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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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The 45th IAA World Congress 2024

The International Advertising Association World Congress (IAAWC), held every 2-3 years in major cities, focuses on sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). It brings together professionals from various industries and celebrates the 85th Anniversary of IAA Global, the 30th Anniversary of IAA Malaysia, and International Women’s Day. The congress will take […]

Smart Agriculture & Food Manufacturing: Cultivating A Sustainable Future Conference

  The “Smart Agriculture & Food Manufacturing: Cultivating a Sustainable Future” conference, aims to explore and discuss the latest advancements in agriculture and food technologies and their roles in cultivating a sustainable future within these industries. This conference will feature experts and leaders in the field of AgriTech and FoodTech who will share their insights […]

Penang ESG Conference and Exhibition in 2023

The Penang ESG Conference and Exhibition 2023 is organised to raise awareness among participants about the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in business operations and decision-making. We also aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders, promoting sustainable business strategies and responsible corporate behaviour. It is […]

International Semiconductor Executive Summit SEA (ISES SEA) 2023

The International Semiconductor Executive Summit SEA (ISES SEA), taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2023. This event brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators in the field of SEA semiconductor technology. Date: 7 – 8 November 2023 Venue: Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang Why join us? Engage with top-level executives and decision-makers in the […]

National E-Invoicing Initiative 2023 Webinar

The National E-Invoicing Initiative aims to revolutionize the way businesses handle invoices, enabling seamless communication between different accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This digital transformation will streamline your invoicing processes, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness. This webinar promises valuable insights into the National E-Invoicing Initiative, a crucial step towards enhancing business […]

InvestPenang x myStarjob Fair 2023

Are you looking for a reliable solution to source the right talent for your company? You are in good hands as InvestPenang are now supporting myStarjob Fair 2023 to bring you Malaysia’s Most Premier Career fair happening in Penang on 10 & 11 June 2023. The event by myStarjob Fair 2023, has been providing a […]

[SEMICON SOUTHEAST ASIA 2023] InvestPenang Seminar: “Riding the Industry 4.0 Bandwagon: From Automation Equipment Manufacturing to Industrial IOT Solution Provider”

Penang’s capacity and capability to support the industrial needs and long-term growth strategies have well-translated into its unique and competitive edges that constantly attract top-tier multinationals. Fuelled by the increasing availability of new technologies made possible by Industry 4.0, companies in Penang have captured the transformation opportunity, making palpable progress in creating, adopting and implementing […]

Talent Dialogue Series: Strategizing TVET & STEM Talents

InvestPenang, in partnership with PSDC and Penang STEM, would like to invite you to join our upcoming Talent Dialogue Series titled “Strategizing TVET & STEM Talents”. This session will be held on 13 April 2023 at 10am to 4pm @ PSDC Auditorium. This dialogue session will provide you information on:- various TVET offerings available; financial […]

GBS Digital Transformation in Finance & Accounting (PGIA) Seminar

Background Malaysia is the preferred location for businesses looking to set up shared services. Global Business Services (GBS) model is a hidden gem for many companies to weather through digital initiatives because of their unique capability to work across enterprises. In the current digital age, data and technology is becoming an increasingly indispensable part of […]

[Supplier Day] Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening the Metal Precision & Engineering Ecosystem

Title: Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening the Metal Precision & Engineering Ecosystem
Featured Speaker: Jabil, Comet, SAM Meerkat, PAC
Date : Nov 3, 2022 @ 0900-1500

Launch of Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA)

You are invited to join the Launch of Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA) by YAB Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, which will be held on 8th November 2022, 9.30am at Wembley Ballroom 2, Level 10, The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang. The event is held in conjunction with Penang 6th GBS […]

Innovation and Career Paths in the Medical Device Industry

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Penang’s industrialisation, Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) is organizing a Medical Device Industry Career Talk 2022 on the Innovation and Career Paths in the Medical Device Industry. Date: 25 May 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Platform: Zoom Agenda: 2.00 pm: Welcome and Introduction 2.05 pm: Welcome […]

Overview and Career Opportunities in the Medical Device Industry

Interested to find out more about the overview and career opportunities in the medical device industry? Join Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI’s) 2022 Medical Device Industry Career Talk, held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Penang’s industrialisation, to hear from a great line-up of speakers. Date: 19 May 2022 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm […]

50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 3)

Description 12 themes were curated for the year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Penang’s Industrialisation. Each theme leader, who is also the industry expert will share about Penang’s transformation in the respective themes, the current position as well as the opportunities ahead. Focused themes for Series 3 are: 1. Industrial Revolution 4.0 2. Environmental, […]

50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 2)

In conjunction with the year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Penang’s Industrialisation, the organizing committee has outlined a series of webinars under “50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries”. There are 12 themes altogether, each with a theme leader who is also the industry expert, sharing about Penang’s transformation, its current […]

50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 1)

In conjunction with the year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Penang’s Industrialisation, the organizing committee has outlined a series of webinars under “50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries”. There are 12 themes altogether, each with a theme leader who is also the industry expert, sharing about Penang’s transformation, its current […]

