The AMCHAM Executive Office will be closed from December 26 2024 to January 1 2025 for the holidays and we will be back in the office on January 2, 2025.

For urgent matters, please direct all queries to info@amcham.com.my

Nipah, EQ’s celebrated all-day dining restaurant, will feature a selection of festive items at every lunch and dinner buffet in December, with a full spread of Christmas fare and festive sweet treats at the Christmas Eve buffet dinner, Christmas buffet lunch, New Year’s Eve BBQ Grill Buffet, and New Year Buffet lunch featuring a selection of seafood on ice, a delightful spread of holiday fare, local specialties and much more.

For food gifts with charm and whimsy, cakes for a hostess gift, or exclusive festive hampers which will wow and delight, EQ is the place to go. From Kipferl cookies, stollen, panettone, gingerbread houses, Christmas pralines to scented candles, exclusive wines and gorgeous hampers, be the bearer of great gifts this Christmas.

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. As a U.S. citizen living or traveling abroad, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. We strongly encourage you to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to stay connected and informed. STEP is a free service that allows you to receive important information from the U.S. Embassy about safety conditions in Malaysia or your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans. Additionally, it enables the U.S. Embassy to contact you in case of an emergency, whether it's a natural disaster or a family emergency back home.

Enroll today at step.state.gov and ensure you have the support and information you need for a safe and secure journey.

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The Supply Chains forum is co-organized by Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Ally Logistic Property (ALP), with support from Selangor Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association (SFFLA). This forum will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and professionals from FMCG, retail, logistics, and supply chains to discuss the future of supply chain management.

Ditrolic Energy jointly with its partners, Invest Johor, MIDA and IRDA will host the Green Electricity Supply Forum 2025 on January 14, 2025, in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Themed “Empowering New Businesses with 100% Renewable Energy”, this forum provides a platform for businesses to explore sustainable and cost-effective 100% green electricity solutions tailored to Johor’s dynamic economy.

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On 2nd December 2024, the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“Amendment Bill”) was tabled in Parliament for its first reading by the Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil. Amendments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998, which aim to revise the composition of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) and expand on their functions, were also tabled for first reading on the same day.

The technology, media and telecommunications & data protection ("TMT") space in Malaysia recently witnessed a flurry of legislative developments during the recently concluded October – December 2024 parliamentary session for the lower house of the Malaysian Parliament (i.e., the House of Representatives).

This Update aims to provide a concise overview of these key legislative changes and upcoming developments in the TMT space in Malaysia to keep you abreast of the fast-evolving TMT regulatory landscape in Malaysia.