the region are increasingly focused on sustainability considerations, with Singapore formally issuing its environmental sustainability collaboration guidelines. They have also been active in collaborating with other regulators and agencies to enhance information exchange and detect violations.

The Rajah & Tann Asia Competition & Antitrust team remains actively engaged in navigating the evolving competition law landscape of the region.

The inaugural KL20 Summit 2024 (“the Summit”) was held in Kuala Lumpur on 22 and 23 Apil 2024. The Summit witnessed the launch of the KL20 Action Paper which sets out the roadmap to establish Malaysia as one of the top-20 global start-up hubs by 2030.

Among the speeches delivered at the Summit were the keynote addresses by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Rafizi Ramli, the Minister of Economy.

A year of strong funding coupled with sturdy underlying fundamentals and significant technological advances reflected strong momentum in quantum technology (QT).

Updated McKinsey analysis for the third annual Quantum Technology Monitor reveals that four sectors—chemicals, life sciences, finance, and mobility—are likely to see the earliest impact from quantum computing and could gain up to $2 trillion by 2035.