KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 28, 2023 – FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2023’ in the category of ‘Best in Community Engagement Support‘. This is the third consecutive time FedEx has been recognized with this award.
FedEx was recognized for its longstanding efforts in nurturing young talent and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset through the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC), benefiting over 8,600 students to date in Malaysia. Additionally, FedEx received an accolade for its sustainability efforts, collaborating with Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES) and the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) to rebuild a perimeter wall using sustainable recycled materials. These initiatives are part of FedEx Cares, a global community engagement program that aims to help create a better world.
“We are grateful to be able to use our logistics network and tap the passion of our team members to positively impact local communities in Malaysia. This award is a testament of our commitment to help create a brighter future for all,” said Tien Long Woon, Managing Director, FedEx Express Malaysia. “Our efforts to empower young leaders of tomorrow and promote sustainability is core to how FedEx is delivering on our own purpose to connect people and possibilities.”
The ‘Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards’ recognises the unwavering commitment of corporations with the vision to create positive impact through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to facilitate socio-economic transformation in Malaysia. The nominees were assessed in areas such as clear CSR purpose and goals, programme impact, frequency of CSR events, contribution amounts, transparency in reporting CSR initiatives, creative implementation, strength of the CSR team and sincerity and effectiveness of each initiative.
FedEx Malaysia has recently introduced electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, as part of efforts towards its goal of carbon neutral operations by 2040. FedEx also recognizes that our sustainability efforts are driven by our culture and investment in people and the communities we serve. Details of the company’s global sustainability initiatives can be found in the recently issued FedEx 2023 ESG Report.
On 26 July, AMCHAM held a AMCHAM Healthcare Forum 2023: Transforming Healthcare through Partnerships, Innovation and Digitalization. Spearheaded by AMCHAM Healthcare Committee and Life Sciences Committee, this forum gathered 150 delegates and expert speakers to discuss how companies can help strengthen and expand the healthcare system in Malaysia.
The event was graced by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi bin Abu Hassan, Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia and he delivered the Keynote Address, touching on the Health White Paper as the roadmap to a sustainable healthcare system for the future.
Our esteemed speakers for this year’s forum included:
- Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia
- Professor Dr. Barakatun-Nisak Mohd Yusof, President, Malaysian Dietitians Association; Deputy Dean of Academic, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Professor Dr. Jamiyah Hassan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara
- Dr. Khor Swee Kheng, Chief Executive Officer, Angsana Health
- Andrew Wiltshire, Head, Healthcare Public Policy, Amazon Web Services, APAC
- Lee Dolsen, Chief Architecture, Zscaler, Asia Pacific
- James Tan, Director, Health, Education and Consumer Industries (HEC), Intel Corporation
- Dr. ‘Ismat binti Mohd Sulaiman, Senior Principal Assistant Director, Health Informatics Centre, Ministry of Health Malaysia
- Siddhartha Mishra, Director, Healthcare Leader and Building Strategic Ecosystems, APJ Role of VMware
- YB Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, Special Advisor to the Minister of Health
- Vigneswari A, Consultant, Crowell & Moring International
- Azrul Mohd Khalib, Founder and Chief Executive, Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy
The Forum dialogue revolved around three critical discussions on public-private partnerships, digitization, & financing that are relevant to Malaysia’s healthcare future, and how everyone can play a part in steering progress.
In the first panel, we explored how the public and private sectors can work together to transform the healthcare delivery system, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by an aging society and non communicable diseases (NCDs). Collaboration is vital to create a patient-centric system that taps into the private sector’s resources.
The second panel delved into how healthcare digitization can be posed as an opportunity to improve healthcare delivery. In consideration to the technological advancements in the industry, we also discussed challenges within data governance and technical expertise.
In the third panel, the panel highlighted that innovations in healthcare financing must be necessary to ensure sustainable and equitable access to healthcare in Malaysia as Malaysians seek an affordable, accessible healthcare system with a patient-centric approach. Supporting innovations in healthcare financing is essential to achieve sustainability and equitable access.
We thank all our esteemed speakers and delegates for the insightful discussions. We also would like to thank our sponsors for making this event a success.
- Platinum – Abbott
- Gold – GSK, Novartis, Pfizer
- Silver – Davita, Johnson & Johnson, Viatris
We look forward to seeing you at the AMCHAM Healthcare Forum 2024!
In an ever-evolving employment landscape, the significance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in shaping the future of HR has become evident. This is why AMCHAM Malaysia’s Human Capital Committee organized a panel discussion focusing on DEI and how companies can better implement it on the 24th July 2023.
Panelists for this session included Tisha Sinnathamboo, GM, Strategy at ConocoPhillips Malaysia; and Michele Sagan, Director of Coaching and Counseling (Professional Development and Wellbeing) at Asia School of Business. Dr. Marcella Lucas, Innovation, Strategy & Leadership Consultant at Lead to Innovate acted as the moderator.
During the panel discussion, our panelists underscored the importance of sharing DEI strategies and initiatives, promoting transparency in DEI efforts. Moreover, they explored how HR professionals can leverage data and use different metrics to advance it in organizations, fostering a more inclusive and equitable workforce.
We would like to thank our Distinguished Speakers for the insightful discussion.
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a non-profit organization committed to providing good nutrition and nutrition education to children in need, recently awarded its partners under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program with annual grants totalling approximately RM450,000 (USD 98,100). Benefitting close to 300 children, the recipients consist of five charitable homes, namely Good Samaritan Home in Klang, Hope Mission Welfare Society in Teluk Intan, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amitabha Malaysia in Johor Bahru, Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim / Miskin Rukaiyah in Kajang, and Yayasan Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur.
Since 2005, through the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program, Herbalife Nutrition Foundation has been partnering with charity organisations globally to bring good nutrition to children in need, ensuring their good development and changing the lives of children all over the world.
A mock cheque ceremony was recently held to present the grants during Herbalife Malaysia’s Member Development Weekend. Present at the ceremony, Steven Chin, Senior Director and General Manager of Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore, said, “We believe access to proper nutrition, education, and a safe living environment plays a vital role to support a child’s growth and development. The generosity and unwavering support from our distributors played a crucial role in making these contributions to Herbalife Nutrition Foundation possible. Together, we are pleased to continue extending our ongoing support to our partners under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program.”
“Providing grants to our partners is just one aspect of the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program. As we also recognise the importance of equipping children with the knowledge and skills to make positive lifestyle choices, we launched our Casa STAR Program in 2019, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative focusing on educating children about the importance of adopting healthy eating habits and maintaining an active lifestyle,” he added.
The 2023 Casa STAR Program saw the participation of 140 children from Good Samaritan Home, Hope Mission Welfare Society, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amitabha Malaysia, and Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim / Miskin Rukaiyah. In addition to informative nutrition talks, interactive exercise workshops, and education on food label reading and ingredient selection, the children had the opportunity to put their knowledge to practical use by going on an educational grocery shopping trip.
Expressing their appreciation to be a beneficiary of the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program, Mr. Nick Lee, Honorary Secretary of Good Samaritan Home said, “The support we have been receiving through the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program since 2012 has allowed us to provide a nurturing environment to the children under our care. The impact of this program extends beyond monetary value as it helps our children develop a strong foundation for a healthier future.”
Also commenting, Dr. Abdul Rahman B Kurais, Chairman of Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim / Miskin Rukaiyah said, “We are deeply appreciative of this partnership as it contributes positively to our children. The Casa STAR Program, in particular, is a great initiative that allows the children to gain valuable knowledge in a memorable way and we are happy to see them getting excited about leading a healthy lifestyle.”
Representing Yayasan Chow Kit at the mock cheque ceremony, Ananti Rajasingam, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are grateful to be part of the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program. The generous grant provided will support our mission to address food insecurity among 150 children around the Chow Kit area. Beyond addressing the immediate needs of the children, the grant will also helps to create a more secure future for them.”
On 12 July, AMCHAM held a Spotlight Session with Ditrolic Energy on net zero solutions against rising energy costs.
Experts from Ditrolic Energy – Barrie Law, Business Development Manager; Christina Ng Sue Li Moreira, Senior Executive, Business Development; and Wilson Puon, Head of Integrated Clean Energy Solutions presented on the trends of electrical prices in Malaysia, solutions against rising energy costs, how clean energy solutions benefit businesses, and net zero solutions.
Thank you to Ditrolic Energy for conducting the insightful session on achieving net-zero emissions and integrating sustainability into business operations.
On 11 July, AMCHAM held a Spotlight Session with Dropbox Sign and Donovan & Ho, on adopting e-signature to advance your organization’s ESG goals.
Shawn Ho, Co-Founding Partner of Donovan & Ho provided an overview of the ESG landscape as of late and how e-signature can support the organization’s ESG goals. He also covered the legal aspects of e-signature that are worth noting along with selecting a reliable e-signature provider. Aya Sugiura, Technical Solutions Specialist, Dropbox Japan, provided a detailed step-by-step demonstration on how e-signatures can be more effective and reliable along with proper processes and storing.
Thank you to Dropbox Sign and Donovan & Ho for a very informative session.
