Diary of Events (December 2022 Issue)

December 5th, 2022 by in 2022 - December Issue, News

1) Meeting with Selangor Biotechnology Coordination Office (S-BIOCO) on 22 August 2022

MASSA represented by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive met Mr Arieff Aaron Abdullah, Director, Mr Muhammad Hafizuddin Sanat, Manager and Ms Khaliesah Abdol Alim, Executive who represented the Selangor Biotechnology Coordination Office (S-BIOCO) Division of Invest Selangor on 22 August 2022.

The meeting discussed areas where MASSA and S-BIOCO can collaborate to bring together MASSA members and Invest Selangor stakeholders to avail to the emerging business opportunities in biotechnology sectors which include, industrial, environment, healthcare, aquaculture, agriculture etc.

From left-to-right:
Mr Arieff Aaron Abdullah, Director, S-BIOCO, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA, Ms Nur Khaliesah Abdol Alim, Executive, S-BIOCO, Mr Muhammad Hafizuddin Sanat, Manager, S-BIOCO and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MASSA.

2) iNNOVATE Tech Show 2022 Press Conference & Visit to MakersLab at MRANTI Park on 22 September 2022

iNNOVATE Tech Show 2022 Press Conference

MASSA as a supporting partner of the iNNOVATE Tech Show 2022 participated in the organisers’ Press Conference for the show on 22 September 2022 at MRANTI Park. MASSA was represented by Ms Ng Su Fun. The panel also comprised of Ms Hanniz Lam, organiser and Mr Safuan Zairi, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, MRANTI.

From left-to-right:
Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA, Ms Hanniz, Managing Partner, Best Events Productions Sdn Bhd and Mr Mohd Safuan Mohd Zairi, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, MRANTI

 

Visit to MakersLab at MRANTI Park

MakersLab is an innovator’s playground to design & develop solutions rapidly through quick, affordable & convenient access to tools, equipment, space and expertise. Aimed to become the country’s one-stop powerhouse that empowers the community to gather, ideate, learn, dialogue, collaborate, & materialise solutions in response to real life changes. MakersLab offers services such as prototyping, consultancy services and workshops (https://mranti.my/mranti-park/facilities/living-lab/makerslab).

 

From the left:
Ms Nur Syuhaida, Secretariat, MASSA, Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MASSA, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA, Mr William, Mr Ramesh Pillai, Community Engagement Director, Stem4AllMakerspace and Mr Daryl

3) Courtesy Visit from Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) to the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (MCCM) on 29 September 2022 at Anjung Melayu, Malay Chambers of Commerce Malaysia

The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (MCCM) hosted a delegation from the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) – www.bmcci.org.bd on 29 September 2022, at Anjung Melayu.

The Visit was chaired by YBrs Dr. Haji Abdul Halim Husin, President of the Malay Chamber of Commerce. The delegation from BMCCI was led by its President, Mr Syed Almas Kabbir.

The Courtesy Visit was held with the aim to renew ties with Malaysian Business Private Sector and also to promote their upcoming Showcase Bangladesh 2022 at Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

MASSA was invited and was represented by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MASSA.

Invited members of the meeting comprise representatives of the NCCIM Constituent Members, which include the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (MCCM), Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MAICCI), and Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI), and selected representatives from the Malaysian Private Sector, and associated partners of the MCCM.

Group photo of the participants of the meeting:

 

5) Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2022: Investment Promotion for African Countries organised by MIDA, Wisma Putra and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 3 – 7 October 2022

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia (Wisma Putra) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organised a Third Country Training Programme (TCTP), Investment Promotion for African Countries from 3 – 7 October 2022.

MASSA was invited to speak on the Roles and Function of MASSA. Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, represented the Association as speaker.

MASSA records its appreciation to MIDA for the opportunity to speak at this Third Country Training Programme 2022.

6) iNNOVATE Tech Show 2022 on 19 – 21 October 2022 at MECC, KL

iNNOVATE Tech Show, was produced by Best Events Productions Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), with support from Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA). It was held at MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC) Kuala Lumpur from 19 – 21 October 2022. The third installation of the Global Drone Conference and the second edition of Global Future Mobility Show were also co-located within the iNNOVATE Tech Show.

The iNNOVATE Tech Show, themed “Innovation and Technologies for a Better Future” gathered thought leaders and experts to meet and to share knowledge on innovation and to avail to collaborative opportunities. This show served as a platform for companies in Asia to discover game-changing innovations to achieve business goals and eventually making Malaysia into a high-tech and high-income nation.

Day 1 Highlights

  • • Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of the iNNOVATE Tech Show was graced by Dr. Nor Azlina binti Ariffin, Undersecretary, Transfer of Technology and R&D Commercialization Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) on behalf of YBhg Datuk Ts. Dr. Haji Aminuddin bin Hassim, Secretary General, MOSTI together with H.E. Diego Velasco, Ambassador of Chile to Malaysia. Ms Hanniz Lam, Managing Partner, Best Events Productions Sdn Bhd gave the welcome remarks.

 

Ms Hanniz Lam, Managing Partner, Best Events Productions Sdn Bhd delivered the welcome remarks as show organiser.

H.E. Diego Velasco, Ambassador of Chile to Malaysia delivered his remarks.

Dr. Nor Azlina binti Ariffin, Undersecretary, Transfer of Technology and R&D Commercialization Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) delivered the remarks on behalf of the Secretary General, YBhg Datuk Ts. Dr. Haji Aminuddin bin Hassim.

 

From left to right:
Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive; Ms Sarah Bakri & Ms Hanniz Lam, Managing Partner, Best Events Productions Sdn Bhd; H.E. Diego Velasco, Ambassador of Chile to Malaysia; Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary; Dr. Nor Azlina binti Ariffin, Undersecretary, Transfer of Technology and R&D Commercialization Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI); Mr Safuan Zairi, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, MRANTI; Mr Koguladas Kamalanathan, Chief Assistant Secretary of Dr. Nor Azlina binti Ariffin, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) visited MASSA’s booth.

Day 1 Photo Gallery

Day 2 Highlights

  • • Business-to-Business (B2B) Meet Up Session

A B2B Meet Up Session was organised by Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) and the Malaysia – Japan Economic Association (MAJECA). The Session was attended by the High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea to Malaysia, representatives from the Embassy of Argentina, the Embassy of Namibia and the High Commission of Bangladesh. Alongside them were representatives from Malaysian government agencies, InvestKL and Invest Negeri Sembilan, as well as Malaysian businesspersons.

From left to right:
Mr Wong Kok Wai, Vice-President, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive; Mr Pranab Kumar Ghosh, First Secretary (Commercial), High Commission for The People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary; Mr Mah Chun Wai, Director, Investor Relations – Asia & Oceania, InvestKL; Mr Chong Soon Yong, President, MyAIRA; Mr Nurshazani Mustafha, Embassy of Argentina; Mr Jorge Oscar Abate, Counsellor, Embassy of Argentina; Ms Rucia Shali, Second Secretary-Politics, High Commission of the Republic of Namibia; Mr Auni bin Alias, Head, Investor Promotion & Relation, Cyberview; YBhg Dato’ Haji Najmuddin Sharif bin Sarimon, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Negeri Sembilan

From left to right:
Ms Ng Su Fun and H.E. Peter Vincent, High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea to Malaysia

Day 2 Photo Gallery

Day 3 Highlights

  • • Visit by YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA

YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA visited the iNNOVATE Tech Show.

From left to right:
Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive and Ms Phoon Thye Ling, Secretary

  • • C-Level Round Table Discussion on the Industrial Use of AI & Robotics

 

A C-Level Round Table Discussion was co-hosted by InvestKL, Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) and Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA).

This Round table Discussion discussed case studies on how AI & Robotics can help to reach sustainable development goals across industries. It focused on reasons for stepping up international cooperation, the issues and policy domains that appears most ready for enhanced collaboration and the instruments and forums that could be leveraged to achieve meaningful results in advancing international AI and Robotics standards, regulatory cooperation, and joint R&B projects to tackle global challenges.

YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA delivered the welcome remarks. A panel of experts from across the globe whose companies are based in Malaysia shared their experience, expertise and insights.

YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA delivered the welcome remarks.

Mr Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, Chief Executive Officer of InvestKL delivered the keynote speech.

The first session of the Round Table, titled “The AI and IoT Market in Japan: Spearheading Industry Innovation” was moderated by Mr Masaki Ishibashi (left-most), Co-Founder, Toybox Creations & Technology Sdn Bhd.

The panel comprised the following (from 2nd left to right): Mr Tozaki Toshio, Managing Director, Transcosmos Malaysia, Dr Darius Ngo, Business Innovation Unit Head and Mr Keiichi Sato, Robot Technical Center Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

The second session of the Round Table, titled “Embracing Robotics Technology can help SMEs increase productivity in Malaysia” was moderated by Mr Melvin Ong (left-most), Founder and CEO, Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn Bhd.

The panel comprised the following (from 2nd left to right): Mr Jiin Joo Ong, CTO, Garuda Robotics, Mr Laurent Maillefer, Robotics Discrete Automation Business Head, ABB and Mr Jean-Bernard Boura, CEO, Pen Aviation.

 

Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA delivered the closing remarks.

  • • iNNOVATE Tech Show 2022 Closing Ceremony

The Closing Ceremony of the iNNOVATE Tech Show also featured the signing of several MoUs and was witnessed by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. The MoUs signed include following:

1st MoU Signing by:

  1. 1. Mr. Muslim Abdullah Zaik, CEO, Aeronerve
  2. 2. Mr. Azri Hamzah, CEO, Visio Asia Sdn. Bhd
  3. 3. Mr. Mohd Faiz Alias, CEO, Juruukur Al-Mahabob & Co Sdn Bhd
  4. 4. Mr. Mohammad Azmir Zahir bin Abu Bakar, CEO, ITS Sdn Bhd

 

2nd MoU Signing by:

  1. 1. YBhg Dato’ Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Majid, Chairman, Koperasi Jati Merah (Johor) Berhad (KOMERAH)
  2. 2. Mr. Badzman bin Bhatin Director, Universal Marine Brigade Sdn. Bhd. (UMB)
  3. 3. Mr. M. Nordin bin Abdul Majid P.J.K, Executive Director, Reus Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (REUS)

 

3rd MoU Signing by:

  1. 1. Prof. Ts. Dr. Zaliman Sauli, Naib Canselor, UniMAP
  2. 2. Ir. Ts. Dr. Razaidi Hussin Pengarah, Pusat Kerjasama Industri & Agensi Kerajaan (CIGC)
  3. 3. Mr. Mohd Adam Haziq Fariz, CEO, Surya Biotech Engineering Sdn Bhd
  4. 4. Mr. Rathakrishnan Arumugam, Director, Lawi Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd

 

The Closing Ceremony of the iNNOVATE Tech Show was graced by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.

For full reading of the post-event Press Release, please find enclosed the Press Articles at the following link:

  1. 1. https://bestevents-asia.com/media/
  2. 2. https://www.globaldroneconference.com/media/

7) MyAIRA – Heriot-Watt University Malaysia – MASSA Seminar: “Enhance Your Value Chain with AI & Robotics: Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry” on 9 November 2022

Malaysia South – South Association (MASSA) together with the Malaysian Autonomous Intelligence and Robotics Association (MyAIRA), Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, supported by Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) organised a Seminar at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia on 9 November 2022 on the topic of  “Enhance Your Value Chain with Robotics & AI: Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry”.

Manufacturers face increasingly volatile conditions affecting demand, rising consumer expectations, labor shortages and margin compression.

IR4.0 technologies, innovations and solutions can help businesses navigate these challenges by streamlining factory workflows. Artificial intelligence and robots applied properly, can help to improve quality and efficiency in manufacturing, and provide additional benefits along the production chain alongside collaboration with humans to reduce error and improve process output.

The application of robots in repetitive tasks such as material handling, assembling, and machine tending have been proven to allow businesses to optimise the productivity of their workforce. Repetitive tasks are best suited for machines as robots have minimal to zero downtimes, high accuracy, and speed – enabling manufacturers to produce larger volumes of products in a shorter duration.

The enhanced optimisation, time efficiency and productivity offered by robots can nurture the overall growth in various areas from parts and components exports as well as domestic sales and production. This can be further supplemented by adopting digital marketing channels supported by Artificial Intelligence. Suppliers can better connect with relevant buyers on digital marketplaces and channel their products to these platforms to increase their sales.

This seminar was aimed at informing participants on the applications of Robotics & AI technology and how manufacturers can leverage these technologies and solutions to increase productivity and increase business-to-business (B2B) sales.

The programme of the Seminar was as follows:

2.00 pm ━ Registration
2.30 pm ━ Opening Remarks by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA & MAJECA
2.35 pm ━ Opening Remarks by Mr Yong Chong Soon, President, MyAIRA
2.40 pm ━ Opening Remarks by Prof. Dr. Ian Tan, Head, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
2.45 pm ━ “AI and Robotics to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing” by Mr Stanley Chong, Advisory Team, AI Centric Solutions Sdn Bhd & Partner, Ingenious Haus Group
3.00 pm ━ “B2B Digital Marketing to Increase Sales for Manufacturers” by Ms Caroline Ang, Growth Catalyst, Dcontenssa Strategic Consultancy
3.15 pm ━ Q & A
3.30 pm ━ Networking Tea & Refreshments. Adjourn.

The Seminar began with Opening Remarks by the organisers:

Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary of MASSA and MAJECA.

Mr Yong Chong Soon, President of MyAIRA

Prof. Dr. Ian Tan, Head, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The Seminar featured two presentations as follows:

Mr Stanley Chong, Advisory Team, AI Centric Solutions Sdn Bhd & Partner, Ingenious Haus Group delivered his presentation titled “AI and Robotics to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing”.

Ms Caroline Ang, Growth Catalyst, Dcontenssa Strategic Consultancy delivered her presentation titled “B2B Digital Marketing to Increase Sales for Manufacturers”.

Photo Gallery:

A group photo of the role-players of the Seminar.

From left to right: Mr Stanley Chong, Advisory Team, AI Centric Solutions Sdn Bhd & Partner, Ingenious Haus Group; Ms Caroline Ang, Growth Catalyst, Dcontenssa Strategic Consultancy; Mr Yong Chong Soon, President of MyAIRA; Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA; Prof. Dr. Ian Tan, Head, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Ms Jamie Chan Siew Fen, Manager, Career and Graduates Future, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

A live-demonstration of a “Follow Me” robot.

 

 

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