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SUMMARY:Briefing on Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act
DESCRIPTION:AMCHAM invites you to a briefing session on the latest amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 which has come into force on 1 January 2021. \nThe new amendments now allow: \n\nautomatic referrals of wrongful dismissal cases to the Industrial Court without filtering mechanism of the Minister;\ndirect appeal against Industrial Court awards to the High Court instead of through judicial review;\ncontinued hearing of wrongful dismissal proceedings after the Claimant’s death and the award of back wages and/or compensation to next-of-kin in lieu of reinstatement;\nharsher penalties for non-compliance of Industrial Court awards\n\nThese are major changes employers need to take note of\, so please join us and take this opportunity to gain a better understanding of how these new amendments would affect your organization. \nMr. Leonard Yeoh\, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution and Employment & Industrial Relations practice groups at Tay & Partners will be giving an overview of the current changes to the Act\, and Mr. Vishnu Jeevapragasan\, Head of Legal & Industrial Relations at Manpower Group Malaysia will provide insights and things to look out for from an employer’s perspective. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Tuesday\, 2 March 2021 \nTime: 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nPlatform: MS Teams Meetings \n  \nTICKETS \nThis event is free for AMCHAM Members and staff of member companies. Non Member tickets are subject to a registration fee. Registration is compulsory for access to the webinar. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email which will be sent from our Events team via events@amcham.com.my 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at events@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/briefing-on-amendments-to-the-industrial-relations-act/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210310T100000
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SUMMARY:Digital Women: The Opportunity for Women in a Digitized World
DESCRIPTION:Has the digital revolution that COVID-19 has accelerated changed the space for and role of women? Where are these new opportunities and how rocky is the road ahead? Find out more on Wednesday\, 10 March 2021 for a discussion on the opportunities and new roles that are being formulated as this new era unfolds. \nTo celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day 2021\, AMCHAM brings to you a half-day program that will be kicked off by Elizabeth R. Silva\, Assistant Director\, Women’s Empowerment Program\, The Asia Foundation\, with insights from her recently co-authored APEC policy report on Women\, COVID-19 and the Future of Work. \nThis will be followed by a presentation on Harnessing the Potential of ASEAN’s Digital Transformation\, by Sabina Dewan\, Founder & Executive Director\, JustJobs Network\,discussing the role of women in leading this transformation. \nA panel will then discuss The Opportunities for Women in a Digitized World where we hope you will contribute towards a robust discourse. \nKavita Satwalekar\, author of “The Rise of SEE-19©️ Leadership” \nSabina Dewan\, Founder & Executive Director\, JustJobs Network \nAntony Lee\, Chief Executive Officer\, AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad \n(And more to be announced soon) \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday\, 10 March 2021 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams \nWho Should Attend: Men and women interested in enabling a more equal world; senior management\, HR professionals\, public affairs\, corporate communications\, and business unit heads and youth development professionals \nSign up today! \nTICKETS \nThis event is free to all AMCHAM Malaysia member companies; however\, registration is still required for access to this webinar. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email which will be sent from our Events team via events@amcham.com.my 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at events@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/digital-women-the-opportunity-for-women-in-a-digitized-world/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192254
CREATED:20210219T064246Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Building Conscious Leaders - Elevate Your Leadership to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 has changed the way we think\, act and prioritise our lives. We will survive past the lockdowns and the circuit breakers\, however in order to thrive in the new normal we need to take time to develop\, master and sustain new leadership behaviours and mindsets. \nJoin us for a practical\, relevant and empowering masterclass for emerging and established leaders\, that will spark your interest to realise what more you need to do to elevate your leadership mindset to that of a SEE-19© Leader. \nThis is an interactive masterclass\, led by two inspirational coaches who work with leaders across the US\, UK and Asia. \nFor more insight on the book and co-authors\, watch the “Meet The Co-authors” launch video here: https://youtu.be/KeZVVnFFVLs​ \nPlease note\, registrations are on a first come\, first served basis. We strongly advise interested parties to register to secure a seat for this session. \nEvent Details \nDate: 12 March 2021 \nTime: 10:00am – 11:00am \nPlatform: Zoom Meeting \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email which will be sent from our Events team via events@amcham.com.my 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at events@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/masterclass-building-conscious-leaders-elevate-your-leadership-to-thrive/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192254
CREATED:20210315T015429Z
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SUMMARY:[Members Exclusive] Navigating Through Tax Audits
