EUROCHAM Malaysia was invited for a meeting with the Minister of International Trade and Industry, YB Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul bin Tengku Aziz as part of his onboarding process. The introductory session was attended by EUROCHAM Malaysia Chairman, Mr Oliver Roche, Deputy Chairman, Mr Luciano Pezzotta and Mr Jordi Pol, Director of EUROCHAM Malaysia.

Pertinent matters were discussed, primarily the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) of which the negotiations were previously launched in 2010 but reached an impasse in 2012. EUROCHAM Malaysia expressed our vested interest in the recommencement of negotiations between the Malaysian government and the EU on the MEUFTA. To this end, EUROCHAM Malaysia has jointly formed a task force with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) to facilitate the process of reviving the dialogue with the EU.

EUROCHAM Malaysia also conveyed their sentiments about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-pacific Partnership (CPTPP), echoing their full support for the ratification and commitment to the free trade agreement.

The manufacturing sector recorded RM158.9 billion in sales in October 2022, an increase of 12.9% year-on-year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the double-digit growth in sales value in October was largely driven by the petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products subsector (up 23.8%).

The growth was also attributed to electrical and electronics products (16.6%), and food, beverages and tobacco products (4.6%).

Mohd Uzir said the manufacturing sector employed 2.32 million persons in October, up 3.6% from 2.24 million persons in the same month last year.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the full list of the deputy ministers.

The full list of the deputy ministers are as follows:

We would like to wish all our members, friends and connections a happy International Anti-Corruption Day!

“Uniting the world against corruption.”

EUROCHAM Malaysia would like to highlight our Corporate Partner, Unilin Group! Unilin Group engineers manufacture and market smart living solutions to help create beautiful and comfortable spaces.

Unilin Group’s origin lies in what we now call the circular economy. The company was founded in 1960 by about forty flax farmers. They started as manufacturers of flax shive boards using flax loam, a waste product from the flax industry. Today Unilin Group continues to incorporate these circular principles into its processes. Unilin Group has developed into a world player and is mainly known for its Quick-Step floors.

Unilin Group fosters a culture of boldness as they share a unique way of working – the Unilin way! The company’s culture is built on 4 strong pillars: Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Respect. This allows the company to innovate, take initiative, and push boundaries.

We would like to welcome our new member Malaysia Expatriate Services Centre Sdn Bhd (MyXpats Centre) to EUROCHAM Malaysia! We are excited to have your esteemed organisation as part of our EU-MY business community. We look forward to working together to bolster future and stronger business alliances.

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) was established on 1 January 2011. They are an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) that drives Malaysia’s talent strategy towards becoming a dynamic talent hub. MyXpats partners with the public and private sectors to implement initiatives that attract, nurture and retain the right expertise needed to meet the talent demands of today and in the future.

The emergence of major investments and the brisk advancement of the country’s infrastructure have cemented Malaysia’s stature as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. Malaysia's journey towards developed nation status has consciously demonstrated that the country – renowned for its equatorial climate, cultural diversity, and reputation as a world-class destination for tourists and expatriates – is now a fertile environment for top-class talent to build their careers in.