As Malaysia continues to be an investment destination, there is no denying that Malaysia’s political and economic landscape is both dynamic and filled with uncertainty. Adding to that is the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns still in effect.
To get a better understanding of the constantly-evolving dynamics surrounding Malaysia’s political landscape and the rocky path towards economic recovery, AMCHAM held a webinar this morning featuring expert speakers from Vriens & Partners, a public policy and political risk consultancy. Nazhif Yusoff, Country Director and Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, Senior Associate from Vriens & Partners, both speakers provided in-depth insight into the current political situation in Malaysia, how it got here, and where it is likely to go with the pandemic still at large.
This session definitely helped shed light on the present Malaysia and gave attendees an idea of what the future holds for politics, business and investment here. Special thanks to both our speakers from Vriens & Partners.
Malaysia, Melaka, 10 June 2021 – Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy to corporations in Asia, celebrates the completion of a solar PV system for Kotra Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotra Industries Bhd, which is listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia. The solar project was awarded to Cleantech Solar under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) where Cleantech Solar would be responsible for funding, building, operating and maintaining the system across the term of the agreement.
The solar system retrofitted on the facility is a great addition to Kotra Pharma’s world-class manufacturing and research plant. The plant, which is the hub for Kotra Pharma’s R&D and manufacturing activities, is designed with state-of-the-art technology as well as advanced pharmaceutical process equipment. The 600 kW solar system is expected to generate about 790 MWh electricity in the first year.
Mr. Piong Teck Onn, Managing Director of Kotra Pharma, said:
“Kotra Pharma recognizes the importance of embedding sustainability practices into our daily operations from the economic, environmental and social perspectives.
We strongly believe that every individual has the right to a quality and accessible healthcare. We are trying to contribute to that by earning the trust of our customers.
We built that trust on technology, quality and safety. In line with this, we are pleased to see that we have made the right choice by selecting Cleantech Solar for this long-term partnership.”
“Cleantech Solar remains focused on providing companies in the forefront of sustainability with cost-competitive, reliable and high performing solar solutions. Building on our solid track record in Malaysia and across Asia, we will continue to help corporations like Kotra Pharma reap the full benefits of solar,” said Raju Shukla, Cleantech Solar Founder and Executive Chairman.
Kuala Lumpur (June 8): Dell Technologies has announced the implementation of its largest on-site solar panel installation globally at the Dell Technologies Asia Pacific Customer Centre in Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Dell Technologies said the solar photovoltaic system worth RM2.25 million is also a first in Southeast Asia for a Dell Technologies facility.
“The 700 kilowatts peak (kWp) rooftop system consists of 1,590 highly efficient panels that are designed to produce nearly 1,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually.
“It will power more than 25% of the production lines at the 24-hour facility,” it said in a statement, today.
With this installation, Dell Technologies aims to reduce the facility’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 650 tonnes.
Sunway Medical Centre is bustling with nervous but excited senior citizens, mostly who are over the age of 70 and some are seen on wheelchairs. Having registered earlier via MySejahtera application, their turns have finally come for the much awaited COVID-19 vaccination.
In support of the COVID-19 National Immunisation Programme, Sunway Medical Centre is
proud to be appointed as a Pusat Pemberian Vaksin Hospital Swasta (PPVHS) in Phase Two of the programme rollout. The hospital has officially started vaccinating the public since Monday, 31 May 2021 and SunMed Convention Centre has been repurposed as a vaccination centre to serve the needs of the public.
Consulting and processing services provider Accenture has acquired Kuala Lumpur-based Entropia, marking its very first acquisition in Southeast Asia.
The Irish-domiciled and New York Stock Exhange-listed Accenture said Entropia will complement and expand Accenture Interactive’s unique position in the market for experience-led transformation services.
Entropia is a one of the fastest-growing international agencies, being a media and advertising company with blue-chip clients such as BMW, Nespresso, KFC, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Lazada under its belt.
Digital growth has soared throughout Asia and benefits both the public and private sectors. Whether we use it for work or play, we have become incredibly dependent on online connectivity and digital platforms. The threats to cybersecurity have also increased.
Today, AMCHAM held a webinar on ‘The Power of Collaboration – The Key to Next Generation Cybersecurity in Asia’, a spotlight session by IronNet Cybersecurity. Muthukumar Natarajan, Senior Security Consultant (ASEAN), and Sandeep Sivadas, Enterprise Sales Director, ASEAN, IronNet Cybersecurity, spoke about the nature of the threats and business challenges in recent years, how they have evolved, the attackers’ behavior, cybersecurity and how IronNet has managed the threats. Additionally, they provided insight into how collaboration between organizations can be an edge in dealing with cyberthreats.
A very interesting session to learn about the current digital landscape and what approach would be best in strengthening cybersecurity moving forward. Thank you to our speakers from IronNet for conducting the session.
