As we wrap up 2024, EUROCHAM Malaysia reflects on a year filled with impactful advocacy and engaging events, dedicated to strengthening the EU-Malaysia business ecosystem. 

This year, we hosted a variety of events, including: 

✅ Malaysia: Legal Impact of AI-Generated Content on Intellectual Property 

✅ EU Business Day 2024 in Kuching 

✅ The Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LUMIC) Project 

✅ Integrating ESG Principles into Industrial Solutions 

✅ MoU Signing Ceremony with MDEC 

✅ e-Invoicing Webinar with MDEC and LHDN 

✅ Post Budget Announcement Webinar with EY

✅ Optimising Expatriate Management with activpayroll and TalentCorp

✅ AI Policy Frontier Webinar

EUROCHAM Malaysia was privileged to attend the MYXpats Networking and Appreciation Dinner 2024, hosted by TalentCorp and the Malaysia Expatriate Services Centre (MYXpats). 

The event brought together over 200 representatives from ministries, government agencies, industries, and international business chambers, celebrating the partnerships that continue to strengthen Malaysia’s expatriate management ecosystem. 

Our CEO, Mr. Steven Rouche, Vice Chairman II, Ms. Pauline Goh, and team had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and bilateral chambers, fostering collaboration to support the international business community in Malaysia. 

🌐🤖 AI Policy Frontiers: Bridging the EU-Malaysia Gap 

Yesterday, EUROCHAM Malaysia hosted the AI Policy Frontiers - Comparative Insights on the EU-Malaysia Dichotomy and Its Impact on Business & Intellectual Property webinar, in collaboration with South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk, a dynamic session that examined emerging AI regulations and their implications for businesses and Intellectual Property rights.  

🚀 Key discussion points explored: 
🔹 Comparative analysis of EU and Malaysian AI regulations 
🔹 Establishing ethical frameworks for AI-driven businesses 
🔹 The implications of AI on IP protection: challenges and opportunities 
🔹 The future of harmonising AI and IP frameworks 

🇫🇮 Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! 🇫🇮 

Today, we join the Finnish community in celebrating Finland’s Independence Day, a momentous occasion that reflects the country’s resilience and progress on the global stage. 

Did you know? Finland’s Independence Day is celebrated with solemn elegance, often marked by lighting two blue-and-white candles in windows as a symbol of national unity and remembrance.

EUROCHAM Malaysia Supports FMM’s Successful Seminar on Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Global Supply Chains

Yesterday, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hosted its impactful Seminar on Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Global Supply Chains, with EUROCHAM Malaysia as a proud supporting partner. 

This seminar highlighted essential strategies for the food and beverage industry, focusing on compliance with the European Union Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR) and other global standards.

EUROCHAM Malaysia Contributes to Budget Insights Forum 2025

Yesterday, EUROCHAM Malaysia was proud to have Mr. Karl Godderis represent us as a panel speaker at the Budget Insights Forum, themed "Moving Towards 2025." 

Sharing the stage with esteemed speakers—YBhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, Prof. Dr. Yeah Kim Leng, Director, Economic Studies Programme, Sunway University, and Mr. Wan Suhaimie Wan Mohd Saidie, Head of Economic Research, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad, and moderated by Dr. Anthony Dass, Executive Director, MIER—Mr. Karl provided key insights into: 

• Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
• The role of BRICS in the evolving global economy