KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company, announced that Citycare Property has streamlined its human resources (HR) and employee management processes using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, resulting in faster onboarding, improved data quality, and increased employee satisfaction.
Boomi Chief Technology Officer, APJ, David Irecki said the project demonstrated how employee-centred integration strategies can deliver measurable operational improvements.
“In partnership with Adaptiv, Boomi is proud to support Citycare Property's workforce modernisation and provide the data foundation that keeps their operations running smoothly,” he said in a statement.
Citycare Property, a New Zealand-owned social infrastructure organisation serving central and local governments nationwide, sought to modernise its HR systems to support business growth and operational evolution.
The company implemented a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform to ensure seamless employee management processes across HR, payroll and information technology (IT) systems while maintaining a unified workforce view.
To support the integration, Citycare Property engaged Boomi partner Adaptiv, which implemented the Boomi Enterprise Platform’s Data Hub and Integration capabilities.
The solution established a unified employee data framework across all platforms, improving the accuracy and reliability of workforce data updates, including onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing HR operations.
All updates are automatically reflected across HR, payroll and IT systems, enabling secure and efficient changes without disrupting daily operations while providing a scalable foundation for future growth.
By centralising and synchronising workforce data, Boomi helped reduce onboarding timelines and enabled new employees to be activated across systems more quickly and efficiently.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
BOOMI PLATFORM STREAMLINES CITYCARE PROPERTY'S HR OPERATIONS
Toshiba Starts Shipping Engineering Samples of TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, Standard Microcontrollers with Arm® Cortex®‑M4 Core for System Control Applications

Toshiba: TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers featuring an Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU).
—Standard microcontrollers supporting a wide range of system control applications for consumer products and industrial equipment—
KAWASAKI, Japan, May 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has announced TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers[1] featuring an Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU). The new microcontrollers are designed for application in small‑scale system control of consumer products, such as air conditioners and washing machines, and in industrial equipment, including multifunction printers and factory automation systems. Toshiba is now providing engineering samples of the new products.
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As modern consumer products and industrial equipment become increasingly sophisticated and diversified, microcontrollers used in system control must deliver enhanced real‑time capabilities and stability, support ease of design, deliver the versatility necessary for long‑term operation, and be flexible enough to support development of derivative products. Toshiba has addressed these challenges by developing TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group for system control applications, with an emphasis on versatility.
The new microcontrollers are designed as entry level products that deliver a set of essential functions. They employ an Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with an FPU, and have a maximum operating frequency of 120MHz—the computing performance and responsiveness required for consumer products and industrial equipment, and they can also handle the core applications of system control, including control logic, interface processing, and timing control.
M4H products support a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and, by integrating a high‑speed oscillator with ±1% accuracy, help to reduce external components and improve design flexibility. This suits them for use in consumer products and industrial equipment with 5V power supplies.
The microcontrollers also integrate essential peripheral functions for system control, including a 12‑bit analog‑to‑digital converter (ADC), timers, universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), serial peripheral interface (SPI), inter‑integrated circuit (I²C[2]), and direct memory access (DMA[3]). An additional feature is an advanced programmable motor driver (A‑PMD) that supports brushless DC motor control, ensuring flexible use in line with application requirements and system configurations.
Toshiba supports device evaluation and review with provision of engineering samples and a development environment. The company also supports smooth progress from initial evaluation to application development, by providing starter kits, sample software, CMSIS[4]-compliant drivers, and user environments for major IDEs [5].
Toshiba will continue to expand these enablement resources, including documentation, and will further strengthen its lineup of microcontroller products to meet diverse needs.
