Digital Transformation of the Supply Chain-How to Leverage and Benefit from New Technologies
2019-04-16 09:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
The rapid emergence and adoption of digital technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and blockchain are creating new opportunities for more cost-efficient supply chain management and greater levels of transparency in the procurement process.
AMCHAM invites you to a breakfast talk on Tuesday, April 16 from 9.00am to 10.30am at the AMCHAM Executive Office that will focus on how companies can adapt their supply chain organization (and the skillsets of their supply chain professionals) to truly achieve digital transformation and to benefit from emerging digital opportunities.
Who Should Join? General Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics, Procurement, Compliance, Finance Professionals
Our expert speaker is Prof. Dr. Richard Pibernik, a former research affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who has taught logistics and supply chain management at leading universities across North America and Europe. He has extensive experience in advising companies on how to incorporate new technologies into their supply chain management, including collaborations with Lufthansa, SAP, and Alcatel-Lucent.
This event is organized in partnership with the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI), which is a joint initiative between the government of Malaysia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MISI is an independent, stand-alone degree granting academic institution in Shah Alam that provides graduate-level programs in supply chain management and logistics.
Tickets start from RM50 – a light breakfast with coffee/tea will be served. Please click below to register today!

AMCHAM 42nd Annual General Meeting
2019-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Grand Residence 101, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Grand Residence 101, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia
AMCHAM is holding its 42nd Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
10:00 a.m. – Registration for Meeting
10:30 a.m. – AGM Begins
11:30 a.m. – AGM Ends
All Corporate Representatives (aka voting members) are invited to participate in this official meeting to be held at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. The meeting room has now changed to Grand Residence 101, Level One from Grand Ballroom 1, Ground Level.
The official meeting is free for all registered members to attend. Please register below so that we can establish quorum for the meeting. The meeting will start promptly at 10.30am; please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure we start on time.
All registered members are able to attend the AGM but please note that only the Corporate Representatives of member companies, in good standing, are eligible to vote. To find out who your voting member is, please contact Kevin Roch (kevin@amcham.com.my).
If you are unable to attend, we highly recommend that you appoint a proxy. Please contact Theresa Yeong (theresa@amcham.com.my) if you need a proxy form or require more information.
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The AGM Signature Luncheon will be held at the same venue immediately following the AGM; admittance will require a separate registration. Please look out for the notice for the Luncheon and related sponsorship opportunities.
AGM Signature Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – Registration for Luncheon
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon Begins
14:00 p.m. – Program Ends

AMCHAM AGM Signature Luncheon 2019
2019-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Grand Ballroom 1&2, Ground Level, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Grand Ballroom 1&2, Ground Level, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia
The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is delighted to announce that we will be honored with the presence of YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, as our Guest of Honor, at our Annual AGM Signature Luncheon on Thursday, 18 April 2019 at the Grand Ballroom 1&2, Ground Level of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
Marking the first year of Malaysia Baru, the Prime Minister will return to AMCHAM to deliver a keynote address that will reflect on the achievements of the past year and the future direction of the country since he declared that Malaysia was “open for business” at our last AGM Luncheon in 2018.
AMCHAM invites you to be a part of this prestigious event by taking up a Sponsorship or a Corporate Table and showcase presence and your support of a strong Chamber.
This program will be highly subscribed, so please register early. The AGM Luncheon is open to all, member and non-members.
SPONSORSHIP: For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact our events manager, Elyna Ngu (elyna@amcham.com.my) – we have the special Duo-Sponsorship package that combines this and the other signature event, our Thanksgiving Luncheon in November.

Here's Why Mental Health at Work is Everyone's Business
2019-04-23 14:30 - 15:30 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
[This program is open to Members & Non Members]
“1 in 6.8 people are experiencing mental health problems in the workplace”
A recent study by World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion each year in lost productivity. Work is good for mental health but a negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health problems.
Join us on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m (Registration starts at 2:00 p.m.) at AMCHAM’s New Executive Office for an exciting session by our Corporate Citizenship Committee members – Florence Tan, Corporate Responsibility, Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion Lead of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Wong Ee Laine, Corporate Communications Manager and Chin Chion Shyuan, Senior Product Manager of Johnson & Johnson as they share how their respective firms are helping to spread awareness to this global sensation.
They will be sharing with members on their on-going CSR programs related to mental health:

The #PwCWellbeing Programme covers mental and emotional health of employees by introducing initiatives under the mind aspect, from professional hotline services to practicing mindfulness.

