EUROCHAM Malaysia was invited to attend the Czech-Malaysian Medical Devices Business Forum that was focusing on exploring potential opportunities and collaborations with medical manufacturing companies that produces medical devices. Showcasing that the Czech government can be a good technical partner in the research development of medical devices.

It was a fruitful event with the attendance and opening remarks by the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Malaysia, H.E. Milan Hupcej, an address of Chief Guest, H.E. Mr Jiří Kozák, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, industry views by Mr Johari Abu Kasim, President of Malaysian Medical Device Manufacturers Association (PERANTIM), and Introduction of Czech Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Medical Devices by Mr Petr Foit, Vice President of Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Medical Devices.

During the event, we witnessed the signing of the MoU between Mr Petr Foit, Vice President of the Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Medical Devices and Mr Johari Abu Kasim, Malaysian Medical Device Manufacturers Association.

We thank the Embassy of the Czech Embassy Kuala Lumpur for inviting us to attend such an insightful event - we look forward to attending more events like these to strengthen and bolster alliances for a prosperous EU-Malaysia partnership.

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EUROCHAM Malaysia had a Technical Meeting with the Deputy Secretary General (Industry) of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), YBhg. Datuk Hanafi Sakri. The meeting was attended by EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr Sven Schneider, Head of Automotive Sector Committee, EUROCHAM Malaysia corporate partners, members and bilateral chambers.

The government agencies that took part in the meeting were the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Road Transport Department (JPJ), Immigration Department (JIM) and Talent Corporation (TalentCorp) as well as representatives from Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC).

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 Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in the future.

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Date: 8th June 2023

Time: 9.30 AM - 11.00 AM

Venue: Surian Tower, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya

EUROCHAM Malaysia recently organised the Healthcare Sector Committee meeting last week at our office. In attendance at the meeting were Mr Sven Schneider, CEO of EUROCHAM Malaysia, Head of Sector Committee, EUROCHAM Malaysia team, alongside other representatives of the Healthcare committee members.

We highlighted and discussed advocacy-related updates during the committee meeting, and had a discussion on topics to include in future publications as well as engagements with the relevant Ministries and/or Government Agencies. We also highlighted a few roadworks within the sector committee and have agreed to work together to identify long-term solutions moving forward.

We appreciate everyone's participation in and cooperation with this meeting, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the Healthcare Sector Committee.

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EUROCHAM Malaysia conducted the first merged Education and Human Resources sector committee meeting that was held last week. After consultation with the two sectors, EUROCHAM decided to merge the two committees due to the many overlapping challenges as well as effective working groups can be established to address specific topics or arising challenges in the future.

In attendance were Mr Sven Schneider, CEO of EUROCHAM Malaysia, Dr Jenny J. Westin, Head of Sector Committee, Mr Andrew Chong, Deputy Head of Sector Committee and the EUROCHAM Malaysia team, alongside other committee members, which include:

- Mr Shafiqe, Chairman of Finnish Education Solutions (FEDS);

- Mr Vasudevan Arumugam, Director, Aspire Knowledge;

- Ms Ku Sim Ling, Director of Corporate Services, Persolkelly;

- Mr Manish Mehta, Director, Propay Partners; and

- Ms Muniswari, Manager, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC).

We highlighted and discussed advocacy-related updates during the committee meeting, which includes topics such as talent mobility and talent development. We also highlighted a few roadworks within the sector committee and have agreed to work together to identify long-term solutions moving forward.

We appreciate everyone's participation in and cooperation with this meeting, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the Education and Human Resources Sector Committee.

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EUROCHAM Malaysia had a courtesy call on the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham Ishak on 12 May 2023. The courtesy call was attended by EUROCHAM Malaysia Deputy Chairman, Mr Luciano Pezzotta, EUROCHAM Malaysia CEO, Mr Sven Schneider, Mr Jordi Pol, Board of Directors of EUROCHAM Malaysia, Mr Vincent Rene Gilles Borgne, President of the BeLuxCham Malaysia, Mr Marco Winter, Executive Director of Malaysian Dutch Business Council and Representatives from the Healthcare, Automotive and Digital Business Committees.

During the meeting, there was an insightful discussion on sustainability among other topics, we are happy to have had a productive and interesting meeting with all parties. It was a great session as we also discussed and shared future collaborative efforts and strategies as well as creating value for the EU-MY business community.

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 Investment, Trade and Industry in the future.

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EUROCHAM Malaysia organised a Wines & Spirits Sector Committee meeting on 16^th May 2023 to engage in a discussion on potential issues and pivotal developments with key stakeholders within the industry to safeguard commercial interests. Details of the sector committee meeting were as follows:

Date: 16^th May 2023, Tuesday

Time: 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM

Venue: Physical Meeting at Remy Cointreau Sdn Bhd / Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Attendees: Wines & Spirits Sector Committee Members

Date: 15th May 2023

Time: 2.30 PM - 4.00 PM

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre