On Jan 1, 2023, Sweden assumed the role of Council of the European Union president.

The council presidency rotates among EU member states every six months, much like Asean where the chairmanship rotates every one year, and Indonesia has just assumed the chair for this year.

Having Sweden as the EU council president of the EU Council coincides with an upswing in the relationship between the EU and Malaysia.

Trade and investments are picking up, people-to-people relations are starting anew as countries have been opening up after the pandemic.

On Dec 14, last year, the EU and Malaysia signed a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement that will serve as a springboard for expanded relations in the years to come.

Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are pleased to announce the launch of a free online academic programme on digital technologies and 5G for all students at the tertiary level nationwide. The ‘MY5G Ericsson Malaysia Pioneers Programme’, which will be live online from 11 January 2023 onwards, serves DNB’s objective of contributing to the development of tech talent throughout the country. This is a crucial step towards the realisation of a fully fledged 5G-enabled technology ecosystem and is in line with Malaysia’s long-term digital economy aspirations. 

As 5G catalyses the country’s socioeconomic transformation, the technology is also shaping the future of education, now more than ever. Developing future leaders – the beneficiaries of 5G – requires providing access to tools and materials for the next generation. There is a need to cultivate a new generation of independent and self-motivated learners. 

This programme is the first customised learning course on 5G and digital technologies offered by Ericsson at a nationwide level.  Specially curated for Malaysian students, the programme will deliver 42 hours of learning content that is designed to raise digital skills, knowledge, and awareness of emerging technologies. This will allow students to develop the skills and competencies they need to meet the rapidly changing skill requirements in today's increasingly digital world.

On behalf of our fellow member Marlborough College Malaysia, we would like to extend an invitation to the upcoming Singapore Admissions Event.

Discover the benefits of a Marlborough education at one of their Admission Events this January.

Date: Tuesday, 16th January 2024

Time: 5:30 PM

Venue: Marlborough College Malaysia

The Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia has released the following Employment Act (Amendment) 2022.

Please refer to the Employment Act here:

We would like to welcome MMPI International as a new member of EUROCHAM Malaysia! We are excited to work together with your esteemed organisation as we strive to bolster alliances and strengthen partnerships within the EU-MY business community. We are #strongertogether as we work to provide the utmost best service to our ecosystem.

MMPI INTERNATIONAL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the family group METAUX MOTEURS POMPES INDUSTRIES, founded in 1937 in Marseille.

MMPI International has high-level expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic solutions. It offers you solutions in fluid transfer, the exportation of pumps, valves, instrumentation, ventilation, rotating machinery, engines, and industrial supplies. Its wide range of hydraulic pumps is highly preferred for many industrial applications globally.

MMPI International’s expertise and know-how in different manufacturing processes provide solutions to the investment and maintenance problems of its customers internationally. Its close relationship with the world of freight forwarders alleviates the process of importation and exportation by road, sea, or air freight while keeping its customer satisfaction top-notch.

Putrajaya has decided to ease hiring rules for foreign workers in Malaysia by doing away with existing preconditions while allowing recruitment to be conducted on an as-needed basis.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the new Pelan Kelonggaran Penggajian Pekerja Asing (PKPPA), or Plan to Facilitate the Hiring of Foreign Workers, will let employers hire foreign labour from 15 countries based on what they can afford and need without the constraints of any preconditions or quotas.

“Secondly, a series of working visits by a Malaysian delegation will be organised to source countries to discuss matters related to the safety and wellbeing of foreign workers in Malaysia,” Anwar said in a statement after chairing a meeting on the matter with the relevant ministries and agencies today.

“It is estimated the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by 1 per cent if we can speed up the hiring of foreign workers to meet the needs of relevant sectors.