Malaysia is set to position itself as Asean’s centre of electricity interconnection and integration to facilitate the sharing of renewable energy (RE) resources, encourage investment and promote sustainable development in the region, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

At the same time, Malaysia will continue to see natural gas ― one of the cleanest burning hydrocarbons ― as the core of its energy mix in its transition towards a low-carbon economy, Anwar said at his keynote address at the Energy Asia conference here.

“Investors and financiers will risk losing out in not turning towards Asia, which is endowed with vast amounts of natural resources, potential renewable energy and a growing population that is not averse to co-innovation and is increasingly appreciative of a green economy,” Anwar said during his opening speech at Energy Asia 2023 on Monday (June 26).

Anwar said that demand for energy in Asia, currently 75% is derived from hydrocarbons, is expected to double by 2030. 

EUROCHAM Malaysia is collaborating with EDAG Holding Sdn. Bhd 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 digitalization, 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 caollaborative ecosystem.

Date: Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Venue: The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

We would like to wish our members, friends and colleagues from Slovenia a Happy Statehood Day!

Dan državnosti!

We would like to wish our Croatian members, friends and connections a Happy Independence Day!

Dan neovisnosti!

The government will set the requirements for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme into three categories, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said each of the three categories - Platinum, Gold, and Silver - will demand a different amount of the permanent applicants’ savings.

"We will review the eligibility requirements to make them flexible and anyone can apply.

"To provide the foreigner a choice, I recommended three categories: Platinum, Gold, and Silver," he said after launching the Malaysia Budget and Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) 23rd anniversary dinner on Thursday (June 22).

The programme aims to attract long-term foreign residents, but new conditions were introduced in 2021 after a freeze during the Covid-19 pandemic.

EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr Sven Schneider, and the Deputy Head of the Education Sector Committee held a meeting with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) today and were pleased to have received a warm welcome from Ir. Professor Dato' Dr Ewe Hong Tat, President of UTAR, and Ir. Dr Chua Kein Huat, Chairperson of the Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering, to discuss potential collaborations.

During the productive meeting, several exciting proposals were put forward, aiming to foster stronger ties and create mutually beneficial opportunities. EUROCHAM Malaysia expressed its intention to explore research partnerships for EU-Malaysia businesses, trade, and investment. By joining forces, we aim to unlock new insights and drive innovation in various sectors.

EUROCHAM Malaysia is also eager to explore opportunities in establishing a government relations course and promoting advocacy-related workshops for students pursuing Political Science, Economy, and International Relations. This initiative aims to equip future leaders with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of government affairs.

Furthermore, additional collaborations were discussed, including workshops and seminars to enlighten supporting partners of UTAR on the EU sustainability agenda, particularly the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. UTAR also extended a warm welcome to EUROCHAM Malaysia to visit their scenic Kampar campus.