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Mar 27, 2023 – MMS Ventures Bhd will produce new assembly and test lines to check power components used in medical instruments and automotive industries in the fourth quarter of this year. Group managing director T.K. Sia […] March 23, 2023 — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced plans to expand its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia with the construction of a new, state-of-the art office space and lab facility in […] March 22, 2023 — Critical areas of semiconductor industry growth including sustainability, smart manufacturing, smart mobility, smart medtech and workforce development will take center stage at SEMICON Southeast Asia as the industry’s premier global electronics […] March 15, 2023 – Having built a solid reputation after 50 years of industrial excellence, Penang continues to draw active participation from both new and existing investors. According to data from the Malaysian Investment Development […] February 28, 2023 – Greatech Technology Berhad (“Greatech”), through its subsidiary Greatech Integration (M) Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based leading automation solutions provider, organised a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new facility in Penang, […] February 22, 2023 – EONMETALL Group Bhd, which manufactures steel storage and racking systems, metalwork and industrial process machinery and equipment, is a beneficiary of the US-China trade war that has led to an increase […] February 18, 2023 – Elna PCB Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Elna PCB), one of the key printed circuit board (PCB) players in Penang, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the expansion of its new plant in […] February 10, 2023 – A VISION-INSPECTION equipment maker, ViTrox Corporation Berhad has launched its own education centre, ViTrox College, today. It is located at the same site as its plant in Batu Kawan Industrial Park […] February 8, 2023 – THE semiconductor industry has been feeling the heat arising from tensions between the US and China, while grappling with worsening consumer demand amid a gloomy global economic outlook. Concerns over the […] 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:- Who should attend? SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW! (RSVP by 01 April 2023) 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: For further inquiry or support, please contact +604-646-8833, or Ain at ain@investpenang.gov.my or Shaz at shazanah@investpenang.gov.my. 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 For RSVP, please click HERE(Registration Closed)
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. 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 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 Description Focused themes for Series 3 are: 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. 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. In Series 2, we have invited industry leaders on board with the focused themes on: Registration is available at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hT9l0v2hSRick1VA0_FrlA 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: 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.MMS Ventures to Have New Assembly and Test Lines
[Press Release] AMD Announces Plans to Expand Global Business Services and Engineering Presence in Penang
[Press Release] SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 to Spotlight Electronics Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Smart Tech and Talent
[Press Release] Penang’s Robust Industrial Ecosystem Continued to Demonstrate Resilience with RM13.7B Approved Manufacturing Investments in 2022
[Press Release] Greatech Technology Berhad Marks Major Milestone with RM1.3 Billion Investment in Batu Kawan IV (BK IV)
US-China Trade Tensions a Tailwind for Steel Player Eonmetall
[Press Release] Elna PCB Deepens Root in Penang With RM1 Billion Expansion Plan
ViTrox Sets Up College to Address Talent Shortage
Tech: US-China Tensions Open Door to Simmtech’s Diversification to Malaysia
29 March
Talent Dialogue Series: Strategizing TVET & STEM Talents
C-suite, HR Management, HRBP
Scan or Click HERE to register.29 March
GBS Digital Transformation in Finance & Accounting (PGIA) Seminar
29 March
[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
Time
Agenda
0830
Registration
0900
Welcome Speech
0910
Keynote Remark
0930
Sharing Session by Companies (Jabil, Comet, SAM Meerkat, PAC)
1130
Panel Discussion, Q&A Session
1200
Lunch
1330
Visit sourcing display area
1500
End of Program
29 March
Launch of Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA)
29 March
Innovation and Career Paths in the Medical Device Industry
29 March
Overview and Career Opportunities in the Medical Device Industry
29 March
50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 3)
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.
1. Industrial Revolution 4.0
2. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
3. Talent Development & Cultivation
For further inquiry or support, please contact Phei Wen at pheiwen@investpenang.gov.my, we look forward to hosting you in this webinar.29 March
50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 2)
29 March
50 Years of Excellence and Beyond: Evolution of Penang’s Industries (Series 1)