BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AMCHAM - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AMCHAM X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://amcham.com.my X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AMCHAM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170520 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170612T161642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T011944Z UID:2054-1495152000-1495238399@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Spotlight session by LHAG Insights on “Aggressive” Tax Planning DESCRIPTION:Mr. Saravana Kumar\, Partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill shared his valuable insights on the “Aggressive” Tax Planning to some 25 members of AMCHAM at our northern chapter on May 19\, 2017. \nMr Sara enlightened attendees on the recent insights on tax audits and investigations with a focus on manufacturing industry considering most of the attendees comprised of the E&E sector. He spoke about the recent judicial review on tax matters\, taxation of land transactions\, Director’s liability\, transfer pricing\, withholding tax and many others related topics. \nAMCHAM would like to thank both Sara and Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill for sponsoring our last series of Spotlight Session. Thank you to all our members as well for their participation and we look forward to having more events for our northern chapter. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/spotlight-session-by-lhag-insights-on-aggressive-tax-planning/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Spotlight-session-by-LHAG-Insights-on-“Aggressive”-Tax-Planning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170519 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T012650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T153850Z UID:1074-1495065600-1495151999@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Briefing on TalentCorp's New Initiative APEC-YouthConnect Program DESCRIPTION:Sourcing for skilled talent remains a key challenge for most organizations in Malaysia. Unskilled graduates and brain drain are some of the factors contributing to this shortage. To help address these setbacks faced by the employers\, Talentcorp has initiated the ‘MyAPEC Youth Connect’ Programme. \nThis initiative was launched on 18 October 2016 and AMCHAM members had the privilege of getting insight to this initiative through Ms Farah Delah Suhaimi\, Manager\, Industry Partnership\, who is the ‘driver’ of this programme . \nThe work environment today allows its employees to work across borders and within the South East Asia itself; Thailand\, Malaysia and Singapore account for almost all of the migrant flow. Targetting youth between the ages of 21 -30\, the objective of this initiative is to raise awareness of APEC economies among youth in the region and promote cultural exchange\, skills & technology transfer and connectivity between Malaysia and APEC economies \nCitizens of APEC economies will be able work in Malaysia in value added jobs\, with leading employers\, and likewise Malaysians working with leading employers with presence in APEC economies are able to have short term work stint overseas with respective employers. \nTalentcorp shall facilitate the process by providing the pool of candidates from the APEC region\, provide the branding and networking platform for Companies\, provide supporting letter for visa application (for inbound candidates) and sponsor the fights of candidates (for outbound only). \nSince its launch\, forty companies have signed up and companies who are interested may call Ms Farah of Talentcorp. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-talentcorps-new-initiative-apec-youthconnect-program/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Briefing-on-TalentCorps-New-Initiative-APEC-YouthConnect-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170516T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170517T173000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170516T232651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T233405Z UID:860-1494925200-1495042200@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:5th Annual Shared Services and Outsourcing Week Malaysia DESCRIPTION:Transforming Your Shared Services Centre into a Strategic Business Partner by Moving up the Value Chain \nWe’re back! The 5th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Malaysia returns to Kuala Lumpur on 16 – 17 May 2017. We will be gathering the most respected industry leaders to showcase and exchange best practice on how you can take your shared services to greater heights through enhanced value add and efficiency. \nKey Highlights at this event include:\n– Take a trip with Petronas to learn how to fast track end-to-end process standardisation within 12 months\n– Learn how British American Service Centre unlocked value from processes to increase productivity efficiency by 40% within 12 months\n– Hear Digi share their secret to improving their bottom line by over 250 million ringgit within a year by driving forward new projects\, initiatives & technologies in shared services\n– Transforming your business through RPA – ANZ’s journey: Where We Have Been & Where Are We Headed?\n– United Nations Development Program (UNDP) shares their case study on building a social media recruitment strategy to attract top talent in Malaysia’s competitive labour market \nAlso featuring:\n– 2 indepth workshops on Shared Services 101 and Optimising Talent Management\n– 2 exclusive site tours to PETRONAS and Standard Chartered \nAnd members of AmCham Malaysia can receive 10% off the conference price. For more information please email enquiry@ssonetwork.com or call +65 6722 9388 \nOrganizer: URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/5th-annual-shared-services-and-outsourcing-week-malaysia/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/5th-Annual-Shared-Services-and-Outsourcing-Week-Malaysia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170503T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170612T161356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T233101Z UID:2052-1493820000-1493827200@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:President Donald J. Trump's 100 Days in Office: Where Are We At? DESCRIPTION:The 100th day of Trump’s presidency was on April 29\, 2017. To mark this day\, AMCHAM invited speakers with experience in global\, regional and local political economic affairs to share their views on Trump’s journey\, his administration and its impact on Malaysia. \nAudience was given a brief background on how and why Trump won the Presidency\, followed by Trump’s administration and his policies. The positions in his administration are still open and his cabinet has very little government experience which is very similar to his background. \nHis trade agenda is still much to be determined on new enforcements and new trade agreements. Though multilateral trade is preferred in the global chain system\, this administration seems to prefer bilateral trade. With the withdrawal of U.S. from the TPP\, the speaker informed the audience that the remaining 11 countries have the option of going ahead with the TPP without the U.S. and at at the same time\, they could do a FTA with the U.S. on an individual basis. The other option was for them to move to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Generally\, there is still much uncertainty. \nThe speakers felt that the diplomatic\, political ties and trading partnership with Malaysia will remain strong and there will continue to be focus on Asia as the Trump administration has made visits to this part of the world.