We would like to welcome Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) as a new member of EUROCHAM Malaysia! We are excited to work alongside your esteemed organisation to continuously enhance the EU-MY business community. We are #strongertogether as we work to provide the utmost best service to our ecosystem.

Established in 1968, MRCB plays an integral part in the development of the nation’s buildings and infrastructures. By leveraging on their skills, expertise and track record, MRCB aims to provide vibrant and sustainable TODs and high-quality infrastructure that fulfils the nation’s needs and expectations. MRCB’s growth is built upon strong leadership, strategic foresight, insightful market knowledge and innovative construction solutions.

As one of the country’s leading property and construction companies, MRCB has been a key player in the development of the nation since our listing on Bursa Malaysia in 1971. MRCB continue to build a better tomorrow through their TODs and infrastructure projects, striving to create a better Malaysia while Setting the Standard in the process.

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, 3 March 2022, at 10:30 AM (+8 GMT) for an exclusive briefing on Penang Strategic Plan (Penang2030). This briefing will be conducted by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Chow Kon Yeow.

The Penang Government recently presented the Penang Strategic State Development Plan (Penang2030). Penang is now gearing up for the state development vision of Penang2030 as a family-focused green and smart state to inspire the nation. In this vision, there are four (4) main themes, with the fourth theme of investing in a public infrastructure environment vital in the development of a holistic transport network.

The challenges Covid-19 poses have provided further motivation for Penang as a whole to realise the objectives of Penang2030. The Penang state government established Digital Penang amid the pandemic to align diverse digitalisation efforts within the state apparatus and initiated certain institutional reforms to improve policy-making processes and proper monitoring of project implementation.

We would like to welcome HPMT Industries Sdn Bhd as a new Advocacy Member of EUROCHAM Malaysia. We look forward to working together with your esteemed organisation on advocacy-related matters to enhance and bolster alliances for a prosperous EU-MY business community.

HPMT was established in 1978, under the name Herroz, as a cutting tool trading business for European and Japanese tool makers. After years of experience as a tool trader, in 2000 HPMT decided to start designing and manufacturing high-quality solid carbide round tools at a competitive price. With decades of experience, HPMT is proud to claim that they are the leading High-Performance cutting tools manufacturer in Southeast Asia.

EUROCHAM Malaysia together with the Embassy of the Czech Republic conducted an insightful and engaging inaugural hybrid meeting with the newly formed Cyber Security and Defence Sector Committee. Among the members that were present were, Mr. Ho Siew Kei, Partner and Risk Advisory at Deloitte, who has also been appointed as the Head of the Sector Committee, together with Ms. Renata Brandstatterova, Economic and Trade, Czech Republic Embassy who has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Sector Committee.

Also in attendance during the inaugural sector committee were as follows:

• Mr. Francesco Floris, Head of Trade and Economic Relations, EU Delegation;
• Mr. Pekka Penttila Trade and Economic Attache, EU Delegation;
• Mr. Aizad Ali, Market Officer, Advantage Austria;
• Ms Sandra Sinom Anggat, BeLuxCham Malaysia;
• Mr. Macalik Frantisek, OKSystem, Czech Republic;
• Mr. Filipovic, International Business Development Manager, OKSystem, Czech Republic;
• Ms. Anita Jacobson, MD, Alpine Group Services; and
• Mr. Clement Chew, MD, Atlas Solutions.

Join us on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 3 PM (+8 GMT) for our BizTalks webinar with Sunway Medical Centre on the topic All About Cancer.

It will be an in-depth discussion on the topic of cancer. Based on 2021 WHO statistics, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. In high-income countries, where comprehensive services are generally accessible, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), less than 30% are cured. Lack of diagnosis, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, abandonment of treatment are the common causes that can impact the treatment outcome of childhood cancers.

The webinar aims to provide a general understanding of childhood cancers and a glimpse of adult cancers to better equip parents and the larger community in combating cancers. Cancer is not the end, with the right diagnosis, customized treatment and proper follow-up care, cancers can be beaten.