Kuala Lumpur, May 16, 2025 – AmMetLife in collaboration with Kelab AmBank Group recently organised a successful blood donation drive at Menara 1 Sentrum, Kuala Lumpur. The event drew participation from 130 volunteers, including employees from AmMetLife, AmMetLife Takaful, AmBank Group and other building tenants.
Trained nurses from the National Blood Bank Centre, who were also present, screened and collected 100 bags of blood from eligible donors. In a strong show of support, the CEO of AmMetLife, Rangam Bir and Person-in-Charge/Financial Controller of AmMetLife Takaful, Pathmanathan Perumal made a special appearance to encourage and thank the donors for their meaningful contributions.
“At AmMetLife, we are committed to building a healthier, more resilient society. This blood donation drive is a small but meaningful way for us to give back to the community. I am proud of our people for stepping up and making a difference. I also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all volunteers as well as Kelab AmBank Group and the National Blood Bank Centre for their invaluable support in this life-saving initiative,” said Rangam Bir.
Now in its fourth year, this annual initiative continues to reflect AmMetLife’s strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, reinforcing the company’s dedication to improving the well-being of Malaysians.
AMCHAM Malaysia was pleased to attend the Thailand–U.S. Trade & Investment Summit 2025 on 20 May in Bangkok. Hosted by AMCHAM Thailand in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the summit brought together senior government and private sector leaders to explore new avenues for regional trade, investment, and sustainable growth.
CEO Dato’ Siobhan Das and Business Development Manager Kevin Roch represented AMCHAM Malaysia at the event, which featured keynotes by high-level dignitaries, including His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Pichai Chunhavajira, Ambassador Robert Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand and Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce.
Discussions throughout the day spanned key themes such as energy transition, agri-food innovation, digital trade, and the creative economy—underscoring the importance of cross-border collaboration, policy alignment, and innovation in driving future-ready economies across Southeast Asia.
Many thanks to AMCHAM Thailand and its partners for hosting such a valuable platform for regional dialogue.
On May 15th, AMCHAM successfully hosted a Digital Networking Evening, supported by MDEC. The event brought together AMCHAM and MDEC members, business leaders, and key government stakeholders for a high-level, engaging evening of meaningful exchange between C-level executives and Managing Directors, complemented by a curated selection of food and beverages.
We were privileged to be joined by Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of MDEC, for an insightful fireside chat moderated by AMCHAM’s CEO, Dato’ Siobhan Das. Anuar shared reflections on MDEC’s 30-year journey and outlined his vision for Malaysia’s evolving digital economy.
Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to Anuar for sharing his valuable insights and helping make the evening a success.
AMCHAM was invited to attend the grand opening of Oliver Healthcare Packaging’s new facility in Johor on 15 May. Kevin Roch, Business Development Manager at AMCHAM, was present to represent the Chamber at this significant event.
Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a valued AMCHAM member, officially launched its 120,000-square-foot plant with YB Tuan Lee Ting Han, Chairman of the Johor State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee, officiating the ceremony.
Located in the heart of i-Tech Valley, Iskandar Puteri, the facility is part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and is set to support the growing demand across Asia-Pacific. This strategic investment is expected to generate new job opportunities in engineering, logistics, supply chain, and quality management.
Congratulations to Oliver Healthcare Packaging on this important milestone. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration.
Read the full press release here
Azmi & Associates released 3 articles on 2 to 10 May, 2025. Click on the links below to read the article(s).
- An Overview of ESG in Malaysia in 2025
- International Legal Issues on Intercontinental Submarine Communications Cables (Malaysia & the United States)
- Overview on the Data Sharing Act 2025
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