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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150911
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T013703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T013703Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with YB Senator Dato Sri Abdul Wahid Omar\, Minister from the Prime Minister’s Department
DESCRIPTION:AmCham organized a private discussion with YB Senator Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar\, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department on September 10\, 2015 at The Westin Kuala Lumpur.\nDato’ Sri delivered his keynote address on the 11th Malaysia Plan themed Anchoring Growth on People followed by a Panel Discussion moderated by Mr Sanjeev\, President of AMCHAM\, Mr Steve Plunkett\, Senior Director – Government Affairs of GE and Ms Janet Yap\, Country Managing Director of Accenture. \nA special thanks to our Guest of Honor YB Senator Dato’ Sri for making the time to brief AmCham members on the 11th Malaysia Plan. Thank You to all our members who participated. Your presence helped to make this event a great success and engaging.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/in-conversation-with-yb-senator-dato-sri-abdul-wahid-omar-minister-from-the-prime-ministers-department/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150909
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170509T003930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T233612Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Talent Management Sponsored by ManpowerGroup
DESCRIPTION:AmCham together with ManpowerGroup recently organized a half day session on Best Practices in Talent Management on September 8\, 2015 at the Executive Office. \nOur Guest of Honor\, Johan Merican delivered opening remarks on an overview of TalentCorp’s objective and its programs planned in the pipeline. \nPart of the program covered a presentation on Retention / Employee Engagement Best Practice/Using Analytics in Best Practice Talent Management by Bridget Beattie. \nHighlight of the event was a combined Panel Discussion on Career\, Talent & Leadership and Availability of Local Talents and Retention in Malaysia with featured speakers – Johan Merican\, CEO of TalentCorp Malaysia; Bridget Beattie\, Group Executive Vice President\, Right Management a ManpowerGroup; Shubha Singh\, Regional HR Strategic Business Partner of NCR APAC\, Japan & India and Sam Haggag\, Country Manager of ManpowerGroup. \nThe event was well attended by 50 Senior HR Professionals from various organizations. AmCham would like to thank ManpowerGroup for co-hosting this event with AmCham and thank you to all AmCham members for your participation in making the event a success.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/best-practices-in-talent-management-sponsored-by-manpowergroup/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20150827T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20150827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T012952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T012952Z
UID:1005-1440662400-1440694800@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:MARI: Industry Academia Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:InterContinental Hotel\, Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Alternative & Renewable Industry (MARI)\, an active working group under AMCHAM; welcomed leaders from the Solar industry and key academia stakeholders that engaged in a constructive dialogue on furthering Industry Academia Collaborations (IAC). \nChaired by Dato’ P’ng Soo Hong\, VP & Managing Director of First Solar Malaysia\, and Chairman of MARI\, the dialogue began with the sharing of latest updates and current status on human capital development for the Solar industry. The shrinking of Malaysia’s talent pool for the solar industry is a critical concern where creates a direct impact upon the growth of the industry. Malaysian engineers encompass expertise on back end systems but lack device knowledge and front end processing. The average retention rate for talent is captured at 10%\, whereas the efflux pattern of talent migration is increasing. \nThe industry has commented on the hiring experience for fresh graduates include the insufficient competence of presentation\, communication and knowledge demonstration skills. The root cause of this is the lack of wholesome grooming and education in universities where graduates are portrayed to be unready for employment.\nNotable universities such as USM\, UKM\, UniKL\, UniMap & UTeM are committed to continue working towards bettering and developing the engineering curriculums catered for industry needs and requirements. \nTakeaways\n● Technical Symposium 2.0\n● IAC: Companies will embark on more engagements with universities in Northern\, Central and Southern regions\n● Universities are encouraged to be pro-active and engage closely with companies of the solar industry
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/mari-industry-academia-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150827
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170515T233017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T233216Z