J&J Malaysia’s Global Community Impact focuses on raising awareness of mental health both internally with employees and externally to students and school counsellors through collaborations with NGOs and medical institutions whilst looking to promote mental health literacy to a wider audience locally.

Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Time:
14:00 Registration
14:30 Program Starts
15:30 Program Ends (Light refreshments will be served)
Venue: AMCHAM New Executive Office – Level 10 Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail (same building as Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur)
This programme is complimentary to members and staff of member companies. Non members are welcome to attend, however, there is a fee of RM50 per person. Due to limited seats, we would encourage you to register early to book your seat.
For any reasons you’re unable to attend, please notify us ahead of time to allow others to be cleared from the waiting list. For more information, please contact Ms Elaine Wong at elaine@amcham.com.my or Kevin Roch at kevin@amcham.com.my

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019
2019-05-07 09:00 - 2019-05-09 17:00 | MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE & EXHIBITION CENTRE (MITEC), Kompleks MITEC, No. 8, Jalan Dutamas 2, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
The Countdown to Connect at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019
The doors to SEMICON Southeast Asia open on 7-9 May, MITEC, Kuala Lumpur! We hope to see you there connecting with the people and companies advancing the regional electronics manufacturing supply chain.
SEMICON Southeast Asia Highlights
Smart Manufacturing Pavilion: Don’t miss this chance to experience a live fully-fledged smart factory! Engage with leaders from the industry and discuss how smart manufacturing is revolutionising the electronics manufacturing environment.
Hosted VIP Buyer Program: A customised, efficient and effective platform for OEM/device makers to engage and qualify relevant suppliers for potential future collaboration. Meet with international solution providers, network with industry specialists and attend a VIP Gala Night.
Workforce Development Pavilion: Participate in advocacy initiatives including a career fair, career talks with industry leaders and panel discussions all for the Southeast Asia region focused on growing a technologically adept and resilient engineering community.
Investment & Technology Forums: A power-packed agenda focusing on encouraging technology investments within the Southeast Asia electronics manufacturing supply chain. Visit Hi-Tech parks, participate in a dedicated forum on understanding technology parks in the region and discuss challenges in mapping industrial policies only at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019.
Join us at MITEC on 7-9 May, learn and connect to the Southeast Asia communities.
Travel & Accommodation information: http://www.semiconsea.org/semicon-sea-2019-register-plan

The Importance of Measurability
2019-05-07 14:30 - 16:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
Without a metric how do we communicate the impact of any undertaking?
Measurability has become a vital aspect of how programs, especially in Corporate Citizenship, are assessed and nurtured. ESG (environmental social governance) reporting has also been made front and center by most corporations today.
Not only that, in our annual MY AMCHAM CARES Survey, measurability is one of the four essential pillars.
Join AMCHAM for a unique opportunity to hear and learn from Chitra Hepburn, one of Asia’s leading voices in ESG, take on the topic of metrics in an exclusive workshop at AMCHAM’s Executive Office. The details of the event are as per below:
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Time:
14:15 Registration
14:30 Program Starts
16:00 Program Ends
** Exact times subject to change
Venue: AMCHAM New Executive Office – Level 10 Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Please REGISTER TODAY as seats are limited. This program is supported by the AMCHAM CSR Fund.

Members' Briefing May 2019
2019-05-14 14:30 - 16:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
AMCHAM would like to invite you to AMCHAM’s Members’ Briefing on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the AMCHAM Executive Office.
Registration will begin at 2.00 p.m. and AMCHAM will deliver the welcome remarks and a brief AMCHAM update. The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will provide an overview of the current business and economic issues impacting business in Malaysia, recent visits and activities at the US Embassy.
Members are encouraged to attend this briefing followed by networking as this would be an excellent opportunity to meet other fellow members and stay in tune with what’s happening on the ground as you meet with various industries.
This is a Members Only program where admission is complimentary. Due to space limitation, seats are on a first come, first serve basis so please register early. Please note that this program is off-the-record.
For all queries, please contact Ms. Elyna Ngu at elyna@amcham.com.my

