On 14 May, AMCHAM hosted a comprehensive briefing on Talent Initiatives and Expatriate Management in collaboration with TalentCorp Group.
The session featured key representatives from TalentCorp and MYXpats Centre, who provided valuable updates on current services and programs. Sathiamurthi Ratnam, VP of Group Client Relationship Management at TalentCorp, opened the session by addressing talent ecosystem challenges and highlighting ongoing initiatives.
Azham Aizat Abdul Razak, AVP of Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement at MYXpats Centre, spoke about enhanced ePASS endorsement services. Amar Azlan, Senior Executive for RP-T, offered insights into the application process for the Residence Pass-Talent and common issues applicants face.
Nakeeran Marimuthu, VP II of Business Strategy – Internship Facilitation, introduced ILHAM KESUMA, a program aimed at developing future talent. Lastly, Afidah Mastor, Senior Deputy Director from MIDA, provided a detailed briefing on the Investor Pass, covering its application procedures and frequent mistakes.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our guest speakers for sharing their expertise and engaging with our members.
On 13 May, AMCHAM teed off the 2025 Ambassador’s Cup at the iconic Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), bringing together 48 spirited golfers for a day of team spirit and friendly competition. This annual signature event was made even more special with the participation of the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Edgard D. Kagan, who joined the fun on the fairway.
After a great morning on the greens, the day continued with a luncheon at the Ambassador’s Residence, where guests enjoyed networking, prize-giving ceremony, and a lively lucky draw session. Back by popular demand, the Wedge golf simulator, sponsored by Volkswagen Malaysia and Wedge added a fun and interactive twist, allowing both seasoned golfers and beginners to put their swing to the test.
We are delighted to announce the following winners of the 2025 Ambassador’s Cup!
🏆 Overall Winners
🥇 1st Place: Muhammad Nur Azmi Ding, Ben Line Agencies – 43 points
🥈 2nd Place: Shah Jahan Abu Thahir, Bank of America Securities – 38 points
🥉 3rd Place: Azman Wahab, Sucie Pet Boutique – 37 points
🏌️ Longest Drive
- Muhammad Nur Azmi Ding, Ben Line Agencies – 271 yards
- Robbie Blackwood, Cathay Pacific Airways – 240 yards
- Dr. Rohini Kamalanathan, Western Digital – 230 yards
🎯 Closest to the Pin:
- Chris Cheah, TCA Real Estate, (3 Feet 10 Inches)
📍Closest to the Line:
- Men’s Category: Dato Jimmy Ong Chin Kang, YBS International (2 feet)
- Women’s Category: Taryn Robertson, HSBC Bank (13 Feet)
Congratulations to all our winners!
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Bank of America and Citibank for serving as Tournament Sponsors.
Special thanks to BMI Roofing Systems (GAF) and YTL Hotels for sponsoring the luncheon at the Ambassador’s Residence.
Thank you to Starbucks for keeping everyone refreshed, and thank you to Cathay Pacific for sponsoring the ice cream! A big thank you as well to Coca-Cola for providing the drinks throughout the day, and our heartfelt gratitude to all our generous prize and lucky draw sponsors.
For more photos, click on the links below
Ambassador’s Cup Photos
Luncheon at Ambassador’s Residence
The United States and China said on Monday (May 12) they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global outlook and set financial markets on edge.
Speaking after talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the two sides had agreed on a 90-day pause on measures and that tariffs would come down by over 100 percentage points to 10 per cent. Both countries represented their national interest very well,” Bessent said. “We both have an interest in balanced trade, the US will continue moving towards that.”
Bessent was speaking alongside US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer after the weekend talks in which both sides had hailed progress on narrowing differences.
The ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day 2025 is back again. Sign up for this interesting and insightful event where distinguished speakers will share their insights on the following topics:
- Third Party Funding – A Game Changer in International Arbitration.
- Artificial Intelligence – Reshaping the Playing Field.
- Conflict of Interest.
- Appointing a Tribunal – Diversity and other considerations.
Registration for tickets is now. Leonard Yeoh, Senior Partner of Tay & Partners will be a moderator for the 2nd Session.
Sign up here: https://iccmalaysia.org.my/event-cal/3rd-icc-malaysia-arbitration-day-2025/
Event Details:
- Date: 5 June 2025 from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
- Venue: Asian International Arbitration Centre, Bangunan Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur.
- Organizers: ICC Malaysia and ICC Dispute Resolution Services.
On 9 May, AMCHAM’s Human Capital Committee hosted an engaging session on AI Applications in Recruitment, shedding light on how artificial intelligence is transforming the hiring landscape and shaping the future of talent acquisition.
Andrew Lee, Co-Founder of Revo, offered insights into how AI is being utilized by both organizations and job seekers. Darmain Segaran, Partner at the AI Policy Lab under the National AI Office Malaysia (NAIO), shared updates on government-led AI initiatives in Malaysia and Chris Paterson, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, provided a strategic view on the future of work in an AI-driven world from an Implementation standpoint.
The session concluded with a dynamic yet laid back panel discussion moderated by Weina Ang from Deloitte’s Global Employer Services, where attendees explored pressing questions around recruitment in a tech-enabled future.
A big thank you to all our speakers for making this a truly thought-provoking and informative session.
On 29 April 2025, the Department of Personal Data Protection launched the Cross Border Personal Data Transfer Guidelines (“CBPDT Guidelines”), to clarify the requirements for compliance with each condition specified under Section 129 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) and to assist data controllers in deciding which condition may be referred to for any cross border personal data transfer.