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Malaysia Commercial Relations Conference & Luncheon Keynote Address by YBhg Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed
DESCRIPTION:In conjuntion with ASEAN Economic Minister’s meeting\, AmCham Malaysia and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce jointly organized and inaugurated the U.S.-Malaysia Commercial Relations Conference. We would like to also express our appreciation to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry for supporting and endorsing the conference. Enhancing Economic Integration was the theme of the conference in support of the Malaysian Government’s initiative in facilitating and promoting trade and investment\, particularly through the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint and the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation. The conference was put together to discuss issues close to the heart of the U.S. business community in Malaysia. It also aimed at facilitating a valuable and productive dialogue amongst Malaysian stakeholders to establish better understanding of the economic and commercial opportunities that TPP presents for Malaysian businesses. \nThe highlight of the day was a Keynote Speech by YBhg. Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed\, Minister of the International Trade & Industry. Following are some highlights of Minister’s speech delivered. \n● ASEAN will stay on course with regional economic integration.\n● ASEAN must expedite the use of IT in facilitating intra-ASEAN trade and investments including addressing trade complaints.\n● ASEAN must continue to deepen economic integration by addressing regulations and promote greater transparency.\n● Last year\, ASEAN attracted US$136 billion in FDIs\, surpassing inflows to China. Intra-ASEAN investments contributed about 20 per cent of that total.\n● ASEAN’s external trade expanded to US$2.53 trillion last year from US$2.51 trillion recorded in 2013. Of this\, about 24 per cent was attributed to intra-ASEAN trade. \nAmCham would like to thank Minister YBhg Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed for gracing the luncheon. The conference was well attended by 130+ participants from both public and private sector industries. We also like to thank all Speakers and Panelist who contributed their time of their busy schedule to join us nd sharing insights and expertise with the participants. \nAmCham like to also take this opportunity to thank our Corporate Sponsors: AmMetLife\, Pfizer\, Procter & Gamble\, TMF Group and UPS for their support towards the success of the Conference.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/u-s-malaysia-commercial-relations-conference-luncheon-keynote-address-by-ybhg-dato-sri-mustapa-mohamed/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150819
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170509T004614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
DESCRIPTION:AmCham recently held a briefing on Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) on August 18 at the AmCham Executive Office. Mr Geoffrey Tan\, Managing Director – Asia Pacific\, conducted the briefing. He shared an overview of OPIC and insights to how OPIC’s products and programs can support private sector investments in emerging markets. Established as an agency of the U.S. Government in 1971\, OPIC operates on a self-sustanining basis at no net cost to American taxpayers. OPIC’s services are available for new and expanding business enterprises in more than 150 countires worldwide. To date\, OPIC projects have generated $75 billion in U.S. exports and supported more than 276\,000 American jobs.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-overseas-private-investment-corporation-opic/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150815
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170525T010921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T233118Z
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SUMMARY:FedEx ITC AP Challenge - Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Every year Malaysia takes part in the FedEx International Trade Challenge (ITC) competition\, a program designed to engage young people through the creation of international entry strategy plans. Students gain a firsthand experience of world trade. 27 teams from 9 countries in the Asia Pacific region competed in the challenge. Malaysia sent 3 teams – 1 team from SMK Tun Hussein Onn\, Penang\, and 2 teams from SMK Seafield\, Subang. 6 teams went on to the finals\, and Malaysia was one of the 6. The Winning teams were : 1-New Zealand. 2-Korea 3-Thailand. Malaysia has been awarded to continue with the program for next year.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/fedex-itc-ap-challenge-singapore/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150526T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170509T002848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T002848Z
UID:613-1432627200-1432832400@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:ASEAN SME Showcase & Conference 2015 Organized by SME Corp
