We are thrilled to invite you to our inaugural Corporate Health Carnival taking place on May 11th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Sunway Medical Centre Convention Centre.
This event guarantees a diverse range of FREE health screening activities for both adults and children, including:
– Engaging Zumba sessions
– Basic health screenings
– BMI and blood pressure checks
– Eye screenings
– Scoliosis & Bone Dexa screenings
– Informative Health Talks
– Market Booths
Additionally, take advantage of our special discounted rate on Health Screening packages at 25% OFF. Plus, stand a chance to win exciting Lucky Draw Prizes worth RM 8,888++, including Sunway Theme Park tickets, Bowling passes, Cookware sets, and much more.
We encourage you to extend this invitation to your colleagues and family members for a day dedicated to health and wellness.
Please register via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/
Are you a US voter in AP region and need help with voting/requesting your ballot this year? You can get 1-1 voting help on Zoom this Sunday, April 21 from 3 to 5 AM USET (for example, in Singapore this is 3-5 PM this Sunday).
Just go to link here on Sunday and join the Zoom room.
On the 17th of April, AMCHAM spent the morning at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) office learning about data centers in Malaysia and how the Chamber can be of support.
Led by Tan Tze Meng, Head of the Digital Infrastructure Department at MDEC, the session provided a comprehensive understanding of Malaysia’s burgeoning data center industry. We learned about key factors driving Malaysia’s emergence as a regional hub, including cost efficiency, access to skilled talent, and robust data governance laws.
Thank you to Tze Meng for conducting the session and thank you to the MDEC team for hosting us. We look forward to future collaborations with you.
The Minister of Human Resources of Malaysia has by Gazette Notification P.U.(B) 128/2024 determined that the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (“Amendment Act”) will come into operation on 1 June 2024.
The following subsidiary legislation, gazetted on 2 April 2024, will also come into operation on the date when the Amendment Act comes into operation:
- Occupational Safety and Health (Plant Requiring Certificate of Fitness) Regulations 2024 [P.U.(A)
99/2024]; and - Occupational Safety and Health (Licensed Person) Order 2024 [P.U.(A) 100/2024].
The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 will be repealed by the Factories and Machinery (Repeal) Act 2022, and the relevant requirements subsumed into the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 when the Amendment Act comes into effect.
The amendments under the Amendment Act are far reaching and will extend the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 to all places of work in Malaysia.
This article highlights the salient changes that will be introduced under the Amendment Act (when it was in the form of a Parliamentary Bill)
KPJ Healthcare Berhad has achieved a significant milestone in orthopaedic surgery with its specialist hospital, KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching), completing its 206th knee surgery utilising robotic-assisted technology (TKA). This accomplishment underscores KPJ Healthcare’s commitment to advancing surgical technology and prioritizing patient-centric care.
The successful integration of robotic-assisted technology into TKA surgeries at KPJ Kuching not only demonstrates the Group’s dedication to adopting innovative technologies but also marks a pivotal moment in healthcare on Borneo Island.
By leveraging robotic technology, KPJ Healthcare aims to set new standards for surgical excellence in TKA while reaffirming its commitment to enhancing healthcare standards and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
We proudly announce our partnership with FirstPoint USA, the esteemed scholarship agency renowned globally for its dedication to supporting student-athletes. Established in 2001, FirstPoint USA has facilitated scholarship funding exceeding $300 million USD (approximately RM 1.4 billion) for more than 35,000 aspiring athletes.
Certified by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) and boasting a vast network encompassing 2,500 colleges and universities, FirstPoint USA stands as a beacon of opportunity for talented individuals seeking to further their academic and athletic pursuits.
In an exclusive collaboration, our school became the sole school partner of FirstPoint USA in Malaysia, heralding a new era of possibilities for student-athletes in Malaysia. To mark this partnership, FirstPoint USA representatives will visit IGBIS from 07 May to 10 May 2024, offering football trials and insightful presentations on sports scholarships to students aged 15 and above.
Tentative Visit Schedule:
Andrew Kean, CEO of FirstPoint USA, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with IGB International School to provide our expertise and support to students aspiring to pursue their academic and athletic careers in the United States.”
Kean, a former college athlete himself, emphasised the life-changing opportunities that await students through college sports in the US. He praised IGBIS for its exceptional sports facilities and commitment to providing a pathway to top-tier US education while nurturing academic and athletic excellence.
For more information about FirstPoint USA, visit www.firstpointusa.com.
