Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Malaysia was recognized nationally at the Malaysia HR Awards by sweeping 2 Gold Awards in the categories of ‘Employer of Choice’ and Chella Pandian, HR Director bagging the ‘HR Leader of The Year’ spot.
True to the belief that the DNA of MSD are the people who come to work every day and believe they are making a difference by saving and improving the lives of patients in an ethical manner, MSD has created a positive environment of value and purpose, coupled with diversity & inclusion. This would not have been possible without the dedicated leadership practices which helped secure the HR Leader of the Year win as well.
Said Chris Tan, Zone Leader and Managing Director, Merck Sharp & Dohme Malaysia Singapore and Brunei, “I am delighted with this recognition by the Malaysia HR Awards. This win is a result of conscientious leadership and teams which have translated into best practices and a positive work environment with dedicated employees. We are proud of these accomplishments and hope these wins will serve to encourage and remind us to achieve further excellence for MSD.”
AMCHAM celebrated its’ Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 16, 2017 and we were delighted to have Y. B. Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister of International Trade & Industry and H.E. Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia to grace the event. It was Dato’ Seri’s first event with AMCHAM and we were honored to have him on this special occasion not only because it was Thanksgiving but it was also MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition Ceremony.
Most companies now recognise CSR as a core component of their business priorities. The development of CSR in Malaysia has, over time, moved to higher levels and taken on greater levels of mindfulness, such that Malaysia is now recognised as having one of the most engaged economies in the region when it comes to corporate responsibility.
AMCHAM recognized and celebrated the work of 12 of our member companies for implementing best practices in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
- Accenture Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
- Citibank Bhd.
- Coca-Cola Far East Ltd.
- Du Pont Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Honeywell International Sdn. Bhd.
- Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
- NationGate Solutions (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- Procter & Gamble (M)
- Pfizer (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- United Parcel Service (M) Sdn.Bhd.
- Visa International (Asia Pacific) LLC
AMCHAM would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all 12 recipients for their contribution towards society and continue the good work that you do. We would also like to thank all those who participated in the survey and we hope to have more entries in 2018.
If you’re new to AMCHAM or an existing member but you’ve not heard about MY AMCHAM CARES program, here is some information about the program. MY AMCHAM Cares was launched during Thanksgiving in 2016. MY AMCHAM CARES is not a competition. It provides a basis to benchmark CSR programs, engage with other key stakeholders in CSR, and to share best practices to develop sustainable programs for the future. A set of questionnaires will be sent in the first quarter to all members. The survey will assess a number of program criteria including attention to business objectives and societal needs; creation of long-term economic and social gains; communication and sharing of best practices; and program sustainability. If you’re interested to participate in the MY AMCHAM CARES program 2018 or if you have questions about the program, please contact Ms. Kavita Subramaniam at [email protected]
AMCHAM would like to thank Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan and H.E. Kamala Lakhdhir for their presence and being part of the recognition ceremony.
AMCHAM would like to thank JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur for hosting us the luncheon.
JW MARRIOTT KUALA LUMPUR – A STAR IS REBORN IN THE HEART OF BUKIT BINTANG
5 December marked a new chapter for this shining star as it celebrated the official re-launch after a complete year-long refurbishment. Known as The Happening Hotel, the vibrant 578-room, JW Marriott continues its legacy of embracing the brand’s values, offering guests warm hospitality, friendly service, comfortable accommodation and interactive culinary experiences. The refreshed and determinedly modern hotel is poised to deliver the classic JW experience of quiet luxury and intuitive service.