| Notes: | |
| [1] | A standard microcontroller that is not specialized for a specific application, designed to emphasize versatility in supporting power supply conditions and peripheral functions, and suitable for a wide range of system control applications. |
| [2] | Inter‑Integrated Circuit: A serial communication standard for short‑distance, low‑speed communication between ICs. |
| [3] | Direct Memory Access: A mechanism that enables direct data transfers between peripheral devices and memory without CPU intervention. |
| [4] | Common Microcontroller Software Interface Standard: A software standard for Arm® Cortex®‑M microcontrollers. |
| [5] | Integrated Development Environment: An integrated set of tools required for software development. |
Applications
- System control units for home appliances and consumer equipment
- Industrial equipment and factory automation (FA) systems
- Office and commercial equipment
- Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with FPU: operating 120MHz (max)
- Supply voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V
- Internal memory
Code flash memory: 256 KB
RAM: 18 KB - Self-diagnosis functions for functional safety
- Three types of package, selectable according to mounting area and assembly conditions
Main Specifications
| Product group | M4H group | |||
| Part number | TMPM4H4FYUG | TMPM4H2FYDUG | TMPM4H1FYUG | |
| CPU core | Arm® Cortex®-M4 - Floating point unit (FPU) ‒ Memory protection unit (MPU) | |||
| Maximum operating frequency | 120MHz | |||
| Internal oscillator | Oscillation frequency | 10MHz (±1%) | ||
| Internal memory | Flash (code) | 256KB (Program/erase cycles: up to 100,000 times) | ||
| RAM | 18KB, with parity | |||
| I/O port | 51 pins | 37 pins | 33 pins | |
| External interrupt | 11 factors, 16 pins | 10 factors, 12 pins | 9 factors, 11 pins | |
| DMA controller (DMAC) | 32 channels | 27 channels | ||
| Timer function | 32-bit timer event counter (T32A) | 6 channels (12 channels if used as 16-bit timer) | ||
| Communication function | UART | 4 channels | 3 channels | 3 channels |
| I2C interface/I2C interface version A (I2C/EI2C) | 1 channel | |||
| TSPI | 4 channels | 2 channels | ||
| Analog function | 12-bit AD converter (ADC) | 12 inputs in 1 unit | 10 inputs in 1 unit | 9 inputs in 1 unit |
| Motor control circuit | Advanced programmable motor control circuit (A-PMD) | 1 channel | ||
| Other | CRC calculation circuit (CRC) | 1 channel CRC32, CRC16 | ||
| System function | Watchdog timer (SIWDT) | 1 channel | ||
| Voltage detection circuit (LVD) | 1 channel | |||
| Oscillation frequency detector (OFD) | 1 channel | |||
| Debug interface | JTAG/SW TRACE (4bits) NBDIF | JTAG/SW | ||
| Operating voltage | 2.7V to 5.5V, single voltage supply | |||
| Package/Pin | LQFP64 (10mm×10mm, 0.5mm pitch) | LQFP48 (7mm×7mm, 0.5mm pitch) | LQFP44 (10mm×10mm, 0.8mm pitch) | |
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TMPM4H4FYUG
TMPM4H2FYDUG
TMPM4H1FYUG
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About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.
Its 17,400 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.
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Monday, May 25, 2026
INSTRUQT POWERS LARGE-SCALE AGENTIC AI TRAINING AT GOOGLE NEXT 2026
The session, branded the Agentic SOC Experience, was described as one of the largest hands-on Agentic AI training workshops held at a major industry conference this year, according to Instruqt in a statement.
Using Instruqt’s platform, participants created dedicated Google Cloud Vertex AI environments, enabling them to build and test AI agents in isolated sandbox settings instead of relying on slide-based demonstrations.
Instruqt Vice President of Marketing, Tyler Crumpler said companies developing AI products must focus on enabling customers to use the technologies effectively through real-world environments and practical applications.
Meanwhile, Google Cloud Security pre-sales engineer, Keith Manville said the platform enabled participants to gain practical understanding of agentic AI tools and workflows through interactive learning.
The initiative reflects broader industry efforts to narrow the gap between AI product launches and customer adoption, as enterprises seek more practical and scalable training methods.
Citing the 2026 State of Developer Adoption Report by SlashData, the company said 92 per cent of practitioners face at least one major adoption challenge, including technology complexity, team misalignment and outdated content.
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STONESHIELD CAPITAL TO INCREASE STAKE IN EXOLUM TO 20 PCT
According to a statement, the firm acquired a 4.93 per cent stake in January this year, and once the transaction closes in the third quarter of 2026, its total holding in Exolum will rise to approximately 20 per cent.
The remaining 10 per cent of OMERS’ approximately 25 per cent stake is being separately acquired by a leading global investment firm. OMERS, together with its investment partners, has been invested in Exolum since 2016.
Stoneshield Capital co-founders, Felipe Morenés BotÃn and Juan Pepa said the firm has followed Exolum’s progress closely as an existing shareholder, including its international expansion, operational performance and growing role in the energy transition.
“Increasing our investment and taking active board representation reflects our conviction in Exolum’s distinctive combination of real assets quality, geographic reach and strategic relevance, and our commitment to supporting management as the company continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading energy logistics platforms,” said the co-founders.
Meanwhile, OMERS Infrastructure Senior Managing Director and Head of Europe, Luca Lupo said the transaction reflects the quality of the business and the firm’s disciplined approach to portfolio management and capital rotation.
Exolum is a Spanish-headquartered global energy logistics company specialising in the transportation, storage and distribution of refined products, bulk liquids and aviation fuels, while also supporting the energy transition.
The company operates a 4,000-kilometre (km) pipeline network in Spain and a further 2,000 km network in the United Kingdom, alongside 68 storage terminals with more than 11 million cubic metres of capacity serving over 48 airports globally.
Following completion, Stoneshield Capital will assume three of OMERS’ board seats, while the second investor will take the remaining two.
-- BERNAMA
DNeX launches next-gen AI productivity suite to supercharge meeting productivity
CYBERJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking speech-to-text and productivity platform powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”).
Called XWHIZ, the productivity suite is designed to redefine how modern teams collaborate, enabling workplace meetings to be seamless and productive by automating tedious administrative tasks that follow meetings.
It is a sovereign AI-powered meeting intelligence platform that transforms spoken conversations into structured and actionable outputs including accurate transcripts, concise written summaries, customisable Minutes of Meeting templates, and automatically generated decisions and action items such as assigning task ownership, tracking deadlines, identifying follow-up requirements, monitoring project milestones, and escalating key issues requiring management attention.
XWHIZ goes beyond simple transcription. By leveraging advanced AI, it automatically detects and generates precise meeting minutes, captures critical action items, and tracks overall team productivity.
Built for today’s diverse and hybrid work environments, XWHIZ boasts robust dual-language capabilities, seamlessly transcribing both Malay (including popular accents in Malay) and English with transcriptions that can be translated to more than 50 languages including Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic which are among widely spoken languages globally. Additionally, its cutting-edge speaker-recognition technology identifies individual participants by their unique voice prints, ensuring that summaries and action items are accurately attributed.
XWHIZ, built and deployed entirely within Malaysia, operates as a fully sovereign solution. The platform supports on-premises deployment on customer infrastructure, ensuring that meeting audio, transcripts, and derived insights never leave the organisation's environment. With full Malaysian data residency and a design aligned to the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”), XWHIZ removes reliance on foreign cloud providers for inference, addressing the data governance, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements that have constrained enterprise adoption of overseas meeting intelligence tools.
It is engineered for the realities of Malaysian business communications where conversations routinely shift between Malay and English, often within a single sentence. The platform handles this codeswitching natively rather than treating each language as a separate stream. Its speaker recognition capability supports persistent voiceprint enrolment, meaning that once a participant has been identified, he or she is recognised consistently across all future meetings, with summaries and action items attributed to the correct individual without manual tagging.
To fit effortlessly into existing workflows, the productivity suite features native, seamless integration with the world’s leading workplace tools:
• Video Conferencing: Works directly within Microsoft Teams and will embed Google Meet, Zoom, and other online meeting platforms as part of its product roadmap.
• Scheduling: Synchronises with Outlook Calendar to automate meeting preparation and follow-ups and will also include other popular scheduling systems at a later stage.
A standout feature of XWHIZ is its integrated AI bot. Users no longer need to manually skim through hours of recordings or pages of transcripts. Instead, they can interact directly with the AI bot to ask specific questions about what was discussed, such as, "What did Adam promise to deliver by Friday?" or "Summarise the budget objections raised during the call."
"The launch of XWHIZ represents more than the introduction of a new AI product. It marks a strategic milestone in DNeX IT’s evolution from a systems integrator and national digital infrastructure provider into a creator and owner of sovereign digital intellectual property and scalable AI-driven platforms. Our new productivity suite acts as an intelligent digital Chief of Staff; it listens, organises and captures what matters most. By bridging language barriers and integrating seamlessly across software ecosystems, it enables teams to work smarter, collaborate better and operate at peak productivity,” said Chief Executive Officer of DNeX IT Shiraz Ramli.
“Developed entirely by our in-house technical team, this homegrown solution was purpose-built to deliver seamless operational workflows and empower organisations to achieve maximised productivity, collaboration and execution effectiveness,” she said.
‘For DNeX IT, this is an important inflection point in our growth journey. Historically, our strengths have been built around delivering and operating mission-critical national platforms that support Malaysia’s digital backbone. With XWHIZ, we are now extending that capability into sovereign AIpowered products that can be commercialised and scaled across government agencies, regulated sectors and enterprises, creating stronger recurring revenue opportunities and expanding our growth engines beyond traditional project-based engagements,’ said Shiraz.
She added that beginning in 2026 onwards, XWHIZ is expected to contribute to DNeX IT’s long-term business growth strategy by strengthening its portfolio of proprietary solutions and accelerating the company’s expansion into high-growth areas such as sovereign AI, enterprise productivity solutions, and intelligent automation.
“ASEAN is entering a new phase of AI adoption, where organisations are moving beyond pilots and increasingly embedding AI into everyday operations to drive productivity and efficiency. But as AI becomes deeply integrated into mission-critical environments, the conversation is rapidly evolving from capability to control. In high-trust sectors, the question is no longer whether organisations will adopt AI — it is whether they can do so while retaining ownership of their data, intelligence and digital sovereignty. We believe the next generation of AI leadership in ASEAN will belong to those who can deliver both innovation and trust,” she said.
XWHIZ was designed precisely with these realities in mind. It is sovereign by design - built entirely in Malaysia, operating within Malaysian borders, and ensuring that sensitive information remains under customer ownership and control. For DNeX, this is not simply about productivity enhancement; it is about enabling digital trust, national resilience and technological independence.
As Malaysia continues to accelerate its digital and AI ambitions, DNeX aims to play an increasingly important role as a sovereign technology partner, developing solutions that allow organisations to adopt AI confidently without compromising security, governance or sovereignty.
XWHIZ addresses critical challenges commonly faced by organisations, particularly in producing timely Minutes of Meeting and ensuring highly accurate transcriptions from virtual engagements. In addition, she said XWHIZ is equipped with intelligent analytical capabilities that can review and interpret digital information, helping organisations streamline operations, surface key action items, improve accountability and accelerate the achievement of performance goals.
The new AI-powered productivity suite is currently available, and for more information please reach out to communications@dnex.com.my.
About Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Dagang NeXchange Berhad ("DNeX") is a global technology company operating across three business divisions: Semiconductor, Energy and Information Technology ("IT"). In Semiconductor, the Group operates a 200mm specialty foundry. In Energy, the Group is engaged in upstream exploration and production in the UK North Sea and Malaysia, alongside downstream equipment supply and maintenance services. In IT, the Group provides eServices for trade facilitation, technology consulting and systems integration, and is the operator of mission-critical national platforms in trade facilitation as well as a centralised financial and accounting system. The Company is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. For more information, visit www.dnex.com.my.
SOURCE: Dagang NeXchange Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Sharifah Kasim Al Edrus
Head, Group Corporate Communications
Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Tel +603 8230 6900 / HP +6013 342 1505
Fax +603 8230 6969
Email sharifah.kasim@dnex.com.my
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AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, and Solana Foundation collaborate to explore stablecoin integration in Kazakhstan
ALMATY, May 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, and the Solana Foundation signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration which will explore integrating Evo (KTZE), a Tenge-denominated stablecoin on Solana into the AirAsia MOVE platform in Kazakhstan, with the aim of expanding digital payment options and creating a more seamless travel experience.
By combining AirAsia MOVE’s extensive travel distribution network as Asia’s leading travel platform, serving over 17 million monthly active users (MAU), with Intebix’s licensed digital asset infrastructure and Solana’s industry-leading blockchain technology, the initiative aims to explore a real-world application and travel focused use case for Evo stablecoin.
Under this initiative, AirAsia MOVE and Intebix will work together to evaluate the technical architecture, settlement mechanics and regulatory alignment required to pilot Evo on Solana within the AirAsia MOVE ecosystem in Kazakhstan. The initiative paves the way for a more flexible and innovative digital experience, potentially enabling users to use digital assets across AirAsia MOVE’s global travel ecosystem.
Lim Ben-Jie, Chief of People and Partnership Officer at AirAsia MOVE, said, “This initiative reflects AirAsia MOVE’s ambition to redefine the future of travel commerce through innovation and emerging technologies. We are pleased to collaborate with Intebix and the Solana Foundation to explore such an exciting pilot project, made possible through AirAsia Next, the brand and innovation arm of the Capital A ecosystem. By exploring the utility of the Evo stablecoin and its regulatory pathways, we are not only looking at the future of digital payments, but also strengthening our position as one of the most forward-thinking and innovative OTAs in the region. As digital asset adoption grows globally, this could eventually enable travellers from markets like Kazakhstan to seamlessly book flights and hotels on AirAsia MOVE using digital assets like stablecoin.”
Talgat Dossanov, Chief Executive Officer, Intebix, said, “At Intebix, we believe digital assets must solve real-world problems to achieve mainstream adoption. Through this collaboration, we are exploring how Evo stablecoin can create a faster, lower-friction payment experience for travellers while maintaining compliance within Kazakhstan’s regulatory framework. Together with AirAsia MOVE and Solana Foundation, we are building practical use cases that move blockchain technology beyond speculation and into everyday utility.”
Anna Yiran Zhang, Head of Payment Growth, APAC, Solana Foundation, added, “Solana is built for high-speed, institutional-grade applications that require near-instant finality and low costs. We are thrilled to support AirAsia MOVE and Intebix in this initiative. This project exemplifies the real-world impact of blockchain technology in transforming how everyday consumers interact with digital assets through practical, high-frequency use cases like travel.”
The proposed collaboration will focus on ensuring the project meets all regulatory requirements in Kazakhstan. All parties will now begin a formal period of assessment regarding the technical, legal, and commercial feasibility of the project within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan's regulatory sandbox, with the intent to establish definitive agreements for a pilot phase.
Evo stablecoin was launched by Intebix on Solana, with Mastercard and Eurasian Bank in 2025. It was the first tenge-denominated stablecoin launched within the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s regulatory sandbox for digital assets.
This proposed initiative for AirAsia MOVE, facilitated by AirAsia Next aligns with the Capital A’s mission to deliver smarter, faster and more connected experiences across its ecosystem, strengthening the ability to serve customers and partners with greater efficiency and innovation.
About AirAsia MOVE
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), is Capital A’s travel platform and voted Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Tech Awards for three consecutive years since 2023. It envisions a comprehensive travel ecosystem, offering affordable, seamless, and personalised travel experiences across Asean and beyond. As a travel platform, MOVE offers over 700 global airlines and more than a million hotels worldwide, alongside a full suite of travel services including airport transfers, travel insurance, duty-free shopping, attractions, live-events ticketing, and more. The platform aims to be a social experience for travellers, evolving into a robust community to facilitate discovery and conversational commerce, complemented by a strong loyalty programme and the AI-driven AskBo chatbot.
About Intebix
Intebix is a fully licensed digital asset exchange and infrastructure provider operating in Kazakhstan. The company focuses on building regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure and advancing the adoption of digital assets through compliant, real-world applications. Intebix is the issuer of Evo (KZTE), Kazakhstan’s first tenge-denominated stablecoin launched within the National Bank of Kazakhstan’s digital asset regulatory sandbox, in collaboration with Solana, Mastercard and Eurasian Bank.
