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We had a good lunch session with our CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider and the team! Energised and ready for the next quarter – we talked about our goals and strategised on the upcoming direction of the Chamber for the following quarter with a hint of witty banter and endless laughter over a delicious spread!

EUROCHAM Malaysia will be hosting our coming Advocacy Talks Webinar together with Acasia Communications on the topic of Data Sovereignty this month!

The webinar will be touching on data sovereignty which is the idea that data are subject to the laws and governance structures within the nation it is collected. The concept of data sovereignty is closely linked with data security, cloud computing, network sovereignty, and technology sovereignty.

Join our experienced and expert speakers Ts. Syahrir Nizam Jalis, CEO, Acasia Communications Sdn Bhd, Mr. Teoh Aik Hong, Senior Director, Business IT, DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei, and Ms. Liew Shie Ying, Partner, Azrul, Liew & Co who will share an overview of Data Sovereignty in the ASEAN and EU region, legal and technology standpoint on Data Sovereignty, roles of companies in ASEAN and what they can do support data sovereignty and awareness of the data collected/stored as well as expertise in handling data.

HRDC disseminated a Employers' Circular (2/2022) on June 15 (https://hrdcorp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-Employers-Circular-No-2-2022_.pdf), stipulating that it will charge employers a micro-credential fee of RM300 per trainee per training for almost all training conducted, effective 15 August 2022. This effectively means that the employer will be upskilling fewer people in the organisation for the same amount that they have been contributing to HRDC on an annual basis.

We are conducting this poll to provide a swift response to the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDC) and the Malaysian government regarding the agreement of employers to the implementation of the micro-credential fee. Your feedback and cooperation is very much valued.

We are back with another fun and engaging advocacy networking event, coming your way this month! We listened, and we’re here to serve.

EUROCHAM Malaysia is delighted on starting the third quarter of the year with another highly anticipated networking session – we want to take this time to connect and further build our relationship with our fellow members and colleagues from our EU bilateral chambers.

With a whole lot planned, we look forward to connecting and networking with our esteemed members. With the invited guest, Mr. Shahril Sufian Hamdan, Economic Director, Prime Minister’s Officer, we will be having our famous fireside chat session.

EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider was invited to attend the Official Launch of Malaysia Digital (MD) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Silver Jubilee Celebration that happened yesterday. The Malaysia Digital initiative aims to enhance the efforts of increasing digital investments in Malaysia and accelerate the growth of the country’s digital economy.

The launch event was an international platform to showcase Malaysia’s initiatives to develop its digital economy and give recognition to key achievements by the industry in certain sectors that have contributed to the country’s digital economy. It was officiated by the Right Honourable Dato’ Sri Ismail Yaakob, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The government has developed Malaysia Digital (MD), an initiative to accelerate the growth of the nation’s digital economy, driven by three key principles — flexibility, agility and relevance.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the initiative, via MD Catalytic Programmes (PEMANGKIN), will function holistically in transforming Malaysia’s digital economy ecosystem through three strategic priorities.

“It will, firstly, help drive digital adoption among aspiring young entrepreneurs, companies and people. Secondly, support local tech companies to become ‘Malaysian Champions’ and successful international players. Thirdly, attract high-value digital investments,” he said when launching MD and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation silver jubilee celebration here on Monday (July 4).