The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) successfully wrapped up its first European trade and investment mission since the COVID-19 pandemic to Malaysia from 7 to 9 June, which culminated in a Joint Gala Dinner with EUROCHAM Malaysia. The Gala Dinner was attended by distinguished government officials and prominent business leaders from across Southeast Asia and Europe. At the centre of this pre-eminent line-up was Malaysia Minister of Finance His Excellency Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Speaking during his keynote speech at the Gala Dinner, Tengku Zafrul reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to ensure the rapid recovery of its economy, while strengthening the country’s resilience to new challenges, through restoring business capabilities, maintaining Malaysia’s competitiveness, and investing in future technologies, to name a few.

His Excellency also highlighted the significance of the relationship between Malaysia and the EU, and on a broader scale between ASEAN and the EU, which continues to be key to improving trade, investments, and business opportunities for all parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 31, 2022 – EUROCHAM Malaysia concludes the first quarter of the year on a high note by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) as part of its ongoing effort to advance sustainability efforts and Green Industry Transformation within the EU and Malaysia business communities.

The MoU with UNGCMYB, will see and explore future opportunities to create awareness and training initiatives on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG, and other sustainability initiatives, and their impact on relevant stakeholders to promote the alignment of organisational strategies. 

EUROCHAM Malaysia continues its motto to bolster alliances for a prosperous EU-Malaysia partnership, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic.