On behalf of the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDaBC), EUROCHAM Malaysia would like to invite our members to participate in the upcoming webinar on the topic of Flexibility the Post-Pandemic Work? – Choice of Work: Working from Home or Returning Back to the Office? will be held on Wednesday, 10 November 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

As the Covid-19 pandemic is coming under control across Malaysia, an increasing number of employees are faced with the choice of whether to return to the office. Employers will eventually have to decide how long and in what form they would allow work from home.

Malaysian employees believe flexibility is the answer to their needs - productivity, engagement, and a stress-free environment. Thus, beyond an attractive perk, workplace/schedule flexibility will be a default requirement post-pandemic. A survey conducted by Ipsos shows that one-third (1/3) of respondents are not ready to be back in the office and an equal number cannot wait to get out of home since the pandemic forced many to work from home.

In regards to the recent tabling of Budget 2022, EUROCHAM would like to share with our Members the speech by the Minister Of Finance and the Economic Outlook 2022.

The speech by YB Senator Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister Of Finance also includes, the introduction to the Supply Bill (2022).

On behalf of our member, My Steam Clean Asia, EUROCHAM invite fellow members to experience the eco-friendly and Premier Steam Cleanability of their services. During this health crisis period, the need to have a safe, clean, and sanitised workplace/environment is a top priority.

My Steam Clean Asia is pleased to offer a special 20% discount, on all the Steam Clean & Disinfection services, to all members of EUROCHAM Malaysia.

This exclusive offer is extended specifically under the member to member (M2M) privileged program collaborations with EUROCHAM Malaysia and is valid until 1st January 2022.

Steam cleaning is an effective method of cleaning that uses vaporized water at high temperatures to clean and is eco-friendly and non-chemical. Steam cleaning can get rid of bacteria, dust mites, and bed bugs and can be safely used to clean and sanitize beds, rugs, carpets, curtains, bed frames, bathrooms, sofa, glass windows, kitchen, and vehicles.

Malaysia's exports accelerated further to a record high in September, prompting some research houses to upgrade their growth projection this year.

The country's exports maintained above RM100 billion for the fourth time this year, having grown 24.7 per cent to RM110.83 billion last month, according to the Malaysian External Trade Corp (Matrade).

The overall trade grew 25.5 per cent to RM195.54 billion in September from RM155.85 billion recorded in the same period a year ago, Matrade said.

For the first nine months, Malaysia's trade expanded 23.2 per cent to RM1.6 trillion from RM1.3 trillion a year ago.

Exports grew 24.9 per cent to RM889.32 billion, imports rose 21.1 per cent to RM712.99 billion and trade surplus surged 43.1 per cent to RM176.33 billion.

MIDF Research said the value of total exports rising to a record high in September, driven by stronger external demand for commodity products such as palm oil and palm oil-based products, petroleum products, and manufactures of metal.

A media statement has been issued by The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) regarding MyTravelPass Exemption for Malaysia Citizens– media statement as follows:

MyTravelPass Exemption for The Admission of Foreign Citizens Who Have a Long-Term Visit Pass to Malaysia

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) informed that in line with the decision of the Pandemic Management Special Committee Meeting No. 60 of 2021 (Series 22) which was held on 22 October 2021, the category of foreign nationals holding Long Term Visit Pass in Malaysia is allowed to enter Malaysia without having to obtain approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) through the MyTravelPass (MTP) /MyEntry system provided you have a valid pass. Accordingly, the following is a list of Long-Term Visit Passes that are allowed to enter Malaysia without having to apply through MTP/ MyEntry: