On 22 May 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) published the Child Protection Code (“CPC”) and Risk Mitigation Code (“RMC”) pursuant to their powers under Section 80 of the Online Safety Act 2025 (“ONSA”). These codes impose additional requirements onto licensed applications service providers and licensed content applications service providers (“licensed service providers”) in line with their existing obligations under ONSA.
Section 20 of ONSA requires licensed service providers to prepare an online safety plan, which must demonstrate that the measures specified in the RMC and CPC have been implemented. As such, licensed service providers subject to ONSA must implement the measures in these codes to comply with their duties under ONSA.
Kuala Lumpur, May 22, 2026 — Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies collaborated with local non-profit SOLS (Science of Life Studies) Foundation to install home solar systems in Kampung Kepayang, an Orang Asli village located in Batang Padang, Perak. The initiative will provide reliable electricity to 15 households that previously had no access to stable power.
Kampung Kepayang is home to 73 residents from the Semai community and is located approximately 153 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur. The village has long depended on generators and candles for lighting and the new home solar systems will provide a reliable source of electricity to meet the community’s daily energy needs.
“Access to reliable electricity is fundamental to everyday life and we are pleased to work with SOLS Foundation to bring this to the community in Kampung Kepayang,” said Tien Long Woon, managing director, FedEx Malaysia. “This deployment reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and to the communities we serve in Malaysia and I am proud of our volunteers who made it possible.”
On deployment day, 23 FedEx employees volunteered in the village and were divided into four teams, with each team assigned to four houses. The volunteers installed batteries, tube lights and a motion-sensing security lamp in each home, while the SOLS Foundation technical team handled the rooftop solar panels. Each system includes a 141.52Wh lithium-ion battery and a 50-watt solar panel, providing up to 19 hours of lighting on a single charge and giving households reliable power for daily activities, schoolwork and night-time safety. As part of the program, volunteers also conducted baseline interviews with the head of each household, gathering information on household profiles, current energy use and living conditions. The data collected will help SOLS Foundation track the long-term impact of the solar home systems on the community’s quality of life.
SOLS Foundation runs solar energy, education and skills development programs for rural and remote low-income communities across Malaysia. Through its Kampung Solar Project, the organization has installed home solar systems in 1,633 homes across 45 Orang Asli villages in Peninsular Malaysia and more than 500 homes in 12 villages in Sabah, helping families save up to 80 percent on their energy costs.
“Kampung Kepayang is one of many Orang Asli villages in Malaysia still without consistent access to electricity and every deployment like this one moves us closer to closing that gap,” said Danutcha Catriona Singh, managing director, SOLS Foundation. “Through our Kampung Solar Project, we continue to bring solar home systems to low-income Orang Asli communities across the country and we thank FedEx for stepping up to support this deployment and for sending their volunteers to work alongside our team on the ground.”
FedEx Malaysia has a long-standing track record of partnering with local non-profit organizations to support underserved communities. In previous years, FedEx collaborated with Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES) to rebuild the perimeter wall of an Orang Asli kindergarten in Pulau Carey, Selangor, using ecobricks made from plastic waste. FedEx has also supported TrEES on an urban vegetable garden in the Klang Valley that produces around 700 meals per month for underserved communities, while its long-running FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) has equipped more than 9,900 Malaysian students with business and entrepreneurial skills since 2008.
Throughout its three decades in Malaysia, FedEx has been committed to positively impacting customers, the market and its communities. This program is part of the FedEx Cares global community engagement program, underpinned by the company’s culture value of “Committing to Do Good.” It also reflects FedEx’s broader sustainability vision under Priority Earth, the company’s initiative to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040 and its commitment to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully. Progress in key areas of FedEx’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, including pillars such as Community Engagement, Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Logistics, can be found in the latest FedEx Cares Report.
The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan and will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita*. As the leading carrier between the U.S. and Japan, these new flights give travellers from across North America more ways to explore Japan and connect across Asia.
Daily year-round service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita starts in October and seasonal service from San Francisco to Sapporo is three times a week from December through March. United is the leading carrier between the continental U.S. and Japan. In 2025, the airline flew more than 1.8 million passengers between the two countries – more than all other U.S. carriers combined. This winter United will fly up to 13 flights each day from the continental U.S. to four of Japan’s airports including Sapporo (CTS), Tokyo-Narita (NRT), Tokyo-Haneda (HND), and Osaka (KIX).
*Subject to government approval
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (“DBKL”) has announced that, effective 1 July 2026, eligible business licences may be renewed for up to three years instead of renewal on an annual basis.. According to Hannah Yeoh, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), the initiative is aimed at making Kuala Lumpur’s business ecosystem more efficient and business-friendly.
In addition, licensees who opt for two-year or three-year renewals will enjoy discounts of 5% and 10% respectively, subject to certain conditions, including the absence of outstanding compounds or rental arrears with DBKL.
On 21 May, AMCHAM proudly hosted the 2026 Ambassador’s Cup at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). This year’s signature tournament brought together 40 golfers for a memorable day of friendly competition and networking alongside David H. Gamble, Jr., U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.
Following the tournament, guests gathered at the U.S. Chief of Mission Residence for a luncheon and networking session, where participants celebrated the prize-giving ceremony and enjoyed an exciting lucky draw session.
We are delighted to recognize the winners of the 2026 Ambassador’s Cup:
- 1st Place: Kai Juen Chong, Vice President, Relationship Manager, Citi Malaysia
- 2nd Place: Deborah Seifert, Country/Cluster Lead, Pfizer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- 3rd Place: Musa Johari, Vice President, CSC MY Business Manage, Citi Malaysia; and Gautam Padmakar Puntambekar, CEO, Bank of America Malaysia Berhad
- Nearest to the Line: Kai Juen Chong, Vice President, Relationship Manager, Citi Malaysia
- Nearest to the Pin: Gautam Puntambekar, CEO, Bank of America Malaysia Berhad
- Longest Drive (male): Keith Eng, Director, JLL Appraisal & Property Services Sdn Bhd
- Longest Drive (female): Deborah Seifert, Country/Cluster Lead, Pfizer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Congratulations to all our winners and participants for making the tournament a great success.
Special thanks to Bank of America and Citi Malaysia for serving as Tournament Sponsors, as well as ConocoPhillips and YTL Hotels for sponsoring the luncheon. We also thank Coca-Cola and the Berjaya Starbucks Coffee for the refreshments and extend our appreciation to all prize sponsors for their generous support.
Lastly, thank you to all golfers and to David H. Gamble for making the day truly memorable. We look forward to welcoming everyone again at the next Ambassador’s Cup.
