Digitalisation is enabling a reinvention of manufacturing. It is a core component of a new Industry Renaissance — the merger of automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, business processes, big data, and cloud computing. It is reshaping how manufacturers innovate and respond to customer demands.Read More

On 22 November 2022, Novugen Pharma Sdn. Bhd. received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for its general pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. In addition to being Southeast Asia’s first vertically integrated pharmaceutical company, from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to finished dosage products, this makes Novugen Malaysia’s first pharmaceutical company to receive an approval from the federal agency and the only in the region. This approval will allow Novugen to export solid oral formulations to the US market from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.Read More

The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) is the largest trade event for green technologies and eco-solutions in South East Asia. IGEM is an ideal platform for solution providers and green energy businesses to tap into the fast-expanding ASEAN market by showcasing the latest innovations to policymakers, government organisations, investors, and as well as the public.Read More

‘Halal’ is an Arabic term which means ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’ in Islam. It embodies universal values that are good and wholesome, including sustainability in health restoration, care for animals and the environment, fair trade and ethical consumerism Read More

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and its agencies will be transitioning into the year 2023 under the leadership of the new MITI Minister YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, who was appointed on 3 December 2022.Read More

Advertising and promotion are such a fundamental part of running a business that it is impossible to ignore or completely forgo – and this is true regardless of whether economic times are booming, or challenging in the face of global disasters and epidemics. Especially during the best of times, the global market is flooded with countless shiny brands from every corner – so it takes an exceptional icon to not only make a mark on the world stage but to blossom.Read More

Ally Logistic Property (ALP) is Taiwan’s largest institutional logistics property developer, focused on smart warehousing solutions to digitise the labour-intensive logistics space. Established in 2014, ALP provides cutting-edge smart warehousing solutions, including warehousing property, automation system integration, and warehousing operation planning and optimisation.Read More

The advancement in global trade over the past few decades has shaped the supply chain industry, resulting in several innovations and evolution in business operations, equipment, and infrastructure – including those used for the storage and transportation of temperature-controlled products. The growing demand to transport temperature-sensitive products safely throughout the supply chain gave rise to the birth and development of cold chain logistics.Read More

Malaysia is at the heart of Asia’s semiconductor footprint. The country’s strategic location and comprehensive infrastructure – including ports, airports, highways, logistics, and telecommunications – offer a competitive advantage in business costs. By establishing operations in Malaysia, investors will gain access to the global market of more than four billion people, through various free trade agreements (FTAs) signed with economic partners regionally and bilaterally.Read More

YB Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia’s new Deputy Minister at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) recently had a working visit to Brussels, Belgium from 13 to 15 December 2022 in conjunction with the ASEAN-EU Business Summit.Read More

Malaysia continues to be among the top global investment destinations for foreign investors and a hub for business growth, as evidenced by the recently released approved investment figures for the first nine months of 2022.Read More

The production process within any factory or operation consists of a system of actions that generally result in products or services that have value to the general public. Many factors govern the set-up of this process – and one important aspect includes the implementation of what is known as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues, which is concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of the people who work in the process.Read More

Digital transformation has accelerated, nowhere more so than in APAC, the world's most digital-first region. To help brands merge physical and digital touchpoints at scale and speed, SGK brings creative, strategy, consultancy, content production, and volume transcreation teams under one roof – creating extraordinary brand experience and packaging solutions worldwide.Read More

Education is a powerful driver of development, delivers large and consistent returns in terms of income, and is the most important factor to ensure equality of opportunity. In general, the education system in Malaysia is categorised into preschool, primary, secondary, post-secondary, and tertiary education.Read More

The aviation industry globally has started to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, with people continuing on with travelling since most of the countries in the world have officially opened their borders to visitors. However, there are pressing matters that arise in the aviation industry. While the world is moving towards a greener, circular, and more sustainable pathway, the aviation industry is still the major contributor to CO2 emissions as more than 99% of energy consumption is met by fossil-based fuels.Read More

The Government unveiled its New Investment Policy (NIP) on 6th October 2022 to continue Malaysia’s move towards becoming the preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia. The NIP will serve as a forward-looking framework to ensure Malaysia remains ever-ready to cater to the changes in the global economic landscape and spur investment in future growth sectors.Read More

As the world recovers from COVID-19 and is faced with regional geopolitical developments and impending inflation, Malaysia provides an attractive haven for global investors seeking to diversify their operations, including European investors in Southeast Asia. Read More

On 29 August 2022, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) formalised its partnership with multinational shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) to drive high-quality investments into Malaysia. This would lead to increased contribution to the growth and development of the local supply chain sector, thereby spurring Malaysia to be one of the premier logistics hubs in Asia Pacific.Read More

Globetronics, a leading miniaturised optical sensor manufacturer since 2012, has come a long way since its debut 30 years ago as a single-product, single-customer company. Through numerous diversification efforts, it grew from a pure integrated circuits player to producing light-emitting diodes (LED) quartz crystal timing devices, before finally moving into sensors.Read More

Unilin Group is a global reference in interior design and construction. They develop, manufacture and market laminate floors, luxury vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl, engineered parquet, carpet tiles, wall-to-wall carpeting, wood-based and decorative panels, industrial floors, wall and roof systems and insulation boards.Read More

MIDA introduced the International Integrated Logistics Services (IILS) status in 2008 after the issuance of new Customs Agent Licences (Forwarding Agent category) to logistics companies was suspended in 2007. It was part of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)’s efforts to ensure that licences were only issued to genuine logistics operators who undertake Customs declaration activities.Read More

According to a report published by KPMG in March 2020 which builds on figures released by Fitch Solutions, Malaysia’s medical device market is forecasted to be worth RM8.97 billion (USD2.0 billion) in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 per cent between 2018 and 2022. Read More

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is privileged to welcome Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Sulaiman bin Mahbob as the new Chairman of MIDA, effective 3 September 2022.Read More

Malaysia’s economy has been on a strong recovery path since the country reopened its borders on the 1st April 2022. Supported by its robust industrial ecosystem, an increase in domestic demand, and the easing of containment measures, the Malaysian economy’s performance continues to normalise and grow in strength.Read More

Fire Fighter Industry Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1974 by Mr. Jeffrey Soo, with the goal of making fire safety more accessible to the public and fireproofing Malaysia through its products and services. As one of the oldest fire safety companies in Malaysia, Fire Fighter is a one stop center for all things fire safety.Read More