Automotive
Head of Committee:
Mr. Pierre Brochet, Avocat au Barreaude Paris & Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Deputy Head:
Mr. Idros Puteh, Strategic Customer Development Director for Scania Southeast Asia
Overview
The EUROCHAM Automotive Committee is open to authorised importers and distributors of automotive brands with Headquarters in Europe and any other related corporations active in the automotive sector of either Europe or Malaysia.
This committee is a platform for sharing information as well as discussion and concerns on matters related to the automotive industry while seeking to support and work together with the Malaysian authorities in order to improve overall business environment and best practices in the sector.
Construction
Head of Committee:
Mr. Rob Van Haaren, Director of Leviat South-East Asia & India
Deputy Head:
Mr. WK Chow, General Manager for Zofar Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd
Overview
The EUROCHAM Construction Committee was launched in 2019 and aims to contribute to the Malaysian Construction and Property industries through the promotion of the digital revolution, Industrial Revolution 4.0 (4IR), framework to the Malaysian policymakers and stakeholders. The committee aims to promote technologies, products, and services from the European Union community that may benefit both Malaysian and European actors. Part of the Construction Committee's action plans would be to increase awareness and understanding of construction digitalization, its benefits, and its effectiveness among Malaysian policymakers and stakeholders, to highlight the transformative effects of the European experience in adopting digitalization in the construction industry. Additionally, to encourage cross-fertilization within the framework of construction technologies, products, and services between the EU and Malaysia and to contribute to conversations and thought leadership on the digitalization of the construction industry through representations at local and international workshops, roundtable discussions, speaking opportunities, and other events.
Cybersecurity & Defense
Head of Committee:
Mr. Ho Siew Kei, Executive Director, Cyber Risk Leader, Risk Advisory of Deloitte Malaysia
Deputy Head:
Ms. Renata Brandstatterova, Economic and Trade Counsellor, Czech Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Overview
The EUROCHAM Cybersecurity and Defense Committee was officially launched in 2021 to bring attention to the topic of cybersecurity and defense among the stakeholders and business communities. This committee is an excellent platform for industry players to have a roundtable discussion on cyber protection and to address the potential measures to curb critical issues, especially for European businesses in Malaysia. The committee will facilitate the engagement with the relevant government ministries and agencies in regard to cyber protection and provide recommendations on regulations concerning cyber security. Apart from that, the committee will advocate for the enhancement of cyber protection, understanding, and readiness for digital transformation in the country. Additionally, this committee will be organizing and holding the working group, events, and speaking opportunities to spread awareness of cybersecurity and protection.
Digital Business
Head of Committee:
To be appointed
Deputy Head:
To be appointed
Overview
The EUROCHAM Digital Business Committee was established in 2022 following a trend in digital transformation, digital technology is known for changing people’s lives. The committee aims to address the need for digital business practices where the scale, scope, and complexity of the economic and social transformation calls for collaboration between stakeholders - the government, business leaders, and institutional investors. Additionally, this committee aims to bridge and foster a collaborative partnership between public and private stakeholders to facilitate and support members of EUROCHAM Malaysia in promoting and boosting digitalization as well as understanding and shaping government policies affecting their business operations in Malaysia. This will also include collaborations with the EU Delegation in Malaysia and EU Commission in Brussels to understand and communicate the policy impact of the effort to create a technology-based economy. Apart from that, this committee also collaborates with relevant government authorities to address issues pertaining to digitalization and will be organizing the working group on specific topics such as FinTech, international workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events.
Education
Head of Committee:
Dr Jenny J. Westin, Director of the Malaysian Swedish Business Association (MASBA)
Deputy Head:
Mr Andrew Chong, Finance and Strategic, Hansel & Gretel Child Development
Overview
The EUROCHAM Education committee aims to become the agent of change with the goal to improve the livelihoods of the society which will in turn drives economic growth. This committee will ensure that the education industry will be aligned with the international standards for high-quality education as an important sector for investment. Furthermore, the committee advocates to enhance academic and industry collaboration to further prosper the education sector. Apart from that, this committee will complement the Malaysian education blueprint while staying ahead of the curve in EU policies.
Healthcare
Head of Committee:
To be appointed
Deputy Head:
To be appointed
Overview
The EUROCHAM Healthcare Committee consists of healthcare professionals sharing similar codes of conduct and whose manufacturing facilities are located in Malaysia or abroad. The EUROCHAM Healthcare Committee supports developments in the booming Malaysian healthcare industry and strives to promote efficiency in the system. Besides providing a strong platform for dialogue and cooperation between the public and private sectors, the committee maintains its critical mindset and addresses issues, varying from healthcare facilities for senior citizens to the clarification of legislation. Apart from focusing solely on the Malaysian market, the Committee seeks to explore business opportunities for European healthcare companies and engage in Malaysian healthcare regulations for foreign suppliers.
Human Resources
Head of Committee:
To be appointed
Deputy Head:
To be appointed
Overview
The EUROCHAM Human Resources committee's specific key role is to promote the importance of human capital to facilitate investment inflow into the Malaysian market. Additionally, this committee's objective is to advocate labor market issues, such as insufficient labor to meet the demands of the market and lack of quality labor to meet the requirements of employers. This committee will serve as an effective platform to bridge the issue between the industry with the relevant government bodies and agencies to gather feedback and recommendations while further bolstering the EU and Malaysia partnership.
Intellectual Property Rights
Head of Committee:
Mr. Chew Phye Keat
Overview
The EUROCHAM Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Committee’s most important consideration is to bring more attention to the topic of Intellectual Property Rights among Malaysian Government Authorities and business communities. Furthermore, the committee advocates for the enhancement and administration of Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia. Being an excellent platform for industry players to exchange thoughts and discuss critical issues, the committee strives to enhance IPR protection, especially for European businesses, here in Malaysia.
Logistics
Head of Committee:
To be appointed
Deputy Head:
To be appointed
Overview
The EUROCHAM Logistics Committee aims to develop an understanding of Malaysia’s transportation and logistics perspective by sharing case studies of EU best practices. This helps promote and develop sustainable logistics and transportation solutions such as reducing GHG emissions. In addition, the Sector Committee engages with governmental stakeholders in promoting long-term sustainable logistics policies and infrastructure to give Malaysia a competitive edge in ASEAN.
Sustainability
Head of Committee:
Ms Pearl Lai
Deputy Head:
To be added
Overview
Following a shift in the regulatory landscape around environmental, social, and governance (ESG), the Sustainability Committee aims to address the need for sustainable practices, where the scale, scope, and complexity of the economic and social transformation called for collaboration between stakeholders - the government, business leaders and institutional investors.
Malaysia echoes the vision of the European Union (EU), aiming to accomplish a net-zero carbon economy by 2050 through policy, expenditure, and tax. In accordance with the Twelfth Malaysia Plan, this Committee aims to bridge and foster a collaborative partnership between public and private stakeholders to facilitate and support members of EUROCHAM Malaysia in promoting and achieving their institutional ESG goals as well as understanding and shaping government policies affecting their business operations in Malaysia. This will also include collaborations with the EU Delegation in Malaysia and EU Commission in Brussels to understand and communicate the policy impact of the European Green Deal and related EU policies beyond EU borders.
Transparency and Integrity
Head of Committee:
Dr Mark Lovattt
Overview
The EUROCHAM Transparency and Integrity (T & I) Committee advocates for these two key values in all forms of interaction between the private sector and ministries, agencies and government linked agencies. This committee ensures that the business climate in Malaysia becomes one that centralises transparency and integrity for both the private and the public sector within all areas of governance. This committee aims to remove barriers to Foreign Direct Investment related to corruption, to reduce the business risks for companies operating in Malaysia, to drive transparency with respect to government actions and initiatives, and to advocate for the streamlining of business licensing and permits. Additionally, the T & I committee promotes the clarity and transparency in the structure of Government Linked Companies, regarding beneficial ownership, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing. The committee also supports in eliminating political interference in business operations.
Wines and Spirits (F&B)
Head of Committee:
Mr. Patrick Madendjian (Managing Director, Moet Hennessy Diageo Malaysia)
Deputy Head:
Mr. Benny Tsang (Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Malaysia)
Overview
The EUROCHAM Wines and Spirits Committee was established in 2011 and comprises market leading companies engaged in the importing and selling of wines and spirits in Malaysia. The members represent more than 50 premium brands of wines and spirits imported and consumed in Malaysia. The main focus of the Wines and Spirits committee are to represent the European wines and spirits industry and to serve as an effective platform and focal point for addressing all issues affecting the import sales of wines and spirits in Malaysia. Apart from that, this committee also collaborates with relevant government authorities to address issues pertaining to contraband and counterfeit wines and spirits, and to recommend measures to curb them. This committee may engage with the Ministry of Health in regard to Food Regulations and provide recommendations on regulations concerning wines and spirits.
