Company Assessment Session in Conjunction with The Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) 2025
This year, PSIEA 2025 has attracted the participation of 36 companies across Sarawak, representing diverse sectors including manufacturing, services, logistics, agriculture, and food & beverage.
During this session, assessors provided comprehensive feedback on each company’s strengths and areas for improvement. Ultimately, the assessment outcomes aim to elevate Sarawak’s industries to higher standards of excellence, fostering competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability.
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The workshop aimed to introduce the pharmaceutical industry to the potential of Generative AI technologies like Google Gemini and AppSheet. It was organized by Pharmaceutical Productivity Nexus (PPN) in collaboration with PointStar and attended by 19 pharmaceutical companies and associations to support business leaders in navigating digital transformation and boosting productivity. The goal was to help participants explore how AI can be implemented to enhance innovation, streamline operations, and improve decision-making. Moving forward, companies are encouraged to explore small-scale pilot projects using Gemini and AppSheet to automate workflows, streamline processes, and enhance productivity. By taking early steps in AI adoption, organizations can position themselves for long-term innovation, operational efficiency, and sustained competitiveness in an increasingly digital and fast-moving market.

MEPN conducted an online briefing with Gelatomio Production Sdn. Bhd. as part of the ongoing Project Pintar initiatives. The session served to introduce the objectives and framework of Project Pintar, while engaging the company in discussions on potential productivity improvement strategies tailored to their operations. This engagement reflects MEPN’s commitment to fostering collaboration with industry players in driving productivity growth and operational excellence within the machinery and equipment (M&E) ecosystem

MEPN conducted an online briefing with Park Games Equipment Sdn. Bhd. as part of the ongoing Project Pintar initiatives. The session served to introduce the objectives and framework of Project Pintar, while engaging the company in discussions on potential productivity improvement strategies tailored to their operations. This engagement reflects MEPN’s commitment to fostering collaboration with industry players in driving productivity growth and operational excellence within the machinery and equipment (M&E) ecosystem

Sesi bimbingan bersama Bahagian Koridor Infrastruktur dan Sistem maklumat Geospatial (BKI-GIS) ini telah diadakan bagi meneliti pelaksanaan projek meningkatkan kecekapan proses permohonan permit hak akses dan penggunaan tanah infrastruktur utiliti di negeri Kelantan. Projek ini kini berada di Fasa ke-2, di mana pemetaan proses semasa telah dikenalpasti dan dianalisa. Pemetaan proses adalah satu langkah wajib bertujuan mengenal pasti titik kelemahan (pain points) serta punca permasalahan yang dihadapi bagi membolehkan proses penambahbaikan dapat dilaksanaan secara menyeluruh. Reformasi Kerenah Birokrasi (RKB) ialah usaha meningkatkan kecekapan, ketelusan, dan keberkesanan pentadbiran melalui semakan semula peraturan, bagi meningkatkan mutu perkhidmatan awam ke arah melonjakkan produktiviti dan kesejahteraan rakyat.

Satu sesi produktif telah diadakan bersama pihak NIOSH yang dipengerusikan oleh YBhg. Dato' Haji Ayop Salleh, Pengarah Eksekutif NIOSH. Sesi ini memberi tumpuan kepada perbincangan halatuju peningkatan produktiviti dalam pelaksanaan inisiatif Pro-HVDT yang dirangka khusus untuk memperkasakan ekosistem seperti dalam kemahiran dan kecekapan pemanduan kenderaan berat yang mengendalikan bahan kimia di Malaysia mulai suku tahun keempat 2025. Antara perkara utama yang dibincangkan termasuk cadangan permohonan Geran Penggalak HRDCorp bagi memperluas capaian inisiatif ini kepada kumpulan pemandu industri serta perancangan majlis pelancaran rasmi dan penyampaian sijil kepada para peserta. Inisiatif ini dijangka memberi impak positif kepada sektor seperti industri kimia yang menuntut tahap profesionalisme dan pematuhan keselamatan yang tinggi, khususnya dalam pengendalian bahan berbahaya.

Seminar Pelaksanaan Langkah-Langkah Kecekapan Tenaga di Premis Kerajaan pada 28 Julai 2025 di Hotel Sama-Sama, KLIA telah menghimpunkan perwakilan daripada semua kementerian dan agensi bagi memperkukuh pelaksanaan langkah kecekapan tenaga tanpa kos, selaras dengan arahan Pejabat Ketua Setiausaha Negara. Antara outcome utama termasuk penyeragaman pelabelan Building Energy Intensity (BEI) bagi bangunan kerajaan sebagai asas penambahbaikan kecekapan tenaga, yang secara langsung menyumbang ke arah penurunan Energy Intensity (EI) negara dalam penarafan World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR). Seminar ini turut berperanan sebagai platform penjajaran strategik dasar ke arah sektor awam yang lebih mampan, cekap tenaga dan berdaya saing. #EEProductivity #GREENProductivity

The development of the Accessible Badge criteria under the Malaysia Tourism Excellence (MaTEx) Business Certification programme was further refined through TPN and Asia Pacific Network on Accessible Tourism (APNAT)’s engagement with M World Hotel. This collaboration helped ensure the standards are not only inclusive but also capable of driving productivity and service excellence in the tourism sector. M World Hotel, known for its exemplary accessible and inclusive hospitality practices, served as a key reference point. The team assessed how the draft criteria align with real-world implementation, focusing on infrastructure readiness, service efficiency, guest experience, and inclusivity. By grounding the Accessible Badge in actual best practices, this initiative ensures the final criteria are practical, relevant, and aligned with national productivity goals. It marks a significant step toward strengthening inclusive tourism while enhancing operational performance across the industry. #SayangiMalaysia #ProductiveTourism #TPN #MPC #AIProduktiviti #MPCProductive #Drivingproductivityofthenation

The Machinery & Equipment Productivity Nexus (MEPN) successfully convened its Governing Committee (NGC) Meeting Bil. 2/2025, chaired by the newly appointed MEPN Champion, Mr. Tiong Khe Hock. The session brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including representatives from MIDF, MATRADE, MIDA, SIRIM, and SEDA. The meeting began with the presentation of the MEPN Strategic Framework by Mr. Tiong, providing an overarching view of the Nexus’ direction. This was followed by progress updates from the Working Group (WG) leaders, each outlining focused initiatives for 2025. WG1, focused on upskilling the SME workforce, presented its planned tracks on digitalisation, AI readiness, productivity, and the OPERI assessment tool. WG2, which is already in progress, reported on Project PINTAR, the upcoming IPS (Industry Productivity Specialist) Training, and nationwide outreach efforts. WG3 shared plans for targeted interventions under PINTAR to enable digital and ESG readiness among SMEs. Meanwhile, WG4 updated on its ongoing efforts, including the Global Supply Chain Excellence initiative, Risk to Resilience Workshops, THINK: M&E platform, and the Strategic Productivity Roadmap. In addition to strategic discussions and project updates, the committee also welcomed several new members, further enriching the diversity and depth of expertise within the Nexus. The meeting was marked by strong support and constructive feedback, with members expressing optimism about the progress made and showing clear enthusiasm to enhance coordination and collaboration among all stakeholders. The positive tone and forward-looking momentum reaffirmed MEPN’s role as a national platform to drive productivity transformation across the Machinery & Equipment sector.