The EUROCHAM Malaysia delegation led by Mr. Oliver Roche, the Chairman of EUROCHAM Malaysia, and Mr. Sven Schneider, CEO of Malaysia is pleased to have received a warm welcome from Dato'​ Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, the CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, and the team for the Technical Meeting for the Cybersecurity and Defence Sector Committee at Cyberjaya on the 1st of November 2022.

This call objectively discusses the current issues pertinent to cyber security including cybercrime and threats, shortage of cybersecurity talent, and weak readiness for digitalisation. Aligned with the meeting’s objective, also discussed is the potential collaboration with EU Delegation to organize the cybersecurity event and engagement to build a competency framework for talent development and to coordinate cybersecurity and defence awareness digital campaigns.

On behalf of our fellow member, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) we would like to share ISKL’s latest video series: “A day in the life” featuring ISKL’s students.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is delighted to introduce you to its latest video series: "A day in the life" featuring ISKL's students. You can now have a sneak peek of the ongoing learning at ISKL per division. Today, the school is delighted to present the High School video! As an inclusive and dynamic community,

ISKL deeply believes in helping students shape their own paths, supporting them in discovering their passions, developing their competencies, and having an ethical impact on the world. Watch the full playlist on ISKL’s YouTube channel.

The banking industry has launched the National Scam Awareness Campaign (NSAC) in conjunction with the Financial Literacy Month 2022 exhibition as a continuation of its efforts to combat and educate consumers regarding scams.

The campaign, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), is jointly organised by the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), and Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM).

BNM deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said during the campaign, the public can expect to see more prominent scam awareness advertisements, messages, and prompts on banks' own channels as well as mainstream and social media.

"I understand there will also be community outreach programmes to educate the public," he said at the launch of NSAC at IPC Shopping Centre on Sunday.

EUROCHAM Malaysia celebrated the Czech Republic National Day together with the Czech Republic Embassy in Malaysia. The Czech Republic, having assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union in June 2022, has been focusing sustainability efforts, specifically environmental and climate impacts, in both European and non-European entities to foster trade and economic development. The Presidency has also been actively ensuring progress in the digital environment and technological advancements including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. These priorities are in line with EUROCHAM Malaysia's agenda, advocated through various sector committees i.e. cybersecurity and defence, sustainability, digital business, etc.

EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider, and team attended the celebration alongside our heads, deputy heads, and members of our sector committees. As well as the event was graced by the presence of the Czech Republic Ambassador of the Czech Republic Embassy, H.E. Milan Hupcej as well as our friends from the Czech Republic embassy, and representatives from the EU Commission who came down to celebrate this joyous National Day.

EUROCHAM Malaysia attended Carlsberg Malaysia’s launch event of their Journey towards ZERO & Beyond last week at Probably the Best Lounge @ Carlsberg Malaysia’s Shah Alam’s brewery. Their new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ambitions and priorities were featured by means of a showcase and engagement activities, complete with a demonstration of their commitments.

Carlsberg Malaysia pledges to work towards ZERO carbon footprint, ZERO farming footprint, ZERO packaging waste, ZERO water waste, ZERO irresponsible drinking, and ZERO accidents culture. The event was launched by Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, and Pearl Lai, the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, who is also a director of EUROCHAM Malaysia. Pearl heads EUROCHAM Malaysia’s Sustainability Sector Committee as well.