Italcham Malaysia - Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia

12/05/2026

ITALCHAM Malaysia is proud to support Europe Day 2026! As a chamber dedicated to fostering vibrant business and cultural relations, celebrating Europe Day underscores our commitment to strengthening the economic ties between Italy, Europe, and Malaysia. Together, we drive innovation, collaboration, and growth! 🇪🇺🇮🇹

Celebrated annually on the 9th of May, Europe Day is a powerful reminder of the strength found in international cooperation.

🎥 Watch the full video to catch a special highlight featuring H.E. Raffaele Langella, the Italian Ambassador to Malaysia, literally (and metaphorically 😉) passing the ball to Team Europe.

08/05/2026

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to Osai A.S. S.p.A. 🤝 as a new member of our Chamber community 🇮🇹🇲🇾

OSAI Automation Systems is an Italian system integrator specialised in industrial automation, combining standard machines, custom automation solutions, and fully integrated production lines.

With a strong cross-sector presence, OSAI operates across semiconductor, automotive, medical, electronics, e-mobility, home appliance, and urban mining industries. The company develops advanced multi-process and multi-technology solutions covering assembly, testing, handling, laser applications, quality control, and complete production flows, enabling highly efficient and even lights-out manufacturing environments.

Learn more: https://osai-as.com/

We are delighted to welcome Osai A.S. S.p.A. into our network and look forward to fostering meaningful connections and collaboration opportunities within the Italian-Malaysian business community!

08/05/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🇮🇹🤝🇲🇾

On 5 May 2026, Italcham Malaysia, represented by its President, 𝗬𝗕𝗵𝗴. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶 (Chief Executive Officer of 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗱𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝗱), was featured as a key panelist at the prestigious 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 @ 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗞𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗶 (𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹).

TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) continues to be the ultimate catalyst in shaping a competent, innovative, and highly competitive workforce that aligns with modern global industry standards.

Representing the Italian business community in Malaysia, Michele shared valuable insights on:

🎓 Bridging the gap between classroom learning and actual industrial demands.
⚙️ How Italian manufacturing and technological excellence can serve as a benchmark for high-value skills development.
🌐 Fostering stronger ties between European industry players and Malaysian educational institutions to cultivate future-ready talent.

The distinguished panel also featured:
- 𝗬𝗕𝗵𝗴. 𝗜𝗿. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝘇𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗵 (Deputy Director General of MARA)
- 𝗬𝗕𝗵𝗴. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 (Managing Director of IEN Consultants Sdn Bhd)

The session was moderated by:
- 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗜𝗿. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘇𝗺𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻, Deputy President – International, Industrial & Institutional Partnership.

A massive thank you to our gold chamber member, Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Unikl, and MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹) - 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔 for hosting this vital conversation and bringing together leaders to strengthen the TVET ecosystem!

07/05/2026

🌼 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 #𝟭 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! ✨

Step into a new month filled with curated experiences, exclusive promotions, and exciting happenings from our members. From standout dining moments and seasonal offerings to lifestyle highlights and limited-time deals, this edition of Discover brings even more ways to explore and indulge this May.

Uncover what’s new and make the most of the month ahead with experiences worth discovering.

📖 This month’s lineup:
https://mailchi.mp/italcham.my/discover-events-promos-5863710

📩 Subscribe to keep discovering all year long:
https://mailchi.mp/italcham.my/newsletter-signup-form-24

07/05/2026

Interested in expanding your business into Southeast Asia? 🇲🇾🇮🇹

Join us for an insightful webinar organised in collaboration with our esteemed Chamber member, Dezan Shira & Associates: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗜𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕘 9:30 – 10:30 AM (Rome)
🕞 3:30 – 4:30 PM (Kuala Lumpur)
💻 Complimentary Online Webinar

This session will provide Italian and European companies with practical insights into Malaysia’s evolving business landscape, including:
✔️ Market entry strategies and regulatory considerations
✔️ Intellectual Property protection and 2022 GI reforms
✔️ Opportunities in food processing and packaging
✔️ Malaysia’s role as a regional halal hub

✔️ Immigration and business updates for foreign companies

Featuring:
• Riccardo Benussi, Partner – Dezan Shira & Associates
• Quinn Lu, Senior Associate – Dezan Shira & Associates
• Luciano Pezzotta, Vice President – Italcham Malaysia

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://www.dezshira.com/events/details/entering-malaysia-market-access-ip-protection-opportunities-in-food-processing-packaging-for-italian-businesses-10360.html?1777018571

Italcham Malaysia is pleased to support initiatives that strengthen bilateral business ties and foster new opportunities between Italy, Malaysia, and the wider ASEAN region!

06/05/2026

🍝🇮🇹 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🇲🇾

In conjunction with the ITALCHAM Malaysia Annual General Meeting 2026, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia warmly invites members and guests to a special dinner in collaboration with Ciao Ristorante KL!

Enjoy a curated menu of 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, featuring indulgent delicacies such as 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀, and 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗶 — perfectly rounded off with a classic 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁. 🇮🇹✨

An evening of authentic Italian flavours, shared plates, and great company awaits.