\nAMCHAM would like to thank the speakers\, Steve Okun (Director of Asia Pacific Public Affairs at KKR); Professor Dr Roy Anthony Rogers (Senior Lecturer & Head\, Department of International and Strategic Studies\, University of Malaya); Dato’ Steven CM Wong (Deputy Chief Executive at Institute of Strategic and International Studies\, Malaysia) and Hans Vrien (Managing Partner at Vriens & Partners). URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/president-donald-j-trumps-100-days-in-office-where-are-we-at/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/President-Donald-J.-Trumps-100-Days-in-Office1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170429 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170524T005703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T232920Z UID:984-1493337600-1493423999@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Private Discussion with AON Hewitt’s Mollie Kohn DESCRIPTION:Kuala Lumpur – More than 15 guests attended the briefing on Principal Hub by InvestKL and PwC. Speakers Jagdev Singh\, Senior Executive Director at PwC\, and Daniel Teng\, Senior Director of Strategy\, Advisory & Services at InvestKL\, discussed Malaysia’s recent announcement of the Principal Hub incentive that aims to develop a regional hub in Kuala Lumpur by attracting some of the world’s best firms to the nation’s capital. \nThe new incentives\, which will be implemented on 1 May 2015\, was developed in recognition of the changing regional headquarters trends\, global supply chain models\, and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). It aims to increase Malaysia’s competitiveness as a regional base and allows for improved operations and efficiency at reduced cost for MNCs seeking to establish headquarters in ASEAN. As stated by Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed\, the Principal Hub incentive is a “game changer” and would allow Malaysia to attract higher levels of FDIs due to the strong business ecosystem it helps foster. \nFor more information on the structure of Principal Hub and the pertaining incentives\, please contact InvestKL at info@investKL.gov.my. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/private-discussion-with-aon-hewitts-mollie-kohn-2/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Private-Discussion-with-AON-Hewitt’s-Mollie-Kohn-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170426T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170529T031217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T135650Z UID:1241-1493229600-1493238600@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:AMCHAM Members Briefing : Introduction to U.S. Ambassador Kamala DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on April 26\, 2017 at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m for AMCHAM’s Monthly Members’ Briefing and to a formal introduction to U.S. Ambassador Kamala Lakhdhir. \nH.E. Kamala Lakhdhir\, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia will provide an update on U.S. issues and insights on the current business and economic issues affecting the U.S. business community in Malaysia. \nMembers are encouraged to attend this briefing followed by networking evening as this would be an excellent opportunity to meet fellow member and stay in tune with what’s happening on the ground as you meet with various industries. \nThis is a Member’s Only program where admission is complimentary. It is strictly on a first come\, first served basis. \nPlease note that this program is off-the-record. \nFor any other queries\, please contact Ms. Nadeeka Sarah at >a href=”mailto:nadeeka@amcham.com.my”>nadeeka@amcham.com.my or at 603 2283 3407. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/amcham-members-briefing-introduction-to-u-s-ambassador-kamala/ LOCATION:Official Residence of the U.S. Ambassador\, 9\, Jalan Langgak Golf\, Kuala Lumpur\, Kuala Lumpur\, 55000\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/kamala-lakhdhir-img-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170426T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T071220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T071220Z UID:1216-1493193600-1493226000@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:The Modern Administrative Professional and Secretaries: You're An Ambassador DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM recently organised its annual Administrative Professional & Secretaries day on April 26\, 2017. This event featured the values and the importance of the administrative professionals & secretaries to their subordinates and organizations. \nWe had close to 100 administrative professionals and secretaries comprising of members from AMCHAM and CCI France Malaysia – CCIFM that attended the program which featured experts from various industries sharing their ideas\, experiences and useful tips with other professionals. \nAMCHAM designed a special program by inviting a panel of speakers from various industries to speak on the following topics: The use of Google app tools effectively at workplace by Lava Protocols\, Working effectively in a cross-cultural environment by Culture Boleh Global Training PLT\, Managing stress – Balancing work-life vs personal life by Ramsay Sime Darby Medical Centre and Communication strategies to effectively work together in harmony by TalenXcel.\nThe event ended with a 1-hour workshop on Grooming for both men and women\, which was conducted by Syahidah Rahman and her team from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.\nTo spice things up\, we drew lucky draw prizes throughout the whole session. \nAMCHAM would like to thank our sponsors and partners for making this event a successful one. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/the-modern-administrative-professional-and-secretaries-youre-an-ambassador/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/The-Modern-Administrative-Professional-and-Secretaries.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170322T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T070323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T160538Z UID:1208-1490205600-1490214600@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:AMCHAM Members' Briefing DESCRIPTION:Yesterday evening\, AMCHAM organised the Members’ Briefing bringing together members from various industries including C-Suite. Nat Turner\, Economic Counselor from the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur provided members with an overview of the current political and economic climate in Washington. The new U.S. Ambassador Lakhdir has been making courtesy visits with the local government including a recent trip to Penang to meet our northern chapter members. We would like to thank our members for their participation and look forward to seeing you at our next event. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/amcham-members-briefing-2/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/AMCHAM-Members-Briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170323 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T070420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T070420Z UID:1211-1490140800-1490227199@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Members’ Briefing DESCRIPTION:At the bi-monthly Members’ Briefing on 22 March\, the members were updated on the upcoming events in April and reminded to pay their membership fees for 2017. AMCHAM had met-up with the relevant Ministries\, looking for solutions to move forward on some of the current issues. \nThere will be more U.S. ministerial meetings that will bring U.S. ministers to this region. In April\, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for East Asia will be visiting Malaysia and AMCHAM will be sending out invitations for a roundtable with him. \nThere were a few new faces from MDEC\, Exxon Mobil and PGA Tours at this briefing. We hope to see more in the coming sessions. \nWe would like to thank Nat Turner from the U.S. Embassy for his updates. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/members-briefing-3/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/AMCHAM-Members-Briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170308T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T071114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T071114Z UID:1213-1488960000-1488992400@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:International Women’s Day - Woman Finding Success in SciTechInnovation DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM celebrated International Women’s Day by engaging a panel of successful role models and women’s success advocate to discuss about Women Finding Success in SciTechInnovation on March 8th\, 2017. \nWe were honored to have keynote speech by YBhg Dato’ Dr. Sharifah Maimunah Syed Zin FASc\, Director of the International Science\, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) under the auspices of UNESCO. In the field of STEM\, Dato’ Dr. Sharifah commented that women are still lagging behind in these areas\, particularly in highest level of international awards reception. \nDato’ Dr. Sharifah who strongly believed that “when you educate women\, you educate the whole generation”\, women need to share more success stories\, role models\, to shift vision of young people. \nUNESCO identified 17 sustainable development goals\, an integrated\, socio-economic environment where women is at its core of many sustainable development goals. While in Malaysia\, the government has embarked on initiative to increase women in decision making responsibilities up to 30% in the public sector. \nThe session followed by panel discussion moderated by Belinda Ford\, Public Affairs and Communications Director Malaysia\, Singapore and Brunei of Coca-Cola. The participating panelists were Dr Reena Rajasuriar\, Pharmacy Lecturer\, MPharm PhD of University of Malaya and 2016 Winner of L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science National Award\, Norhizam Abdul Kadir\, Vice President\, Growth Ecosystem Development Division of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)\, Nadira Yusoff\, Managing Director of Girls in Tech Kuala Lumpur and Chang Lee Hing\, Head of Quality Assurance of Johnson & Johnson. \nIn relating to the International Women’s Day theme of “Be Bold for Change”\, Belinda steered the discussion by having Dr Reena shared her story in achieving success and overcoming challenges. Norhizam acknowledged that women need to work harder to be more competitive than their male counterparts. However\, MDEC came up with policies to encourage both female & male to get into techno-preneurship. \nSpeaking from experience\, Nadira finds tiered-mentorship program called Women Rise taking place at Girls in Tech which helps to ensure women are equipped with capacity and capability to perform at a strategic level. Lee Hing believes that women empowerment is a shared responsibility among leadership\, line managers and peers\, beyond the traditional scope of HR. \nThe panel discussion was concluded with final thoughts that women empowerment promotes diversity and it is not about gender dominance. More women should aspire to be role models to create better opportunities for the next generation of women. \nFor events information\, please email nadeeka@amcham.com.my. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/international-womens-day-woman-finding-success-in-scitechinnovation/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/International-Women’s-Day-Woman-Finding-Success-in-SciTechInnovation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170228T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T064808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T160403Z UID:1204-1488304800-1488313800@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber Networking WTA Malaysian Open DESCRIPTION:Eight years running\, at the WTA Malaysian Open\, members from the the Malaysian Dutch Business Council together with AMCHAM and other Chambers of Commerce and Business Councils participated in the jointly organised Inter-Chamber Networking evening at TPC Kuala Lumpur. Over 150 members and guests got to see some fabulous tennis with AMCHAM delivering the largest group of attendees. \nThe program started off with its traditional ‘Behind the Scenes Tour’ narrated by Tournament Director Keid Kristiansen\, Carbon Sports which took over 20 guests on a tour of the courts\, players warm-up courts and catch the players during the match. After the tour\, members adjourned to the VIP Skybox main attraction of the day to watch the tennis match while enjoying drinks\, including some delicious cider\, and the sumptuous buffet. \nThe evening ended with lucky draw give-away of 7 prizes which included 2 autographed tennis balls by the Chinese world singles ranked 60\, tennis rackets courtesy of Dunlop\, tickets to watch the WTA in Singapore and the Grand Prize of Grandstand Tickets to watch Melbourne Open 2018.\nAMCHAM once again would like to thank our members\, fellow Chambers and to also congratulate the winners. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/inter-chamber-networking-wta-malaysian-open/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Inter-Chamber-Networking-WTA-Malaysian-Open.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170223T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T064129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T160027Z UID:1197-1487874600-1487881800@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:An Evening of Wine Tasting and Networking DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM organized its first wine tasting event with the Malaysian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce at the Wine Connection at TREC\, Jalan Tun Razak. Close to 50 guests from both participating chambers attended the event with many senior executives taking time off their busy schedule to try some new wines\, a great venue and meet some members.\nA delicious selection of wines provided at this event gave guests the opportunity to tantalize their tastebuds with a two wines (one red and one white) from U.S. and New Zealand respectively followed by and a full glass of their favorite pick. Many guests were seen purchasing bottles of wines after the event. Despite the event officially ending at 8:30p.m\, guests were still having a great time till 10:00p.m. \nAMCHAM would like to thank Mr. Richard Tankersley\, Chairman and Mr. Bruce Hope\, Vice Chairman of the Malaysian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce for partnering with AMCHAM. It is always nice to have our members meet members of other chambers to help grow their network. AMCHAM would also like to thank its members and guests for attending the event and making it a success. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/an-evening-of-wine-tasting-and-networking/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/An-Evening-of-Wine-Tasting-and-Networking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170222T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T063940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T155914Z UID:1194-1487757600-1487764800@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Insights Into Recent GST & Customs Issues DESCRIPTION:Almost two years into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that was implemented in Malaysia in 2015 the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has been conducting audits on companies to ensure compliance. \nAMCHAM members were given a short briefing by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s team of lawyers on the GST Act\, GST documentation; legal remedies. \nThey emphasized on the importance of maintaining proper records of company’s derived transaction value of goods and services\, as the GST is imposed on goods and services at every production and distribution stage in the supply chain. Likewise\, the relevant authorities are also required to publish all the procedures and to ensure all forms are accessible to the public. \nThey also informed members that The National Revenue Recovery Enforcement Team (NRRET) has been set-up with the objective to recover the Government’s revenue and has the authority to raid companies. Companies were advised to co-operate with them and seek the assistance of a legal counsel if necessary. \nWhat is GST? It is a fixed rate tax of 6% that was introduced to replace the sales and services tax which ranged between 5% – 10%.\nThe Spotlight Session ended with questions from the floor. AMCHAM would like to take this opportunity to thank the speakers\, Mr. S. Saravana Kumar\, Mr. Jason Tan and Ms. Ivy Ling of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill for an informative session. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/insights-into-recent-gst-customs-issues/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Insights-Into-Recent-GST-Customs-Issues.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170216 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T064648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T064843Z UID:1201-1487116800-1487203199@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Malaysian & ASEAN Economic Outlook 2017 DESCRIPTION:The Economic Outlook 2017\, one of AMCHAM’s signature event was held on February 15\, 2017 at the Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event featured Ong Sin Beng\, Head of ASEAN Economics from JP Morgan Chase Bank and our panel of industry experts – Ramzi Toubassy\, CEO of AmMetLife Insurance\, Dato’ Wong Siew Hai\, MAEI Chairman of AMCHAM and our moderator for the day was Freda Liu\, Producer / Presenter of BFM. \nOng Sin Beng provided members with an overview of the current economy around ASEAN reflecting it in context of the other economies like China\, Indonesia\, Philippines and Malaysia. Many questions were raised to seek clarity on the current economic state with the new Trump Administration and also areas involving the Trans Pacific Partnership. \nDato’ Wong provided an update of the Electrical & Electronics (E&E) industry in Malaysia. He pointed out the ongoing challenge is getting the right talent that most companies are facing. He also highlighted that many Malaysians are at the helm of many leading U.S. multinationals. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/malaysian-asean-economic-outlook-2017/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Malaysian-ASEAN-Economic-Outlook-2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T061953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T155731Z UID:1189-1484647200-1484652600@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Growing Talent Partnership DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM and TalentCorp jointly organized the first chamber briefing for 2017 on Growing Talent Partnerships. Held at AMCHAM’s Executive Office\, the interactive session was led by Mr Tan Keat Meng\, Manager of Foreign Talent Facilitation & Shared Services TalentCorp. \nMr Tan updated attendees with the latest on the requirements and benefits for Employment Pass (EP)\, Residence Pass Talent (RP-T) and new MYXpats Centre services. \nHe advised all companies who wish to employ eligible expatriates will need to register with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) under the Immigration Department of Malaysia. This one-stop centre enables all expatriate applicants to deal with Immigration matters without having to go to different divisions to obtain different permits or pass. \nData shows that Manufacturing\, Oil\, Gas & Energy\, Business Services\, Construction and Education industries the Top 5 Sectors for Expatriate applications submitted. \nMembers\, especially those who were unable to attend\, are encouraged to learn more by visiting the MYXpats Centre at: https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/faq/myxpats. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/growing-talent-partnership/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Growing-Talent-Partnership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170111 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T061749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T063915Z UID:1186-1484006400-1484092799@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Welcome Back - Members’ Briefing DESCRIPTION:The Members’ Briefing is a regular member’s only networking and sharing between U.S. Embassy’s senior officials and AMCHAM members. \nTo greet 2017\, AMCHAM hosted a welcome back members’ briefing and cocktail on January 10\, with Nat Turner\, Economic Counselor\, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur. Nat provided an update from the Embassy to the approximately 30 members who participated and helped ring in the year the year in with some champagne. During his remarks\, Nat mentioned the anticipation around the Inauguration on January 20 and also mentioned the upcoming\, informal\, visit by Ambassador-Designate\, Kamala Lakhdhir\, to Malaysia. \nSiobhan Das\, Executive Director of AMCHAM highlighted some key areas that AMCHAM is actively involved in on behalf of our members\, including the recent ruling on Foreign Exchange Administration by Bank Negara Malaysia and the impact of the Withholding Tax ruling that has since been gazetted on January 16 amending Section 2 and 15A of the Income Tax Act 1967. Siobhan also mentioned that there will be no changes to the membership fee structure for 2017 but urged members to renew early so that they can participate in the upcoming events and AGM. \nThe briefing was well attended by our membership of about 30 attendees. AMCHAM would like to encourage all our members to attend this briefing to get to know the Chamber\, U.S. Embassy and other fellow members. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/welcome-back-members-briefing/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Welcome-Back-Members-Briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170508T235410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T233829Z UID:604-1481846400-1481932799@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:AMCHAM Christmas Cheer 2016 DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM organized a Christmas networking evening for our members and guests on December 16\, 2016 at Hubba Hubba Sentral. This was our final event to wrap up 2016. \nIt was a challenging year in economic and financial terms\, both globally and locally in Malaysia\, however at AMCHAM\, we managed to remain remarkably positive throughout all this. We will doing things differently in 2017\, so please stay tune. \nWe would like to thank all our members and guests for joining us and we hope you had as much fun as we had. We would also like to thank all our lucky draw sponsors – Mondelez\, Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur\, Outback Steakhouse and Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/amcham-christmas-cheer-2016/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/AMCHAM-Christmas-Cheer-2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161206T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170508T234902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T233737Z UID:600-1481025600-1481032800@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:AMCHAM Annual Penang Dialogue 2016 DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM has recently hosted the Annual Penang Dialogue 2016 with YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng\, Chief Minister of Penang and Edgard Kagan\, Chargé d’ Affairès of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on December 6\, 2016 from 12:00 – 2:00p.m. at Equatorial Hotel Penang. \nAMCHAM member companies in Penang have been a strong contributor to the Penang economy and despite the challenging global economic environment; Penang has recorded strong investment over the last 8 years. The Chief Minister stated\, “For the 8 years period between 2008 – 2015\, Penang recorded an investment of RM55 billion\, a 90% increase compared to the previous 8 years of RM29 billion. Out of the RM55 billion approved investment recorded from 2008 – 2015\, RM13.7 billion or 25% were from US investors\, which makes US as the largest FDI contributor to the Penang economy.” \nA large portion of Foreign Direct Investments in Penang is from the US\, and this includes luminaries such as Jabil\, HP\, Sandisk and Flextronic. Boston Scientific is the latest in a series of FDIs and is the direct result of the State government’s efforts in steering Penang towards becoming a high-income and a knowledge economy. Apart from manufacturing\, US MNCs are also expanding into the Global Business Services (GBS) sector in Penang. \nThe state government will continue to focus on good governance and clean leadership\, increasing our talent pool and improving public infrastructure. \nAMCHAM will be making a much stronger effort in 2017 to be more active in the area not only reaching out to our two important Committees MAEI and MARI\, representing the E&E and Solar industries respectively but to other growing areas like healthcare and the services that support industry. \nAMCHAM would like to thank our 4 corporate sponsors for their contribution towards making this event a success.\n1. GOLD SPONSOR – FIRST SOLAR MALAYSIA\n2. SILVER SPONSOR -MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS\, NATIONGATE SOLUTIONS & WESTERN DIGITAL \nThank you also to all the companies that took up corporate tables. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/amcham-annual-penang-dialogue-2016/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161124 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170509T001017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T233546Z UID:609-1479859200-1479945599@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon 2016 DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, Thanksgiving Celebration hosted by AMCHAM for its members\, stakeholders and guests has become a big tradition. This year we celebrated Thanksgiving on November 23rd\, 2016 at The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur. We were grateful to have The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur to host us this year. \nThanksgiving is known for its plentiful menu and guests got to enjoy a traditional American Thanksgiving feast prepared by The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur. \nOur guest of honor Chargé d’Affaires\, Edgard D. Kagan of the U.S. Embassy of Kuala Lumpur graced the event and carved the Thanksgiving turkey. \nAMCHAM would like to take this opportunity to thank Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur for hosting us. We would also like to thank Philip Morris for being a corporate sponsor at this event and your generosity has made this event a success. \nLast but not least\, thank you to all our members and guests for your presence. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/annual-thanksgiving-luncheon-2016/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Annual-Thanksgiving-Luncheon-2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161115 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170524T013440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T013440Z UID:1013-1479081600-1479167999@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Innovation: What are the Challenges and Opportunities in Malaysia DESCRIPTION:Malaysia has a greater success story in comparison to some of its neighboring countries as it has four decades of growth. Due to its competitive workforce\, modern infrastructure and social development\, it attracts foreign investment into the country. \nIt also recognizes that innovation and research & development (R&D) are important for its growth as researchers and the number of publications have increased\, but the quality and the usefulness of these publications are of concern. \nThis was one of the findings shared by Mr. Phillip Larrue\, Science Technology & Innovation Directorate of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, during his session with AMCHAM members on 14 November 2016. \nHe went on to mention that the proportion of firms in Malaysia that are involved in R&D is low\, and very few of these companies themselves carry out activities relevant to investment\, production or technology. Most patents are by universities. However\, allocation for R&D in universities has also been reduced\, as they appear to be innovative rather than being innovative. \nResource is another reason Malaysia lacks in innovation and R&D. It does not have the resources with the right skills and thus is dependent on foreign technology\, till to-date. Though there are linkages between the MNCs and the local companies\, researches are performed within the MNCs. \nAmongst the recommendations suggested to boost the innovation and R&D sector were\n1) better execution of the Government’s innovation policies;\n2) councils/bodies set-up for this purpose play their role in supporting all firms who are in the research industry;\n3) education/training has to be provided to fill the huge resource gap. \nAMCHAM would like to thank Mr. Philip Larrue. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/innovation-what-are-the-challenges-and-opportunities-in-malaysia/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Innovation-What-are-the-Challenges-and-Opportunities-in-Malaysia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161027T143000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170524T010220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T154134Z UID:986-1477578600-1477587600@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Powering Malaysia - Addressing the Demand for Energy DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM was honored to feature Amos J. Hochstein\, U.S. Special Envoy to Bureau of Energy Resources on his official visit to Malaysia at our new Energy Forum: Powering Malaysia – Addressing the Demand for Energy. The transformational change around the world in the energy landscape is shifting energy policy priorities in the U.S.\, the role of the Energy Bureau plays an integral interconnection of foreign ministry and energy policy. \nThe decline in oil prices and technological innovation saw an increase of investment renewable energy\, and has proven that renewable energy is able to coexist with and conventional energy sources. As the future demand of energy will be led by the Asian countries\, non-OECD countries\, electrification accounts for the highest demand growth and the major challenges are for the industry players to keep up with the current state of play. Amos pointed out that in evaluating the future cost of energy source\, it is important to consider its full life-cycle\, health cost\, environmental and clean-up cost. \nAs Malaysia is diversifying from conventional energy\, these are opportunities to leverage latest technology for better cost\, health and climate for the future generation. \nIr. Akmal Rahimi Abu Samah\, Chief Operating Officer of Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) provided an overview of SEDA’s role of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) in Malaysia. Apart from Feed-in-Tariff initiative\, SEDA is also implementing the large scale solar and net energy metering project as part of the 11th Malaysia Plan. \nCurrently there are 4 renewable energy sources qualified for FiT scheme such as Biomass\, Biogas\, Solar\, and Small Hydro. SEDA is also exploring additional RE potential such as wind and geothermal energy. While acknowledging some of the challenges of implementing RE projects\, the new RE roadmap and policy will be drafted to replace NREPAP to chart future growth of RE as important energy source for Malaysia to support the power demand of 20GW.\nThe session continues with a panel discussion featuring Ir. Akmal from SEDA\, Ismail bin Haji Abd Rahman\, Sr. General Manager from Tenaga Nasional Berhad\, Dato’ P’ng Soo Hong\, Managing Director of First Solar Malaysia\, Azli Mohamed\, Chief Operating Officer of GE Malaysia and the session was moderated by Lee Yuien Siang\, Executive Director of PwC.\nThe panel discussed on the potential of setting a greater ambition for renewable energy in Malaysia and its requirement from policy\, technical capabilities as well as its impact on cost of electricity to consumers. As the storage technology development is not as efficient\, it is best to use the solar energy directly or through a hybrid system to improve access to electricity in rural areas. \nCross-country energy interconnectivity\, usage of industrial technology and market deregulation best practices was discussed on its impact on capacity development and energy security. Malaysia will be implementing its Power Development Plan for 2025\, chaired by the Minister of Energy\, Green Technology and Water which assessed learning in new markets\, financing structure\, role of Government’s subsidy and regulatory framework to support the increasing demand for energy sustainability in Malaysia. \nFor further information\, please email jesselynn@amcham.com.my.\nFor sponsoring and speaking opportunities at AMCHAM events\, please email nadeeka@amcham.com.my. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/powering-malaysia-addressing-the-demand-for-energy/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Powering-Malaysia-Addressing-the-Demand-for-Energy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161021T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170612T154018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T234011Z UID:2049-1477044000-1477047600@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Briefing on TalentCorp's New Initiative APEC-YouthConnect Program DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM together with TalentCorp organized a briefing this morning on a new initiative program called MyAPEC-YouthConnect as part of Malaysia’s effort under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to promote people-to-people linkage within the region in collaboration with Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI). \nMy APEC YouthConnect is a graduate mobility programme that aims to create a network of top talent for Malaysia and APEC economies. \nFarah Delah Suhaimi\, Manager of Industry Partnership at TalentCorp provided an overview of APEC-YouthConnect\, its roles & responsibilities and benefits & opportunities for employers. \nAMCHAM would like to thank TalentCorp for keeping our members updated on their latest program and also thank you to all our members for participating in this mornings’ briefing. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-talentcorps-new-initiative-apec-youthconnect-program-2/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Briefing-on-TalentCorp-New-Initiative-APEC-YouthConnect-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161019T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161019T233000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170612T153504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T234101Z UID:2047-1476871200-1476919800@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Briefing on the Malaysian Expatriate Services (MYXpats). DESCRIPTION:This morning\, Mr Tan Keat Meng\, Manager of Foreign Talent Facilitation & Shared Services from TalentCorp Malaysia briefed members and guests latest update on the Malaysian Expatriate Services (MYXpats) mainly on The Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)\nThe Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) is a 10-year renewable pass for highly qualified expatriates to continue to reside and work in Malaysia. Introduced in 2011\, the RP-T also offers expatriates an attractive range of benefits\, including the flexibility to change employers multiple times during the validity of the pass. \nOther areas that was discussed were the new requirement for Employment Pass (Category I\, II and III)\, sharing on updated statistics of Employment Pass across all sectors in Malaysia\, Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention Program (STAR)\, Returning Expert Program (REP)\, including new programs. \nMany questions were raised to seek clarification and to further understand TalentCorp and Immigration’s role in the many programs facilitated by TalentCorp. \nAMCHAM would like to thank TalentCorp for briefing our members this morning and thank you to all our members and guests for their participation this morning. \nIf you have any questions about Malaysian Expatriate Services (MYXpats)\, please feel free drop us an email at events@amcham.com.my. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-the-malaysian-expatriate-services-myxpats/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Briefing-on-the-Malaysian-Expatriate-Services-MYXpats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170524T010908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T234245Z UID:991-1476799200-1476810000@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Panel Discussion on Performance Management System DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM organized a HR panel discussion featuring Rahul Chawla\, Practice Leader at AON Hewitt\, Masliza Mansor\, HR Director at First Solar Malaysia and Marcin Zabrzanski\, HR Consultant at Motorola. The discussion led by Rahul Chawla was on the future of Performance Management Systems and how companies measure employee productivity. \nMarcin mentioned that Motorola used to practice the traditional performance management system of the distribution curve\, which was forced/guided and rigid. They have now moved to a more flexible system\, whereby regular coaching and feedback are provided. This new methodology better suits the needs of the organisation and its demographics\, especially so for the Generation Y (who do not like Performance Managements but like feedback). \nFirst Solar’s appraisal system provides flexibility as well. Feedback is given on a quarterly basis and during these sessions\, goals can be mutually reviewed. As the solar industry is very volatile\, a flexible system suits their needs. Masliza also added that supervisors and staff are briefed on the process and assessment methods. \nAMCHAM would like to thank HP Malaysia Manufacturing\, Penang for hosting this event. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/panel-discussion-on-performance-management-system/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Panel-Discussion-on-Performance-Management-System.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170523T235623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T234341Z UID:966-1476799200-1476810000@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:U.S. Visa Briefing & Update DESCRIPTION:Matt Keene\, Consular General at U.S. Embassy in Malaysia started off the session by providing a regulatory overview of the visa application process with particular emphasis on visas for business/training along with the visa interview process into the United States. It is very important to submit all the required documents to ensure smooth process of your application\, said Matt. The consular officer at the U.S Embassy or Consulate will determine eligibility for visa including type of visa required based on the application. \nThose unable to attend and would like to know more on the application process for travel or business visas\, please visit www.travel.state.gov. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/u-s-visa-briefing-update/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/U.S-Visa-Briefing-Update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161006 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170524T011535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T154312Z UID:999-1475625600-1475711999@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Members’ Briefing DESCRIPTION:The Members’ Briefing is a regular session between the U.S. Embassy’s senior officials and AMCHAM members. On October 5th\, AMCHAM organized the members’ briefing and our guest of honor was U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia\, H.E. Joseph Y. Yun. He was accompanied by Catherine Spillman\, Senior Commercial Officer\, Nat Turner\, Economic Officer and Matt Keene\, Consular General. \nDuring his remarks\, Ambassador Yun mentioned he will be leaving to Washington after three years in Malaysia\, and will be the newly appointed Special Representative for North Korea Policy where he will be working together with various U.S Government Agencies. If confirmed by the Senate\, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir would replace Joseph Y Yun as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. \nThe briefing was well attended by our membership of about 40 attendees including Datuk Timothy Garland\, Vice President of AMCHAM\, Board Members\, members from C-Suite levels and other members.\nAMCHAM would like to encourage all our members to attend this briefing to get to know the Chamber\, U.S. Embassy and other fellow members. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/members-briefing/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Members-Briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160930 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170508T235549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T234536Z UID:606-1475107200-1475193599@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:AMCHAM Happy Hour @ Hubba Hubba DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM is pleased to have organized recently its first ever “Happy Hour” networking event on September 29\, 2016 at Hubba-Hubba in KL Sentral. A new initiative by the Chamber to gather our members and their friends to network after hours. \nThe program started off with an informal speech by AMCHAM’s Executive Director Ms Siobhan Das welcoming old and new acquaintances. The evening ended with a number of exciting lucky draw prize giveaways sponsored AMCHAM members The Federal Hotel Group\, Grand Millennium Hotel\, Le Midi Restaurant\, CIAO Restaurant and Mondelez International. \nAMCHAM would like to congratulate all the winners and stay tuned to the next Happy Hour evening very soon. We hope to see you there! If you have any suggestions for themes or venues\, please email yvonne@amcham.com.my URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/amcham-happy-hour-hubba-hubba/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/AMCHAM-Hubba-Hubba-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160930 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T011847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T011940Z UID:1063-1475107200-1475193599@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Digital Commerce Forum: Optimising Your Digital Commerce Strategy DESCRIPTION:The emergence of Electronic Commerce (e-Commerce) has changed the traditional way of doing business. Consumers today have the choice of purchasing goods and services with no barriers of time and distance\, through different channels and devices. \nAMCHAM members had the opportunity to have a better understanding of e-Commerce via a Digital Forum that was organized on 29 September 2016. Mr. Sungkyu Chang\, Partner\, Advisory\, ASEAN Customer Leader of Ernst & Young Advisory Services\, led the session\, by giving an overall view of this emerging market in Asia\, stating that e-Commerce represents the largest economic growth in the Consumer Products and Retail Sector. In view of the potential size and growth\, a growing number of brands are now focusing in this region. \nThough e-Commerce does not need high technology\, he remarked that resources\, reliable partners\, regulations (local and cross-border) and infrastructure are some of the challenges in this part of the world. Consumers on the other hand are concerned on the safety and security of electronic payment. \nMs. Wee Huay Neo\, Director of e-Commerce at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) concurred with Mr. Sungkyu on the potential growth of e-Commerce in the Asian Region. She added that with