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Date/Time: Friday, July 10, 2020, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Bangkok Time), 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (KL/ Manila Time)
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AMCHAM welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement this morning on a revised approach to reducing bureaucracy and administrative issues as an important part of Malaysia’s economic recovery.
The clarity in policy, rules, and regulations, the streamlining of procedures, and faster government decision making, regardless of the pandemic, are crucial aspects in securing foreign investments. It not only increases efficiency but it will lower the cost of doing business and the speed by which innovation and growth can occur.
The Malaysian government can use this impetus to update and increase the use of technology which could further reduce redundancies, increase alignment across ministries, and drive greater efficiency into government systems. Productivity for both government and businesses would be greatly enhanced. Coupled with strong institutional health, successful transformation of the bureaucratic processes within the government would support Malaysia as a hub for global and regional businesses and aid in the country’s growing relevance in the global supply chain.
We look forward to seeing Malaysia’s continued rise in the indices that track “the ease of doing business” and the narrowing of the operational gaps as this effort takes shape.
JOHOR, Malaysia, July 3, 2020 — FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the company now provides a one-stop solution for dangerous goods shipments to further enhance connectivity of the southern Malaysia region to the world. The first of its kind nationwide service is now available at the Senai Gateway in Johor.
This solution allows customers the convenience of an end-to-end shipping experience. Shipments are packed, labelled and shipped via FedEx. All classes of dangerous goods for this service are accepted, except those categorized under class 1 explosive and class 7 radioactive materials. To utilize the one-stop dangerous goods service, customers must ensure that their dangerous goods is in full compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) dangerous goods requirements prior to shipment via the International Priority (IP) and International Priority Freight (IPF).
On July 4, AMCHAM’s CEO, Siobhan Das was invited to participate in an industry roundtable with Y.A.B Datuk Haji Hasni Bin Mohammad, Menteri Besar, Johor, and Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Hosted by Bower Asia Group, Malaysia the meeting brought representatives from industry together with an array of local, state, and federal authorities and representatives.
Highlighted in the dialogue was the strength of the business ecosystem in Johor, the state’s role in the Malaysian trading ecosystem, and how it plays into the much larger global value chain. Officials expressed a commitment to work hand-in-hand at the Federal, State, and Municipal levels to strengthen coordination, streamline policies and processes so that businesses and the government can better manage the health of the nation and the economy.
The dialogue presented a renewed engagement to address concerns of the investor community and opportunities to grow and propel Malaysia on its economic recovery and attract quality FDI. Representatives from AMCHAM member companies, many of which have long histories in the country, were also able to attend the discussion with others meeting for an informal lunch just prior.
