SMART Modular Technologies (SMART) is collaborating with IBM to transform its operations into a cutting-edge manufacturing facility and lead in the Industry 4.0 agenda.
SMART will deploy IBM Maximo Visual Inspection integrated with AI-powered collaborative robots (COBOTS) to develop innovative manufacturing solutions while empowering its workforce with the latest technology skills.
SMART’s memory components are embedded in systems that face some of the most demanding physical conditions from military and aviation to outer space applications where extreme quality is a truly critical performance benchmark.
The company’s inspectors examine memory chips under a microscope for defects such as cracked solder joints, damaged components, or any other kinds of defects in a traditional manufacturing process environment.
HSBC has launched a new proposition during its HSBC Corporate ReINVENT webinar to support Malaysia’s corporates navigate and build resilience against global challenges including the shift to digital economies, climate change, and the increased shift of the world’s trade and investment to Southeast Asia.
The proposition comprises of the Beyond Banking and the Mid-Market Accelerator Programme.
The “Beyond Banking” initiative which will be available to HSBC’s entire commercial banking customer base, will provide customers with innovative digital solutions; sustainable financing such as green loan and green trade financing; international business growth partnership; access to dedicated support from sector specialists; as well as support in supply chain resilience.
The Government has decided to allow all economic sectors including the manufacturing sector to continue operating in the six districts of Selangor under the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0, except for certain activities listed under the negative list of the MCO 3.0 General Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
The MCO 3.0 General SOP is based on the current MCO SOP, except for dining-in which is not allowed in restaurants. The SOP can also be accessed on the National Security Council (NSC) website – www.mkn.gov.my. Companies must comply with the MCO 3.0 General SOP and is subject to the Work-From-Home (WFH) directive which is, only 30% of management staff can attend at the office as usual with no restrictions on working hours whereas the attendance of operational / support staff is determined at the employer’s discretion.
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On 5 May, AMCHAM held our monthly Members’ Briefing. This session was a hybrid event with attendees and speakers participating remotely and at the AMCHAM office.
AMCHAM’s CEO Siobhan Das started us off with an update on what’s been happening at the Chamber: the initiatives, programs, and more. Michael Newbill, Deputy Chief of Mission Representative from the U.S. Embassy of Kuala Lumpur, returned once again to provide members with updates from the U.S. side, particularly from the recent Climate Change Summit.
Following Michael was Steve Okun, Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates, dialing in remotely from Singapore. Steve provided an update on President Biden’s 100 Days in Office: what promises have been met, the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), and the likely direction the current administration is to take with international trade.
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, various occupational health and safety risks have emerged as measures are implemented to mitigate the spread of the virus at the workplace. Employers must put in place safety protocols to ensure a virus-free workplace and that the employees are ready to return to work, both mentally and physically.
On 4 May, AMCHAM held a webinar titled ‘Return to Work Initiatives’ with the subject being how companies are managing their return-to-work agendas. Dr. Richard Jones, Regional Medical Director, South East Asia Region, International SOS, presented on factors to consider when returning to the workplace as well as risk estimation.
This was then followed by a panel discussion featuring Dr. Jones, Dr. Rohini Kamalanathan van Hoboken, Senior Director, Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M) Sdn. Bhd., and Lee Koh Wing, Director of Corporate Services Intel Malaysia & South East Asia, moderated by Gayathri Ramakrishnan, Regional Legal Counsel, Intel Malaysia. Each panelist talked about their approaches and best practices in returning people back to work safely.
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has been refining and advancing Malaysia’s investment policy to attract high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country and boost Malaysia’s economic trajectory. On 4 May, AmCham Singapore held a webinar titled ‘Fireside Chat with Dato’ Sri Norazman Ayob, Deputy Secretary-General of MITI, Malaysia’ to learn about Malaysia’s investment landscape and potential trade opportunities for companies in Asia-Pacific through Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
AMCHAM’s CEO Siobhan Das was invited to provide the opening remarks and give Malaysia’s perspective on the business landscape as of late as well as to what are the factors involved in driving high-quality FDI into the country.
Dato’ Sri Norazman went into detail on the nature of RCEP, the effects and benefits for businesses, and the opportunities they bring. He also talked about the current stage Malaysia is at with the CPTPP. He then proceeded to join the panel discussion along with Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, Chief Executive Officer at InvestKL Corporation, moderated by Fatimah Alsagoff, Director of Public Affairs at UPS Asia Pacific.
Special thanks to AmCham Singapore for inviting us to be part of this event. We look forward to more of these collaborations in the future.
