A media statement has been issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia regarding Current Developments of Omicron’s New Variants (B.1.1529) and, Control and Preventive Measures in Malaysia – media statement as follows:

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) would like to inform that the first positive case of a worrying variant (a variant of concern - VOC) Omicron has been detected in Malaysia, through the prevention and control of COVID-19 disease infection at all International Gateways (PMAs) and its laboratory surveillance which was implemented continuously.

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a variant (a variant of concern - VOC) Omicron on November 24, 2021, IMR began conducting PCR Genotyping Assay testing on all positive samples screened at the KLIA international gateway (PMA) as an additional initiative to the ongoing study of genome sequences full (whole genome sequencing - WGS).

Accordingly, IMR has conducted a PCR Genotyping Assay test on over 74 COVID-19 positive samples detected at KLIA from the period 11 November 2021 to 28 November 2021. PCR Genotyping Assay was carried out to obtain preliminary results of the type of variant.

On behalf of our bilateral chamber, BeLuxCham Malaysia, we would like to extend an invitation to EUROCHAM Malaysia members to join and participate in the upcoming BeLuxTalks Series, Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) happening Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 7 PM to 10 PM at Impiana KLCC Hotel.

With key speakers from Malaysia Expatriate Services Centre, Sabihah Ahamad, Head (Operations) of Malaysia Expatriate Services Centre and Nazrul Aziz, Head Graduate and Emerging Talent as well as Head Industry Partnership the webinar will be an engaging session on how the Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) facilitates the entry and stay of selected foreign talent with the skill-set and expertise in the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) sectors.

The RP-T has since evolved from an immigration instrument to an initiative that helps address critical skill gaps and diversifies Malaysia’s talent pool. Through the RP-T, individuals can remain in the country and contribute towards Malaysia’s goal of becoming a high-income nation.

A media statement has been issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia regarding Current Developments of Omicron's New Variant (B.1.1.529), Control and Preventive Measures in Malaysia – media statement as follows:

As of 30 November 2021, a total of 20 countries (18 of which reported import cases) have already reported Omicron VOC detection and a total of 203 out of 215 Omicron VOC cases have been reported on the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) website. The breakdown of the number of cases by country is as follows:

Join us on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 3PM (+8 GMT) for our Advocacy Talks webinar with Deloitte on the topic of Budget 2022 and Immigration Issues.

It will be an in-depth look at the Malaysian Budget 2022 as the budget introduced some bold play to provide individuals and businesses with the necessary stimuli to bounce back and thrive post-pandemic while boosting tax collection for a more resilient and stronger nation.

Join us for an informative and beneficial session on the topic of Budget 2022 and Immigration Issues with:

i. Thin Siew Chi, Business Tax Executive Director, Deloitte Malaysia;

ii. Ang Weina, Global Employer Services Leader, Deloitte Malaysia;

iii. Senthuran Elalingam, Indirect Tax Executive Director, Deloitte Malaysia; and

iv. Tamas Adorjan, Transfer Pricing Associate Director, Deloitte Malaysia.

On behalf of EUROCHAM Malaysia’s member International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), we are proud to announce the Relieve Pay Forward initiative, which was launched by High School Senior student Hongju L., in collaboration with Global Doctors Asia and UNHCR.

This project started in 2020 at the start of Malaysia’s first Movement Control Order (MCO), and recently they have just launched their webpage on the Global Doctor Asia site in November of this year. A ceremony was conducted to officiate the launch that happened on November 19, 2021, at the Hyatt House in Mont Kiara.