EUROCHAM Malaysia together with the European Business Organisation Worldwide Network’s ASEAN Chapter, express our full solidarity with the county of Ukraine, its people and the Ukrainian business community during these tragic and trying times.

The European Business Organisation Worldwide Network’s ASEAN Chapter has issued a statement regarding the war in Ukraine – statement as follows:

On behalf of the European Business Organisation Worldwide Network’s ASEAN Chapter, which encompasses nine European chambers of commerce, we express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian business community during these tragic times taking place in their country.

We hope a diplomatic solution can be found immediately to alleviate the suffering and all losses of human life.

Join us Tuesday, 22 March 2022, at 3 PM (+8 GMT) for our Advocacy Talks briefing with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad on the topic of TalentCorp group Initiatives.

This briefing will consist of three (3) aspects of TalentCorp and will be presented by three (3) main representatives. The overview of TalentCorp will be presented by Mr Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer, moreover, Mr Nazrul Aziz, Vice President, Graduate, Diaspora and Industry Partnership will be presenting on TalentCorp’s initiatives and to conclude the briefing Ms Sabihah Ahamad, Vice President, Malaysia Expatriate Services Centre (MYXpats) Operations will be sharing on the MYXpats and Resident Pass Talent (RP-T).

The Senior Minister of Defense Malaysia has issued a media statement regarding 1 SOP and 9 Guidelines in the ‘Transition to Endemic’ Phase – media statement as follows:

1  SOP AND  9 GUIDELINES IN THE ‘TRANSITION TO ENDEMIC’ PHASE

1. Over two years the country had to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as well as its various impacts, not only from a medical point of view but also from economic and mental health. Although we have not completely won we are no longer fully controlled by this virus.

2. Yesterday, YAB Prime Minister, Dato 'Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob made an important and big announcement that the country will enter the' Transition to Endemic’ Phase effective 1 April 2022. This will be a new beginning for the country.

On behalf of Climate Governance Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia is a supporting partner for the upcoming event ‘How To Start Your Sustainability Journey’ – make sustainability your competitive advantage. Join the 2-month program, starting from 30 March 2022 to 1 June 2022 at 12:30 PM.

As many companies would have heard of the increased urgent emphasis on Sustainability or Environment, Social, Governance (“ESG”) in the last 2 years. Larger companies become more selective in working only with business partners who take ESG practices seriously, their trading partners, including small-medium enterprises (SMEs), can no longer afford to operate under ‘business as usual.’

Organisations with strong ESG ratings will have greater opportunities to access financing, including Green Finance. Further, Malaysia has set an aspiration to be carbon neutral as early as 2050; in line with that, several Malaysian companies have set their net-zero targets between 2030-2050.

Ministry of Health Malaysia announced that effective 1 April 2022, these are the protocols for travellers arriving at Malaysia International Borders – for both pre-departure and on-arrival.

Please refer to the following protocol for travellers arriving at Malaysia International Borders:

EUROCHAM Malaysia had a productive meeting with Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) yesterday. We thank YBhg. Datuk Dr. Prasad Abraham, Deputy Director of AIAC together with Mr. Bryan Anthony Richard, Head of Business Development and Mr. Shaun Perera, Senior Manager of Business Development for welcoming and accommodating the EUROCHAM Malaysia team, led by Mr. Oliver Roche, Chairman of EUROCHAM Malaysia, and Mr. Sven Schneider, CEO of EUROCHAM Malaysia to your esteemed office for an extensive discussion on future collaborations and engagements together with your esteemed organisation.

EUROCHAM looks forward to more collaborative efforts, exploring opportunities as well as developing strategic plans and future engagement with AIAC by creating awareness in strengthening international cooperation with competition agencies in the EU through an array of promotion and advocacy programmes as well as campaigns and events.