ZOOM Virtual Backgrounds MY I

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ZOOM Virtual Backgrounds MY II

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ZOOM Virtual Backgrounds MY III

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ZOOM Virtual Backgrounds NL I

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ZOOM Virtual Backgrounds NL II

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MDBC: Membership Satisfaction Survey 2020 Summary Results

Results from the MDBC Membership Satisfaction Survey (MSS) 2020.  Feedback given by members on each section of the MSS contains both positive as well as constructive feedback.  We thank you all for sharing your thoughts on how MDBC can continue to improve.

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[International SOS] Risk Outlook 2021 Predictions Paper

For the fifth year in a row, International SOS are proud to have developed the Risk Outlook report alongside Ipsos MORI.  2020 has shown that, on its own, the past is a poor guide to the future.  But armed with this expert analysis and insight, leaders will be better equipped to navigate the uncertain times ahead.

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[KPMG] 2021 Budget Snapshot

The Minister of Finance, YB Dato’ Sri Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, tabled the 2021 Budget on 6 November 2020.  Here, KPMG has unpacked the Budget’s key proposals and provide insights and analyses on the implications to you and your organization.

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[MIDA]: Industry 4.0 Blueprint

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[NLinBusiness] Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities for Dutch Businesses Post COVID – 19

Report by Alex Krijger 

In an extraordinarily rare nationwide address on March 18, 2020, German Chancellor Angela Merkel characterized the COVID – 19 pandemic as ‘the greatest challenge since World War II’, “Es ist Ernst”.
The post – COVID – 19 world will bring challenges in an ever more complex global playing field but also offers significant opportunities. Dutch businesses can achieve a competitive advantage by moving fast.

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[Vriens & Partners] Malaysia’s 2020 Cabinet

Malaysia’s cabinet compromise: Allies rewarded, rivals kept at bay…for now.  Fundamentally, Muhyiddin Yassin’s cabinet is a grand compromise designed to appease key factions and keep potential rivals at bay, with some “technocratic” appointments thrown in to generate some goodwill.

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[Sunway Medical] How to Wear a Mask

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[Sunway Medical] Covid – 19 General Info

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MDBC: Member Satisfaction Survey 2019 Summary Results

Results from the MDBC Member Satisfaction Survey 2019.  Feedback given by members on each section of the Membership satisfactions survey (MSS) contains both positive as well as constructive feedback. We thank you all for sharing you thoughts on how MDBC can continue to improve.

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[TMF Group] Malaysia Ranked 25th for Global Business Complexity

Malaysia is the ninth simplest place to do business in Asia (excluding Australia & Oceania), according to
a new report by TMF Group, a leading provider of international administrative services.

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[Skrine] Highlights of the Prime Minister’s Keynote Address at the Invest Malaysia Conference 2019

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, delivered the keynote address at the Invest Malaysia Conference 2019 on 19 March.

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MDBC: Member Satisfaction Survey 2018 Summary Results

Results from the MDBC Member Satisfaction Survey 2018.  Feedback given by members on each section of the Membership satisfactions survey (MSS) contains both positive as well as constructive feedback. We thank you all for sharing you thoughts on how MDBC can continue to improve.

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[MDEC] Malaysia – The Fastest Growing Region in the World

Malaysia presents the perfect platform and ecosystem to fuel digital economy growth.  Located at the heart of ASEAN, the country is an ideal and cost-effective gateway to access the region’s population base of 640 million with a collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$2.5 trillion

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[TalentCorp] Life at Work

Report on the Implementation and Outcomes of Work – Life Practices in Corporate Malaysia.  TalentCorp has commissioned this study to explore corporate Malaysia’s perception on the Future of Work, and the extent and outcomes of work – life practice implementation.

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[Vriens & Partners] Report on Malaysia’s 14th General Elections

In an outcome that surprised everyone, the opposition coalition led by Dr Mahathir Mohamad won the majority of the Parliamentary seats, enabling him to form the next Federal Government.  It is unlikely that the incoming Federal administration will pursue policies that will lead to an unfriendly business environment.  In the states of Penang and Selangor, the PH governments have continued to pursue business friendly policies since winning the states in 2008.

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[Regus] Not Just a Fad: What Blockchain Means for Business

Tired of reading about blockchain? Don’t give up just yet: the technology is creating opportunities to fundamentally rethink how we work, what we do, and where we do it. Hannah Hudson explores its potentially disruptive impact, and what it means for flexible working.

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[Regus] GDPR Experts Explain How to Protect Data on the Move

How safe is your company’s data outside your office? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect this month, affecting any organisation worldwide that collects or processes personal data on EU residents. Here, GDPR compliance experts advise you how to protect your business.

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[Vriens & Partners] Malaysian Election 2018

Around noon today, Prime Minister Najib announced the dissolution of Malaysia’s Parliament, effective tomorrow, paving the way for the 14th General Election. The election date is expected to be announced within a week.

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Malaysia: Key Trade and Investment Figures 2019

Source: MIDA

Malaysia: Investment Performance 2019

Malaysia has been proactive during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in balancing public health and the livelihood of the people as well as strengthening the economic fundamentals by providing the necessary approval for companies in several economic sectors to operate, and are subject to strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.

“While the COVID – 19 pandemic has changed the global industrial system, MITI is committed to ensuring that Malaysia continues to be positioned as an investor – friendly location for long term growth of both foreign and domestic businesses. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a long term capital flow. We trust that the existing foreign companies will continue to weather the storm and retain their investment in the country,” said YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), today.

Against the backdrop of a challenging external environment and declining global FDI inflows, Malaysia remains resilient and attracted a total of RM 207.9 billion of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in 2019, a 1.7% increase, compared to 2018. With a contribution of 60.4% (RM 125.5 billion), domestic direct investment (DDI) accounted for the bulk of the total approved investments. Although FDI made up for 39.6% (RM 82.4 billion) of the total, the value of FDI in 2019 had increased by 2.9% from the previous year.

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Approved Investments by States

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MOH: How to Wash Your Hands

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MOH: Health Alert Card

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DOSM: Malaysia’s Economy 2019

Malaysia’s economy expanded 4.9% in Q2 2019.

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DOSM: Malaysia’s Labour Force Q2 2019

The Labour force in Malaysia increased 0.5% to 15.6 million persons in Q2 2019.

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

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DOSM: Malaysia’s SMEs Performance 2018

Malaysia’s SMEs GDP recorded a strong growth at 6.2%, exceeding Malaysia’s GDP which registered at 4.7% in 2018.  The SMEs GDP contribution increased to 38.3% compared to 37.8% in 2017.

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

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MATRADE: Malaysia’s Trade Performance 2018

Largest Trade Surplus since 2012 as Exports reached almost RM1 trillion in 2018

Supported by stronger than expected export growth, Malaysia’s total trade in 2018 remained resilient, expanding by 5.9% to RM 1.876 trillion, compared with RM 1.771 trillion in 2017.

Despite the uncertainties in the global environment, exports rose by 6.7% to reach a value of RM 998.01 billion, surpassing the forecast export growth of 4.4% in the Economic Outlook 2019. Imports increased by 4.9% to RM 877.74 billion.

Malaysia’s trade surplus widened by 22.1% to RM 120.27 billion, registering the fastest rate in 10 years and the largest trade surplus since 2012. This was the 21st consecutive year of trade surplus since 1998.

Author: MATRADE

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EU Commission: EU – ASEAN Blue Book 2018

The relationship between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is built on strong foundations. Relations have grown over time and encompass today a broad spectrum of social, political, economic, trade, developmental, and security dimensions. Dialogue and cooperation are the basis of the EU-ASEAN partnership. The EU is one of ASEAN’s longstanding dialogue partners and one of ASEAN’s main development partners, both at regional and bilateral levels.

EU regional and bilateral development assistance focuses on areas where the EU and ASEAN can work together to counter negative trends. They set their sights high on regional economic integration for reducing the development gap, on biodiversity conservation, improved border management and migration, and better and more mobile higher education. These are only few examples of joint efforts to achieve tangible results for all citizens.  The EU – ASEAN Blue Book demonstrates the success and benefits of close cooperation and that by joining forces, it will contribute to prosperity, stability and security for all.

Author: The European Union Commission

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