The F8 project by MBK, or "Fastrack 8 months," aims to speed up investor development approvals from 24 to 8 months. It is an improvement on the existing work process, resulting in improving the ease of doing business to attract more investment. This initiative enables effective dealings and interaction between investors, the Pahang state government, MBK and with the assistance of the MPC to facilitate the program in simplifying and speeding up the process of issuing construction permits to investors.

Released Date:

April 2024

Contact Person:

Mohd Azhar Zainuddin

(mohdazhar@mpc.gov.my)

The MPC Sarawak Regional Office collaborated with the Private Healthcare Productivity Nexus to train Normah Medical Specialist Centre in utilizing the Casemix system for standardized healthcare payment. This program supports the government's RM200 million allocation for outsourcing activities, aiding budgeting and resource allocation. By using Casemix, Normah Medical Specialist Centre can optimize service delivery, ensuring precise, transparent, and data-driven healthcare management.

Released Date:

January 2024

Contact Person:

Rabiatul Hana Ishak

(rabiatulhana@mpc.gov.my)

Recognizing the urgency and potential impact on productivity, as voiced by industry stakeholders on MyMudah, the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has initiated collaborative efforts with technical agencies and the state government. The aim is to streamline the COA approval process, introducing temporary exceptions to alleviate these administrative challenges. This proactive approach reflects our commitment to supporting industrial growth and ensuring the seamless establishment of workers' accommodations in anticipation of the CLQs becoming operational in 2025.

Released Date: 

December 2023

Contact Person:

Kasturi Devi Appanna

(kasturi@mpc.gov.my)

Sabah launched the Uniform Building By-laws 2022 (UBBL 2022) on May 9, 2023, providing Local Authorities (PBT) supervised by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (KKTP) the means to streamline building regulations and address issues surrounding unauthorized constructions. A notable change in UBBL 2022 is the introduction of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC), replacing the previously issued Occupation Certificate (OC) by PBT. The CCC is now issued by professionals or the Principal Submitting Person (PSP), consisting of registered architects, professional engineers, and certified plan drafters. This initiative aligns with the Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) in Sabah, supporting the Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan (SMJ) 1.0, 2021–2025, emphasizing service delivery effectiveness, administrative integrity, and investor-friendly practices. Key stakeholders include the State Public Service Department (JPAN), Ministry of Local Government and Housing (KKTP), and various industry organizations.

Released Date: 

December 2023

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

Under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMKe12), Strategy B1 focuses on revitalizing economic activities in Sabah and Sarawak by reviewing and updating business registration regulations. The goal is to simplify and improve business operations in these states by mapping, reviewing, and evaluating existing registration regulations. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) has enlisted the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) to conduct this study. Collaboration involves various entities such as KPDN Sabah, Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) Sabah, and other government offices. Workshops, including a 2-day Business Licensing Mapping Workshop, aimed to assess current processes and propose enhancements for starting businesses in Sabah. Another 2-day workshop discussed issues and suggested improvements for the efficiency of business registration processes in the region, leading to a finalization workshop to conclude proposed enhancements.

Released Date: 

December 2023

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

MPC, in collaboration with JPAN Sabah and KKTP, is implementing a Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) initiative to improve the efficiency of the Homestay @ Short-Term Accommodation (STA) permit application process in Sabah, focusing on Kundasang and Ranau. Engaging various entities, including JPAN Sabah, KKTP, KePKAS, PBT, JTU, JBPM, SAGC, and MOTAC Sabah, the initiative involves workshops to develop a draft checklist and guidelines for the STA permit process. These workshops aim to discuss and provide the draft guidelines, gather input from stakeholders through a Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, and discuss suggestions for enhancing the efficiency of the STA permit application and approval process in Sabah in a Workshop on Proposed Improvements.

Released Date: 

December 2023

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

The publication of the State Productivity Report is an initiative undertaken for the first time by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). This initiative marks a shift towards innovation and transformation in measuring and implementing productivity improvement strategies at the state level in Sabah.

Released Date: 

October 2023

Contact Person: 

Muhammad Fazre Zulhelmi

(fazre@mpc.gov.my) 

Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), in collaboration with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), is committed to enhance organizational excellence in Sarawak through the recognition of the Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA).

This award is held every two years, since 2017, and the participating companies from the PSIEA can represent Sarawak at national level recognition in the Industry Excellence Awards (AKI) administered by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI). Using the evaluation criteria of the Malaysia Business Excellence Framework (MBEF), the participating companies will be scored, and awarded to receive gold, silver, and bronze awards.

In 2023, a total of 30 companies from all over Sarawak had participate in PSIEA. 8 companies have received gold awards, 12 companies have received silver awards and 10 companies have received bronze awards.

Released Date:

October 2023

Contact Person:

Zuraini Subki (zuraini@mpc.gov.my)

Hafiza Atha Ahmad (hafiza@mpc.gov.my)

Nancy Joan (nancy@mpc.gov.my)

The NACP 2.1.6 (MyGP) initiative, led by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), aims to improve license and permit issuance transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption measures. Supported by The Sarawak Integrity & Ombudsman Unit (UNION), Sarawak Transformation & Innovation Unit (STIU), and the Ministry of Public Health, Housing & Local Government (MPHLG), it involves centralizing licensing guidelines online, with contributions from local authorities like Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS), Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan (MPKS), Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) & Majlis Daerah Lundu (MDL), enhancing business-friendly processes. The initiative has developed 38 guidelines to streamline licensing, coordinated by MPHLG for Sarawak's local governments.

Released Date:

September 2023

Contact Person:

Nurfazila Zulaihi (nurfazila@mpc.gov.my)

Rabia’tul Hana Ishak (rabiatulhana@mpc.gov.my)

Liyana Othman (liyana@mpc.gov.my)

At the 12th Series 2 meeting of the 2020 Cabinet Special Committee on Anti-Corruption, agreement was reached on MPC's proposal for ministries to publish Online License Application Guidelines to improve transparency and combat corruption, in line with the National Anti-Corruption Plan. The initiative, endorsed by the Sabah GRP Technical Committee, aligns with the Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan, involving workshops with the Ministry of Local Government and Housing and 26 Local Authorities to streamline licensing processes in Sabah for better access and efficiency.

Released Date: 

July 2023

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

In the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMKe-12), the Behavioral Insights (BI) approach is adopted to improve government services. BI integrates psychology, cognitive science, and social science to understand how people make choices. Applied during policy formulation, BI enhances decision-makers' understanding of human behavior. This inclusive approach aims to optimize resource allocation, leading to better outcomes. MPC Sabah partners with BKKM for a BI project in Kota Kinabalu, focusing on safety and food quality awareness. Engaging JPAN Sabah, DBKK, and BKKM, workshops discuss the BI Project, Menu Rahmah feedback, and propose interventions using the "EAST" method in the PRIME Framework for food safety at Kota Kinabalu restaurants. The initiative aligns with Sabah's developmental goals, promoting effective policies and cost-efficient public services.

Released Date: 

April 2023

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

Kulai Fast Lane (KFL) is an investor initiative introduced by the Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) in January 2022 with the support of the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC), aiming to enhance sustainability and economic growth in the state of Johor. KFL involves a rapid development process, starting from plan approval to obtaining operational licenses, reducing bureaucracy and accelerating factory construction from 36 months to 14 months. The success of KFL includes gaining support from 17 foreign and local investors with a total investment value of RM32.3 billion, providing 20,000 job opportunities. This model will be expanded throughout Johor through the Johor Fast Lane (JFL), launched on September 4, 2023, by the Honorable Chief Minister of Johor.

Released Date: 

January 2022

Contact Person:

Azimah Adnan

(Azimah@mpc.gov.my)

In 2019, MPC collaborated with KKTP, Sabah Attorney General's Office, and six Sabah Local Authorities to enhance licensing procedures, creating Application Guidelines and an SOP Manual for Local Authority Operation Licenses. In 2022, MPC, with Sabah JPAN and KKTP, standardized Licensing Application Guidelines under Small Laws, aligning with Good Regulatory Practice in Sabah to support Sabah Maju Jaya Direction (SMJ 1.0:2021-2025) for improved service delivery and national progress.

Release Date: 

February 2024

Contact Person: 

Lee Wan Swanee

(swanee@mpc.gov.my) 

The project aims to foster fairness, transparency, and efficiency within the telecommunications industry. Its primary objectives include identifying issues with the revised Telecommunication PPG, engaging stakeholders for input, and revising the PPG based on received feedback. The initiatives encompass stakeholder engagement, mapping the telecommunication ecosystem, simplifying business processes, developing a communication plan, and enhancing governance. Through these measures, the project seeks to address challenges and recommend improvements, ultimately ensuring a more streamlined and effective telecommunications framework in Sarawak.

Release Date:

June 2024

Contact Person:

Zuraini Subki (zuraini@mpc.gov.my)

Hafiza Atha Ahmad (hafiza@mpc.gov.my) 

Liyana Othman (liyana@mpc.gov.my)

Sarawak State Government, in collaboration with MPC, is simplifying business licensing through a Regulatory Experiment (RE) strategy. The initiative aims to create a one-stop licensing system, streamlining procedures and improving regulatory decision-making for a more efficient business registration process in Sarawak.

Release Date:

January 2024

Contact Person: 

Hafiza Atha Ahmad (hafiza@mpc.gov.my)

Liyana Othman (liyana@mpc.gov.my)

Nancy Joan (nancy@mpc.gov.my)

In line with MPC's role as a productivity driving organization, the Kelantan State Agro-food Productivity Enhancement Plan will be developed, led by MPC and the Agro-Food Productivity Nexus (AFPN) in collaboration with the Kelantan State Committee on Agriculture, Agro-food Industry, and Commodities. The plan, expected to be completed by the middle of this year, will serve as a collaborative guide for stakeholders aimed at enhancing the productivity of the agro-food subsectors in Kelantan. It is anticipated to boost not only productivity but also the agricultural sector's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the state, while also creating job opportunities and improving the living standards of its people.

Release Date:

July 2024

Contact Person: 

Mohd Mujahid Mohd Yusoff 

(mujahid@mpc.gov.my)

MPC in collaboration with the Pahang Department Veterinary Services and the Local Authorities (PBT), will identify issues and challenges in poultry farming and formulate improvement measures to enhance process efficiency, thereby promoting modern chicken farming in the state of Pahang. This project is expected to increase chicken production by 20%, increase the self-sufficiency level of the country's poultry product production to 140% by 2030, ensure the country's food security is guaranteed and reduce the cost of living for the citizen.

Release Date:

July 2024

Contact Person:

Roslinda Abdul Hamid

(lynda@mpc.gov.my)

MPC in collaboration with BPEN Pahang and Pejabat Tanah & Galian (PTG) Pahang are executing in improving of the Application for Surrender and Repossession Under Section 204D and Simultaneous Application for Subdivision of Boundaries and Change of Conditions under Section 124(a), National Land Code (KTN), as part of PEMUDAH Pahang's initiatives to support businesses. Through engagements, the goal is to reduce the processing time from 10 to 6 months, enhancing Pahang's investment climate.

Release Date:

June 2024

Contact Person:

Haslizayanti Othman

(haslizayanti@mpc.gov.my) 

MPC Terengganu is advancing productivity by digitalizing Local Authorities (PBT) to streamline licensing processes. This initiative aims to modernize PBT licensing through digital platforms, enhancing government service efficiency, facilitating business transactions, and boosting local economic growth.

Release Date:

November 2024

Contact Person:

Mohd Hosni Mamat@Ariffin

(hosni@mpc.gov.my)

This development project for Daif schools is listed in the Bitara Madani Project, led by the STAR Team. The project has received high-level attention, and the STAR Team, in collaboration with MPC, is responsible for coordinating engagement sessions with stakeholders to assess project implementation. To date, several sessions have taken place, and as a result, some processes have been successfully expedited, improved, and strengthened.

Release Date:

May 2024

Contact Person:

Nurfariha Ahmad

(Nurfariha@mpc.gov.my)