AMCHAM Digital Transformation Series #003 - Building Malaysia's E-Commerce Sector
2019-05-30 09:30 - 11:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
What policies encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and create the right environment for Malaysia’s e-commerce sector to flourish and grow?
AMCHAM invites you to its third program in our Digital Transformation Series: Building Malaysia’s E-Commerce Sector on Thursday, 30 May from 9.30am to 11.00am (registration starts from 9.15am) at the AMCHAM Executive Office that will focus on the policy framework supporting the growth of the e-commerce sector in Malaysia.
The morning will bring together policymakers from various ministries and government-linked agencies to share updates with the AMCHAM community on their latest initiatives and regulatory measures to lay the foundations for a robust and vibrant e-commerce ecosystem that can create new business opportunities throughout Malaysia.
Speakers include Ms. Elleney Merynda Wasli, Principal Assistant Director at the newly-created Digital Economy Division (MITI) and Mr. Hew Wee Choong, Vice President, Investment & Industry Development (MDEC), Peter J. Berinus Agang, Head of Legal Metrology and Hire-Purchase Unit, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.
This event is part of the AMCHAM Digital Transformation Series, a platform through which our members and invited guests can share knowledge and ideas around emerging new technologies and how these impact upon business strategy and operations.
Who Should Join? General Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics, Procurement, Compliance, Finance, Business Development professionals
Tickets start from RM50 – a light breakfast with coffee/tea will be served. Please click below to register today!

Malaysia Tech Week 2019 (MTW19)
2019-06-17 08:00 - 2019-06-21 17:00 | Connexion@Nexus, Bangsar South 7, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
AMCHAM in collaboration with Knowledge Group of Companies, welcomes all our members to the Malaysia Tech Week 2019 (MTW19), a city wide festival of industry driven events that will bring together the best of Malaysian Corporates, Ecosystem Partners, Investors, Regulators and Tech Start-Ups along with delegations from around the world to the tech hub of Southeast Asia here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from June 17-21, 2019 at the Connexion@Nexus, Bangsar South.
The tech revolution is on the horizon. The advancement we see in technology today is not just rapid – it is exponential. Exciting, disruptive technological innovations are abounding at every turn, followed by an eagerness to acquire, implement and optimise this revolution.
MTW19 features innovation showcases, business matching opportunities, pitching platforms, and access to Malaysia’s ecosystem network. This event offers experiential engagement in a casual setting with an abundance of networking opportunities for all participants.
Kindly register by/before May 31st, 2019 to enjoy a discounted rate of USD75 (excluding SST). After May 31st, the regular fee at USD150 will apply. Book your ticket(s) today to enjoy the discounted rate!
Join us and make an impact as an industry mover or shaker at Malaysia Tech Week 2019!

Malaysia-U.S. Smart Cities Symposium
2019-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 145 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia
According to recent global trends, it is predicted that by 2030 nearly all population growth will be absolved by cities. Are Malaysia’s urban systems ready?
AMCHAM, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, invite you to participate in the first Malaysia-U.S. Smart Cities Symposium on Thursday, 20 June from 9.00am to 4.00pm (registration starts from 8:30am) at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
We are delighted to confirm that YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, will provide the Keynote Address. The Honorable Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, has agreed to provide Opening Remarks alongside Mr. Eric Jones, Chief of Staff, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
This event will also welcome Smart City representatives from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Selangor, and Cyberjaya.
This symposium brings together policymakers from the Malaysian government with American government officials and business leaders. The program will provide a platform to share and discuss new insights, lessons learned, and technological advances that are urgently needed in order to manage Malaysian cities’ scarce resources and to make Smart City projects a reality. With advances in resource management, Big Data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, now is the time to engage with and learn from U.S. solution providers and Smart City officials around the country.
Who Should Join?
Smart City project managers, technological solutions providers, construction and infrastructure, transport & logistics, cybersecurity, sustainability, business development professionals.
How To Participate
The networking coffee breaks and luncheon are included in the ticket price. Sponsorship packages and corporate tables are available and will close on Friday, 14 June – please enquire with Ms. Elyna Ngu at elyna@amcham.com.my

APEC 2020: Looking Ahead To Malaysia
2019-06-21 15:00 - 16:30 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
In 2020, Malaysia will host APEC and bringing together the critical voices of regional economic integration, economic and technical cooperation, and sustainable business environment amongst a host of other areas.
What do we, on the ground, need to understand about the mission and goals of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, what is being worked on from previous hosts, Peru (2016), Viet Nam (2017), PNG (2018) and currently, Chile. What roles can business play and what are the opportunities for companies operating in Malaysia?
Please join Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat and Monica Hardy Whaley, President, National Center for APEC (NCAPEC) and Pacific Summit Resources on Friday, 21 June at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (registration starts at 2:30 PM) at the AMCHAM Executive Office to learn first hand what the possibilities may be.
Dr. Sta Maria will take us through the role of the APEC Secretariat, the priorities of Chile and the preparations for APEC post-2020; Ms. Whaley will provide an overview of the role of business in APEC, and what we at NCAPEC do to help the American business community engage in various APEC work streams and activities, including ABAC and the CEO Summit.
Click here to learn more about Chile’s Priorities: Digital Society, Integration 4.0, Women, SME and Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Growth

Beyond the First Year of New Malaysia: The Promise of Shared Prosperity
2019-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
One year on, will the new government of Malaysia be able to deliver the vision of shared prosperity as declared by Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mohammed on the anniversary of the historic election that brought to Malaysia a change in government?
Join AMCHAM on June 25 from 9.00am to 11.00am at the AMCHAM Executive Office as we host a thoughtful program with Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan, the former Malaysian Bar president and former chairperson of BERSIH, and Dr. Anthony Dass, Chief Economist of AmBank Malaysia to explore what is being done and what needs to be done to ensure the environment is prepared and made fertile for future growth. The session will be moderated by Caesar Loong, founding partner of Raslan Loong, Shen & Eow. The conversation promises to be thought provoking and stimulating as the guests the issues foundational to this vision and promise.
Program Details
Time:
08.30 Registration and Networking
09.00 Welcome Remarks by AMCHAM
09.05 Program Begins
09:45 Discussion and Q&A
11.00 Program Ends
Venue: AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10, Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Cost: From RM50 for members (includes light snack and coffee/tea)
For more information, please contact Ms. Elaine Wong, Government Relations Executive at elaine@amcham.com.my

Rethinking Energy in the Future
2019-06-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, No. 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, , Johor Bahru, Johor, 81750, Malaysia
AMCHAM would like cordially invite members to join Cleantech Solar, a member of AMCHAM and also a leader in rooftop solar development in Asia, and SEDA, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority of Malaysia, for the upcoming program on “Rethinking Energy in the Future” on June 28, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel.
Under the impetus of our energetic new MESTECC Minister, the drive to develop renewable energy in Malaysia has never been greater. With the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for Solar PV now beings thing of the past, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority(SEDA) Malaysia, together with Malaysia Energy Commission, has made numerous improvements to the net energy metering (NEM) scheme for the corporate sector, which makes Malaysia today one of the most favourable environments the growth of renewable energy (RE).
Companies in Malaysia not only can now self-generate renewable energy from onsite solar PV systems but NEM allows them to sell the potential excess energy back to the grid.
Program

3.00 PM
Registration & Networking

3.15 PM
Welcome Remark

3.30 PM
Net Energy Metering (NEM) & Self Consumption Guideline
Speaker: Mr. Mohd Idham Mohammad, SEDA, Assistant Director

4.15 PM
Tea break

4.45 PM
Case studies of Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Cognizant and Becton Dickinson adopting Solar-as a Service
Speaker: Mr. Arnaud Ayral, Cleantech Solar, Regional Business Development Director

5.15 PM
Q&A Session

5.30 PM
End of Programme

Empowering the Next Generation Through STEM
2019-06-27 14:30 - 15:30 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
We are entering an age of scientific empowerment. Everywhere, science and technology are transforming the way we live, work and play. Social and economic success in the future will be heavily dependent on how well we create a culture of innovation and how we develop and grow the scientific thinkers, innovators and leaders of tomorrow. We need to ignite our children’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) now to prepare them as global citizens of the future. While school systems around the world have related classwork, it is important for children to see real practitioners from STEM fields and have tangible engagement in these areas to further inspire their imagination and develop their interest. This is where industry leaders can help!
Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 2:00 p.m.) at AMCHAM’s New Executive Office for an exciting session by our Corporate Citizenship Committee members – Catherine Tang, Site Communications & Government Affairs Lead of Motorola Solutions Malaysia and Jenny Foo, Corporate Relations & Communications Director as they share their endeavors and best-practices in seeding and cultivating children’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and lead the subsequent discussion on how you, too, can influence the future of our next generation.

