Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 27, 2024 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the launch of the company’s first cross-border delivery trial from Malaysia to Singapore using an electric vehicle (EV). This initiative is part of FedEx continuous exploration of ways to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable logistics.
The journey will be made by a ‘Maxus eDeliver 7’ from a FedEx station in Shah Alam to a FedEx facility at Changi Airport in Singapore covering a total distance of 406 kilometres. The estimated reduction of tailpipe CO2 emission for this trial journey is approximately 100 kilograms compared to diesel-powered vans.
FedEx is using this trial as an initial assessment of the operational effectiveness for future cross-border pick-up and delivery operations. The insights gained will be pivotal in shaping the future of FedEx operations, which will not only benefit the environment, but also help improve the efficiency of its fleet, while providing excellent service to its customers.
“Our efforts to reduce emissions throughout our business means we need to think strategically about all of our ground operations, not just last-mile delivery,” said Kawal Preet, president, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region at FedEx. “This cross-border trial is a proof of concept that will help inform and advance our fleet electrification program in the region, in line with our customers’ desire for sustainable time-definite delivery.”
The trial marks an important milestone for FedEx, as the company works towards its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040 through a phased approach. In May 2023, FedEx added two EVs to its fleet in Malaysia for parcel pick-up and delivery operations within the Klang Valley.
“Making this cross-border attempt with a zero-tailpipe emissions vehicle goes beyond a logistical achievement, and represents a bold step in beginning to redefine industry standards,” said Tien Long Woon, managing director of FedEx Express Malaysia. “FedEx is committed to innovating and leveraging technologies that enable improvements to the efficiency of our operations, as well as provide better and more sustainable service to our customers in Malaysia.”
The company recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, giving customers in Malaysia access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network. FedEx customers can use the data to make informed decisions on their future shipping strategy to reduce their impact to the environment.
On Thursday, 29 February, AMCHAM held the first Members’ Briefing of the year at the MST Golf Arena, The Gardens Mall. These briefing sessions are meant to update members on recent AMCHAM activities and updates from the U.S. Embassy.
Siobhan Das, CEO, AMCHAM provided the updates and ongoing initiatives from the Chamber, particularly the engagements with the Malaysian Customs and Immigration departments. Francis “Chip” Peters, Senior Commercial Officer; and Dave Williams, Economic Counsellor from U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur updated members on ongoing initiatives from the U.S. side.
After the updates, the event continued with a session of networking over free flows of canapés and drinks. Thank you to all our members who took the time to join us and thank you to MST Golf for hosting us.
AMCHAM attended the Networking and Engagement Session with the Expatriates Service Division (ESD), Immigration Department of Malaysia.
This session provided the opportunity to foster relationships among stakeholders as well as sharing ideas and feedback among the involved parties for future improvements.
A huge thank you to the Immigration Department of Malaysia for organizing and having us! We look forward to more networking sessions and possible collaborations in the future.
DaVita Malaysia recently marked a monumental achievement in its pursuit of healthcare excellence, being honoured with the prestigious “Special Appreciation Award- High MSQH Activity Monitoring and Champion” at the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary & Award Presentation. This recognition serves as a testament to DaVita’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in patient care.
MSQH which was established in 1997 is recognized nationally and internationally as the leading Malaysian organization which promotes and improves safety and quality in the provision of healthcare services in Malaysia.
This award holds profound significance, as DaVita stands as the sole dialysis provider acknowledged at this esteemed event, amidst distinguished recipients such as leading hospitals, the Ministry of Health, and various state-level health departments. It is also worth noting that DaVita has distinguished itself as the first dialysis service provider to earn MSQH accreditation. Today, 12 of its clinics have met the esteemed standards required for MSQH accreditation.
As DaVita continues its journey, Country General Manager Mr Chris Koh aims to continue to inspire the team with this historic recognition, motivating them to uphold the highest standards of care and service for their patients. With this accolade, DaVita sets its sights on many more milestones ahead, continuing to lead with dedication and excellence in the healthcare sector.
