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SunPower has taken pride in their CSR programs throughout the sites around the world. SunPower has initiated SunPower Giving as an integrated CSR program that aims to promote sustainable development by empowering stakeholder through social initiatives.
The Frog Classroom Makeover Program, a collaboration with YTL Foundation. Location: State of Melaka.
The Frog Classroom Program aims to transform classrooms throughout Malaysia into 21st century learning spaces, designed to promote technology-enabled, student focused learning. This program brings together schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, NGO’s and corporate bodies to make that first step of making a difference for Malaysian students.
This will be our third year collaborating with YTL Foundation and SunPower Malaysia identifies schools within the state of Melaka to participate in this program which are:
- Y2016 Sek. Men. Kebangsaan Datuk Dol Said.
- Y2017 Sek. Men. Kebangsaan Tun Haji Malek.
- Y2018 Sek. Kebangsaan SKK Paya Rumput
Volunteers consisting of SunPower Malaysia’s employees, parents and teachers work together to transform the classroom from painting, electrical and civil works including repair and/or upgrading works to the classroom. The classroom will have sleek timber flooring, fully air conditioned with curved tables and chairs to create a conducive area of learning.
Approximately 8,000 students and teachers are impacted from Frog Classroom in Melaka so far.
QUICK OVERVIEW
1. Total number of Volunteer Hours as at Sept 2018 – 800 hours
2. Total of monies contributed for CSR program as at Sept 2018 – RM72,000
3. From our CSR programs initiated, we have covered the following SDG areas:
– Goal 3 Good Health & Well-being, Goal 4 Quality Education, Goal 6 Clean Water & Santiation, Goal 12 Responsible Consumption & Production
The BNM Quarterly Bulletin presents a quarterly review of Malaysia’s economic, monetary and financial developments. It includes the Bank’s latest assessments on the direction of the economy going forward. The Bulletin also provides insights on current economic and financial issues, including highlights of policy initiatives undertaken by Bank Negara Malaysia in pursuit of its mandates.
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AMCHAM held its 43rd Annual General Meeting on August 13, 2020 at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. A first for AMCHAM, this event was also livestreamed to an online audience. AMCHAM is pleased to report the addition of a new member to the Board of Governors, Naeem Shahab Khan, Managing Director, Philip Morris Malaysia, alongside four Governors who are returning. These Governors will serve on the AMCHAM Board for a two year term, until 2022.
Upon conclusion of the AGM meeting, AMCHAM welcomed back the U.S. Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and introduced the new Deputy Chief of Mission, Michael Newbill to all members that were present.
The Ambassador took a moment to congratulate and thank AMCHAM for all its efforts throughout the year. Also highlighted was the great working relationship that the Chamber has with the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI Malaysia) and other government bodies during the initial stages of the successive MCOs, noting how it became a lifeline for many companies, especially those supporting and supplying to essential healthcare industries.
The Ambassador also reminded us of the many similarities between both countries and that working together can help us all prepare better in the face of these difficult times.
After a light lunch with AMCHAM’s Chair Ramzi Toubassy, Treasurer, Anushia Soosaipillai, and CEO, Siobhan Das, Ambassador Lakhdhir welcomed inputs from members and looked forward to hearing in more details the pressing issues facing our members.
- Click here to view the AGM photos
- Click here to view photos of the Luncheon with the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 11 August 2020 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, released new findings from its second annual Global Entrepreneurship Survey 2020, which revealed that women in Malaysia have stronger entrepreneurial aspirations compared to women across the globe. According to the survey findings, four in five women (80%) in Malaysia aspire to be entrepreneurs, higher than the global average of 72%.
Conducted by OnePoll in March and April 2020, the Herbalife Nutrition Global Entrepreneurship Survey 2020 polled 9,000 women, including 2,000 women from Indonesia, Malaysia*, Philippines and Singapore on their attitudes towards entrepreneurship. Beyond uncovering the entrepreneurial ambitions of women in the country, the survey found that practical reasons took precedence as the top motivators for entrepreneurship during this time. When asked about their motivations for starting their own business, the desire for a career change (67%), the need to support their family (60%), and the desire to become their own boss (56%) emerged tops. These came ahead in comparison to other reasons such as solving problems/ improving the world (46%) and wanting more flexibility in their job (40%).
“The survey uncovered many interesting facts about Malaysian women and their views on entrepreneurship. Based on the results, it can be seen that the need to find alternative sources of income to support their families has become the top motivating factor for entrepreneurship among Malaysian women. Women in the nation have a strong desire to start their own business compared to the global average and we see opportunities for Malaysia to actively encourage women entrepreneurship,” said Steven Chin, General Manager/ Director of Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia.
Over the course of the Movement Control Order (MCO), Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd has contributed a lot to both front liners and the local communities in need under the My AMCHAM Cares COVID-19 initiative.
On 11 August 2020, Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in partnership with AMCHAM, has allocated RM680,000 to 7 NGO’s – Rotary Club of Muar, Rotary Club of Sg Petani, Rotary Club of Butterworth, Accelerate Global, EPIC Homes, School for the Mentally Retarded Children (Penang) and Refuge for the Refugees. These organizations directly impact the B40, refugees, Orang Asli, and the stateless communities – helping them to ease the burden caused by the pandemic. A portion of this allocation will also be provided to schools in Penang (Butterworth), Kedah (Sg. Petani) and Johor (Muar) to ensure that students are well equipped with PPE to remain vigilant of the virus as they return back to school.
The Honorable Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, along with Amarjit Sandhu, Vice President of Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Siobhan Das, CEO of AMCHAM presented the cheques to these seven NGO’s at the AMCHAM office. AMCHAM extends its sincere gratitude to Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd. for going the extra mile to help the needy communities and organizations during an unprecedented crisis.
The Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) encourages all Malaysian registered companies that have yet to register in CIMS 3.0 to do so from 11 to 13 August 2020, as a form of your commitment to adhere to the industry’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in curbing the spread of COVID-19. The information above depicts the date which your company (according to industry) should register.
There are companies who received approval in MCO1 and did not register in the CIMS during MCO3. So, this window is meant for those companies and also companies that have yet to register in CIMS. If your company is already registered in CIMS, then there is no need to re-register.
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