EUROCHAM Malaysia organised a Courtesy Call on the Deputy Secretary-General (Finance) of The Ministry of Health (MOH), YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob today. In a dynamic gathering, YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob, Secretary-General (Finance) of the Ministry of Health, led an insightful discussion with representatives from various divisions within MOH, EUROCHAM Malaysia Board of Director, Mr Jordi Pol, EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr Sven Schneider, and esteemed Healthcare Sector Committee Members.

The meeting proved to be an excellent platform for open dialogue, allowing both sides to delve into the pressing issues and challenges faced by the healthcare industry. The Healthcare Sector Committee actively voiced their concerns, seeking clarifications on specific matters, and received satisfactory responses from the knowledgeable YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob.

To further solidify and support the alliance for a more fruitful collaboration between the EU and Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia looks forward to arranging additional discussions with The Ministry of Health (MOH) in the future.

A mission jointly led by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia, and H.E. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, facilitated by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), was conducted to meet with the political leaders of the European Union (EU) in Brussels at the end of May. In the meetings, both ministers expressed concerns with the newly legislated EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and reiterated the importance of commodities, particularly palm oil, to the economy and­­­­­­ the well-being of its people in both countries in particular toward smallholders.

The European Commission underlined that its policies respond to common international commitments. The main objective would be to ensure that Europe would not drive global deforestation through its own consumption. Moreover, the EU reassured the producing countries that they would continue to be engaged during the whole process. Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius agreed to the establishment of a consultative engagement process with both Indonesia and Malaysia to discuss ways and practical means of the implementation of EUDR.

Starting next year, Malaysians will have to obtain an online document known as ETIAS before entering any of the European Union or Schengen member countries.

According to the EU's official ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) website, the authorisation will be linked to the travellers' passport where it will be valid for three years or until the passport's expiry date in which a new ETIAS must be obtained.

With an ETIAS, Malaysians can stay in Europe for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

The ETIAS is not a visa requirement and is only meant to keep a record of who enters and leaves the Schengen Zone.

According to the website, it does not guarantee entry upon arrival. A border guard will ask to check your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions."

EUROCHAM Malaysia is collaborating with EDAG Group for an event focusing on the topic of EDAG Smart City Approach: Using the Power of Urban Data Platforms.

Join us as we delve into the world of software and digitalisation, exploring their transformative power in this domain. Be part of this engaging event as EDAG presents their Smart City Approach, shedding light on the intelligent integration of data, leveraging standardised software utilisation, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem.

Date: Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Venue: The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

We would like to wish all our Muslims members, friends and connections a Selamat Raya Haji Aidiladha.

May you enjoy and have a blessed celebration with your loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

On behalf of our fellow bilateral chambers, Italcham Malaysia - The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia and La Cámara - The Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry, we would like to extend the invitation to our members to attend the upcoming Sip & Serve event.

🥂 🎾 Sip & Serve is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

🇮🇹🇪🇸Organized by Italcham Malaysia - The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia and La Cámara - The Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sip & Serve aims to bring together wine lovers and Padel game enthusiasts of the business community for a fun evening of networking, Padel tournaments, wine and finger food!

Date:  July 6th, 2023 (Thursday)

Time: 06.00 PM onwards

Venue:  Ascaro Padel & Social Club, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

*Member Price: RM 90

*Non-Member Price: RM150