A productive engagement with Goodscience Sdn. Bhd., the bumiputera and local pharmaceutical manufacturing company, provided valuable insights into the end-to-end registration journey from an industry perspective. This engagement is initiative to enhancing the efficiency, productivity, and responsiveness of the pharmaceutical product registration process. Real-time feedback from industry players is critical in identifying practical challenges, validating actual processing timelines, and uncovering areas that require streamlining. The information gathered will inform evidence-based recommendations aimed at reviewing current processes and procedures, improving internal workflows, and strengthening regulatory delivery for more predictable and timely market access. The standard registration pathway for generic products is 245 working days, however, based on real-time data shared by Goodscience Sdn. Bhd., the process was completed in approximately six months (130 working days) from pre-submission to receiving approval from the Drug Control Authority (DCA). Goodscience emphasized the importance of conducting a pre-consultation session with NPRA prior to submission, as it helps companies align better with regulatory requirements, minimize submission errors, and avoid major corrections ultimately shortening the overall approval process. These proactive measures not only enhance regulatory service delivery but also support faster patient access to essential treatments, help contain national healthcare costs, and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a competitive hub for pharmaceutical investment and innovation.

MEPN Working Group 4 convened an online program development session to further discuss and refine the upcoming Risk Workshop Series. The session focused on aligning content with industry needs, confirming key themes, and strengthening delivery strategies to support M&E companies in building resilient, risk-aware operations. This collaborative effort marks a critical step toward enhancing sector-wide preparedness and productivity. The series aims to equip SMEs with comprehensive risk management strategies, introduce advanced financial innovations to improve resilience, and foster digital transformation through solutions such as MES and ERP. It also seeks to align SME practices with sustainability goals for competitive advantage and strengthen collaboration among SMEs, financial institutions, technology providers, and policymakers.

The A.I. for Productivity Transformation programme helps accelerate productivity growth among participating firms by equipping them with accessible tools such as Canva AI, Google Sites, and Google Analytics 4. Through MPC’s structured approach of measuring productivity before and after A.I. adoption, businesses are guided to identify operational inefficiencies and apply targeted solutions that can lead to tangible improvements in service quality, cost efficiency, and workflow speed. By encouraging the practical application of A.I., from content automation to customer engagement and data-driven decision-making this initiative aspires to build a strong foundation for enterprise-led innovation and contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s ambition of becoming one of the top 12 most competitive nations by 2030. #MPC #AIProduktiviti

Tarikh: 12 Jun 2025 Masa: 2.30 petang Tempat: MPC Kuala Lumpur Perbincangan ini bertujuan untuk meneroka peluang kolaborasi strategik antara RFBPN dan Malaysia International Franchise Sdn Bhd (MyFranchise) dalam usaha memperkasakan usahawan francais, khususnya dalam subsektor F&B melalui penerapan teknologi digital. Dalam sesi ini, pihak RFBPN telah memperkenalkan inisiatif Retail Artificial Intelligence Smart Evolution (RAISE), yang bertujuan membantu perniagaan peruncitan dan F&B beralih kepada operasi pintar menerusi penggunaan teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI). Seterusnya, satu sesi kesedaran AI akan dilaksanakan yang melibatkan dua syarikat di bawah MyFranchise iaitu Wonderful Lifestle Sdn Bhd (Gloria Jean's Coffee) dan Big Nineteen Sdn Bhd (1901 Frankfurters). Sesi ini bertujuan untuk memberi penerangan tentang manfaat teknologi AI, dalam meningkatkan kecekapan operasi syarikat.

Program Malaysia Tourism Excellence (MaTEx) terus memberi impak positif dalam meningkatkan produktiviti sektor pelancongan negara menerusi pelbagai inisiatif dan pensijilan yang menggalakkan standard industri yang lebih tinggi. Selaras dengan matlamat ini, Nexus Produktiviti Pelancongan (TPN) telah mengadakan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa MaTEx Bil. 1/2025 yang turut disertai oleh wakil daripada Kementerian Ekonomi, MOTAC, KePKAS, MPC Wilayah Sabah dan Wilayah Pantai Timur serta wakil industri. Antara intipati utama mesyuarat adalah: - Pelaksanaan program MaTEx oleh MaTEx Industry Liason iaitu Persatuan Penganjur Aktiviti Lasak Malaysia (PPALM). - Kolaborasi strategik MPC Wilayah Pantai Timur bersama Tourism Pahang dalam mengukuhkan produktiviti dan kualiti perkhidmatan syarikat kembaraan lasak di Pahang. - Pembangunan standard baharu bagi hotel bajet dan bisnes dalam mempercepatkan pertumbuhan produktiviti dengan kerjasama Malaysia Budget and Business Hotel Association (MyBHA). - Pembangunan kriteria special badge bagi pelancongan aksesibiliti dengan kerjasama strategik bersama Asia Pacific Network Accessible Tourism (APNAT) dalam memperluaskan pasaran bagi pelancongan bekeperluan khusus. - Penglibatan strategik syarikat MaTEx ATO ke peringkat nasional melalui Malaysia Outdoor Expo yang dijadualkan berlangsung hujung Julai di Kelana Jaya sebagai satu langkah strategik untuk meningkatkan produktiviti pengusaha ATO. - Memperluaskan insentif bagi syarikat-syarikat yang mendapatkan pensijilan MaTEx bersama 8 syarikat yang menawarkan diskaun khas bagi peralatan aktiviti outdoor dan latihan khusus. #SayangiMalaysia #ProductiveTourism #TPN #MPC #MalaysiaProduktif #DrivingProductivityoftheNation

Perbincangan ini bertujuan untuk meneroka peluang kerjasama antara RFBPN dan Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia dalam memperkasa usahawan peruncitan dan F&B, dengan fokus meningkatkan produktiviti dan daya saing melalui penerapan teknologi digital. Satu daripada inisiatif utama yang dibincangkan adalah Retail Artificial Intelligence Smart Evolution (RAISE), yang bertujuan membantu perniagaan peruncitan dan F&B beralih ke operasi pintar dengan memanfaatkan teknologi AI untuk meningkatkan kecekapan dan pengurusan sumber. Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia memberi sokongan penuh terhadap RAISE dan percaya inisiatif ini akan memberi peluang kepada usahawan untuk mengintegrasikan AI dalam operasi perniagaan mereka, seterusnya memperkukuh kedudukan mereka dalam pasaran yang semakin kompetitif. Seterusnya, tiga sesi kesedaran akan dilaksanakan yang melibatkan peniaga dalam kategori F&B dan specialized stores (tekstil dan hardware). Sesi-sesi ini bertujuan untuk memberi penerangan tentang manfaat teknologi digital, khususnya AI, dalam meningkatkan kecekapan operasi dan mengurangkan kos.

A productive session was held to review feedback gathered during MPC’s Digital Roadmap Townhall Session, focusing on AI adoption strategies for the Retail and F&B Productivity Nexus. The feedback highlighted six key areas that need immediate attention to improve the effectiveness of the roadmap. Additionally, RFBPN engaged in a detailed discussion on the Retail Artificial Intelligence Smart Evolution (RAISE) initiative. The focus was on refining the framework’s overview, with providing valuable input on the key elements that should be included. The feedback aims to better align the framework with industry needs and AI adoption goals for the Retail and F&B sub-sectors.