Malaysia Australia Business Council

28/05/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha from MABC

26/05/2026

It's official: Sydney's new airport will start welcoming passengers from October 2026

https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/its-official-sydneys-new-airport-will-start-welcoming-passengers-from-october-2026-021126

25/05/2026

Delighted to have met with Marianne Morris and April Chiew from CPA Australia to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration and engagement opportunities.
Looking forward to potential joint initiatives, knowledge sharing programs and industry engagement activities that will bring more added value to members of both organisations.

25/05/2026

Gamuda’s Tasmania solar and wind projects win Australian govt support with a 15-year revenue safety net

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Gamuda Bhd’s (KL:GAMUDA) proposed Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm projects in Tasmania have been selected under Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme, which reduces investment risk by providing a government-backed revenue safety net for up to 15 years.

25/05/2026

Study in Australia

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If you’re unsure as to what career or course would be best fit for you, try the Career Matcher tool. Alternatively, use the comprehensive search tool on the StudyAustralia website and submit your enquiry about a course.

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25/05/2026

Smartraveller

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You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile number – to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.

In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.

Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

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25/05/2026

Supporting Australia’s tech scaleups to soar in Southeast Asia.

Austrade hosted 3 Landing Pads programs in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to connect scaleups with opportunities.

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Australian digital tech companies explored opportunities through a series of Landing Pad programs across Southeast Asia.

22/05/2026

Invitation: Interchamber Nordic Sundowner

Dear members and friends,

SwedCham and DanCham are pleased to invite you to their Interchamber Nordic Sundowner - a relaxed evening of networking, good conversations, and Nordic hospitality.

Join them on Thursday, 11 June, at Tom, Dick & Harry’s @ The Sphere for an informal after-work gathering bringing together members and friends of the business community in Kuala Lumpur. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new contacts, the evening offers a welcoming setting to unwind and network.

Guests will enjoy a curated selection of Nordic-inspired dishes, along with a lucky draw featuring exciting prizes.

Venue: Tom, Dick & Harry’s @ The Sphere, 1 Avenue, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Thursday, 11 June, 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM
RSVP by: 7 June
Dress code: Business casual
Participation fee:
Members: RM130
Non-members: RM180
The participation fee includes food and three drinks (choice of wine or beer).

Underground parking is available directly next to the restaurant for your convenience.

Please note that registrations are non-refundable in the event of a no-show.

For event details and registration, please visit:
https://www.swedcham.my/event-details/midsummer-sundowner

SwedCham & DanCham look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable Nordic summer evening.

Warm regards,
SwedCham & DanCham See less

22/05/2026

The Senior Executive Forum is an immersive residential program designed to equip senior leaders with the strategic and adaptive leadership capabilities required to thrive in complex organisational environments.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished Harvard Business School faculty, as you navigate complexity, innovation and strategic transformation.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

15/05/2026

This year’s InterChamber Ladies Sundowner was a record-breaking success. Almost as soon as registrations opened, the event was completely sold out.

With an incredible 13 participating Chambers, the evening brought together women from diverse backgrounds, industries and leadership roles to do what we do best — connect, network and build meaningful relationships.

Tara Méité, Deputy Executive Director of Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) and lead organiser of the event, shared eye-opening statistics on women in the workforce across Europe and Malaysia, as well as the many life transitions women experience that can impact career progression.

One particularly striking example was an AI-generated comparison between fictitious male and female CVs — where the AI itself favoured the “male” candidate by a staggering 60%. A powerful reminder that despite advancements in technology and society, bias still exists in many forms.

Even more concerning is how early these perceptions begin. Girls as young as five or six are already learning to think, “I’m a girl, I can’t do this.” Too often, they are conditioned not to dream as boldly as boys.

While progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in building a truly equal society.

Thank you to MGCC and all participating Chambers for creating such a meaningful evening in celebration of the incredible women in our community. MABC is honoured to have be part of this event.