On behalf of BeLuxCham Malaysia, we would like to extend an invitation to the Belux-Inter Asian Chambers Event – Antwerp - Europe’s Future Proof Economic Powerhouse that will be held on Monday, 30 August 2021 at 3PM (+8 GMT).

As the second largest port in Europe and the second largest petrochemical cluster in the world, Antwerp is the major engine for economic development in the wider Flanders region - the city has proven to be agile throughout the pandemic thanks to the fully operational “Port of Antwerp”, empowered by a strong base of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 3 PM (+8 GMT) for our BizTalks webinar with Ditrolic Solar on the topic of Driving Energy Transformation – A Roadmap Towards 100% Renewal Energy.

A roadmap for businesses to integrate 100% renewal energy mix solutions including the national policy, incentive, and the financial solution required to achieve net-zero carbon goals.

This webinar will focus on a roadmap for businesses to achieve 100% Renewal Energy and financial solution for a sustainability initiative. Together with an exceptional list of panelists, join Mr Tham Chee Aun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ditrolic Energy Group, Mr Ruzlisham Mat Diah, Deputy Director of Green Technology Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Mr Ibrahim Ariffin, Director of Energy Analyst at Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA) and Mr Jasper Wong, Head of Construction and Infrastructure, Sector Solutions Group at UOB.

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak, Penang and Sabah

*For Sabah, please refer to the National Rehabilitation Plan - Sabah Phase 2 SOP.

** For areas enforced by EMCO, SOP EMCO in the area is effective until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting August 20, 2021 (starting at 12.01 am)

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kedah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Federal Territory of Putrajaya

*For areas under an EMCO, the EMCO SOP for those areas are applicable until their respective EMCO expiry dates.

Effective Period:

Commencing 20 August 2021 (commencing 12:01am)

A media statement has been issued by the National Palace – media statement as follows:

It is informed that His Majesty, The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah consented to attend and chair the Rulers Special Discussion at Istana Negara today.

At this Special Discussion session, which lasted for two and a half hours starting at 2:30 pm, His Majesty has conveyed to The Royal Highnesses, The Malay Rulers, the nomination process of the prime minister, following the resignation of the Honorable Tan Sri Mahiaddin bin Md. Yasin on 16 August 2021.

Join us on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 3PM (+8 GMT) for our BizTalks webinar with KPJ Healthcare on the topic of Lockdown Weight Management.

Malaysians are currently still adjusting their lifestyles to the National Recovery Plan (NRP) phases and continuing to work from home. As most Malaysians are still required to work from home, it is vital to stay healthy during these challenging times.

This webinar will focus on improving eating habits and behaviours during the current working environment, to keep a healthy and fit lifestyle. Together with an expert Ms Rushda Adiba Ismail, Dietian at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, join us to learn more on how weight reduction can help improve health status and immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic.