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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 top-notch career fair to customers like you for many years now. We understand the challenges that come with sourcing the right fit for many companies, and we are committed to providing you with the best possible solution. That’s why we are excited to introduce myStarjob Fair 2023.

MyStarjob Fair 2023 is designed to offer one-stop hiring solutions, enhanced employer branding, and expanding your talent pool. With myStarjob fair, you can also at the same time create brand awareness for the visitors during the fair. And to take advantage of Star Media Group’s 50 years of media outreach & integrated media entitlements as part of your presence, bringing your business values and brand exposure to the next level whilst showcasing your products or services at our myStarjob Fair 2023.

We believe that myStarjob Fair 2023 will be a valuable addition to your business, and we are offering a special discount to customers who are getting four booths at two locations of our fairs.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your business and simplify your life. Refer to our sales kit+booking form to learn more about myStarjob Fair 2023 and to place your order today.

REGISTER NOW or WhatsApp/Call Star Media Group at +6012-639 3994.

[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 solutions at scale. Ranging from equipment manufacturer to automation and industrial IoT solution provider, Penang offers state-of-the-art products and services that focus on the present and ready for the future.

Join the seminar organised by InvestPenang, held in conjunction with SEMICON SEA 2023, with the theme “Riding the Industry 4.0 Bandwagon: From Automation Equipment Manufacturing to Industrial IOT Solution Provider”. Featuring industry captains from Penang’s homegrown automation and equipment companies, this session will shed light on the local players’ automation excellence, with their advance offerings that place Malaysia at the frontier of technology.

Date: 24 May 2023
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Main Stage @ Setia SPICE Convention Centre

Agenda:

Click here to register: https://tickets.lup.com.au/semicon-sea-2023?CAT=CAT-REGISTRATION (Complimentary Admission)

For more information, please visit: https://www.semiconsea.org/.

For further enquiry on the seminar, please contact +604-646-8833, or Bit Kun at bitkun@investpenang.gov.my or Phei Wen at pheiwen@investpenang.gov.my.

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 06 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.