Industry4WRD Steering Committee (SC) Meeting 1/2025


Empowering Industries Through Innovation, Digitalization, and Smart Technologies

The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), in its role as the secretariat for the Industry4WRD Steering Committee (SC), successfully convened the first Steering Committee meeting for the year 2025 on 18 February 2024. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Faizal, Senior Director of Industry Development at the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), and brought together key representatives from multiple government ministries and agencies to discuss policy updates, funding mechanisms, and strategic initiatives under the Industry4WRD framework. 

The meeting commenced with a formal review and endorsement of the minutes from the previous session. This step ensured that all prior decisions and resolutions were officially validated, providing a clear and structured reference for ongoing and future initiatives. The Steering Committee emphasized the importance of maintaining continuity and coherence in project execution to maximize the impact of Industry4WRD policies on Malaysia’s industrial landscape.

A key agenda item for the meeting was a comprehensive presentation by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) regarding recent amendments to the eligibility criteria for claims. The presentation provided clarity on the revised guidelines, outlining their implications for industry players and fund applicants. These amendments are expected to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of financial incentives under the Industry4WRD framework, ensuring a more streamlined approach to supporting the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector and related industries.

Further in the agenda, the Steering Committee reviewed the latest developments concerning the Industry4WRD Intervention Fund. MIDA presented an update on the approval status of fund applications, providing insights into the disbursement process, challenges faced in fund allocations, and potential areas for improvement. 

Meeting Attendees:

1) Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI)
2) Ministry of Economy (KE)
Ministry of Entrepreneur and 
3) Cooperative Development (MECD)
4) Ministry of Finance (MOF)
5) Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI)
6) Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
7) Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)