Luncheon with Dato' Indera Khairul Dzaimee Daud, DG of Immigration
2019-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, , Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan , 50250 , Malaysia
AMCHAM invites you to an exclusive luncheon with YBhg. Dato’ Indera Khairul Dzaimee Bin Daud, Director-General of the Immigration Department, on Thursday, July 04 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 11:45 a.m.) at the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
This luncheon and Q+A session represent an excellent opportunity for our members to engage with the newly-appointed Director-General of Immigration and familiarize yourself with senior officers from his team.
Access to talent and smooth administrative procedures are two of the key differentiators for internationally competitive investment destinations, and we look forward to learning more about the objectives and latest initiatives of the Department under new leadership.
Please address any questions about the event to Ms. Elaine Wong, Government Relations Executive, at elaine@amcham.com.my

Future of Work Conference Curated By Alumni Alliance
2019-07-06 08:30 - 18:00 | ASB Auditorium, Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, , Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan , 50480, Malaysia
Anything that is routine or repetitive will be automated” – Minouche Shafik

AI, automation and robots are fundamentally changing the work humans do and the relationship between humans and machine. Business leaders, innovators, scientist, politicians, economists as well as civil society, academia, and other stakeholders, all agree that the world around us is changing – but how?
At Future of Work Malaysia, we ask our leaders, thinkers, innovators, disruptors, what that means for us here.
​On the four key panel sessions: Public Policy; Finance and Economics; Education & Human Capital and Technology – questions are posed regarding how we can expect our work life to change as we both compete and complement AI in the near future.

What is the conference about?
The conference addresses the tremendous interest and considerable fear on how to manage the Future of Work, as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and technology disrupt our work life, as we know it. Our conference is centered on how businesses and Malaysia can handle the opportunities and threats new technologies bring in the context of ASEAN.

4 Panels to understand the Future of Work:
☑ Human Capital & Education
☑ Technology & Innovation
☑ Economics & Finance
☑ Public Policy

Who is Alumni Alliance?
The Alumni Alliance Association is a collaborative platform for alumni associations of distinguished global business schools. We have 1500 strong members from both corporate and public sectors in Malaysia, including Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Cornell, Harvard Business School, Kellogg, IE Business School, INSEAD, London Business School, MIT, Stanford GSB, The Wharton School, and Asia School of Business (Malaysia).

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10426170/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alumni_alliance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumni.alliance/

Complimentary FMM Malacca Energy Talk: Enjoy Cheaper & Cleaner Solar Power in Malaysia
2019-07-22 08:00 - 17:00
Dear Members,
Cleantech Solar, a member of AMCHAM and a leader in rooftop solar development in Asia, would like to cordially invite you to find out how the new Malaysia framework can benefit your operations.
Co-organized with FMM (Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers)
Location: DoubleTree By Hilton Melaka
Date: 23 Aug 2019
Time: 9am – 12pm
Click here for more information and to register!

Driving Plastic Sustainability And Innovation
2019-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
Plastics are an important material in the global economy but present a challenge for waste management, resource efficiency, and the environment. What can we do to reduce the impact of plastic wastes? How can we come together to address this challenge?
AMCHAM, in partnership with the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), invites you to a special session with Craig Leeson, producer of the documentary, A Plastic Ocean & BNP Paribas Global Sustainability Ambassador on Monday, 22 July 2019, from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at the AMCHAM Executive Office.
Craig will discuss what is being done towards the development of alternative plastic products and sustainability systems and his involvement in collaborative efforts to transform global economies and financial systems to non-single-use plastics economies through transition projects like the Ellen MacArthur circular economy and the Loop system.
Who should attend: Companies and those interested or actively supporting United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #12 – Responsible consumption and production.
Program details:
1.30pm Registration
2.00pm Program Starts
2.05pm Presentation by Craig Lesson
4.00pm Program Ends
Due to limited seats, we encourage you to register early to book your seats.
For any reason you’re unable to attend, please notify us ahead of time to allow others to be cleared from the waiting list. For more information, please contact Ms. Elaine Wong at elaine@amcham.com.my or Mr. Kevin Roch at kevin@amcham.com.my.

“Empowering Women in Engineering and Technology (EWiET)” Workshop
2019-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan , Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah, 50088, Malaysia
AMCHAM in support of the upcoming “Empowering Women in Engineering and Technology (EWiET)” workshop is scheduled to be held on 1 August 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This workshop is open to both genders to participate, and it is your opportunity to get inspired by great presentations, participate in the discussion and high-level networking! Featured speakers include:

HE Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, Ambassador of the United States of America to Malaysia
Ainul Azhar B. Ainul Jamal, Member of the Board of Directors, PETRONAS
Datuk Kris Azman Abdullah, Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production, Sapura Energy
Fatimah Merican, Executive Coach
Edward Graham, President of ExxonMobil E&P Malaysia Inc. and Chairman of the ExxonMobil
Subsidiaries in Malaysia
Emeliana Rice-Oxley, Vice President, Exploration, Upstream, PETRONAS
Melissa Ong, CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)
Soh Mey Lee (Meg), Senior Advisor, 27 Advisory
Datin Rashidah Abdu Karim, Consultant
Matima Ratanapinyowong, Employee Support & Engagement Manager, Schlumberger
Sashikala Gopallan, Director, Client Services, Perception Management
Freda Liu, Presenter/Producer, BFM Radio (moderator)

Presentation and discussion topics are Diversity and Inclusion; Broader Participation of Women; Unconscious Bias; Corporate Women Pipeline; Technology The Enabler; “Role Model” as a Strategy in Career Development, a Balance Quality Work & Life, Comprehensive Support System at Workplace; Gender Difference in Communication Style, and more.
Participates will have the opportunity to discuss what they can apply to their life and at the workplace from what they have learned from the workshop.
Current participating organisations include AllTank Solutions; ASLI; CETCO Oilfield Services; EnQuest; ExxonMobil; IEM; McDermott; MMC; MOGSC; Mubadala Petroleum; Perception Management; Petrofac; PETRONAS; Sapura Energy; Schlumberger; Shell; Strato Solutions; Turcomp; US Embassy; UZMA; Velesto; Vestigo; and others.
Registration is still open with limited seats available. Contact us at KarenK@strallex.com to obtain full details.
If you find that this program will benefit your colleagues & friends, please help us to share. See you there.
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Penang Business Investment Seminar With Chief Minister of Penang - San Francisco
2019-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency San Francisco, United States

The Ambassador's Cup Returns
2019-08-16 06:30 - 15:00
It’s been five years since AMCHAM hosted the Ambassadors Cup. Join us on Friday, August 16 to participate in its revival as we place this event back on AMCHAM’s calendar.
Come on your own or with a partner or even a flight of golfers. It will be a day of fun and camaraderie not to mention the prizes to be won and trophies to capture.
The golf day will be held at one of the country’s most prestigious and oldest golf clubs, The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), a walking course that has challenged casual golfers and professionals on many occasions. The tournament is open to both men and ladies.
Finish the day with a special prize-giving lunch hosted at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, with the Honorable Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir on hand to present the new trophy to the new champion. All players will be invited to bring a guest to the luncheon (separate sign-up required).
Program Details:
Date: Friday, 16 August 2019
Venue: The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), Jalan Kelab Golf, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Time:
06:30 Registration & Breakfast
07:45 Group Photo
08:00 Tee-Off
13:30 Lunch at U.S. Ambassadors Residence on Jalan Langgak Golf
Format: Stableford
Tournament Fees and Sponsorship Opportunities: Sign up as an Individual, Pair or a Flight – see attachment for details
Includes locker, greens fees, golfer’s insurance, caddie (exclusive of tips) breakfast, and lunch (includes a luncheon guest per player)
The cutoff date for registrations is August 9, 2019. Register early to not miss out on this exciting event!
ANY QUERIES? Please contact Kevin Roch at kevin@amcham.com.my

