AMCHAM held a celebration of the U.S. Independence Day in Johor. The event celebrating America’s Independence was graced by the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, HE Brian McFeeters and YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chief Minister of Johor.
A selection of AMCHAM members were able to partake in a private meet & greet session with the Ambassador and the Chief Minister. This was also the Ambassador’s first time in Johor and he was eager to learn more about our members and their operations in the southern part of Malaysia.
After our Guests of Honor had delivered their remarks, the celebration commenced with performances from a live band and a serving of great food and drinks. AMCHAM members and guests were able to experience a traditional celebration of the American Independence Day.
Special thanks to both of our Guests of Honor for attending the U.S. Independence Day celebration and thank you to all of our event partners – Flex Malaysia, Micron Memory, Rapiscan Systems, Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd, Seagate Technology, and STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd for all the support.
On 6 July, AMCHAM held a briefing in Johor with representatives from the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Singapore on the ecosystem for U.S. business in Johor. On his very first trip to Johor, HE Brian McFeeters, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, attended this briefing.
Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Director, MIDA Singapore, presented on the process of doing business in Johor, what incentives are available and how MIDA facilitates and supports the business. Our second presenter, Dato’ Dr Badrul Hisham Kassim, CEO, IRDA, showcased IRDA’s role in planning, promoting and facilitating businesses in Johor.
This was a very informative session for any company looking to do business in Johor. Attendees were able to raise questions during the Q&A section. Thank you to both of our guest speakers for sharing valuable insights with us. Special thanks to our event partners – Flex Malaysia, Micron Memory, Rapiscan Systems, Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd, Seagate Technology, and STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd for supporting this event.
Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur
AMCHAM attended the launch of Malaysia Digital by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob. Held in conjunction with MDEC’s Silver Jubilee Celebration, Malaysia Digital is a national initiative to accelerate Malaysia’s digital economy and encourage and attract companies, talents and investment.
AMCHAM’s Bronze Member, Abbott Laboratories (M) Sdn. Bhd, were among the first batch of six companies to be awarded the MD status.
Congratulations MDEC on 25 years of driving Malaysia’s transformation and thank you for having us.
Singapore, July 5, 2022 — FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced a new alliance with eBay, a leading e-commerce marketplace platform for fast-growing and established brands worldwide. eBay sellers in the Asia Pacific region[1] can now sign up for a FedEx account and gain access to the full spectrum of FedEx e-commerce delivery service options at competitive rates.
Marketplace sales account for 67% of e-commerce globally,[2] with the Asia Pacific e-commerce market expected to grow by about 14% annually, reaching US $352.68 trillion by 2030.[3] This collaboration will help propel e-merchants – especially small business owners – amidst booming e-commerce in the region, driven by consumers’ changing behaviors toward shopping online accelerated by the pandemic.
Through this collaboration, eBay sellers will be able to provide their customers with a more premium delivery experience powered by FedEx shipping solutions. Key benefits under the current strategic program include:
- Competitive rates: eBay sellers will receive competitive discount rates on FedEx ExpressⓇ
- Enhanced shipping capabilities: FedEx offers eBay sellers a wide range of services that are critical for cross-border e-commerce, including FedEx Electronic Trade Documents; FedEx Home Delivery, which now delivers seven days a week[4]; a portfolio of flexible, simple returns options; and the FedEx Hold-at-Location which gives consumers a choice to have their packages delivered conveniently and safely to various grocery stores, pharmacies and FedEx Office locations.
- Direct contact with FedEx: eBay sellers will get their own FedEx account to use any shipping solution from the vast portfolio that FedEx provides. Additionally, eBay sellers can contact FedEx directly for pickups and billing questions, as well as to order shipping forms or other delivery supplies, reroute packages and manage their My FedEx Rewards account.
“E-commerce has become the new growth engine behind the APAC economy.[5] Logistics services providers like FedEx, therefore, play a critical role in helping e-commerce businesses deliver seamless customer experiences from online to the physical world,” said Kawal Preet, president of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) at FedEx Express. “We’re thrilled about this collaboration with eBay that enables easier access to more markets through our international logistics services. By providing international shipping solutions at highly competitive rates, we are helping eBay sellers make the most out of our premium services and products as they continue expanding overseas.”
“eBay has been driving retail export in the region and enabling our sellers to grow their business via our global marketplace,” said Vidmay Naini, Regional General Manager for India and Southeast Asia, eBay International Cross Border Trade. “Shipping is a critical component of the cross-border e-commerce ecosystem. Teaming up with FedEx, one of the world’s most well-respected e-commerce transportation and logistics carriers, gives our sellers access to a unique set of capabilities and rates, which ultimately enables them to provide their global customers with retail-standard buyer experience.”
The collaboration reflects the latest effort in strengthening the FedEx leadership in the e-commerce ecosystem through strategic collaborations with leading marketplaces and technology providers. To date, FedEx has integrated with more than 17 marketplace providers[6], including BigCommerce, an open SaaS e-commerce platform, allowing hundreds of thousands of e-tailers across Asia Pacific direct access to FedEx services, using their FedEx account number, to manage shipments and grow their cross-border e-commerce business.
To learn more about the FedEx e-commerce solutions, please visit: https://www.fedex.com/en-hk/shipping/industry-solutions/ecommerce.html
[1] The alliance will roll out in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam as the first phase, additional markets across the region will be rolled out in the next fiscal year.
[2] https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/article/infographic-top-online-marketplaces/
[3] https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/asia-pacific-e-commerce-market-2022-company-profile-importexport-scenario-business-strategies-and-emerging-market-segments-to-2030-2022-06-14?mod=search_headline
[4] Deliver to most residential customers on Saturday and many on Sunday at no additional cost
[5] https://www.euromonitor.com/retail-in-transition-future-e-commerce-opportunities-in-asia-pacific-and-australasia/report
[6] https://newsroom.fedex.com/newsroom/fedex-express-teams-up-with-leading-e-commerce-platforms-to-empower-smes-in-asia-pacific/
HSBC Malaysia has appointed Karel Doshi as the new Head of Commercial Banking, she will be responsible for the SME, mid-market, large corporates, and international segments served by the bank.
In her new role, she will report regionally to Amanda Murphy, Head of Commercial Banking, South & Southeast Asia, and in Malaysia to Omar Siddiq, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Malaysia.
On the 1st of July, Dell Technologies launched its MentorConnect 2022 Program. TS Koay Senior Director Global IT, General Manager of Dell Cyberjaya Global Business Center delivered the welcome remarks and Yee Beng Pang, Senior Vice President, South Asia and Managing Director, Dell Technologies provided the opening remarks.
Dell’s MentorConnect is a cross-company mentorship program where a senior member of an organization is selected as a mentor to a group of mentees and aims strengthen their leadership skills, and diversify their perspectives and networks. For the second year in a row, AMCHAM’s CEO Siobhan Das was invited once again to participate as a mentor. Their first session is expected to take place on the 12th of July.
Special thanks to Dell for inviting AMCHAM to once more partake in the MentorConnect program.