[Webinar] SMART Capability Building Workshop: Achieving Growth and Profitability after the Pandemic

Title: Achieving Growth and Profitability after the Pandemic
Featured Speaker: Elev8 Asia
Date : Nov 26, 2021 @ 1000-1130

[Webinar] “Beyond Covid-19: Growing the Future of Agri-tech, Food and Halal Industries” – 19 November 2021 at 10.00 am

Dear all industry members, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 19, 2021 10:00 AM Topic: Beyond Covid-19: Growing the Future of Agri-tech, Food and Halal Industries Register in advance for this webinar at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WNjsjEhyRlyAMRjiTLF2Kw or scan the following QR code With an ambition to further drive Penang’s Agriculture, Food and Halal  Industries and in ensuring […]

[Webinar] Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang #4

Our “Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang” webinar session is back! In this series #4, together with PERSOLKELLY Malaysia as our collaborative partner, we have invited industry leaders from Western Digital, B. Braun Medical Industries and Zebra Technologies to share the insights on their esteemed companies, on new job opportunities and career advancements […]

[Webinar] SMART Capability Building Workshop: Achieving Sustained Business Success with Effective Quality Management System

Title: Achieving Sustained Business Success with Effective Quality Management System
Featured Speaker: British Standards Institution (BSI)
Date : Nov 10, 2021 @ 1400-1530

[CEO Speaks 2021] Western Digital’s Recognition as WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network: A Journey towards Intelligent Factory

Global Lighthouse Network is awarded to companies that showcase leadership in adopting fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies transformation to generate compelling financial, operational and environmental returns. Being the first company in Malaysia to receive such recognition, Western Digital (WD) will share its lights-out manufacturing journey based on 4IR technologies. Join this session to hear from […]

GBS 1.5 webinar series #4: PENANG GBS DAY – “ACCELERATING DIGITISATION AND BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION – TO STRENGTHEN SSCs & GBS IN PENANG”

Join us for the GBS 1.5 webinar series #4: PENANG GBS DAY – “ACCELERATING DIGITISATION AND BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION – TO STRENGTHEN SSCs & GBS IN PENANG” on Thursday 28th October 2021 from 10.00 – 11.45 am. This is the 4th webinar series that InvestPenang and GBS Focus Group are hosting. In partnership with Outsourcing Malaysia and PIKOM, the […]

[Webinar] EHS Control Plan and Procedure Best Practice Sharing

Title: EHS Control Plan and Procedure Best Practice Sharing
Date : Oct 14, 2021 @ 1430-1630

[Webinar] SMART Capability Building Workshop: The Future of B2B eCommerce

Title: The Future of B2B eCommerce
Featured Speaker: DHL Malaysia
Date : Sep 17, 2021 @ 1400-1500

Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang #3

“Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers” webinar session is back! In this series #3, we have invited industry leaders from LAM Research, DELL Technologies, Analog Devices and Greatech to share the insights on their esteemed companies, on new job opportunities and career advancements that you could explore! Grab this chance to interact closely with these […]

Navigating the Pandemic: Exit Strategies beyond Vaccination

The ramping up of vaccination centres and accelerated inoculation rate has made Penang’s percentage of cumulative vaccine doses administered (based on adult population) very near the national average. The average doses administered in Penang for the past one month is about 400,000 doses and the State is confident of achieving 100% of adult population to […]

GBS 1.5 Talk Series #3 – Digital Economy: Industry Outlook and Support & Funding Opportunities

InvestPenang in collaboration with Penang GBS Focus Group will be organizing a GBS 1.5 Talk Series #3 entitled “Digital Economy: Industry Outlook and Support & Funding Opportunities” on Thursday, 26th August 2021 at 3.00 pm – 4.45 pm. This is the 3rd webinar series that InvestPenang and GBS Focus Group are hosting. In partnership with MDEC […]

Penang spearheads the Olympics of Global IT Industry: the World Congress on Information Technology, WCIT in 2022 – Connecting Malaysia to The World

After more than 10 years, Malaysia has once again been chosen to host the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT). WCIT is a signature event of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) since 1978. Malaysia last hosted WCIT in Kuala Lumpur in 2008. The WCIT event, which was originally slated to be held […]

HSBC US Webinar: E&E Industry in Penang, Malaysia: Way Forward

Insights on investment opportunities, industry outlook and success stories of American companies Penang, the island state of Malaysia, is strategically located at the centre of ASEAN and Asia Pacific. Home to more than 85 top-tier American companies, representing mainly part of the Electronics & Electrical supply chain, Penang has become known as the Silicon Valley […]

Bridging Technical Talent Demands : Collaborative partnership with TVET institutions

Introduction Driven by Penang’s position as the country’s leading E&E hub, the State in recent years has attracted and recorded an outstanding investment performance in 2019 and 2020, clocked up a total of RM31 billion manufacturing investment, out of which RM25.6 billion came from Foreign Direct Investments (23% of Malaysia’s total) and the remaining from […]

GBS 1.5 Series #2 Webinar: Shaping the Workforce of the Future

With an ambition to further drive Penang’s Global Business Services (GBS) industry and in ensuring Penang remains as a preferred economic and investment destination, InvestPenang in collaboration with Penang GBS Focus Group will be organizing a GBS 1.5 series #2: Shaping the Workforce of the Future on Date: Tuesday, 13th July 2021 Time: 10.00 am […]

[Webinar] SMART Capability Building Workshop: Is Your Supply Chain Resilient?

Title: Is your supply chain resilient?
Featured Speaker: DHL Malaysia
Date : May 4, 2021 @ 1400-1600

Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers #2

“Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers” is back! In this series #2, together with ManpowerGroup Malaysia as our collaborative partner, we have invited industry leaders from Jabil, Pentamaster, and Teleperformance to share the insights on their esteemed companies, on new job opportunities and career advancements that you could explore! Grab this chance to interact closely […]

[Webinar] Penang Investment (European Session) on Post Covid 19: Opportunities for European Companies in the Robust Supply Chain & Ecosystem in Penang, Malaysia

  Title: POST-COVID 19: Opportunities for European Companies in the Robust Supply Chain & Ecosystem in Penang, Malaysia” Guest Speakers (click on speaker’s name to view their presentation materials): Lee Kah Choon, Special Investment Advisor to the Chief Minister of Penang and Director of InvestPenang (Corporate Video 1, Corporate video 2) Rashidah Othman, Director, Malaysia Investment […]

CEO Speaks 2021

InvestPenang’s 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 series is back! Featuring expert speakers from UOB, join this webinar to be enlightened on the macro development and opportunities in ASEAN and Malaysia as well as the role of banking sector in assisting the companies to embark on manufacturing transformation. Please see below for the event details: Date: 30 April 2021 […]

[Webinar] Penang Investment Webinar – Penang: Your Springboard to the World

Title: Penang: Your Springboard to the World – “Leverage on the State’s Future Ready Supply Chain Capabilities to Expand your Global Footprint” Guest Speakers: Dato’ Seri Lee Kah Choon, Special Investment Advisor to the Chief  Minister of Penang and Director of InvestPenang Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Mr Dave Mitchell, VP of Operation, Boston Scientific […]

[Webinar] SMART Capability Building Workshop: Strengthening Your Global Competitive Position with Bank Negara Malaysia HTF-NIA

Title                       : Strengthening Your Global Competitive Position with Bank Negara Malaysia HTF-NIA
Co-organizer        : Bank Negara Malaysia
Proposed Date    : March 23, 2021 @ 1000-1130
Platform              : Zoom Webinar

[Webinar] Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers #1

We’re excited to share our upcoming webinar session! Get up close and personal with Penang’s industry leaders. Discover new job opportunities and learn how you can advance your career in Penang. Don’t miss out on this exclusive session. Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rcdpJaMcQdqB-g1tNgNhfg Details of the webinar session as follows:  Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers #1  29 […]

[Webinar] Global Business Services – Thriving and Surviving in the Era of Pandemic

Join us for the GBS 1.5 Talk Series #1 on “Global Business Services – Thriving and Surviving in the Era of Pandemic” on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at 10.00 am – 11.30 am. This is the 1st webinar series that InvestPenang and GBS Focus Group are hosting. In partnership with PwC, this webinar will deep-dive […]

[Virtual Roadshow 2021] Penang SME Centre

As part of the State’s effort in promoting SMEs development, InvestPenang is organizing a virtual roadshow on Penang SME Centre to share the exciting offers and the latest subsidized rental rate structures in Penang SME Centre. Shout-out to the new start-ups or existing companies who wish to expand their footprints in Penang! Date: March 25th, […]

Digital Investment Summit for a GBS themed panel session discussing on Digitalization of GBS: Futureproofing Malaysia’s Attractiveness as a Global Digital Services Hub

Join us at the Digital Investment Summit for a GBS themed panel session discussing on Digitalization of GBS: Futureproofing Malaysia’s Attractiveness as a Global Digital Services Hub. Date: 26 Nov 2020 (Thursday) Time: 10 am Register online now at: https://mdec.my/mtm-event/digital-investment-summit/ See you there! #MDEC #DigitalInvestment #MTM2020

(ウェビナー) 次のサプライチェーン多様化の目的地としてのマレーシア・ペナン州先:-東のシリコンバレー (WEBINAR – JAPAN Chapter) Your Next Supply Chain Diversification Destination:- Penang, Malaysia. The Silicon Valley of The East

<背景> 米中貿易戦争とCovid-19のパンデミックは、世界中のサプライチェーンに大きな混乱を引き起こし、多くの製造会社やビジネスに影響を与えています。これらの企業は、事業継続戦略の一環として事業の一部を東南アジアに移転することにより、グローバルサプライチェーンモデルを再考し、変革を始めています。 このウェビナーは、サプライチェーンの多様化や、サプライチェーンの崩壊による将来的なリスクを軽減するため、新しい拠点を模索する日本企業様の役に立ちます。 参加対象者 事業の移転、拡大、多様化のために別の場所を模索・検討している日系企業の皆様。 <本ウェビナーのポイント> ペナンでの事業・サプライチェーンをすでに多様化している日本企業のサクセスストーリー。 マレーシア政府機関が提供するインセンティブや投資チャンスの情報共有。 ウェビナー スケジュール (2020年10月14日(水曜日) –  参加費:無料) 09:45 参加者様のログイン開始 10:00 司会からのご挨拶 10:05 開会の辞(JETRO KL) 10:10 MIDA最新の投資インセンティブの説明(MIDA東京事務所) 10:25 ペナン州の投資機会の説明(InvestPenang) 10:40 在ペナン州日系企業様によるご経験の共有 11:25 質疑応答 11:30 終了 と登録については、下記の https://rb.gy/yjucxj Background  The Trade War and Covid-19 pandemic have caused major disruption in supply chain which have affected many manufacturing companies and businesses worldwide. […]

CEO Speaks 2020: Empowering a Post-Covid Economy through Artificial Intelligence (A.I)

InvestPenang is organizing “CEO Speaks 2020” on 15 October 2020 (2.30pm – 3.30pm). The following are the details of the event: Topic: Empowering a Post-Covid Economy through Artificial Intelligence (A.I) Speaker: Mr. Danny Goh, Founder and CEO of Nexus FrontierTech Topic Outline: The Covid-19 has brought the most significant changes to the society and economy […]

马来西亚槟城招商局 – 槟城研讨会2020 (网络研讨会)

马来西亚槟城招商局 <<槟城研讨会2020>> 2020年9月23日,星期三 | 上午10时 马来西亚槟城招商局 – 槟城研讨会2020 此研讨会最主要的目的是推广马来西亚槟城成为工业投资地点。网络研讨会将深入探讨马来西亚槟城的竞争优势,投资奖掖,营商机会等议题。我们欢迎所有有兴趣了解在槟城投资设厂的各界人士参加这场网络研讨会,此网络研讨会入场免费。 槟城招商局简介 槟城州政府的招商引资局,主要目的是促进槟城州内的投资活动与扶持现有企业的成长。槟城州所积极推广的工业包括电子电器,半导体,信息和通信技术,医疗器材,航空业、航空电子,LED等。 槟城州政府将与深圳市国际贸易商会(CCOIC Shenzhen)合作于2020年9月23日(星期三)上午10时举办《投资槟城网络研讨会》。 研讨会的主要目的是推广槟城成为厂商投资者的投资目的地,吸引外资在槟城设立生产设施等。目标听众是所有正在探索在马来西亚设厂的商家及有兴趣进一步了解槟城的人士, 预计大概100-150位听众参与。此研讨会的主要发言人是槟城首席部长特别投资顾问兼槟城招商局董事拿督斯里李家全先生。 我们诚意邀请您参与此研讨会。我们也希望您能够将此研讨会的信息传播给予有意将马来西亚槟城作为投资目的地之一的商业联系和公司客户等。 以下是研讨会议程供您参考, 节目流程表 0945am 参会者登入网络研讨会平台 – 微信平台 1000am 槟城招商局开场致辞 1005am 深圳国际商会致辞 1010am 网络研讨会开始 – 马来西亚槟城州首席部长投资特别顾问拿督斯里李家全先生简报 1040am 马来西亚投资发展局简报 1100am 中资企业经验分享 1. 晶科能源控股有限公司 2. 金宝通电子有限公司 1140am 问答环节 1200pm 网络研讨会结束   此研讨会将以中文进行且入场免费,随电邮附上研讨会传单供您参考。我们也希望您可以将此网络研讨会信息转发给所有有兴趣在马来西亚槟城投资设厂的各界人士,并邀请他们参与。 以下是研讨会二维码,请使用微信应用程序并扫此二维码以注册与进入直播间。 如果有任何询问,请电邮至洪先生 (kitsin@investpenang.gov.my) 或致电 +604-646 8833 点击下载 槟城简介 槟城营商成本手册  

My Penang, My Workplace – Career Exploration Week

We bring you this virtual career event Career Exploration Week: My Penang, My Workplace, a collaboration between InvestPenang & Jobstreet.com Malaysia and Penang State Government. Penang aims to remain as a conducive, desirable and sustainable destination for “Work, Live, Play and Invest” and we want YOU to be part of this journey! Your key takeaways […]

CEO Speaks 2020: Can FDI Drive ASEAN’s Post COVID Recovery?

InvestPenang is organising “CEO Speaks 2020” on 17 September 2020 (2.30pm – 3.30pm) on a virtual basis via Cisco Webex. The following are the details of the event: Topic: Can FDI drive ASEAN’s post COVID recovery? Speaker: Mr. Edward Teather, UBS Executive Director and Senior Economist (ASEAN & Asia) Topic Outline: Shifting supply chains was […]

The China Series: Creating A Golden Ticket In Semiconductors

Self-sustainability is on the rise in China and many businesses are trying to find their place in this big puzzle. Join us for this free webinar as our panel of experts share insights on the current business landscape in China and how to compete in the nation. Date: 3 September 2020 (Thursday) Time: 8.00pm Join […]

Smart Sourcing Summit Webinar Series 2020 themed Hyper- Collaboration the New Normal

The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused much disruption in the way we operate our business today. But that’s not stopping us to deliver our promises to our members as we continue to value add to the membership and the GBS industry. So here we are bringing to you the Smart Sourcing Summit Webinar Series themed Hyper- […]

TECHFEST Live X ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia

  TECHFEST Live X ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia  is now coming to you this 18-20 November, 2020 out of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. A hybrid event, broadcasting out of George Town, join us live in person at The Setia Spice Convention Centre for exclusive events AND tune in live on your screens for in depth discussions about […]

SMART Capability Building Workshop: Let’s Engage! Financing Assistance by SME BANK (Online – Webinar)

Title                       : Let’s Engage with SME Bank
Co-organizer        : SME Bank
Proposed Date    : 17th March 2020 (Tue), 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Venue                   : InvestPenang Conference Room

SMART Capability Building Workshop: Discover How Branding Can Improve Your Revenue

Title : Discover How Branding Can Improve Your Revenue
Co-organizer : Connecty
Proposed Date : 19th Feb 2020 (Wed), 10am to 12noon.
Venue : InvestPenang Conference Room
Background and objectives of the workshop […]

UBS Greater China Conference 2020

Event Background Date: 13 – 14 Jan 2020 Venue: Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai GCC: Is the World Shifting to Two Supply Chains? The world may be moving towards two global supply chains as manufacturers wary of the U.S.-China trade war seek to retain China as a market while also continuing to supply the U.S., […]

International Electronics Elite Forum and Run 2019

Event Background: In order to enhance the transformation of Penang into one of electronic manufacturing and sourcing centers in the world, the Shenzhen Terminal Electronics Manufacturing Association (TEMA) is organizing the International Electronics Elite Forum and Run (IEEFR) 2019 in Penang from August 16 to 18, 2019. This event is co-organized by investPenang, endorsed by […]

5th Penang GBS Conference 2019

With over 50 years of industrial development, Penang is not only known as the Silicon Valley of South East Asia for its manufacturing success, but also a preferred location for the fast growing and thriving global business services (GBS) industry.

Islamic Finance Rendezvous Series 2019 – Islamic Finance for All

This program aims to provide insights to the businesses about the variety of financial products and services offered by Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) and how these offerings can help to propel your business further.

Penang SME Connexion 2018

Followed by the overwhelming response received in the previous SME Seminars, we are pleased to once again invite your goodself to join us in an all-new seminar: Penang SME Connextion 2018.

Logo Design Competition

investPenang would like to invite design studios to participate in a logo design competition as part of our new Corporate Visual Identity. This is an opportunity for the local studios to showcase their design capabilities through our 3 brands.

Penang i4.0 Seed Fund Launching Ceremony

In our efforts to realize Penang’s mission to become the Silicon Valley of Asia, the Penang i4.0 Seed Fund is established to further enhance and develop the local start-up industry, encapsulating ‘Powered in Penang’ capabilities.

Invitation to Participate: In Style � Hong Kong Symposium

In Style • Hong Kong is a large-scale signature promotion campaign aims to highlight Hong Kong’s vibrant and unique lifestyle and creativity, showcase branded and design-led products as well as present world-class services.

CROWD ECONOMY CONFERENCE (CEC) 2017 @ PENANG

The Crowd Economy Conference (CEC) is a multi-stakeholder gathering to facilitate sharing of enterprise-ready CROWDSOURCING solutions.

The CEO Speaks…by Dato’ Seri Cheah Cheng Hye

We are pleased to invite you and your organization to the investPenang Series on “The CEO Speaks…”. This series is talk organized by investPenang for the industrial and business communities in Penang.

Business Seminar in conjunction with Penang Free School Bicentenary Celebrations

We are pleased to invite you and your organization to the Business Seminar in conjunction with Penang Free School Bicentenary Celebrations.

SEMICON SEA 2016

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2016 26-28 April, 2016 SPICE Arena Penang, Malaysia www.semiconsea.org Showcase Your Brand Among the World’s Best at SEMICON Southeast Asia!

InvestPenang Premier Programs for SEMICON South East Asia 2016

We are proud to inform you that investPenang is once again the supporting partner for SEMI to host the prestigious SEMICON South East Asia 2016 event in Penang.

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This first series bring you George Yeo, the Chairman of Kerry Logistics.George Yeo will be sharing on China’s “One Belt, One Road Initiative” and what it means for strategic positioning of Penang and its logistics.

Briefing and dialogue session on the traffic management

The briefing and dialogue session organize by investPenang is to provide updates and mitigating measures taken by the State Government to minimize the impact of road closure.

PENANG INVESTMENT SEMINAR @ LONDON

Date: Wednesday, 1st July, 2015
Venue: Landmark House, 1st Floor Hammersmith Bridge Road

PENANG INVESTMENT SEMINAR @ SHEFFIELD

Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2015
Venue: Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s office

PENANG INVESTMENT SEMINAR @ SAN JOSE

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Venue: Embassy Suites Santa Clara (2885 Lakeside Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054)

3rd Penang Shared Services Outsourcing Conference 2015

For more information on the event please go to: https://www.nepcon.com.my/

NEPCON MALAYSIA 2015

For more information on the event please go to: https://www.nepcon.com.my/  

GameFounders’ Big Asia Tour Penang

To register please follow the link below :
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SEMICON South East Asia 2015

SEMICON Southeast Asia is the region’s only trade and technology event that covers the entire microelectronics manufacturing ecosystem, from process materials and equipment to packaging, test, and assembly technologies.

Tech Chillax Sunday

On Sunday, 22nd March we will be hosting the 2nd series of “Grill or Chill” at ViTrox Auditorium, Penang.This event is a platform for startups to have a casual pitching session, network with fellow technopreneurs and meet our invited accelerators – AppWorks and Brinc.io.

Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Come to where the freedom is! George Town, 26 Jan 2015. Float above the Padang Polo in Penang on a hot air balloon to glimpse at George Town World Heritage Site from a different angle on 21 and 22 Feb 2015.

investPenang CEO Speaks: How to Get a U.S. Visa

To kick start 2015, investPenang is delighted to invite you to join our first CEO Speaks session for the year, with the topic “How to Get a US Visa”. We have invited Ms. Wendy M. Vincent, Consul General of U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur to share with us.

The CEO Speaks : Capitalizing on ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is the goal of regional economic integration by 2020 which is has been progressively implemented since the early 1990s. It is expected to commence officially in 2015.

GST Seminar

You are cordially invited to attend a GST Seminar jointly organised by YB Sim Tze Tzin, Member of Parliament for Bayan Baru, and Invest Penang. The resource persons at the seminar will be officials from Customs Malaysia.

Supplier Day

InvestPenang together with our partnering organizations – Robert Bosch Power Tool, Motorola Solutions Malaysia, Keysight Technologies and National Instruments hosted a seminar and business matching event between the local and foreign suppliers in the Electrical and Electronics sector.

The CEO Speaks: Cybersecurity

Date: November 20th, 2014
Venue: Room 1202, PSDC, Penang
Speaker: Megat Mohammad Faisal Khir Johari, Cyber Risk Services Leader, Deloitte Malaysia

Seminar on ”Penang Business Opportunities” at Kuala Lumpur

The “Seminar on Penang-Business Opportunities’ is organised to update participants on the current economic environment and development in Penang, specially on business opportunities and the advantages of Penang as a location of choice for investment in the region.

Unleashing Business Opportunities: Crowdsourcing New Emerging Trend

The conference is MDeC’s awareness drive and engagement with local enterprises to educate corporate decision makers and business managers on the power of crowdsourcing and the positive impact it can bring to business delivery, outreach, efficiency and growth.

2nd Penang Shared Services & Outsourcing Conference

InvestPenang, together with Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) co-organised the 2nd Penang Shared Services and Outsourcing Conference. This conference offers a new perspective in the business area and updates on important issues.

The Penang Paradigm Seminar

Hosted by InvestPenang Date: 9th July, 2013 Venue: Orchard Hotel, Singapore Synopsis: Today, more and more globally renowned MNCs have made Penang their base in Asia. With a vision for holistic progress en route to “a balanced society” towards year 2023, the Penang State Government recently launched the Penang Paradigm – a 10 year development […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ The Current Global Economic Situation and What to Expect for Malaysia by Prof Datuk Woo Wing Thye

Hosted by investPenang Date: 8th March, 2013 Venue: Traders Hotel, Penang Synopsis:  The state of the global economy and its economic prospects and the Malaysian economic situation in the medium term

Dialogue with New Companies located in the SME Viillage at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park and the Penang Science Park

Hosted by investPenang Date: 29 January, 2013 Venue: Traders Hotel, Penang Synopsis: The main objective of this initiative is to provide a condusive business friendly environment for all the companies in the industrial parks to network with their neighbours. Government agencies – Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai (MPSP), Penang Development Corporation (PDC), Department of Environment (DOE), […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Hong Kong: Helping You Manage Opportunities and Challenges in China

Hosted by investPenang Date: January 23, 2013 Venue: PSDC Building, investPenang S.M.A.R.T Centre Synopsis: The talk touches on the vast business opportunities in China and how HKTDC can help Penang companies venture into one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Penang EU Trade & Investment Forum

Hosted by investPenang Date: November 21, 2012 Venue: G Hotel, Penang Objectives: 1. To promote the awareness of the trade & investment opportunities in Penang to the Ambassadors of the EU Countries 2. EU’s Economic Outlook  and trade & investment opportunities  in the EU countries. 3. How the EU has succeeded in implementing Green technology and initiatives in […]