SOURCE: AirAsia MOVE (MOVE)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Ryan Chan
Email: loionchanl@movetravel.com
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Friday, May 22, 2026
MIDA, DAIKIN AND SHRDC COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL SUPPLIER CAPABILITIES THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Image 1: Opening remarks by Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director, Investment Promotion, MIDA
SHAH ALAM, Selangor, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), successfully organised the MIDA – Daikin Supply Chain Programme (Awareness Session), aimed at helping Malaysian suppliers and local SMEs strengthen their competitiveness and participate more actively in global manufacturing supply chains.
Held on 21 May 2026 at SHRDC, Shah Alam, the programme brought together more than 100 participants comprising Daikin’s ecosystem partners such as Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, local SMEs, financial institutions and government agencies. The session provided practical guidance on supplier requirements, digital transformation, smart manufacturing and financing support to help Malaysian companies grow, upgrade their operations and better meet the evolving requirements of multinational corporations.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, emphasised, "Integrating Malaysian SMEs into global value chains is critical to sustaining our nation's industrial competitiveness. Through targeted vendor development programmes like this, MIDA is helping Malaysian SMEs build the capabilities needed to become trusted partners in global supply chains. When Malaysian companies become part of the global chain, the impact goes beyond business growth. It creates better jobs, strengthens local industries, encourages technology adoption and opens more opportunities for Malaysians to participate in higher-value economic activities."
Speaking on the importance of ecosystem collaboration in supporting industrial transformation, SHRDC highlighted that talent development remains a key foundation in strengthening industry competitiveness and future readiness.
Ms. Teh Sook Ling, Executive Director of SHRDC, said, “At SHRDC, we believe that transformation begins with people. Guided by our tagline, Leading Transformation Through Training, we continue to champion a people-first strategy in supporting industry growth and future readiness. Through SINERGI, we are able to strengthen the support ecosystem by connecting talent, technology, policy makers, industry, and collaboration under one platform — enabling industries not only to transform, but to accelerate transformation collectively and sustainably.”
Ms. Ho Much Jia, VP, Procurement, Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., said, “At Daikin, we believe a strong manufacturing ecosystem is built upon capable and future-ready suppliers. Through this collaboration with MIDA and SHRDC, we strive to support local companies in strengthening their capabilities, accelerating digital transformation and adapting to evolving industry requirements. By fostering closer collaboration across the supply chain, we can collectively build a more resilient, connected and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem that creates long-term value for both industry and the nation.”
The programme featured opening remarks by Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director, Investment Promotion, MIDA, and Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar, Director of MIDA’s Domestic Investment Division, both of whom underscored MIDA's proactive facilitation role in supporting scaling companies, including assistance with Manufacturing Licence applications and regulatory compliance.
Due to the strong response, the programme was conducted in two sessions to accommodate overwhelming participation from industry players and SMEs. The sessions featured presentations by representatives from MIDA, Daikin Malaysia, Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, SHRDC, Alliance Bank and industry players, covering supplier requirements, smart manufacturing transformation, sustainable supply chain development and financing solutions to support digitalisation. Participants also toured SHRDC’s facilities to gain first-hand exposure to automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 applications.
Due to the strong response, the programme was conducted in two sessions to accommodate overwhelming participation from industry players and SMEs. The sessions featured presentations by representatives from MIDA, Daikin Malaysia, Daikin Electronics Devices Malaysia, SHRDC, Alliance Bank and industry players, covering supplier requirements, smart manufacturing transformation, sustainable supply chain development and financing solutions to support digitalisation. Participants also toured SHRDC’s facilities to gain first-hand exposure to automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 applications.
The initiative reflects MIDA’s proactive efforts to deepen domestic supply chain capabilities and broaden the participation of local companies in high-value industries. Through targeted initiatives such as the Supply Chain Programme, the Grow Local Great initiative, the Enterprise Growth Platform (EGP) and the #InvestLokal campaign, MIDA connects Malaysian SMEs with multinational corporations, facilitates technology adoption and supports capability upgrading in line with the aspirations of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). These efforts are aimed at enabling more Malaysian companies, especially SMEs, to grow alongside multinational corporations and participate more meaningfully in the country’s industrial development.
Refer this link for contact details and enquiries: https://tinyurl.com/5dujf5sr
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar
Director
Domestic Investment Division
Tel: +603 2267 3685
Email: sukri@mida.gov.my
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