DESCRIPTION:AmCham together with 6 other members namely P&G\, UPS\, IndiPharm\, Citi\, eBay Inc and Microsoft participated at the ASEAN SME Showcase under the U.S. Pavilion. AmCham would like to thank our 6 members for participating. \nThe event\, which received more than 10\,000 registered visitors\, attracted local\, regional and international community of entrepreneurs\, SMEs\, multinational showcased their capabilities\, capacity and preparedness to tap the current and future ASEAN potential for business and trade. \nThe Conference also brought together seven Ministers and Deputy Ministers in-charge of SME Development in ASEAN to share their visions and aspirations on the fortcoming ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by end 2015\, and more importantly\, the way forward post-AEC.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/asean-sme-showcase-conference-2015-organized-by-sme-corp/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170508T232925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T233143Z
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SUMMARY:38th Annual General Meeting and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:AmCham recently held its 38th Annual General Meeting followed by Luncheon with Guests of Honor\, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz\, Governonr of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Honorable Joseph Y. Yun\, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia on May 21\, 2015 hosted by the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. AmCham would like to Thank to all the Sponsors for making the event a success: Korean Air\, Pfizer\, MetLife\, Philip Morris and Allied Pickfords. More than 170 representatives from 55 member companies attended the Luncheon. AmCham would like to thank our members for their support.\nThe highlight of the Luncheon was a riveting Keynote Address by Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz on Global and Domestic Outlook and risk; and the challenging global landscape and its opportunities for ASEAN and Malaysia.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/38th-annual-general-meeting-and-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150512
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T000636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T010327Z
UID:978-1431302400-1431388799@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion with TM - Global Expansion with Integrated ICT
DESCRIPTION:Penang – On May 11\, 2015\, major manufacturing companies which includes member companies of Malaysian Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry and Malaysian Renewable Energy industry met at Equatorial Hotel to discuss on the potential services Telekom Malaysia can bring about to improving and upgrading the current infrastructures of many placid infra-net hubs as part of the Business Empowering series. \nDato’ Wong Siew Hai\, MAEI Chairman and representative of AMCHAM was present to facilitate discussion whilst Fermin Fautsh\, Vice President of TME Global Enterprise presented on the connectivity expansion impact of ASEAN integrated ICT provider.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/roundtable-discussion-with-tm-global-expansion-with-integrated-ict/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150430
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170525T013331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T232002Z
UID:1080-1430265600-1430351999@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:Breakfast Seminar on Reducing Fraud & Corruption Risk by Control Risks
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is a joint presentation by Angela Mancini\, Director\, Global Client Services for Southeast Asia & Linda Sim\, Senior Consultant\, Corporate Investigations by Control Risks. \nThe following presentations are available for download: \n\nAnti Corruption in Indonesia »\nReducing Fraud and Corruption Risk in Asia  »\nInternational Business Attitudes to Corruption »
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/breakfast-seminar-on-reducing-fraud-corruption-risk-by-control-risks/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150429
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170605T232304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T232304Z
UID:1426-1430179200-1430265599@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:Principal Hub Briefing by InvestKL and PwC
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/principal-hub-briefing-by-investkl-and-pwc/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150415
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T014118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T014118Z
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SUMMARY:High Tea and Networking: Secretaries Week
