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In collaboration with the EU-funded programme WeEmpowerAsia of UN Women, LeadWomen is inviting Malaysian and Malaysian-based corporates to expand on their gender diversity efforts by joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Activators Malaysia Campaign. This will be the FINAL WEPs Awareness Training which will bring a wider consciousness of the WEPs and provide a toolkit to help identify your companies’ strengths, gaps, and determine opportunities to improve their performance on gender equality, using the Gender Gap Analysis Tool.
Join us for this one last opportunity to begin your WEPs Activator Journey! As slots are limited, registrations will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Details:
Date: 25 February 2021
Time: Morning (9am – 1pm) OR the Afternoon (2:30 – 6:30pm) session
Venue: Online
Registration fee: COMPLIMENTARY
Register here: https://forms.gle/XiHrxzkD9oJ7urKn9
Please note that your registration is only confirmed once you have received a confirmation email from
LeadWomen.
On 4 February, AMCHAM’s Malaysian American Electronics Industry (MAEI) Committee organized a briefing and discussion session with the U.S.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Speakers for this session were John Neuffer, President of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Siobhan Das, CEO, AMCHAM. John provided insight on the state of the semiconductor industry, U.S. top priorities under the new Biden administration, and the anticipated approach it will take towards the semiconductor industry in the coming months. Siobhan provided an overview on the state of the semiconductor manufacturing landscape in Malaysia as well as the current key issues for U.S. businesses in Malaysia.
Following the briefings, attendees from the MAEI group of companies had the opportunity to ask questions to both speakers on the subject matter. Special thanks to John Neuffer for coming on board for this member-exclusive session. We look forward to hosting more of these sessions in the future.
The COVID-19 screening program for foreign workers is implemented to assist the government’s efforts in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country especially among foreign workers. A set of FAQs have been released to provide clarity.
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The implementation of the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 2020 [Act 829] is the Government’s commitment to reduce the economic impact faced by the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act is enforced for two years from 23 October 2020 which is the date of publication in the Federal Government gazette.
In this regard, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU, JPM) intends to obtain views and suggestions from various parties including the public regarding the effectiveness of Act 829. In line with that, we would like to extend the invitation to contribute in the public survey on the Implementation of the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 2020 [Act 829].
The links to the survey are as follows:
http://apps.bheuu.gov.my/
We would like for you to share the survey link to other stakeholders who are deemed appropriate to provide views on Act 829 so that the goal of the survey can be achieved. You are also welcomed to publish the survey link on your organization’s website or social media.
The deadline for this survey is on the 12 February 2021.
Your contribution in this matter is greatly appreciated.
At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), nurturing well-being is a fundamental component of school-wide programs to support the social and emotional health of each and every member of our community. Be it our students, parents, faculty, or staff, our aim is to ensure that each community member has access to the support that they need.
In January 2021, ISKL was announced as the winner of the International School Awards 2021, in the ‘Well-being Initiative’ category, as well as being shortlisted for an award in the ‘Strategic Leadership Initiative’ category. ISKL’s Head of School, Rami Madani, said “We know this is a challenging time for school communities around the world. This is why we believe in the importance of having a Department of PAWsitivity – to share the learning, share the smiles, and share the PAWsitive stories – and our ISKL community has been able to do just that. Through this initiative, we were able to bring people closer together, create avenues for creativity, and encourage a deeper understanding amongst our multicultural community.”
The aim of this Well-being Initiative was to find a way for our community to stay connected, united, and supported, while everyone remained at home during the government-mandated campus closure. Through this, our community was able to come together and see all the amazing initiatives that were taking place across all school divisions, as well as with parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Using the school mascot, Panther, as the Head of the newly established Department of PAWsitivity, its role was to be the furry friend and chief cheerleader celebrating ISKL’s spirit, the fun times, and all the great things that take place across the entire community.
The ISKL team created a virtual newsroom, sharing 100% community-generated content that includes positive learning stories, creative performances, imaginative challenges, virtual (with school friends), and in-person (with family) moments experienced by our community, as well as outreach initiatives by and for our community.
This online initiative on social media provided a platform for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to share their heartwarming ‘PAWsitive’ ideas and experiences, express their feelings, and reach out to their friends and colleagues in the only way they could – virtually. Using the hashtag #PAWsitivity, the inspiring submissions aimed to lift spirits and connect people in the face of a global epidemic and included stunning performances such as being part of the ‘Call To Unite’ movement.
The ISKL High School virtual choir took part in a 24-hour live stream global broadcast, celebrating a worldwide shared call to action to be inspired, and shared the stage with performers, visionaries, and leaders such as Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Naomi Campbell, Deepak Chopra, Steve Aoki, and Marie Kondo.
#PAWsitivity also brought the community together through artistic, musical, and physical challenges, such as the Friday Fun Photo challenges, TikTok Tootsie Slide challenges, Getty Art creations, Earth Week projects, and a refugee food drive donation. Last but not least, Virtual Virtuosos was launched to share the joy of music during the lockdown – a movement so #PAWsitive that it has branched out into all divisions of the ISKL community.
Even though interactions were limited to online channels, spirits were kept high through virtual connections during the monotonous months of quarantine. From video and photo challenges to social media movements, the ISKL Panthers were able to stay connected whenever and wherever – and all of this was highlighted and dedicated to a magazine called The Paw!
Despite the many challenges that the past year has brought, the ISKL community has remained resilient in the face of adversity. As such, the well-being of our community is a key consideration across all aspects of the growth of the school. Nurturing the social and emotional health of our students, parents, teachers, and staff remains a priority – ISKL is dedicated to ensuring that the necessary support is provided in order for our community to flourish.