focused intervention\, the potential to grow is bigger and thus the National e-Commerce Strategic Roadmap for Malaysia was set-up. Amongst the key initiatives are to\n● increase the promotion and marketing of e-Commerce to SMEs\n● mandate the adoption of e-procurement for statutory bodies\n● lift non-tariff barriers\n● create awareness on benefits and security of e-payment \nThe Government also has plans to encourage Malaysian business to move to e-payment systems and participate in international online marketplace. \nLazada\, amongst the bigger platforms for e-Commerce business was represented by their General Counsel\, Mr. Stelios Moussis\,at the forum. He spoke on how the Company encouraged local business to sell online\, which is aligned to the Government’s mandate of encouraging online businesses. Merchants benefitted as they need not worry about payment and customer service issues as it was managed by Lazada. He shared that though the Company is just a platform for transactions between buyers and sellers\, regulators do not see it that way. Thus\, the Company has put in certain controls to protect the interest of both transacting parties. \nTo get a perspective on e-payments\, Mr. Rakesh Krishnamuti\, Head\, Large Merchants\, SEAsia of Paypal\, was the last speaker for the morning. He shared that customers are gaining more confidence in making online payments and they are trending towards mobile for purchases\, ditching other devices as they can now make transactions on the go.\nThe panel discussion and Q&A session saw the speakers in consensus that e-Commerce has tremendous potential. To make it successful\, all parties in this business need to collaborate with one another to enhance customers’ experience\, by easing the process of buying. Only then would customers keep returning to buy online.\nAMCHAM would like thank all the speakers who shared their knowledge and experiences with the audience. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/digital-commerce-forum-optimising-your-digital-commerce-strategy/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Digital-Commerce-Forum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160922T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160922T103000 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T011057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T153054Z UID:1055-1474534800-1474540200@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Elevate Performance through Leading Mindset Change DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM recently featured Professor Terry Warner\, founder of The Arbinger Institute\, a management consulting firm and scholarly consortium that specializes in peacemaking for various organizations\, families\, and individuals. \nDeparting from our usual business related programs\, this event gave members the opportunity to look at themselves as leaders and the environments they work and play in from a slightly different perspective. Mindset change\, Professor Warner explained often needs to start by reflecting on our own responses to various circumstances and\, noting if we are responding ‘authentically ‘ or\, only in a manner that is expected to even if that response goes against our instincts. Acting closer to our instincts\, ‘authentically’ can often shift attitudes and mindsets. This can be applied to all environments including the workplace. \nHe went on to encourage us to better understand our peers and why they may behave in a certain manner. If your colleague is angry or moody for example\, instead of reacting negatively at the person\, try to understand why he or she is behaving that way and deal with the situation with a positive mindset. Seeing each other as people and not objects will ensure smooth running of a task delegated to them. “Understand that each and everyone of us has their own story\, their own world”\, said Professor Warner.\nProfessor Warner stressed that the key to changing ourselves is by allowing ourselves to be open. If we’re not opened to making changes within\, nothing will change. \nProfessor Warner also shared with some real life corporate stories which left members something to ponder upon. \nAMCHAM would like to thank Professor Warner for his time to meet our members and to share his valuable experience and success stories. Thank you to our members for their participation. URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/elevate-performance-through-leading-mindset-change/ LOCATION:Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amcham.com.my/wp-content/uploads/Elevate-Performance-through-Leading-Mindset-Change.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160922 DTSTAMP:20260608T235826 CREATED:20170525T000004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T153149Z UID:1044-1474416000-1474502399@amcham.com.my SUMMARY:Healthcare Forum: Delivering Quality; Healthcare in Malaysia DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM held its first Healthcare Forum on September 21\, 2016 at the Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur. The focus of this half-day program was more on the development of healthcare and the technology supporting it as it responds to the demands and opportunities of the 21st Century. \nThe forum kicked off with the opening keynote by MetLife’s Dr. Nirmala Menon\, Executive Vice President and Head of Designated Markets and Health for Asia at MetLife. Dr. Nirmala emphasized on how data sharing\, tracking and monitoring one’s health is important as the cost of healthcare will continue to rise. She hopes that everyone will have easy access to affordable and quality healthcare with expansions on innovation especially within rural areas. \nModerating the first panel\, Dr. Menon was able to dive deeper into a focused discussion on healthcare development in Malaysia. Panelists John Mckendry\, Country Manager – Malaysia & Brunei at Pfizer\, Dr. Hanafiah Bashirun\, Medical Advisor at International SOS\, YBhg Dato’ Dr. Jacob Thomas\, Chairman at Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare we led into an interactive conversation around critical areas such as the sufficient allocation of funds by the government to ensure easy access to affordable and quality healthcare by the public\, the role of public private partnerships and the need for greater collaboration to build a sustainable model. \nAfter the break\, the second panel on Technology Advancing in Healthcare was led by Nik Ariff Nik Omar\, General Manager Public Sector Group at Microsoft. Joining him on the panel were Paul Smith\, APAC Marketing Director at GE Healthcare\, Dr. Benjamin Cheah\, Clinical Associate Professor at International Medical University\, Dr. Zubin Daruwalla\, Director – Healthcare at PwC South East Asia Consulting and Lee Yu Kit\, Executive Architect and Former CTO at IBM Academy of Technology. The panelists pointed out how technology can make a difference\, however not by not taking over doctors but how it will be beneficial in providing access to expertise especially for rural areas. Some time was also spent discussing the pros and cons of shared data and the inherent privacy and security risks involved. \nAMCHAM would like to take this opportunity thank our sponsors: MetLife and Pfizer for their generosity and for the speakers for spending time with AMCHAM to make this in making this event a success. 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