DESCRIPTION:As the pulse of an organization\, secretaries and administrative professionals successfully support the daily operations of their respective organization. In honor of their work\, AMCHAM hosted the annual Executive Secretaries & Administrative Professionals High-Tea Dialogue Session on 14 April 2015 at the Connexion@Nexus venue in Bangsar South. \nMs. Cymantha Sothiar\, Personal Assistant & Communications to the Group CEO’s Office of Tune Hotels\, led the first session on project management skills and how PA’s can execute successful corporate events. Following her session\, Ms. Pamela Wigglesworth\, the Managing Director of Experential\, discussed methods to become an influential and a confident communicator. Francois Bogacz from Cultural Impact\, further discussed with participants on how intercultural skills can help prevent conflict and maximize collaboration.\nFollowing the sessions\, the event hosted a final panel discussion with panelists\, Ms. Jade Lai Ming Nyit\, Business Analyst from American Express Malaysia and\, Ms. Hafizureen Mohd Hafiz\, Personal Assistant to the GM of Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur. Moderated by Sam Haggag\, Country Manager of Manpower Malaysia\, the panel discussion focused on the panelists’ experience as administrative personnel within various industries and the knowlegde they’ve gained over the years. \nThe event ended with a lucky draw from the following sponsors: DoubleTree Hilton KL\, Mandarin Oriental KL\, Istana Hotel KL\, Grand Millennium KL\, Pullman KL Bangsar\, author Pamela Wigglesworth\, GrabCar (Subsidiary of MyTeksi)\, and the grand prize sponsor\, Turkish Airlines. \nFor more information on the event\, please contact Events Manager Nadeeka Sarah at nadeeka@amcham.com.my or Stephanie Chua at stephanie@amcham.com.my.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/high-tea-and-networking-secretaries-week/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150321
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170509T001345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T010336Z
UID:611-1426809600-1426895999@amcham.com.my
SUMMARY:Arbitration Seminar: Wong & Partners
DESCRIPTION:Kuala Lumpur – AMCHAM in partnership with Wong & Partners hosted the Arbitration Seminar at the Wong & Partners office at Mid Valley City in Kuala Lumpur on 20 March 2015. More than 20 members attended the event themed on optimizing one’s posiiton in the event of a dispute.\nElaine Yap\, Partner in Dispute Resolution Practice Group at Wong & Partners presented on the practical guide for drafting and effective arbitration clause. Yap further shared case studies to showcase some of the best practices and guidelines to adopt when drafting arbiration clauses. She further discussed on the issues associated with Choice of seat and rules of Arbitration.  \nFor more information on the event\, please contact Events & Programs Executive Stephanie Chua at stephanie@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/arbitration-seminar-wong-partners/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150320
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170525T012448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T012448Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on U.S. Sanctions on Myanmar & Investment
DESCRIPTION:Kuala Lumpur – More than 15 representatives attended the briefing on U.S. Sanctions on Myanmar and investment opportunities in Myanmar\, hosted at the AMCHAM Executive office in Kuala Lumpur. Andrew Herrup\, Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur\, updated members on the recent developments of U.S. Sanctions on Myanmar. The U.S. Government has waived many economic sanctions on Myanmar from the previous general board restrictions to a more calibrated engagement. Whilst Americans can now invest in Myanmar\, import goods\, and engage in financial transactions with Burmese nationals\, there are however restrictions for the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list\, new investment with military/armed groups and related entities\, and certain travel restrictions. Overall the new U.S. Sanctions Policy announced in May 2012 sends a clear signal of support for the reform process and reformers. \nIn addition to updates on the U.S. Sanctions on Myanmar\, Jeremy Tan\, Senior Consultant of Corporate Investigations at Controls Risks (Southeast Asia) provided updates on Myanmar 2015 Investment Outlook. Myanmar continues to be a ideal naiton for investment due to its strategic location between India\, China\, and Southeast Asia as well as its relatively untapped market\, rich natural resources\, and youthful demographics with low labor costs. Key sectors in Myanmar include FMCG\, agribusiness\, infrastructure\, energy\, extractives\, and financial services. Overall\, the investment outlook in Myanmar is positive but significant implementation challenges remain as the government seeks to enact reforms to facilitate investment\, rapidly raise the standard of living\, meet expectations\, and begin delivering government services. \nFor more information of the event\, please contact Stephanie Chua at stephanie@amcham.com.my.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-u-s-sanctions-on-myanmar-investment/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150311
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170525T010615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T010615Z
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SUMMARY:Final GST Briefing by Ministry of Finance and Royal Malaysian Customs
