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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 assistance to support companies’ talent development programs; and
• collaborative opportunities with Penang STEM in their school outreach programs.

Who should attend?
C-suite, HR Management, HRBP

SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW! (RSVP by 01 April 2023)

Scan or Click HERE to register.

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 GBS. Ready to take on the challenge, the top industry players are working on improvising and accelerating the transformation of traditional GBS setup to further develop innovative solutions in order to support a wider range of organizations in adapting to the Transformative Age.

To deliver Malaysia’s inspirations towards becoming a regional leader in the digital economy, InvestPenang cordially partnering with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) and Penang GBS Focus Group to conduct the Digital Transformation in Finance & Accounting (PGIA) seminar under PGIA initiative, to accelerate Malaysia’s progress as a technologically advanced economy.

Come network with fellow industry players in this complimentary session and explore the current trends in the Finance & Accounting GBS industry and to find out more about the PGIA initiative.

Admission is free. For RSVP, please click HERE.

Note:

• This event is only limited to industry players.
• The registration is closed on Mar 14, 2023.

For further inquiry or support, please contact +604-646-8833, or Ain at ain@investpenang.gov.my or Shaz at shazanah@investpenang.gov.my.

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

Title: Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening the Metal Precision & Engineering Ecosystem

Featured Speakers: Jabil, Comet, SAM Meerkat, PAC

Sourcing Partners: Keysight, Plexus, Bruker, VAT, UCT, Greatech, Pentamaster

Date : Nov 3, 2022 @ 0900-1500

Background

As part of the Penang state government’s initiatives to enhance our supply chain ecosystem and upskill the local companies’ capability, InvestPenang plans to organize a Supplier Day titled “Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening the Metal Precision & Engineering Ecosystem” on Nov 3, 2022 (Time: 0900-1500). The venue is at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang.

Objective

The objective of this seminar is for the MNCs to share their latest metal-related sourcing requirements and the parts that they would like to localize in Penang. As of now, the confirmed speakers are Jabil, Comet, SAM Meerkat and Penang Automation Cluster. Aside from the main speakers, There will be several MNCs and LLCs that have the intention to outsource their metal parts/components to set up a small booth in the hall.

Tentative Program (Subject to change):

Featured Speakers

1. Siew Jin Tan, Managing Director, Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd
2. Desmond Shyu, Director of Global Supply Chain, Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd
3. Timothy Tung, General Manager, SAM Meerkat Sdn Bhd
4. Chuan Keat H’ng, Director, Penang Automation Cluster (PAC)

For RSVP, please click HERE(Registration Closed)

• Participation in the event is FREE but RSVP is required and subject to organizer’s approval.
• Max two (2) representatives from each company, priority is given to the Local SME with metal precision machining and engineering specialization
• The registration shall close by Oct 28, 2022.
• For further inquiry or support, please contact William at william@investpenang.gov.my or 016-440 5589

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 Conference 2022 and Penang 50 Years of Industrialisation.

Admission is free, please RSVP by 4th Nov 2022 (Limited to 2 pax per company and/or organisation). For further enquiries, kindly contact Ain or Shaz at ain@investpenang.gov.my or shazanah@investpenang.gov.my.

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 Remarks by Mr Christoph Mueller Senior Vice President, Operations, Asia Pacific and Head of Center of Excellence Intravenous Access, B. Braun Medical Industries

2.15 pm: Seeing Your Passion Change A Life by Ms. Joyce Ong, HR Director, Boston Scientific

2.35 pm: Overview of R&D in B. Braun and R&D Graduates Programme by Mr. Sunny Teoh, Senior Manager, R&D Governance, B. Braun Medical Industries

3.00 pm: Developing Passion and Career in Medical Device Industry by Ts. Mohammad Syukur Md Noh, Director of Production Operations, B. Braun Medical Industries

3.20 pm: The Innovation Process by Mr Fun Mun Hin, NPI Manager, Ambu

3.40 pm: Q&A Session, moderated by Mr CS Ching, Executive Director, AMMI

4.00 pm: Session Ends

Registration is available HERE

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

Platform: Zoom

Agenda:

2.00 pm: Welcome and Introduction

2.05 pm: Welcome Remarks by Mr. Fearghal Henessy, VP Operations, Boston Scientific

2.15 pm: Overview of the Medical Device Industry by Mr. C.S. Ching, Executive Director, AMMI

2.30 pm: Career Opportunities in the Medical Device Industry by Ms. Suriati Abd Samad, HR Manager, Paramit

2.50 pm: Setting the Bar on Quality Gives My Work Purpose by Ms. Cheryl Fong, Quality System Manager, Boston Scientific

3.15 pm: Bridging the University-Industry Gap by Mr. Jason Ng, Manufacturing Vice-President, UWHM

3.40 pm: Q&A Session moderated by Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, CEO, InvestPenang

4.00pm: Session Ends

Registration is available HERE

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, Social & Governance (ESG)
3. Talent Development & Cultivation

Join us on March 1, 2022 (Tue), 3.00pm – 4.00pm to understand the evolution of different industries and the immense potential going forward.

Click HERE to register to the webinar.

You are more than welcome to invite your network to join us virtually by extending this invitation.
For further inquiry or support, please contact Phei Wen at pheiwen@investpenang.gov.my, we look forward to hosting you in this webinar.

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

For further inquiry, please contact Phei Wen at pheiwen@investpenang.gov.my.

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 position as well as the opportunities ahead in the respective themes.

Kick-starting with Series 1, we have invited industry leaders on board with the focused themes on:

1. Global Innovation Hub
2. Digital Economy & Global Business Service (GBS)
3. Space Technology
4. Startup

Join us on 26 Jan 2022 (Wed), 3.00pm – 4.00pm to understand the evolution of different industries and the immense potential going forward.

Registration is available at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwIViN61RNC3GVTX4t8aUA.

For further inquiry, please contact Phei Wen at pheiwen@investpenang.gov.my.