EUROCHAM Malaysia was honoured to be invited to the esteemed IDFR Distinguished Lecture Series, in a captivating event titled 'When Elephants Fight, Will ASEAN Get Trampled?'. The event saw the convergence of notable personalities, including YBhg. Dato’ Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin, Director General of IDFR, the distinguished lecturer Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, and the moderator YBhg. Dato’ Dr Ilango Karuppannan, Adjunct Professor at the University of Malaya.

EUROCHAM Malaysia extends its heartfelt gratitude to IDFR for extending the invitation to this insightful event. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions that enhance our advocacy relations. We eagerly look forward to future collaborations that foster mutual understanding and promote the growth of ASEAN's regional economy.

Join us at the Responsible Business Exhibition and Multi-Stakeholder Conference, co-organised by Thomson Reuters Foundation and EUROCHAM Malaysia, as we navigate the future of responsible business practices in the face of global legislation. Discover the tools and services that will empower your business to comply with emerging regulations and stay competitive in the international market.

In an era of evolving global legislation, including significant directives such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD), Reporting Directives (CSRD), and the German Supply Chain Act, businesses must adapt and thrive. The Responsible Business Exhibition is curated to address these challenges head-on and provide the necessary tools and services for companies to advance their responsible business practices, with a particular focus on ethical recruitment.

Be prepared to gain invaluable insights during the event's opening session, where we will dive deep into the implications of these new global regulations for businesses in Malaysia. Our expert speakers will shed light on the legal frameworks underpinning these regulations, empowering you with practical steps to ensure compliance while maintaining a competitive edge in the international market.

On behalf of Straits Interactive, EUROCHAM Malaysia as a supporting partner would like to extend an invitation to our members to participate in the upcoming Masterclass: Generative AI and Its Implications on Data Protection.

📣 Masterclass: Generative AI and Its Implications on Data Protection🚀

Generative AI has arrived!

Did you know that almost 30% of professionals have already experienced the power of Generative AI? This groundbreaking technology, exemplified by ChatGPT, is set to drive the next wave of digital transformation. 🌊 The ability of intelligent applications to generate text, image, and video content is revolutionising the way we work and conduct business. 📈

But with great power comes great responsibility. 🕵️‍♀️ What are the implications of Generative AI on Privacy and Data Protection? Are there any concerns we should address? 🛡️

Discover how Generative AI, powered by revolutionary technology like ChatGPT, is set to drive the next wave of digital transformation. This groundbreaking innovation enables a new generation of intelligent applications to create compelling text, image and video content, revolutionising the way we work and conduct business.

EUROCHAM Malaysia organised a meeting with YB Wong Chen, Chairman of, the Special Select Committee for International Relations and International Trade and the Members of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee for International Relations and International Trade at the House of Parliament Malaysia today.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Hon. Tuan Wong Chen, and members of the Special Select Committee were Hon. Datuk Willie anak Mongin, Hon. Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, Hon. Tuan Lee Chuan How, Hon. Tuan Hj. Aminolhuda, Hon. Tuan Wan Ahmad Fayhsal and Hon. Dato’ Hj Mohd Suhaimi.

In attendance was also Mr Oliver Roche, Chairman of EUROCHAM Malaysia. Mr Luciano Pezzotta, Deputy Chairman of EUROCHAM Malaysia, Mr Sven Schneider, CEO of EUROCHAM Malaysia, Mr Timo Goosmann, Minister Counsellor - Head of Political Affairs, Press and Information, EU Delegation, Ms Pauline Goh, Vice President BeLuxCham Malaysia, Mr David Hägerbro, CEO of Ericsson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Mr Muhammad Afrizal bin Abdul Rahim, Head of Government & Industry Relations, Ericsson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

EUROCHAM Malaysia organised a Courtesy Call on the Deputy Secretary-General (Finance) of The Ministry of Health (MOH), YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob today. In a dynamic gathering, YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob, Secretary-General (Finance) of the Ministry of Health, led an insightful discussion with representatives from various divisions within MOH, EUROCHAM Malaysia Board of Director, Mr Jordi Pol, EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr Sven Schneider, and esteemed Healthcare Sector Committee Members.

The meeting proved to be an excellent platform for open dialogue, allowing both sides to delve into the pressing issues and challenges faced by the healthcare industry. The Healthcare Sector Committee actively voiced their concerns, seeking clarifications on specific matters, and received satisfactory responses from the knowledgeable YBhg. Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob.

To further solidify and support the alliance for a more fruitful collaboration between the EU and Malaysia, EUROCHAM Malaysia looks forward to arranging additional discussions with The Ministry of Health (MOH) in the future.

A mission jointly led by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia, and H.E. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, facilitated by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), was conducted to meet with the political leaders of the European Union (EU) in Brussels at the end of May. In the meetings, both ministers expressed concerns with the newly legislated EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and reiterated the importance of commodities, particularly palm oil, to the economy and­­­­­­ the well-being of its people in both countries in particular toward smallholders.

The European Commission underlined that its policies respond to common international commitments. The main objective would be to ensure that Europe would not drive global deforestation through its own consumption. Moreover, the EU reassured the producing countries that they would continue to be engaged during the whole process. Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius agreed to the establishment of a consultative engagement process with both Indonesia and Malaysia to discuss ways and practical means of the implementation of EUDR.