DESCRIPTION:Kuala Lumpur – More than 70 representatives attended the Final Briefing on GST by the Ministry of Finance & Royal Malaysian Customs on 10 March 2015. Tuan Mohammad Sabri Bin Saad shared an overview of the final transition into GST. Mr. M.A. Sivanesan\, Deputy Under Secretary\, Tax Division from the Ministry of Finance further briefed the guests on the overall GST Progress\, Implementation & Readiness – Pre April 1. \nIn addition to Malaysian government officials\, representatives from the private sector contributed significantly to the overall dialogue on GST. Yvonne Beh from Wong & Partners shared on the legal aspects of GST while Vinay P. Nichani from EY briefed audience on the recent developments on transfer pricing compliance and transfer pricing audits adopted by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). The briefing concluded with a panel discussion on GST implementation on healthcare\, consumer goods and Anti-Profiteering Act with panelist representatives from EY\, Lee Hishamuddin Allen & Gledhill\, KPMG Tax Services\, Royal Malaysian Customs\, and the Ministry of Domestic Trade\, Co-operatives\, and Consumerism.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/final-gst-briefing-by-ministry-of-finance-and-royal-malaysian-customs/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T010642Z
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SUMMARY:Power Quality Meeting with TNB
DESCRIPTION:Putrajaya – On 26 February 2015\, members of AMCHAM’s Power Quality group\, which includes members of the Malaysian Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry and representatives of TNB\, met Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort to discuss on the updates and mitigation plans of Power Quality issues. \nMinutes from the previous meeting was presented which then followed through with updates from TNB on voltage sag incidents from November 2014 up until February 2015. Major causes are lightning\, 3rd party encroachment and customers’ internal faults. Members of TNB gave further updates on action plans to reduce distribution voltage sags for WPKL and Selangor precedent from previous maintenance activities. \nTNB conducted a case by case study for each AMCHAM Power Quality member and sought to provide more pro-active solutions for each company through engaging in more mitigation works as well as continuing working towards minimizing the impact of faulty events.\nTo integrate best practices\, and actively addressing technical issues\, policies and plausible preventive measures\, AMCHAM’s Power Quality Group is an initiative of AMCHAM that provides proximity and direct contact to upper management of TNB. For more information\, please contact Government Affairs manager\, Jesselynn Lai at jesselynn@amcham.com.my.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/power-quality-meeting-with-tnb/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141128
DTSTAMP:20260609T054635
CREATED:20170524T000426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T010333Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving in Malaysia with the U.S. Ambassador
DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM Members Give Thanks at Charity Thanksgiving Luncheon with the U.S. Ambassador Joseph Yun for the AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship. \nKuala Lumpur\, November 27\, 2014– Members of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce\, along with U.S. Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun\, celebrated Thanksgiving today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with a Charity Luncheon for the AMCHAM-MACEE (Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange) Scholarship Award. 100% of the event proceeds will go towards aiding competitive and hardworking Malaysian students to pursue higher education in the United States. Datuk Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria\, Secretary General of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry also joined in on the celebrations.\nThe Honorable Joseph Y. Yun said\, “The AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Award embodies the spirit of generosity that drives America’s tradition of volunteerism and civic engagement.  I see no better way to strengthen ties between the United States and Malaysia than by supporting opportunities for young Malaysians to study in the United States.  Education exchanges bring long-term benefits and create unforeseen opportunities.  And Thanksgiving is the perfect time to support this initiative – a holiday when Americans give thanks for all we have received and share our bounty with others.  Our countries enjoy nearly an $80 billion trade and investment relationship\, and across our communities and industries\, this year has amply shown the mutual benefits that Malaysians and Americans enjoy when we work together growing commercial ties. I give thanks for AmCham’s efforts in this regard and for our future opportunities to expand U.S.-Malaysian peace and understanding through commerce.”\nEducation exchanges bring long-term benefits and create unforeseen opportunities.  And Thanksgiving is the perfect time to support this initiative – a holiday when Americans give thanks for all we have received and share our bounty with others.  