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Malaysia To Ride on Industry 4.0 Wave
The World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Malaysian government today established a center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Malaysian...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Malaysia Turns to Smart Farming to Boost Food Security
The country hopes to ramp up domestic production and reduce import dependency using technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and...
Jul 7, 20233 min read
E&E Industry Still a Major Contributor to Malaysian Economy
The electrical and electronics (E&E) industry will keep on playing a major contributor the the country's economy. According to...
May 31, 20232 min read
Call For Better System to Apply for IR 4.0-Related Funds, Grants
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is calling on the government to establish a new system for industry players to apply for...
May 29, 20232 min read
MIDA Continues to Drive SMEs to Adopt IR4.0
The Malaysian economy is facing the challenge of a rapidly changing industrial landscape due to the emergence of Industry 4.0. Industry...
May 25, 20234 min read
One Year into Malaysia’s National 4IR Policy
National Robotics Roadmap to lift robotics into mainstream usage WEF affiliated Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to support 4IR...
Sep 6, 20224 min read
Malaysia to Be Manufacturing Hub for Ericsson's 5G Equipment in APAC
Malaysia has been selected as a manufacturing hub for 5G telecom equipment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, producing Ericsson's latest...
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Vital For Nation to Embrace Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Malaysia has to quickly embrace new technologies offered by Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) if the country is to remain competitive and...
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Western Digital factory in Penang named Asia's first World Economic Forum Sustainability Lighthouse
The World Economic Forum has recognized and awarded Western Digital's factory at Batu Kawan, Penang, as a Sustainability Lighthouse. By...
Jun 3, 20223 min read
MGTC: Malaysia Surpasses Expectations of Trade and Business Leads in Expo 2020 Dubai
Malaysia has exceeded its expectations of trade and business leads garnered at Expo 2020 Dubai, giving confidence for its industries to...
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Thailand to Host ‘Economic Roadshows’ to Attract Foreign Investors
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the relevant authorities to host “economic roadshows” to draw foreign investors back to Thailand....
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Malaysia, Japan Collaborate In Smart Manufacturing
Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is collaborating with government agencies and Japanese companies to accelerate adoption of...
May 31, 20222 min read
Propelling Smart Industries in 2022
Faced by the rapidly evolving world of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0), forward thinking business leaders in the manufacturing, production,...
May 20, 20224 min read
Edge Computing Key in Pursuit of Industry 4.0
Edge computing can be instrumental in driving Thailand's Industry 4.0 and pushing for the country's digital transformation, according to...
May 20, 20222 min read
Luster To Buy 8.169% Stake in Aimflex for RM22m to Penetrate Automation Industry
Luster Industries Bhd, which is principally involved in the manufacturing of plastic parts and components and machining of metal parts,...
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Making Manufacturing Smarter Is Sirim’s Big Agenda
SIRIM is a familiar name to Malaysians. The Sirim name is often associated with motorcycle helmets. Helmets, without that Sirim mark of...
Mar 30, 20223 min read
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