Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on 19 June 2025 said that Putrajaya’s ongoing negotiations with Washington over unilateral tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump are “going excellent”.
He said two ministers — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan — held talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick yesterday to advance the tariff negotiations.
Cathay Pacific has officially launched non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Munich, marking their first direct connection to the vibrant Bavarian capital. This milestone follows the successful launch of their seasonal Rome service on 5 June and comes just ahead of their return to Brussels on 3 August—further strengthening their presence in Europe.
As part of the Cathay Group, together with their sister airline HK Express, they now serve 100 passenger destinations worldwide, offering your customers greater choice and connectivity.
In 2025, they expanded their combined network with 18 new destinations, including this month’s additions: Rome, Munich, Cheongju, Daegu—and soon, Miyako (Shimojishima).
The Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau, shared:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Munich into our global network. This new route provides direct access to one of Europe’s key economic and cultural hubs, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading international aviation gateway. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to delivering more destinations and seamless travel experiences for our customers.”
Now flying four times weekly, the Munich service is operated by their modern Airbus A350-900, offering fully flat beds in Business, enhanced comfort in Premium Economy, and thoughtfully designed seating in Economy.
Flight Schedule (Local Times):
| Flight No. | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
| CX301 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Munich (MUC) | 1.10am | 7.55am | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| CX300 | Munich (MUC) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1.55pm | 6.50am +1 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
This summer, they will be operating nearly 100 return flights per week to 12 European cities, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Milan, Madrid, and more.
Additionally, Cathay Cargo will operate seven weekly freighter services to and from Europe, further enhancing our global reach.
The long-awaited reforms to the Sabah Labour Ordinance and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance introduced under the Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Labour Ordinance of Sarawak (Amendment) Act 2025 respectively, came into force on 1 May 2025, with the exception of Part IVA of both Ordinances, which specifically addresses the minimum standards for workers’ housing, accommodation and facilities.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Simon Barnett as its General Manager. Arriving from Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya, Simon brings more than three decades of global hospitality experience to his new role.
“I’m thrilled to be here in vibrant Kuala Lumpur and look forward to building on our Hotel’s legacy as an icon of luxury and glamour,” says Simon, checking off some of the key attributes that set apart Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: a coveted location in the city’s vibrant heart, highly personalized service, and an award-winning culinary program that includes the Michelin-selected Yun House and Bar Trigona, ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars for six consecutive years.
As a veteran hotelier who has spent nearly 15 years with Four Seasons, Simon embodies a rare combination of operational know-how and sales and marketing experience. Starting out in the front office of a five-star hotel in Brisbane, Australia, he honed his skills across various departments, before discovering a strong affinity with sales. His journey then took him across luxury properties in the Gold Coast (Australia), London and New York, he also had the opportunity to build and lead teams across diverse cultural environments.
Azmi & Associates an article on 14 June 2025 and one on 18 June, 2025. Click on the links below to read the article(s).
On 17th June, AMCHAM had the honor of hosting Cathy Shepherd, Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Banking for Clean Energy Transition at CITI for an exclusive dialogue with members and key industry stakeholders. The engagement centered on the evolving energy transition landscape, the rising significance of carbon markets, and the strategic role of carbon credits in driving sustainable growth.
With her extensive experience in clean energy & financing, Cathy Shepherd emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration and strategic investment in driving the energy transition in Malaysia to foster sustainable development and addressing the challenges of an increasingly complex global energy landscape.
AMCHAM extends its sincere thanks to Cathy Shepherd for sharing her valuable insights, and to all attendees for contributing to an engaging and productive dialogue. We look forward to continuing this collaboration to drive meaningful progress toward a sustainable clean energy transition.
