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).

#AppreciationPost

This isn’t just another “Manic Monday!” We thank our CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider for the cupcakes – as the month starts we look for the joy and motivation to keep on moving forward.

What a treat to start the week with some tasty vegan cupcakes – keeping the treats sweet, but our smiles sweeter!

EUROCHAM Malaysia would like to officially announce and welcome our newly elected Board of Directors  – effective 29 June 2022!

The Board of Directors is as follows:

Chairman - Oliver Roche (Irish Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia)

Deputy Chairman - Luciano Pezzotta (Italy Malaysia Business Association)

Remco Koster (Malaysian Dutch Business Council)

Pearl Lai (Malaysian Danish Business Council)

Carl Malmqvist (Malaysian-Swedish Business Association)

Daniel Pans (BeLuxCham Malaysia)

Jordi Pol (Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry)

Jari Silventoinen (Malaysian-Finnish Business Council)

Raymond Lim (Airbus Malaysia)

Dato Michael Wong (Global Business Advisory)