📅 Date: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕗 Time: 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 Venue: 𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲
🎟️ Tickets: ITALCHAM Member: 𝗥𝗠𝟭𝟱𝟵 | Non-member: 𝗥𝗠𝟭𝟴𝟵

🥂 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• Complimentary drinking water will be provided.
• Wine may be purchased à la carte at the restaurant and will be billed directly to guests. Kindly note that the event ticket covers food only.

⚠️ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 (𝟭) 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘅

👉𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://forms.gle/zq4fXq4FvMv266iz6

For enquiries:
📩 [email protected]📱 WhatsApp: +6018 900 4816

✨ This dinner serves as a relaxed, “dry” option for guests not participating in the 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 experience. For more information about the wine tasting dinner, please visit: https://forms.gle/A5Vcib11pmzKLHcx6

06/05/2026

🍷 Step into an Italian Wine Experience with ITALCHAM Malaysia 🇮🇹

Join us for a 𝘽𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙤 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, held in collaboration with Ciao Ristorante KL and Cuore Italiano!

Inspired by the charm of traditional Venetian taverns, this immersive evening invites you to explore premium Italian wines — from sparkling to white, red, and dessert — all tasted blind for a truly sensory journey. 👨🏻‍🍳🍷

📅 Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Ciao Ristorante, Kuala Lumpur
🎟️ Tickets:�Member: RM259�Non-member: RM289

⚠️ One (1) form submission per pax

Secure your seat and challenge your palate in this unique tasting experience.

👉𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀: https://forms.gle/26gDPHHx7vRWBZHt6

For enquiries:
📩 [email protected]�📱 WhatsApp: +6018 900 4816

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹? 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)— a relaxed dining experience perfect for guests who prefer a non-wine pairing evening: https://forms.gle/4jZtaQDVHqFEksqw5

05/05/2026

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! Italcham Malaysia is pleased to invite its members to 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Join us on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at Ciao Ristorante KL for an evening of insights, connections, and community 🇮🇹

🕠 17:30 – AGM 2026 (Members only)
🕖 19:00 – Complimentary Networking Aperitivo
🕗 20:00 – Evening experiences (Open to members & non-members):
🍷 Blind Wine Tasting: Bacaro Experience
OR
🍽️ AGM Dinner: Flavours of Venice

📩 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗻𝗼𝘄 via email at 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀@𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺.𝗺𝘆 or WhatsApp +𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟴𝟵𝟬𝟬𝟰𝟴𝟭𝟲

🔔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻—𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱!

04/05/2026

🌱 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗙-𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority - MIDA has announced the reopening and extension of the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF-ESG)—a key initiative supporting Malaysian-owned SMEs and Mid-Tier Companies in advancing their ESG transition.

💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:�• 50:50 matching grant (subject to evaluation)�• Up to 𝗥𝗠500,000 reimbursable per company�• Applicable to manufacturing & selected services sectors�• Application deadline: 31 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼: https://www.mida.gov.my/forms-and-guidelines/grants/ #:~:text=MIDA%20wishes%20to%20inform%20that%20the%20DIAF%2DESG,now%20submit%20new%20applications%20via%20the%20InvestMalaysia

📌 Applications are to be submitted via the InvestMalaysia system and are subject to funding availability and prevailing government policies: https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my/EIP/InvestMalaysia.aspx #&gid=null&pid=1

Italcham Malaysia is pleased to bring this opportunity to the attention of our members and the wider business community!

Applications for the DIAF-ESG Grant are now open until 31 Oct 2026! 🌱

Are you an SME looking to improve your sustainability practices?
This grant supports businesses in adopting ESG initiatives and strengthening long-term growth.

Apply now via the InvestMalaysia Portal before the deadline.

30/04/2026

𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮 extends its appreciation to all members, partners, and the wider community this Labour Day, in recognition of the dedication, resilience, and contributions that drive our economies forward.

In conjunction with the Labour Day public holiday, please be informed that our office will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆). We look forward to reconnecting with you when we resume operations on 𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆).

Wishing everyone a restful and meaningful Labour Day.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and 𝗕𝘂𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼!

28/04/2026

ITALCHAM Malaysia is pleased to share significant developments regarding the bilateral economic landscape. Following the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM), Foreign Minister 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 has confirmed that Malaysia and the European Union are now in the final stages of signing a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

As the EU increasingly identifies Southeast Asia as a critical strategic hub for trade stability, this agreement serves as a vital milestone in strengthening the economic ties between Malaysia and the EU. 🇪🇺🇮🇹🇲🇾

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

📈 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: With existing trade between Malaysia and the EU already valued at €46 billion, the implementation of the FTA is expected to significantly accelerate this figure, reducing barriers for "Made in Italy" exports and fostering a more seamless flow of goods and services.
🌱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: The discussions highlighted a mutual commitment to addressing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Malaysia’s emphasis on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards provides a framework for greater cooperation in the agrifood and downstream industrial sectors.
🌏 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡: The finalisation of this agreement reinforces Malaysia’s position as a premier regional gateway. For Italian companies, this translates to improved investment security and a more predictable regulatory environment for long-term expansion within the region.

This agreement represents a new chapter of economic synergy, and we look forward to supporting our Italian-Malaysian Business Community as we transition into this era of enhanced bilateral cooperation.

🔗 Read the full article on The Edge Malaysia here:

Malaysia and the European Union (EU) are now in the final stage of signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as finalising a comprehensive partnership aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and bilateral relations.