ASEAN Altair Technology Conference
2019-08-28 09:00 - 2019-08-29 17:00 | Le Meridien Putaraya, Lebuh IRC, , Putrajaya , 62502 , Malaysia
AMCHAM in partnership with Altair Engineering, a member of AMCHAM, is pleased to announce the 2019 ASEAN Altair Technology Conference. This conference will be held on Wednesday, 28 August & Thursday, 29 August 2019 at Le Meridien Putrajaya.
The 2019 ASEAN ATC in its 10th year will focus on the subject of Digital Transformation and provide a platform to learn and share the technological advancements spanning your entire enterprise – engineering to business decision making. With two technology tracks – engineering and data science – and a special focus track on academia, the conference will feature experienced practitioners of Altair technology as well as share relevant industry experience you can leverage upon to optimize designs, processes, and decisions for improved product, and business performance.
All are welcome to attend especially the Senior Managers, R&D Heads, Engineering Heads and Team Leads, Design Heads, Engineering Managers (ie. manufacturing, aerospace, automobile industry).
Click on the Register tab below to book your seats today!
We hope to see you at the conference!

MY AMCHAM CARES: 2019 CSR Survey Launch [Members only-Complimentary]
2019-08-28 13:30 - 16:30 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
AMCHAM would like to invite you to participate in the launch of its latest MY AMCHAM CARES Survey for 2019 on the 28th of August.
We will be having a talk by a CSR, sustainability and community specialist, Mr. Brian Lariche of the Make It Right Movement. This will be followed by the launch of the survey.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of the sustainable business model that successful companies are integrating into their core business. At the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, enhancing CSR is also one of our primary objectives.
This is a program coordinated from the AMCHAM Executive Office to help AMCHAM Members enrich their CSR initiatives. MY AMCHAM CARES seeks to:

Raise awareness of CSR and corporate citizenship.
Incorporate UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into MY AMCHAM CARES efforts.
Showcase AMCHAM members who achieve high levels in CSR in terms of strategy, sustainability, measurability and communication, online and at the annual luncheon celebration.
Create a robust and vibrant CSR network among AMCHAM members, to share best practices, successes and challenges in our CSR initiatives.

MY AMCHAM CARES is not a competition. On the contrary, the program will provide a basis to benchmark CSR programs, engage with other key stakeholders in CSR, and to share best practices to develop sustainable programs for the future.
For any reason you’re unable to attend, please notify us ahead of time to allow others to be cleared from the waiting list. For more information, please contact Ms. Widawati at widawati@amcham.com.my

Navigating Personal Tax & Immigration
2019-08-29 09:30 - 11:30 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
AMCHAM in collaboration with PWC would like to invite you to a brief sharing session with PWC on the topic of navigating personal income tax and Malaysian Immigration requirements and regulations. The talk would cover Malaysian tax exposure arising from Malaysian employment as well as US Personal Tax exposure for talents working or on secondment to the US.
Who should attend:
● HR / Global Mobility Professionals
● Finance / Management / Executives with tax oversight
● U.S. Citizen / Green-card Holders
Agenda:
09:30 – Registration
10:00 – Talk by PWC begins
11:30 – Session ends
For more information on attending this talk, please contact Ms. Widawati at widawati@amcham.com.my

[Penang] Results of the AMCHAM Economic Impact Survey (E&E Sector) with YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy MITI Minister
2019-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Equatorial Hotel Penang, 1, Jalan Bukit Jambul, , Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, 11900 , Malaysia
AMCHAM announces the results of the Annual Economic Impact Survey (E&E Sector) which focuses on the wide positive economic impacts created by American E&E investors in Malaysia.
AMCHAM invites our members to join the dinner program along with our guest of honor, YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry to receive the results to be delivered by AMCHAM’s MAEI chairman, Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai.
We would encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment as we have limited seating. Please register below and contact Ms. Wid Rahim at events@amcham.com.my if you have any questions about the event.
About the Survey
37 member companies within the E&E and medical devices industries contributed to the survey, answering a broad range of questions about their economic engagement in Malaysia. The survey covers traditional metrics such as FDI and trade figures, but also delves deeper and looks at the role of American companies in creating jobs, upscaling the industry towards greater value-added services, and supporting local SMEs through contract opportunities and vendor development programs. This is the survey’s 13th edition.

