Something’s brewing! ☕💼 We had a great discussion with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department on fostering closer engagement with businesses - exciting plans are in the works!
A big thank you to Pn Asmarliyana, Pn Siti Haminah, and Tn Shah Mohd Effendy from the RCMD for hosting us for an insightful meeting. If you're an EU/MY business navigating customs procedures, regulatory compliance, or trade facilitation, stay tuned for opportunities to connect and engage!
EUROCHAM Malaysia was delighted to welcome Mr. Andrew Chan from the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) to our office yesterday for a follow-up engagement after the successful EU-Malaysia Business Day 2025: Penang in Focus.
During the meeting, we had the opportunity to gather valuable feedback on the event and engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening future cooperation. As a key industry leader, Mr. Andrew Chan’s insights are instrumental in driving impactful initiatives that support industry players in Penang and beyond.
Driving Innovation & Talent Development: Insights from Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri at EU-Malaysia Business Day 2025
The EU-Malaysia Business Day 2025: Penang in Focus event provided a dynamic platform for business leaders, policymakers, and academia to discuss the future of investments, industry growth, and workforce readiness in Malaysia. One of the key voices at the event was Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri, Director of the Center for Industry Linkages & Networks (CiRNeT) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), who shared his perspectives on strengthening university-industry collaboration.
1️⃣ What are your thoughts on today’s event?
"This event was an invaluable opportunity to foster deeper engagement between industry and academia. The discussions underscored the role of European investments and technology transfer in driving Malaysia’s industrial growth. The emphasis on Penang as a strategic investment hub highlighted the state’s importance in the electronics, manufacturing, and digital economy sectors."
EUROCHAM Malaysia, in collaboration with the Asia School of Business (ASB) and our esteemed bilateral chamber partners, is pleased to co-organise an exclusive event exploring the transformative role of AI in leadership and talent management.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring distinguished experts who will share their perspectives on how AI is shaping the future of business and driving strategic decision-making.
📅 Tuesday, April 15, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Asia School of Business (ASB), 11, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur
EUROCHAM Malaysia is pleased to invite our members to an insightful session hosted by our fellow bilateral chamber, Italcham Malaysia – Expatriate Management & Talent Initiatives: A Strategic Briefing with TalentCorp, PERKESO & JTKSM.
📌 Why join this session?
✅ Gain key updates on expatriate management, the 1:3 Internship Policy, and insights from MYXpats, ESD, JTKSM, and PERKESO.
✅ Engage in a panel discussion & Q&A with industry experts shaping Malaysia’s talent landscape.
✅ Stay informed on policy changes and best practices for workforce planning.
✅ Network with key stakeholders from various industries.
🔹 Event Details:
📅 Date: 19 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: WORQ Intermark, Kuala Lumpur
EUROCHAM Malaysia Embraces Malaysia's Silicon Vision
EUROCHAM Malaysia is honoured to have been invited to witness the Launch of a Strategic Semiconductor Collaboration officiated by the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Representing EUROCHAM Malaysia at this historical event were our Vice Chairman, Pauline Goh, and Board Member, Simone Macario.
The event marked the groundbreaking announcement of Malaysia’s RM1.1 billion (€235 million) partnership with the UK’s leading semiconductor design firm, Arm Holdings. This collaboration heralds the beginning of Malaysia’s second semiconductor wave, shifting the nation’s role from a back-end player in chip testing and assembly to a front-end leader in chip design and innovation.
