The launch of the European Union (EU) Digital COVID Certificate and travel to the EU for Malaysians have raised many questions that deserve to be addressed in full transparency. The EU Delegation to Malaysia is eager to clarify these issues, particularly in relation to vaccines produced by manufacturers that have not yet asked for, or do not intend to ask for, an authorisation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Firstly, the establishment of the EU Digital COVID Certificate is to facilitate travel within the EU. It is a digital proof that a European citizen or resident has been vaccinated against Covid-19, or has received a negative test or has recovered from Covid-19. The Certificate is not a pre-requisite for travelling in the EU or a compulsory document, but simply a practical tool.

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for the Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang and Sabah.

* For areas under enforcement of EMCO, the EMCO SOP for the areas is in force until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting from 5 July 2021 (starting from 12.01 AM) – Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Perlis

Starting from 5 July 2021 (starting from 12.01 AM) – Penang

Starting from 10 July 2021 (starting from 12.01 AM) – Sabah (please refer to NRP – Sabah Phase 2 SOP)

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for the Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kedah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Putrajaya and W.P. Labuan

*For Sarawak, please refer National Recovery Plan – Sarawak Phase 1 SOP

** For areas under enforcement of EMCO, the EMCO SOP for the areas is in force until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting from 5 July 2021

The 5G network is expected to be available in selected areas within Malaysia this year and is to bring more value for businesses – especially the manufacturing industry as it allows IoT devices and automation to work and communicate data at a much faster pace with lower latency issues. Additionally, the public is excited for this availability as it will increase broadband speed and reduce latency providing an overall better day-to-day user experience.

In embracing IR4.0, 5G is set to provide improvements in speed, latency, and capacity meaning better competitiveness through improvements to robotics, manufacturing controls, and warehouse automation. Which also includes increasing flexibility, lowering lead times, and cutting reconfiguration costs up.

Join us on July 21, 2021 at 3PM (+8 GMT) for our webinar EuroTalks with EuroCham Myanmar on the topic of European Business in Myanmar During the Trying Period.

Local and foreign businesses have been facing unprecedented challenges in Myanmar, and EuroCham Myanmar has been providing support for the European businesses to navigate through this uncertain period.

The webinar will focus on the latest situations in Myanmar and how it is impacting operations of European businesses as well as how the businesses are adapting. Together with three remarkable speakers, Mr Adrian Short, Chairman of EUROCHAM Myanmar, Ms Karina Ufert, Chief Executive Officer of EUROCHAM Myanmar and Mr Thet Zaw Htwe, Head of Policy and Strategy of EUROCHAM Myanmar will share their insights and thoughts on the main challenges faced and how European businesses are coping during these challenging times in Myanmar.

Here are the latest Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) SOPs for the manufacturing sector in Selangor:

Operational Hours:

Normal

Customer Service Hours:

Normal

Workforce Capacity:

60% capacity for the essentials sector