Section 3(1) of Personal Data Protection Act 2010[1] (“the Act”) provides that “This Act shall not apply to the Federal Government and State Government”. So, what do Federal Government and State Government mean in this context? Section 3 of Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967[2] (“IA 1948 and 1967”) then defines the Federal Government as the Government of Malaysia and State Government as Government of a State. The question here is whether the definition in section 3 is broad enough to cover government agencies.
To date, there are no cases that interpret the meaning of Federal Government or State Government in the context of the Act and this makes the definitions too general and broad. Therefore, since there are no clear limitations or restrictions by any statutes and case laws to the definitions provided in the above, it can be argued that the definition of Federal Government may also include the government agencies since these agencies are invariably part of the government.
Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd the franchise owner of Starbucks in Malaysia is looking to pick up 2 commercial lots in Berjaya Times Square which is owned by its parent company Berjaya Time Square Sdn Bhd (BTS) for RM15.67 million or at RM650 per sq. ft.
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia said insurance providers have made certain waivers to expedite claim settlements made by flood victims.
Chairman Antony Lee Fook Weng said this included waiving the need for a police report, setting up additional hotlines and providing loss adjusters at the scene.
“We are actually removing some of the requirements. Some insurers are also able to give emergency cash immediately. In some cases, up to RM5,000 are given depending on the policy (with flood cover), without even having to go through the full process (of claims) because we understand during this time of need, cash is needed quickly,” he said on Bernama TV’s The Brief programme yesterday.
Heavy downpour in the Klang Valley that started on Friday, 17 December, has left over 32,000 people in Selangor displaced and at least eight dead, compounding the already difficult economic and living situation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Non-profit humanitarian aid organization Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) told Sinar Harian that it estimates the repair cost for property owners affected at between RM 5,000 and RM 10,000 per house, taking into consideration the large-scale damage caused with the houses submerged in water, each household’s electronic and electrical appliances, vehicles damaged among other factors.
In the wake of this devastation, several organizations have requested supplies, services and/or funds for flood relief efforts.
Please do let us know of your contributions to any flood relief efforts. Here is the nonexhaustive list compiled by AMCHAM:
MERCY Malaysia Flood Relief and the Recovery
MERCY Malaysia is a medical relief non-profit organization aimed at delivering humanitarian aid during crisis and non-crisis situations.
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Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS)
The MRCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian acts and services.
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Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)
The MRA is a humanitarian organization in Malaysia with a primary objective of assisting those affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts, both local and abroad.
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The Hope Branch
Established by Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander and Dr Jezamine Lim, The Hope Branch is an initiative to raise funds for those affected by COVID-19 pandemic. They work together with KitaJagaKita to execute speedy aid delivery.
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Happy Bank
A youth-driven, non-profit volunteer-based organization aimed at supporting and helping the underprivileged and socially neglected communities in Malaysia.
Malaysia Humanity for the People Hero Association
(MY Hope Hero) is a charitable organization that was also active in helping with the #BenderaPutih movement.
Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia
GPM Malaysia, established in 2001, has provided assistance and raised funds to assist victims of war and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine, and tsunamis.
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Kembara Kitchen
A charitable catering organization that provides food aid to those in need.
MyCARE
A humanitarian relief network providing temporary shelters and fresh water in flood-stricken areas.
BMW Group Malaysia announced up to a 20% reduction on parts repair for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad owners affected by the flood over the weekend. Authorized dealerships will also provide an RM300 rebate on the towing cost for affected owners.
Kuala Lumpur, December 20, 2021 – With the aim of inspiring healthy active lifestyles, the Herbalife Nutrition Virtual Run held in October 2021 garnered more than 5,000 participants in Malaysia, collectively covering a distance of over 321,000 kilometers! This contributed to more than 25,000 runners across the Asia Pacific region running more than 1.57 million kilometers in the month-long event. At the same time, the total distance collectively achieved by the participants across the APAC region this year is nearly three times last year’s distance – enough to circle the earth almost 40 times.
As part of the company’s Get Moving With Good Nutrition campaign, 2021 marked the second year of the virtual run, to help people keep motivated to exercise amidst the challenging situation for the past two years.
Steven Chin, Senior Director/General Manager, Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia and Singapore, said, “In line with our efforts to overcome health inertia and encourage Malaysians to stay active, the Virtual Run for 2021 saw even greater participation this year. This was particularly important as what happened continued to disrupt healthy lifestyles and made people more sedentary in their daily routines. Supporting Malaysians on their journey of health and well-being, Herbalife Nutrition also provided tips on how to build momentum and gear up for a running routine for both beginners and avid runners alike, fueled by good nutrition.”
Dr Tee E Siong, President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), also shared his thoughts on the initiative and said, “For nearly two years, we’ve been more inclined to adopt sedentary behavior as most of us are confined at home – affecting our health in one way or another. That’s why we need to stay active and get moving to help maintain our health.”
Commenting on her experience, Roseline Yap from NSM said, “I completed 100km thanks to the Herbalife Nutrition Virtual Run 2021! This challenge was a good way for me to push myself. When there’s a clear end-goal to be met, consistently doing it becomes easier as there is daily motivation.”
The Herbalife Nutrition Virtual Run 2021 is a highlight event of the Get Moving With Good Nutrition campaign, an annual initiative by Herbalife Nutrition to help Asia Pacific consumers break their bad health habits, adopt healthy active living habits, and foster communities that support their healthy living journeys. All finishers were awarded with Herbalife Nutrition Virtual Run 2021 medals, e-certificates and various gifts