Our countries enjoy nearly an $80 billion trade and investment relationship\, and across our communities and industries\, this year has amply shown the mutual benefits that Malaysians and Americans enjoy when we work together growing commercial ties. I give thanks for AmCham’s efforts in this regard and for our future opportunities to expand U.S.-Malaysian peace and understanding through commerce.”\nAdding to the Thanksgiving celebrations\, Mr. Nanavati announced a significant new sponsorship by Etihad Airways to award current scholarship recipients with round-trip flight tickets between Malaysia and the United States in the years 2015 and 2016.\nEtihad Airways’ General Manager Malaysia Dave Walsh said the airline was proud to sponsor the AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Award.\n“Malaysia and the United States are important to Etihad Airways’ business.  We look forward to helping facilitate positive relations between the two countries and to giving talented young people the opportunity to broaden their horizons with overseas study.”\nThe charity event was also made possible by a generous venue hosting and sponsorship by the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. General Manager of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre\, Alan Pryor\, added\, “We are honored to be the ‘venue of choice’ for the AMCHAM Thanksgiving Luncheon for the second consecutive year. Since our opening in June 2005\, the Centre has enjoyed a mutually rewarding relationship with AMCHAMand we look forward to continuing this association for many years to come. We hope that all the guests enjoy the Thanksgiving feast created by our Executive Chef Richmond Lim and his 51-strong culinary team.”\nAttendees of the luncheon were also treated to a lucky draw\, with prizes from member companies including Bose sound systems\, multiple free night stays in the Grand Hyatt\, Shaklee hampers\, and KL School of Etiquette courses on Business/Corporate Etiquette. The grand prize featured round trip flight tickets to the US on Etihad Airways.\nDuring the luncheon\, former AMCHAM-MACEE Scholar Daniel Wu\, now an International Trade Analyst at White & Case LLP and a Fellow at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington D.C.\, spoke to guests about his experience with the scholarship. Mr. Wu received the award in 2007\, and graduated in 2011 with a B.A. in Economics and Government from Franklin and Marshall College.\nWu reflected on the lessons learned from his time in the U.S.: “To learn is to live; this core value is fundamental to my endeavors and gives me every reason to take risks. Challenge and\, more importantly\, allow your self to be challenged. Dare to be wrong and allow yourself the luxury of making a mistake. A higher education in the United States cultivated in me this worldview that has been indispensable in tackling the opportunities ahead. I am unreservedly grateful for the learning opportunity that has been afforded to me and wish for no less of this exposure for all students seeking higher education in the United States.”\nEarlier in July\, the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)\, in conjunction with the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE)\, proudly announced the winner of the 2014 AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Award\, Roumen Guha.  The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Kent Stieglerand AMCHAM President Sanjeev Nanavati presented the award to the recipient at AMCHAM’s Executive Office\, before Mr. Guha headed to the U.S. to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, ranked among the top 30 learning institutions in the world by Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.\nThe AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Award first launched in 2000 and supports competitive and high-achieving Malaysian students in pursuit of American higher education. Every year AMCHAM awards a US$20\,000 scholarship spread over four years to Malaysian students who will be pursuing undergraduate studies in the United States. The scholarship fund is made possible by the generous donations of corporate members as well as from AMCHAM charity events.\nSince its launch\, 15 Malaysian students have been awarded the scholarship. Students have attended universities such as Cornell University\, Yale University\, University of Texas-Austin\, Purdue University\, and University of Virginia\, and majors have included biochemistry\, chemical engineering\, economics\, and political science. Current scholars are attending George Fox\, Furman University\, Union University\, Mt. Holyoke College\, Wesleyan University\, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nAMCHAM\nThe American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) was founded in 1978 as an international\, non-profit\, private-sector business association. It comprises nearly 1000 members representing over 350 American\, Malaysian and other international companies. The Chamber is affiliated with the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) and with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce\, which is the largest chamber of commerce in the world.
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