Where Politics and Trade Collide - An exclusive talk on the US-China Trade War with Steven Okun
2019-09-05 09:30 - 12:00 | AMCHAM Executive Office, Level 10 Bangunan Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia
How the U.S. Presidential campaign will impact US-China trade tensions, the regional affects — and how it will not. AMCHAM brings to you a speaker who will provide insights to the state of US politics, what to watch for in the Democratic nomination process as well as provide insight into the current trade war tensions.
The shifting political, social and governmental environment in the United States was not created by Donald Trump — but it enabled him to get elected. Coupled with the realization that China was not going to become more like the US, a consensus developed across both political parties and the business community that the US needs a different, more confrontational approach to China.
Join AMCHAM as we welcome guest speaker and trade pundit Steven Okun for an interactive discussion on some of the tensions in both politics and trade impacting the way in which countries are navigating a new world.
Event Agenda:
9:30am: Registration
10:00am: Introduction and talk
12:00pm: Program ends
For more information, please contact Ms. Widawati at widawati@amcham.com.my

USTDA Meeting with U.S. Healthcare Companies [Invitation only]
2019-09-06 14:30 - 16:00
Ms. Verinda Fike, Regional Director for the Indo-Pacific at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will be in Kuala Lumpur and she would like a roundtable with U.S. healthcare companies. The roundtable will be held on September 6, Friday at AMCHAM’s Executive Office from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
Ms. Alissa Lee, Country Manager for USTDA will be accompanying Ms. Fike on this trip. Both Ms. Fike and Ms. Lee are based out of Washington, D.C.
Ms. Fike is responsible for developing USTDA’s strategy, infrastructure project preparation activities, and innovative public-private partnerships throughout the region.

International Smart Manufacturing 4.0 Conference 2019
2019-09-18 09:00 - 2019-09-20 17:00 | Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Perdana Hall - MITI, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 , Malaysia
The rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape requires manufacturing companies to re-evaluate their current approaches and strategies to remain relevant and competitive, both locally and globally. To reimagine the manufacturing industry by successful adoption of greater digital technologies to increase efficiency, speed and agility, the manufacturing industry requires the ability to be able to rapidly transition into the Smart Manufacturing paradigm by adopting the Industry 4.0. This will give the companies the ability to quickly respond to the demanding market changes and customer responsiveness in today’s digitally connected market place.
This can only be achieved by implementing higher levels of manufacturing competitiveness. Manufacturing sector have seen major evolution since Industrial Revolution 1.0 through to the current challenging Industrial Revolution 4.0, which is named Industry 4.0 globally or Industry4WRD by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving from the use of intensive labor force to the use of automation and robotics to increase production efficiency and reduce the cost of labor.
An efficient manufacturing sector would pave the way to enhance the industry’s productivity, high-skilled talent pool, innovation capacity and the well being of our national economic prosperity.
The Smart Manufacturing 4.0 Conference 2019 will discuss various readiness and challenges faced by the manufacturing industries in Malaysia, both large companies and SMEs and solutions to successfully implement Industry 4.0.
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The US-China Trade War: Implications & Opportunities for Businesses
2019-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Wong & Partners, Level 21, The Gardens South Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, , Kuala Lumpur, 59200, Malaysia

Penang Dialogue 2019 - Global Shifts: Penang's Resilience [Registration Closed]
2019-10-03 08:00 - 16:30 | E&O Hotel Penang, 10, Lebuh Farquhar, , George Town, , Pulau Pinang, 10200 , Malaysia
With unprecedented disruption and ever-evolving supply chains, how will Penang and the Northern region of Malaysia adapt and thrive in the emerging global ecosystem?
Join AMCHAM at our annual Penang Dialogue on October 3, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
The Penang Dialogue is the Chamber’s signature program that brings together AMCHAM members with key stakeholders from local government, academia and civil society to discuss core themes related to doing business in Penang and Malaysia’s Northern Region.
In the past 12 months, unprecedented shifts have taken place in and amongst trading nations. Malaysia has not been immune to these shifts and may even be benefitting from the movements. Competition is also rising. In the region, Vietnam, a country with double the population and a member of the CPTPP, is rising rapidly. And as technology disrupts logistics and other aspects of the value chain, will the resilience that Malaysia has demonstrated over the years, and specifically, Penang, allow it to rise and meet today’s challenges?
AMCHAM is delighted to announce that Y.A.B. Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang, will deliver a keynote address as well as H.E. Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia.
Due to overwhelming response each year, we would encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment as we are unable to accommodate last-minute requests.
For Sponsorship or Corporate Table queries, please email us at events@amcham.com.my ​