SHAH ALAM, 28 February 2024 – Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, recently held its ‘Live Your Best Life Herbalife Run 2023’ in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, which garnered success with over 15,000 participants and covering more than 1 million kilometres in Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The month-long campaign drew together over 4,600 Malaysian participants, who collectively covered an impressive distance of more than 290,000 kilometres.
Held throughout November 2023, the culmination of the ‘Live Your Best Life Herbalife Run 2023’ in Malaysia was the ‘Herbalife 5KM Sustain Run’ in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The event was held simultaneously in four UiTM campuses across the nation, namely the UiTM Shah Alam Campus, UiTM Negeri Sembilan Branch (Seremban Campus), UiTM Melaka Branch (Jasin Campus) and UiTM Penang Branch (Permatang Pauh Campus) and drew more than 1,800 running enthusiasts.
Part of an ongoing partnership between Herbalife and UiTM centred around nutrition and sports science, the ‘5KM Sustain Run’ reflects the shared synergy in promoting healthy lifestyles among Malaysian youth at the country’s largest educational institution.
Braving rainy weather, the participants demonstrated passion and resilience, with 22-year-old Muhammad Hazim Zuhairi bin Azahari, a computer science student from UiTM Shah Alam and training tower runner, emerging as the winner. For his commendable efforts, he took home a voucher worth RM1,000 for sporting goods and apparel.
Steven Chin, Senior Director/General Manager of Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore, remarked on the event’s success: “The ‘5KM Sustain Run’ is just one good example of the significant partnership between Herbalife and UiTM. More importantly, it highlights our mutual and long-term dedication to fostering community spirit and encouraging the development of a more active generation of youth.”
Associate Professor Dr. Shahsuzan Zakaria, Director of Student Development, Student Affairs Department at UiTM, said, “Collaborating with an industry leader like Herbalife provides our students with invaluable exposure and opportunities to develop personally, preparing them with skills and values to embrace life after graduating. We look forward to more activities that will contribute towards establishing a strong foundation for future health-consciousness.”
Nurul Izzati binti Mohazir, aged 21, a participant from the Applied Sciences Faculty of UiTM Shah Alam, shared, “The 5KM Sustain Run allowed us to be a part of a sporting event together with our friends, and has inspired us to continue engaging in a healthy lifestyle beyond this event. We can all participate in sports activities such as these by taking simple steps for healthier lives, such as going for brisk walks, slowly developing into jogs, and eventually being able to partake in these events and possibly win!”
Additionally, the ‘Live Your Best Life Herbalife Run 2023’ raised funds amounting to US$61,000 (RM289,000) for the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF). In total, US$300,000 (RM1.4 million) has been raised from the running event since 2020 to provide nutrition to needy children in Asia Pacific through HNF’s flagship Casa Herbalife programme.
Herbalife’s annual running event has been held for four successive years and amassed 70,000 participants from across various countries in the Asia Pacific region, collectively running a total distance of 4 million kilometres.
On 28 February, AMCHAM and the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) in partnership with EY, held a webinar on e-Invoicing and the complexities involved with it.
Amarjeet Singh, EY Asean Tax Leader at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd, provided an overview of e-Invoicing, how it came about, the trend of businesses incorporating it and what’s next for e-Invoicing. Dr. Rasyidah Che Rosli, Director of Operations, Policy Section, Tax Operations Department at the Inland Revenue Board Malaysia, briefed attendees on the e-Invoicing Landscape in Malaysia and the key changes made to the e-Invoicing guidelines.
Speakers from Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd – Julian Wong, EY ASEAN Global Compliance & Reporting Leader; Derek Chan, Associate Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services; and Adrian Lim, Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd. went into detail on the technology options and also provided a demo on how EY’s Global Tax e-Invoicing Solution (GTES) works. They also shared with attendees the challenges and lessons learnt along the way.
The last session was conducted by Chow Yang Wong, Partner, Business Tax Services at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd, as he went into detail on what tax and finance issues to take into account pertaining to e-Invoicing.
Thank you to all the speakers for the insightful webinar. Special thanks to BMCC and EY for collaborating with us.