Welcoming Dinner of The Swiss Delegation

Date: November 3, 2012 Venue: Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O), Penang Presentation by: Dato’ Lee Kah Choon, Member of the Board of investPenang

Chief Minister’s Dialogue with the Industry

Date: September 26, 2012 Venue: Hotel Equatorial, Penang Objectives: To highlight a platform for industry members to highlight the latest industry trends and to voice their views and how and what the Penang State Government can do to further accelerate industry developments and advancement in the State. Presentation by: Dato’ Simon Wong – Chairman of the Executive Comittee […]

JobStreet.com ‘HR Networking Event 2012’

JobStreet.com HR Networking Event 2012 (HRNE Penang) – The New Rules of Talent Management Venue: Eastin Hotel Penang Date: 19 July 2012 Title: Captivating and Conserving Talents in Penang Presentation by: Ms Loo Lee Lian (General Manager InvestPenang Berhad)

Shared Services & Outsourcing Conference 2012

organised by InvestPenang in collaboration with the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDec) as strategic partner Date: July 18, 2012 Venue: Eastern and Oriental Hotel (E&O) Penang Objectives: To discover why Penang is fast becoming the preffered Emerging Shared Services and Outsourcing City in the Region. To learn the best practices in Shared Services and Outsourcing business […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Sharpening Competitiveness and Achieving Robust Growth in a Dynamic Environment

Date: 16 May 2012 Venue: Kapur Room, Eastin Hotel Speaker: Dato Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin (Chief Executive, ISIS Malaysia) Synopsis: The global financial crisis in 2008 had produced two definitive outcomes.  First, the world’s future growth prospects are uncertain with two of its main hubs undergoing massive restructuring.  The fledging US recovery is working through its high unemployment rate, […]

MSC Malaysia Properties

organised in collaboration with the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) Date: April 25, 2012 Venue: Vistana Hotel, Penang Objectives: To present current property development opportunities in Penang Cybercity areas To brief industry players on MSC Malaysia Cybercities and Cybercentres, and revised MSC Malaysia location requirements

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Driven to Success

Theme:              Driven to Success – Road to a $1 billion Company Date:                 March 14, 2012 Venue:               Serindit Room, Hotel Equatorial, Penang. Objectives: To highlight effectiveness of teamwork ability, noble core values, creativity, financial management and quick execution capability to be a successful entrepreneur.

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Travel USA – All You Need to Know

Theme:      Travel USA – All You Need to Know Date    :      February 16, 2012 Venue:       Langkawi Room, Traders Hotel, Penang Speaker: Mr Timothy M. Scherer, Consul General US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur Objectives: To update new procedures of the US Visa, and To provide a better understanding on US Visa. […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ on Feed-in Tariff

Topic: Feed-in Tariff Date: December 16, 2011 Venue: Auditorium, PSDC Building Objectives: To educate and create higher awareness on the newly approved Feed-in Tariff program by the Malaysian Government; and To share on solar farming and solar panel installation on roof tops.

Dinner and Dialogue with The Rt Hon Mr Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang

Organiser          : Invest-in-Penang Berhad Date                   : October 13, 2011 Venue                : Ballroom, Bukit Jambul Country Club

Best of Penang Week Property Showcase

Organiser: Malaysia Property Inc Date: September 17, 2011 Venue: Malaysia Property Gallery, Singapore

‘The CEO Speaks…’ ASEAN-China FTA

Theme:      ASEAN China Free Area Date    :      September 6, 2011 Venue:       Auditorium, PSDC Building Objectives: To increase public awareness and knowledge on the ASEAN economic community, Malaysia’s FTA Negotiation of its trading partners; and To share on opportunities of ASEAN-China FTA and the rules of origin

26th Human Resource Networking Event

Organiser:     JobStreet.com Theme:          HELP WANTED: Confronting The Global Talent Crunch Date:              July 19, 2011 Venue:           Ballroom, Hotel Equatorial, Penang Introduction The global recovery has inevitably escalated another serious problem in Malaysia and many other regions worldwide – Talent Shortage. Many companies in Malaysia are facing difficulties in […]

MSC Malaysia @ Penang

Theme    : MSC Malaysia Industry Briefing and Dialogue Date        : July 18, 2011 Venue     : Ballroom III, Hotel Equatorial, Penang Objective: To promote MSC Malaysia Initiatives, financial incentives and programmes; To create a platform for individuals and information & communication technology (ICT) companies to network and leverage on business opportunities.

‘The CEO Speaks…’ on Medical Devices Industry

Theme:           Medical Devices Industry: Present & Beyond Date:               June 17, 2011 Venue:            Room 1202, PSDC Building, Penang Objectives: To increase public awareness and knowledge on the new potentials and new approaches of medical devices in the market; and To share the roadmap as well as the importance of intellectual property in the medical devices […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ The Road to Cambridge… & Other World Class Universities

Theme:      British Education Date    :      July 6, 2011 Venue:       Conference Room, InvestPenang Berhad Objectives: To create awareness on the British education system and syllabas; and To share on the vocational courses and relevance; Government policy; funding; the international context; partnerships; Postgraduate study and the collegiate university in the UK.

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Penang Economic Trends

Theme: Penang Economic Trends Date: May 6, 2011 Venue: Room 1202, PSDC Building, Penang Objectives: To educate and create higher awareness on Penang economic trends.

Workshop on Medical Devices

Theme: Insights on Business Development for Medical Devices and Equipments Date: May 9, 2011 Venue: SMART Centre, Level 1, PSDC Building, Penang Objectives: To provide better understanding on the insights and overview of business development for medical devices and equipment; and to, To discuss on the medical outsourcing, technology development, market trends, key market segments and the required […]

‘The CEO Speaks…” SME & Talent Development

Theme:            SME & Talent Development – The Singapore Approach Date:               April 21, 2011 Venue:            Grand Ballroom, Hotel Equatorial, Penang Objectives: To increase public awareness and knowledge on the impact of the various SME development; and To share on Singapore’s talent development approach from attracting and retaining talent pool.   Speaker: Mr. Philip Yeo SME & […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)

Theme:            AFTA: Challenges and Opportunities to the Malaysian Business Community Date:               March 24, 2011 Venue:            SMART Centre, PSDC Building Objectives: To increase public awareness and knowledge on the impact of the various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that Malaysia has concluded with some of its trading partners; and To discuss on challenges and opportunities of FTAs […]

Forum On The Development And Financing For SME

Venue: Dewan SEAMEO RECSAM Date: 10 MARCH 2011 Objectives: To educate and disseminate useful information to various development programs; and To inform/update on the financial assistance that are provided by the government to the local SMEs. Topics of presentations by the speakers were: Session I Chairperson : Dato’ Dr Goh Ban Lee, Senior Research Fellow […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ US Visa Procedures

Theme:          Updates on US Visa Procedures Date:              February 28, 2011 Venue:           Bayan Room, Hotel Equatorial, Penang Objectives: To update new procedures of the US Visa, and To provide a better understanding on US Visa. Speaker: 1. Mr Charles J.S. Wintheiser, Consul General, US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur Understanding Visas (PDF)   How To Apply For A U.S. Visa […]

Penang Dialogue: Penang ManPower

Theme:           ManPower in Penang Date:               February 25, 2011 Venue:            E&O Property Gallery, 11 Beach Road, Singapore Objectives: To share the latest development on the job market and trends in Penang, and To share on the strengthen/stronger Human Resource pool in Penang Facilitator: Mr. Ho Chin Beng Speaker: 1.    Ms. Kay Sock Phoh, Regional Sales Manager, JobStreet.com […]

‘The CEO Speaks…’ Human Resource in Penang

Theme:         Human Resource in Penang: Trends, Challenges & the Way Forward Date:            January 26, 2011 Venue:          Room 1202, PSDC Building Objectives: To create higher awareness on the economic and investment trends in Penang; and To share the latest development on the job market, trends and challenges. Facilitator: Ms. Anna Ong, Invest-in-Penang Berhad Speakers: 1.  Ms. Anna […]

MSC Malaysia Creative Industry

Theme:           Empowering Locally for Global Delivery Date:               October 18, 2010 Venue:            Eastin Hotel, Penang Objectives: 1)      To promote: a.       MSC Malaysia creative industry development b.      MSC Malaysia funding/financial incentives and Capacity Development Programmes c.       Career opportunity in creative industry   2)      Also a platform for: a.       Creative industries companies and creative individuals to network and […]

Inaugural Penang-Aceh Business Investment Dialogue and MOU Signing Ceremony

Theme :          Penang-Aceh Business Investment Dialogue Date :              September 20, 2010 Venue :           Conference Room, Penang Development Corporation (PDC) Objecttives: To discuss between both parties on the potential investment collaborations and possibilities of investing in both Penang and Aceh. The Business Investment Dialogue serves as a platform where the real works starts and certainly hope […]

The CEO Speaks – Photovoltaics (PV)

Theme:           Photovoltaics (PV) Opportunities – Current and Beyond Date:               September 30, 2010 Venue:            SMART Centre, PSDC Objectives: To create higher awareness to adopt renewable energy sources especially in Solar PV To increase the understanding of the actual outlook of the PV industry

The CEO Speaks – Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Theme:           The Potentials of LED Date:               July 22, 2010 Venue:            Auditorium PSDC Objectives: To create higher awareness of LED To enable and facilitate a learning process in terms of application, adaption, adoption and implementation To share the actual cost and benefit dynamics of using LEDs

MSC Malaysia Industry Briefing and Dialogue

Theme       :        Empowering Locally for Global Delivery Date          :         July 8, 2010 Venue       :         G Hotel, Penang Objectives: 1) To promote MSC Malaysia initiatives, financial incentives & programmes 2) As a platform for individuals and ICT […]

Heritage Conference

Penang International Conference on Sustainable Cultural Development Theme    :         The Economics of Heritage Revitalisation Date       :          October 8 – 9, 2009 Venue    :          G Hotel, Penang George Town was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2008. As Penang celebrate the first anniversary of […]