AMCHAM’s Thanksgiving Luncheon & MY AMCHAM Cares Recognition Ceremony 2025

On 20 November 2025, AMCHAM hosted its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon & MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition Ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, uniting members in a celebration of community impact and corporate citizenship. The afternoon’s highlight was the MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition Ceremony, where 67 companies were honored for their exemplary dedication to CSR. 

This year’s participation revealed a strong upward momentum: the All-Star category grew by 23%, the Champion tier by 54%, with more members demonstrating sustained long-term commitment to community engagement. Notably, 32 companies achieved All-Star status (five consecutive years), while 20 organizations marked their third year as Champion achievers—clear indicators of consistency and excellence in CSR leadership.

The hallmark tradition of the ceremonial turkey carving was performed by the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Edgard D. Kagan, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia,  together with AMCHAM Chairman Datuk Timothy Garland and CEO Dato’ Siobhan Das; the moment captured the camaraderie and gratitude that defines this beloved American holiday. The Ambassador also delivered a heartfelt keynote reflecting on the past year, including the significant impact of the recent  visit to Malaysia by the U.S. President.   

AMCHAM extends sincere appreciation to our Gold Sponsors—AIG, Boeing, Coca-Cola Malaysia, Novartis, Pfizer, and Philip Morris—and our Silver Sponsors—ConocoPhillips, FedEx, Hershey, Inari Amertron Berhad, J.P. Morgan, McDermott, Motorola Solutions Malaysia, and NI Malaysia. We are also grateful to Starbucks and Coca-Cola Malaysia for keeping guests refreshed, and to the Shangri-La team for delivering a memorable Thanksgiving feast.

As we look ahead to 2026, AMCHAM encourages all members to stay engaged, through the MY AMCHAM CARES program, upcoming events, and new CSR initiatives. Together, we will continue building a community that leads with purpose and amplifies positive impact.