Following the recent announcement from MITI on CPTPP Ratification submission on 30th September 2022, MITI is now conducting a Virtual CPTPP EPCO Module Walkthrough and User feedback on 28th October 2022 and 2nd November 2022 from 10.30am to 11.30am.

MITI in collaboration with Dagang Net Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DNT) has developed ePCO system (both Cost Analysis and CO modules) to meet requirements under the CPTPP. The ePCO is a web-based CO application and approval system that certifies the country of origin of a particular product. The ePCO is intended solely to prove the origin of goods in order to satisfy Customs or trade requirements under the CPTPP.

Please feel free to register for the walkthrough here.

Click here for the testing platform access details.

On 15 October, Pusat Jagaan Suria (Suria School) officially opened its computer lab, sponsored by Jabil Penang. This new lab would allow for students who are differently-abled to gain access to STEM education.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow and the President of Penang Welfare Association, Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai. The following day, the Jabil team donated and distributed food to Suria School in conjunction with World Food Day.

Well done to the Jabil Penang team for all the kind contributions!

On Friday, 14 October, AMCHAM’s Human Capital Committee hosted a special briefing on the proposed Amendments to the Trade Union Act. Following the recent second reading of the Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2022, this briefing was a good opportunity for attendees to learn more about the amendments .

Anwar Yusoff, General Manager, HR & Government Affairs, ConocoPhillips and Chair of Human Capital Committee welcomed the participants at the beginning of the session. We are glad to have the Trade Unions Act experts Rubini Murugesan and Sivaram Prasad, Partners at Christopher & Lee Ong to share the various updates with regards to the Act.

Attendees had the opportunity to raise questions and learn how the amendments could affect their business. Special thanks to our two guest speakers for conducting a very informative session.

On 13 October, part of the AMCHAM team travelled to Johor for a number of meetings with members. Their first meeting was with Radziah Esmon, Supply Chain Program Manager from HP stationed in Johor. This was an introductory meeting to get to know our member company better and learn more about how we can collaborate.

In the afternoon, AMCHAM Johor Network (AJN) meeting was held. The AMCHAM team had the opportunity to meet with the AJN members and learn about how their businesses were doing amidst the recent developments in the areas of talent, regulatory changes, and more.

Lastly, the team met with Sheila Balbir Kaur, Business Development Manager – Commercial Division & Athirah Rosli, Strategic Communications & PR from Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP). This meeting allowed us to connect with PTP and know them better and see how we could be of help.

Thank you to all our members for making the time to meet with our team. We look forward to working with you in the future. Stay tuned for our Penang Engagement Sessions which will be coming up soon.

Led by a group of passionate students and with guidance and support from the OIS school nurse, OIS has established the first HOSA chapter in Malaysia. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

KUALA LUMPUR, October 11, 2022 – Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a non-profit organization committed to improving lives of children and communities around the world especially those vulnerable and marginalized, recently announced their fourth Casa Herbalife Nutrition Partner in Malaysia. Hope Mission Welfare Society, also known as Pertubuhan Kebajikan Misi Harapan, was granted close to RM85,000 for the first year. This also marks the foundation’s first Casa in the Northern region of the country.

Located in Teluk Intan, Perak, Hope Mission Welfare Society was established in 2008 to care for less fortunate children. The non-governmental organisation currently houses more than 30 children from the ages of five to 18.

Through this initiative, Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s grant aims to empower the children with good dietary habits via regular, balanced, and nutritious meals, as well as nutrition education program ranging from making healthier meals to organising physical and sporting activities. Additionally, the caretaker of the home and the children alike will be able to enjoy a more conducive place to cook and prepare meals, as the kitchen and cooking facilities at the home will undergo a refurbishment and enhancement with the financial assistance from Herbalife Nutrition Foundation.

Steven Chin, Senior Director/General Manager, Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia and Singapore, said, “The Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program is a cause close to our hearts as it is aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged children. As such, we are pleased to expand this program with Hope Mission Welfare Society as our fourth partner in Malaysia, particularly as the home is sorely in need of financial support as a result of the challenges of the pandemic and rising cost of living. By encouraging healthier and balanced diets, we hope this will help give the children a better start in life.”

“What’s more, establishing our first Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in the Northern region will allow us to mobilise our more than 20,000 Northern members to participate in programs that will encourage the children to adopt healthy and active lifestyles. This includes educational sessions as well as sporting events, environmental projects, arts and crafts and other fun activities.”

As part of on-going engagement activities under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program, Herbalife Nutrition recently treated two homes, Amitabha Charity Orphanage and Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim / Miskin Rukaiyah, to fun-filled outings to Legoland, Johor Bahru and Petrosains, KLCC, respectively. This was a reward for the children for completing the Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) STAR Program, a 12-week nutrition education initiative under Herbalife Nutrition. This saw more than 50 children enjoying the memorable experience.

Commenting on the outing to Petrosains, Puan Siti Eshah binti Din, Manager of the Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim / Miskin Rukaiyah, said, “We are truly grateful to be a part of the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program as it provides our children with the opportunity to benefit from proper nutrition education. More importantly, fun and educational trips such as this allow our children to learn beyond the classroom which is critical to their positive development.”

Mr. Chong Tzer Bin, Principal of Amitabha Charity Orphanage, also commented, “This was a great occasion for the children to spend time outdoors and visit an amusement park! Witnessing the smiles on their faces as they enjoyed themselves at Legoland was wonderful, and this is all thanks to Herbalife Nutrition. This reward encourages our children to take their health more seriously and they are now even more determined to maintain good eating habits.”

To date, Herbalife Nutrition Foundation supports more than 120 children in Malaysia from four homes under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program. This includes Hope Mission Welfare Society, Good Samaritan Home in Klang, the Amitabha Charity Orphanage in Johor Bahru, and Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim/Miskin Rukaiyah in Kajang.