DESCRIPTION:Managing tax operations and compliance today is becoming more demanding than before\, with organizations having to face challenges brought about by rapidly changing tax compliance obligations\, increasing digitalization as well as tax disputes with the revenue authorities. \nThe cost of non-compliance is high and being prepared is key to meeting the demands and tackling the issues that arise with tax audits and investigations. \nJoin us as we host a joint webinar session with the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad (BMCC) where our invited guest speakers will share insights and practical considerations as to how organizations can be better prepared for tax audits and investigations. \nTopics to be covered include transfer pricing\, corporate tax\, indirect tax as well as best practices from neighboring countries. \n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, 18 March 2021 \nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams \nSpeakers: \nEY – Amarjeet Singh\, Asean and Malaysia Tax Leader \nPWC – Anushia Soosaipillai\, Partner \nKPMG – Tai Lai Kok\, Head of Tax \nDeloitte – Senthuran Elalingam\, Indirect Tax Partner \nRaja\, Darryl & Loh – Vijey Krishnan\, Partner \nTICKETS \nThis event is free for AMCHAM Members and staff of member companies. Registration is compulsory for access to the webinar. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email which will be sent from our Events team via events@amcham.com.my 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at events@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/members-exclusive-navigating-through-tax-audits/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210324T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Reality in Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Seeing the future of manufacturing through virtual and augmented reality technologies. \nMany American companies in Malaysia and the U.S. are already using modern smart technology to improve and automate traditional manufacturing and industrial practices. The U.S. Commercial Service in partnership with AMCHAM presents a technology showcase of U.S. industry innovation\, as a contributor to Malaysia’s 4th Industrial Revolution (IR4.0). \nThis session will feature Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies. \nU.S. manufacturers are finding innovative ways to adopt Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies enabling a “digitally connected” factory floor. These technologies are creating new levels of efficiencies\, connectivity\, and mobility\, allowing businesses to better compete in the global economy. In Malaysia\, U.S. firms are leading the implementation of these connected solutions\, contributing to the development of the country’s IR4.0 objectives. \nThis session will include a showcase of technology by AVATOUR\, followed by a panel to discuss the VR landscape of Malaysia: \n\nXR Associates\nIndustry 4.0 Association Malaysia\nMinistry XR\nMalaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to see for yourself how Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible\, potentially transforming manufacturing and driving other innovations. \nThe Series: \nThe IR4.0 and American Smart Technologies Series provide U.S. companies a platform to showcase how they use smart technology to innovate and implement their business models. The U.S. Commercial Service and AMCHAM will run the series and highlight key economic sectors\, including Advanced Manufacturing\, ICT\, and Healthcare\, putting a spotlight on these use cases of U.S. innovation. This will allow Malaysian stakeholders to see and imagine what’s possible as they embark on their IR4.0 journey. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 March 2021 \nTime: 9:00am – 11:00am (check-in starts 8:50am) \nPlatform: TBC \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email that will be sent 24 hours before the event via events@amcham.com.my roughly 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/virtual-reality-in-manufacturing/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210325T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210325T174500
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SUMMARY:The time is now: Race to Zero
DESCRIPTION:The BMCC in collaboration with The British High Commission Kuala Lumpur (BHCKL) will be organising a webinar titled “The time is now: Race to Zero” on the 25th March 2021 (Thursday) from 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm via Zoom platform. This webinar is intended to socialise the R2Z campaign in Malaysia as a support for the UN Climate Change Conference\, CoP26 hosted by the UK Government in partnership with Italy. It also aims to highlight the shift to a zero-carbon future is now happening globally by gathering corporate figures showing their leadership in addressing climate change. \nSince AMCHAM is a supporting partner\,  AMCHAM members will have complimentary access to the webinar.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/the-time-is-now-race-to-zero/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210326T150000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Ambassador Brian McFeeters meets the American Business Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join AMCHAM and US-ASEAN Business Council as we welcome the new U.S. Ambassador\, Mr. Brian McFeeters to Malaysia. \nAs one of the country’s largest and long-standing investor communities\, this exclusive session is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the new Chief of Mission as he RE-familiarizes himself with all things Malaysia and to connect directly with the American business community. \nDO YOU WORK FOR AN AMERICAN FIRM? \nIn addition to the members and staff of AMCHAM and US-ABC\, we invite other American firms in Malaysia\, who may not be members of the two organizations\, to please join us for this program and give the Ambassador a warm welcome. Your participation will provide him an even quicker window to the entire community; please sign up via the Non-Member (U.S. Company) Ticket. \nWe will have a Q&A session included\, please submit in advance or bring them to the program. \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Friday\, 26 March 2021 \nTime: 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams \nTICKETS \nRegistration is compulsory for access to this webinar. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\nPlease note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions.\nKindly lookout for a Pre-Event Information email which will be sent from our Events team via events@amcham.com.my 24 hours before the event.\nIf you are registering on behalf of a colleague\, kindly ensure their email address is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates.\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at events@amcham.com.my
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/u-s-ambassador-brian-mcfeeters-meets-the-american-business-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210327T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210327T153000
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SUMMARY:Body & Mind: Self-care for Women Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international\, independent\, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict\, epidemics\, pandemics\, natural disasters\, and exclusion from healthcare. We provide assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race\, religion\, gender or political affiliation.
URL:https://amcham.com.my/event/body-mind-self-care-for-women-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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