Quick Share Links

By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 20, 2025
Sesi yang dipengerusikan oleh Encik Superi bin Awang Said, Pengarah STIU, ini diadakan untuk membincangkan penyelarasan dan pelaksanaan inisiatif RKB/3R di peringkat Kerajaan Sarawak. Antara perkara yang turut dibincangkan adalah struktur tadbir urus projek, sesi latihan dan bimbingan, sesi lawatan simulasi dan forum transformasi perkhidmatan awam. #SarawakProduktif #SarawakMajuMakmur #MemacuProduktivitiNegara
By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 20, 2025
Program ICPD pertama bagi tahun 2025 akan diadakan di Bintulu pada 6 Mac 2025, dan akan dirasmikan oleh Menteri MEITD, YB Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Dalam program ini, peserta akan didedahkan kepada aspek kritikal OSH yang diperlukan oleh perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (SME) bagi memastikan pematuhan kepada peraturan keselamatan serta peningkatan tahap kecekapan tenaga kerja. Akta OSHA 2022, Seksyen 29A mewajibkan semua perniagaan yang mempunyai lima (5) atau lebih pekerja di satu premis untuk melantik seorang pekerja yang terlatih sebagai OSH Coordinator. Kehadiran OSH Coordinator yang kompeten akan memastikan pematuhan terhadap peraturan keselamatan dan meningkatkan kesedaran pekerja mengenai amalan keselamatan yang baik. MEITD turut memainkan peranan penting dengan menyediakan tajaan bagi pembayaran pembangunan kemahiran OSH ini dalam usaha meningkatkan kemahiran tenaga kerja tempatan. Selain di Bintulu, sesi ICPD ini juga akan diadakan di Sibu dan Kuching, dengan penyertaan yang dihadkan kepada 50 peserta bagi setiap lokasi. Langkah ini bertujuan untuk memastikan sesi latihan lebih efektif dan interaktif. MPC akan bekerjasama dengan kerajaan Sarawak dalam meningkatkan kemahiran dan kemahiran semula tenaga kerja, melalui program Academy in Industry (ADI) bagi membantu industri menyediakan latihan berasaskan pekerjaan yang lebih sistematik dan relevan dengan keperluan semasa. Di samping itu, penilaian kendiri syarikat SME melalui ez-BE turut diperkenalkan bagi membolehkan syarikat menilai tahap kecemerlangan perniagaan mereka serta mengenal pasti ruang penambahbaikan secara proaktif. Program ini dijangka memberikan impak yang signifikan kepada para peserta dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemahiran mereka berkaitan keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan, serta memperkukuh daya saing industri melalui peningkatan kecekapan tenaga kerja. Ini sejajar dengan matlamat Sarawak untuk mencapai 30 peratus atau 500,000 pekerja berkemahiran tinggi menjelang 2030 dan menjadi ekonomi berasaskan pengetahuan. #SKOProduktif #MemacuProduktivitiNegara
By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 20, 2025
The strong collaboration between MPC, PERKESO, and industries plays a crucial role in ensuring that the workforce in Sarawak remains competitive, innovative, and prepared to face the challenges of the modern industry. With initiatives like ADI, we are not only developing a highly skilled and competent workforce but also fostering a sustainable productivity culture, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and contributing to the nation’s holistic economic growth. This engagement session provided a valuable platform for discussions on how ADI can serve as a key catalyst in enhancing workforce skills directly in the workplace. Through an industry-based learning approach, employees not only gain relevant and up-to-date knowledge but also could apply it in real-world settings, accelerating their learning process and improving efficiency in daily tasks. #SarawakProductive #DrivingProductivityoftheNation
By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 20, 2025
MPC Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) collaborated to organize this workshop, aiming to develop a comprehensive database on Sarawak's labor market across key productive sectors. The discussions centered on evaluating the contributions of these sectors in major cities and examining how labor skill structures influence sectoral activities. #SarawakProductive #LabourMarketReform
By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 20, 2025
Program yang telah diadakan selama 2 hari ini mengetengahkan Projek Inovatif dan Kreatif bagi meningkatkan kecekapan proses kerja dan efisiensi penyampaian perkhidmatan kepada pelanggan melalui konsep Proof-of-Concept (POC) dan pengintegrasian teknologi melalui pembangunan aplikasi dalam talian. Program ini telah dirasmikan oleh YBhg. Datu Mejar (K) Haji Abang Mohd Shibli bin Haji Abang Mohd Nailie, Pengurus Besar TBS dan dihadiri oleh lebih 150 warga TBS secara fizikal dan dalam talian. #SarawakProduktif #PengurusanModern
By MMT MPC February 19, 2025
Today’s Circular Economy Table Top Discussion, jointly organized by MPC and AMCHAM and chaired by En. Yazid Majid, brought together key stakeholders from the E&E industry to explore sustainable e-waste recycling solutions. The session featured presentations from Seagate on its sustainability goals, Shan Poornam Metals on e-waste processing, and ZICO on regulatory compliance and legislative perspectives. Discussions covered project scope, key objectives, regulatory challenges, and stakeholder engagement. Attended by representatives from AMCHAM, ZICO, SEAGATE & Shan Poornam Metals, the session highlighted the need for ongoing discussions to address government concerns and ensure smooth project implementation. 📸 Check out more snapshots here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15mR3uTSZ6/?mibextid=wwXIfr.
By MMT MPC February 19, 2025
The Cross-Industry Benchmarking Conference, themed "Embrace Transformation: Innovate Towards Productive Operations", successfully took place at the Proton Center of Excellence Auditorium. This collaboration between MPC and Proton brought together industry leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders. In the opening address, Dr. Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah, Deputy Director General of MPC, emphasized the importance of cross-industry collaboration in driving sustainable productivity growth. The conference featured presentations from leading organizations such as Arthur D. Little, Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), sharing insights on navigating global challenges, leveraging digitalization, and improving productivity practices. The event successfully strengthened industry-wide engagement, with MPC and Proton committed to implementing productivity-driven initiatives that will benefit both Proton and the broader automotive supply chain.
By REGIONAL OFFICE MPC February 18, 2025
MPC Wilayah Sabah (SBO) telah menerima kedatangan delegasi daripada Pusat Jaminan Kualiti (CQA) bersama Kluster Pengurusan Lean UMS untuk membincangkan peluang kerjasama bagi tahun 2025. Perbincangan meliputi pelbagai inisiatif MPC, termasuk usaha mempermudahkan penyampaian peraturan dalam urusan perniagaan, penerimaan teknologi untuk meningkatkan produktiviti peniaga, dan pelaksanaan program peningkatan bakat (ADI). Dalam sesi perbincangan ini, Puan Zuraini Hj. Hamdin, Timbalan Pengarah (Kualiti Perkhidmatan) CQA yang mengetuai delegasi, telah menyampaikan penghargaan serta ucapan terima kasih di atas kerjasama MPC kepada UMS selama ini . Beliau menyatakan harapan untuk jalinan kerjasama antara dua pihak dapat dieratkan semula. Pihak CQA juga berminat untuk menyertai sesi libat urus berkenaan program QE 5.0 untuk kesinambungan pelaksanaan program 5S yang pernah dijalankan sebelum ini.
Show More
Share by: