Pihak STIU menyambut baik pendekatan digital yang dicadangkan bagi meningkatkan kecekapan pendaftaran perniagaan. Pendekatan ini dilihat sebagai satu langkah progresif yang bukan sahaja menyokong agenda transformasi digital kerajaan tetapi juga memperkukuh daya saing ekosistem perniagaan di Sarawak. Selain itu, pihak STIU ambil maklum tentang penggunaan Akta 680 (Akta Aktiviti Kerajaan Elektronik 2007) dalam pelaksanaan inisiatif EODB. Akta ini akan dijadikan sebagai salah satu rujukan utama bagi memastikan pelaksanaan projek mematuhi peruntukan undang-undang yang sedia ada serta melindungi keselamatan dan kesahihan transaksi secara elektronik. Satu pertemuan lanjut antara Kerajaan Sarawak, STIU dan Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) dijadualkan berlangsung pada 17 April 2025 di Putrajaya bagi memperincikan langkah pelaksanaan dan penyelarasan inisiatif ini di peringkat persekutuan. #SarawakProduktif #MemacuProduktivitiNegara #RESAB

Pembentangan bertajuk “Peningkatan Kecekapan Perkhidmatan Kerajaan di Sarawak: Urusan Memulakan Perniagaan” telah disampaikan oleh Datuk Zahid Ismail, Ketua Pengarah MPC. Cadangan utama yang diketengahkan termasuk penggunaan Superform menerusi sistem digital dalam proses pendaftaran perniagaan yang dijangka akan mempercepatkan pengeluaran lesen perniagaan, meningkatkan ketelusan dan kemampanan, serta menyokong pewujudan lebih banyak perniagaan berlesen. Langkah ini turut berpotensi untuk memperkukuh pertumbuhan ekonomi dan mewujudkan lebih banyak peluang pekerjaan di Sarawak. Sesi ini turut memberi peluang kepada pihak berkepentingan untuk memberi maklum balas strategik yang amat diperlukan bagi memperhalusi pelaksanaan cadangan penambahbaikan tersebut. Hasil daripada perbincangan, pihak MOF bersetuju dengan cadangan peningkatan kecekapan pendaftaran perniagaan di Sarawak dan bersedia menilai semula ordinan sedia ada melalui pewartaan akta digital yang lebih relevan. Sebagai hala tuju seterusnya, pihak MPC Sarawak dijadualkan akan mengadakan sesi perbincangan lanjutan bersama Kerajaan Sarawak pada 14 April 2025 bagi merangka pelaksanaan pendekatan ini dengan lebih terperinci. #SarawakProduktif #MemacuProduktivitiNegara #RESAB

This program aimed to raise awareness and build capacity among retail and F&B businesses on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to boost productivity. The session introduced participants to the fundamentals of A.I. applications in their sectors, focusing on areas like customer service automation, sales forecasting, inventory optimization, and dynamic pricing. Throughout the session, participants were engaged in case study discussions, live demonstrations, and interactive dialogue with A.I. experts. These activities highlighted real-world examples of how businesses have successfully implemented A.I. tools to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer engagement. Attendees were also given opportunities to ask questions, share their challenges, and explore relevant A.I. solutions that can be tailored to their business needs. In conclusion, the session successfully provided valuable insights and practical solutions for businesses in the Retail and F&B sectors.

Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) recently held a strategic engagement session with the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), YBhg. Dato’ Shaharuddin bin Abu Sohot, along with his team. The discussion centered on identifying continuous areas for collaboration between TPN and MOTAC, with a shared goal of strengthening the tourism industry and enhancing productivity across the sector. The session was also joined by Datuk Zahid Ismail, Director General of the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC); Dr. Halimahton Sa’diah Let, Director of MPC; Puan Nor Halisa Mohamad Halil, Deputy Director of MPC; and Haji Shaharuddin M. Saaid, Chairman of TPN’s Governance and Industry Readiness Working Group. During the session, TPN Champion YBrs. Encik Rohizam Md. Yusoff provided an overview of TPN’s role and introduced the ongoing initiatives aimed at improving productivity within the tourism ecosystem. Reflecting current industry trends, TPN’s programmes are now focused on driving industry readiness and accelerating the shift towards sustainable and technology-driven tourism. These efforts are aligned with national aspirations to boost sector productivity and enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness on the global stage.

The Chemical Productivity Nexus (CPN) is leading an initiative to strengthen ESG compliance among Malaysian SMEs in the chemical industry. With ESG becoming a key non-tariff requirement for exports, the initiative aims to help SMEs meet global standards and avoid trade barriers. To address current challenges—such as low awareness and unclear processes—the initiative includes an ESG Awareness Package, a simplified self-assessment tool, training workshops, and third-party validation. SMEs achieving compliance will be listed under the ESG-Registered Company (ESG-RC) directory, boosting their market competitiveness. Way forward, CPN will initiate strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM), to gather input, validate the framework, and strengthen the policy direction of the ESG initiative.

Bengkel ini diadakan adalah untuk meneliti semula kaedah penilaian sedia ada serta mencadangkan kaedah yang lebih bersesuaian dan praktikal bagi melaksanakan penilaian AKI 2026. Selain itu, bengkel juga bertujuan untuk menyemak semula kriteria penilai yang akan dilantik bagi memastikan penilaian dijalankan dengan telus mengikut standard penilaian yang telah ditetapkan. Turut dibincangkan dalam sesi ini ialah pelaksanaan Roadshow AKI 2026 Kuala Lumpur yang akan diadakan pada 18 April 2025 bertempat di Menara MITI serta pelaksanaan Roadshow AKI 2026 seterusnya.

The discussion chaired by Puan Saliza Saari and centered on the MAKIPLAGO Harbor project which introduces a visionary new trade ecosystem grounded in the cultural, logistical, and commercial strengths of the Malay Archipelago (Nusantara) region, with strategic bases in Malaysia and China. The project aims to blend commerce, tourism, halal industry development, and digital innovation into a unified, omnichannel platform referred to as the M-Platform. The concept was internationally recognized, winning innovation awards in Singapore and China, and is backed by strategic partnerships, including with MITI and global industry players. The ecosystem centers around Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) in Malaysia and Caofeidian Port in China, enabling seamless cross-border trade, barter systems, and real-time transactions, supported by integrated systems such as customs, warehousing, logistics, and halal certification. A major emphasis of the project is on halal trade and Muslim-friendly industries, including halal food, cosmetics, Islamic finance, modest fashion, and wellness. The goal is to establish Malaysia as a global halal trade and logistics hub, leveraging Malaysia’s reputation as a moderate Muslim nation and strategic location. MAKIPLAGO Harbor also aims to revitalize urban zones in Kuala Lumpur, transforming areas into vibrant trade and tourism hubs through cultural centers, themed museums, halal retail clusters, gourmet zones, and wellness facilities. The project anticipates attracting millions of tourists, thousands of merchants, and creating over 250,000 high-income jobs, while stimulating RM1 trillion in economic value. The platform incorporates a wide spectrum of retail, education, healthcare, digital commerce, and co-working infrastructure, creating a space for SMEs, global brands, government agencies, and entrepreneurs to co-develop new markets. It is designed to be inclusive and export-driven, connecting over 25 countries and 500 million people across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Ultimately, the MAKIPLAGO Harbor initiative positions Kuala Lumpur—and by extension, Malaysia—as a central node in the global halal economy, offering a multi-dimensional platform for trade, investment, cultural diplomacy, and productivity-driven growth. Moving forward, a deep dive session will be organized with all key priority subsectors to gather industry feedback, with the aim of driving productivity improvements among MSMEs. Attendees from Makiplago Sdn Bhd 1. Dato' Dr Radzak Malek 2. Datuk Dr. Muhamad Farid Saad 3. Dr. Hisham Ismail 4. Haji Baharudin 5. Mr. Jamaluddin Ibrahim 6. Mr. Steve Gan 7. Mr. Habibullah Khong 8. Mr. Mohd Bahari Baharudin 9. Ms. Tan Peh Tin 10. Ms. Teah kok keong