Following the A.I. for Productivity Transformation Phase II closing session, a follow-up engagement was held between MPC and Google Cloud Malaysia, represented by Country Manager Hana Raja. The discussion focused on scaling up the program, building internal AI capacity within MPC, and selecting high-potential companies from the Phase II cohort to participate in the upcoming AI Battle. MPC also proposed formalizing the collaboration between MPC and Google through a Letter of Commitment. Google Cloud plans to organize a dedicated briefing session on AppSheet and Gemini for MPC, reinforcing efforts to accelerate AI adoption across both the public and private sectors. This collaboration aims to accelerate productivity growth and support sustainable digital transformation in Malaysia. #MPC #AIProduktiviti

Bengkel produktif Nexus Produktiviti Farmaseutikal (PPN) dengan kerjasama Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) ini berjaya mencapai beberapa hasil signifikan dalam memperkukuh daya saing sektor farmaseutikal negara. Sesi telah memberi pendedahan praktikal terhadap proses, tatacara dan dokumentasi perolehan kerajaan yang sering menjadi cabaran utama kepada pemain industri. Antara hasil utama bengkel ini: ✅ Peningkatan kefahaman peserta terhadap kehendak teknikal dan prosedur perolehan kerajaan, termasuk isu-isu yang sering menjadi punca kelewatan atau ketidakpatuhan; ✅ Penyelarasan persepsi antara sektor awam dan swasta, dengan perbincangan terbuka yang meneliti jurang kefahaman serta cadangan penambahbaikan proses perolehan; ✅ Komitmen industri dan pihak kerajaan untuk melaksanakan amalan perolehan yang lebih telus dan efisien, selaras dengan aspirasi meningkatkan daya tahan sistem kesihatan negara.

The productive discussion during the PPN Governing Committee Meeting 2/2025 was chaired by Champion Encik Ch’ng Kien Peng and attended by representatives from public agencies including MITI, MOH, MOSTI, NPRA, MPC and MIDA as well as industry leaders. The meeting focused on aligning high-impact initiatives to advance the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. NGC members are committed to boosting the productivity of the pharmaceutical industry with the goal of establishing Malaysia as a leading pharmaceutical hub. The discussion focused on enhancing productivity by addressing talent mismatch, streamlining regulations and standards, and driving the sector toward high-tech innovation. The meeting was highly focused and outcome-driven, emphasizing collaborative strategies and actionable plans to accelerate industry growth and competitiveness.

Sesi produktif bersama National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) telah diadakan bagi memahami serta mengenal pasti peluang penambahbaikan dalam proses dan keperluan pendaftaran produk farmaseutikal. Penambahbaikan ini dilaksanakan melalui kajian menyeluruh yang memfokuskan kepada pematuhan peraturan, kelancaran aliran kerja, dan penyeragaman dokumen supaya proses pendaftaran menjadi lebih jelas, teratur, serta mudah dijadikan rujukan oleh pihak industri. Sebagai langkah susulan, PPN akan melaksanakan pemetaan proses dan tempoh semasa pendaftaran iaitu 210 hari bekerja bagi produk generik dan 240 hari bekerja bagi produk NCE/biologik bagi mengenal pasti kelewatan dalam proses dalaman NPRA. Sesi libat urus bersama pihak berkepentingan dan industri farmaseutikal juga akan diadakan bagi mengesahkan data serta berkongsi pengalaman permohonan dan cadangan penambahbaikan terhadap isu kelewatan tersebut. Di samping itu, analisa perbandingan proses dan prosedur di negara jiran seperti Thailand dan Singapura akan dilakukan. Hasil dapatan kajian akan dirumuskan dalam laporan yang mengandungi analisa, pengesyoran penambahbaikan berasaskan bukti, data, dan amalan terbaik.

A workshop was conducted to discuss the technical requirements set by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA) for pharmaceutical plant approvals. The session brought together industry representatives and technical consultants to examine key issues and challenges affecting productivity in the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative was prompted by industry feedback highlighting significant delays in the development of pharmaceutical plants—often taking more than seven years—due to unclear and misunderstood technical requirements, particularly those related to BOMBA approvals. The discussions aimed to clarify BOMBA’s fire safety compliance procedures, identify recurring bottlenecks, and explore practical solutions to improve the overall efficiency of the approval process. Case studies were shared to provide real-world context and promote a better understanding of how technical requirements can be met without unnecessary delays. Industry participants were also facilitated and advised by experts on BOMBA requirements through the review and assessment of their construction plans. The workshop provided an important platform for sharing knowledge and offering technical guidance. It represented a positive move toward improving the pharmaceutical plant approval process while ensuring compliance with strict safety standards. Moving forward, the session will contribute to the development of practical guidelines aimed at harmonizing the approval process making it more efficient, structured, and aligned with industry needs.

A briefing on the implementation of the A.I. Productivity Transformation Programme was given to Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Motors, which provides assembly facilities for various renowned automotive brands including BMW, MINI, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, and Chery. This engagement serves as a strategic entry point for MPC to begin introducing the programme to globally recognized car brands, paving the way for wider adoption of AI and digital technologies among local companies within the automotive ecosystem. #AIProduktiviti

More than 20 engagement and validation sessions were held with industry stakeholders on the AI Productivity Roadmap for the 14 priority sectors to gather valuable feedback and further refine the draft. The sessions were guided by digital advisors, led by Mr. Shaifubahrim Saleh, Co-Chairman of DPN to ensure meaningful input from the industry. Discussions focused on the stages of AI and digital adoption—Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced—across various business functions, emphasizing improvements in efficiency, automation and AI-driven decision-making. Industry stakeholders also evaluated the most suitable digital tools for each stage to support smooth implementation and productivity improvement.