EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr. Sven Schneider together with the team attended a meeting together with Mr Fabian Bigar, CEO of MyDIGITAL, Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and Prime Minister’s Department and the EUROCHAM Malaysia’s Cyber Security & Defence Sector Committee that was held at the Federal Government Administrative Centre today.

We thank Mr. Fabian Bigar and the Cyber Security & Defence Sector Committee for attending this meeting and sharing your thoughts and feedback as we discussed on the possible areas of interests in regards to the cyber security agenda and Cyber Laws in Malaysia.

EUROCHAM Malaysia will be having a WhatsApp group for our valued members!

For members only – we invite you to join our WhatsApp group, an additional platform to get important updates right at your fingertips! To ensure an easy flow of communications with our members in terms of government updates, future events, and programs, EUROCHAM Malaysia would like to request your consent to include you in our personalised Whatsapp group.

We would like to wish all our members, friends and connections a Happy International Day for Biological Diversity!

The International Day for Biological Diversity raises awareness about this issue and calls for action to protect our planet’s biodiversity.

The role that each of us can play in protecting biodiversity - “We're part of the solution”

On behalf of the EU Global Action on Space, we would to share that the EU Global Action on Space will be organising the EU Global Action on Space webinar: “Climate Change and EU Space Data: Exploring Opportunities for ASEAN countries.”

The EU Global Action is an initiative of the European Union that aims, among others, to promote the EU Space programme worldwide You can find more information on our website for the EU Global Action on Space. It will present the added value that flagship components of the EU space programme can bring to users seeking to mitigate the effects of climate change in ASEAN countries and showcase the support that the European Union can provide through its space programme.

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued an announcement regarding the Safe@Work Initiative - Tax Deduction For Expenditure On Provision Of Employees’ Accommodation Subject To A Maximum Amount Of Rm50,000 – announcement as follows:

It is informed that the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF) has approved and gazetted the Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure on Provision of Employee Accommodation) Rules 2021, P.U. (A) 470 dated 24 December 2021. Accordingly, companies that have applied under MITI Safe@ Work with an evaluation score of 70% and above (please download the CIMS Safe@Work letter as proof of eligibility) is eligible to claim a tax deduction for expenditure on the provision of employees’ accommodation as stated in the gazette provided:

On behalf of our colleagues at the Italy Malaysia Business Association (IMBA) we would like to share that IMBA will be hosting their upcoming Networking Aperitivo and Italian Dinner.

Enjoy an evening of delicious Italian food while mingling with our thriving business community.

Date: Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Time: 6:30 PM Aperitivo | 8:00 PM Dinner

Venue: Ciao Ristorante, 20A, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 55100 Kuala lumpur

Dress Code: Business Attire | Cocktail Dress

Fee: IMBA Member: RM268 | Non-Member: RM298