Kuala Lumpur, 15 August 2022 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Perodua are gearing up through a strategic partnership to introduce the MIDA-Perodua Digital Transformation Ecosystem Programme that was held today at MIDA’s headquarters.
The programme is aimed to upgrade local automotive suppliers to the next level by using cutting-edge technologies and machinery and digitalising their manufacturing processes through the adoption of Industry 4.0.
“Local companies play a major role in building the nation’s industry ecosystem–geared to support large companies and MNCs. The initiation of the MIDA-Perodua collaboration in 2020 was crucial to ensure the steady development of our local player’s capabilities in the automotive industry.
Under MIDA’s initiative to facilitate these companies to adopt digitalisation and Industry 4.0, we have been successful in contributing immense growth in Perodua’s manufacturing volume, through the empowerment of its industry partners and service providers,” said Chief Executive Officer of MIDA Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman.
Arham said the government has undertaken concerted efforts to review existing policies and recalibrate investment strategies to ensure that the Malaysian business environment remains conducive to global investors.
The government has also been persistently undertaking efforts to promote and facilitate local companies to scale up and accelerate their adoption of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technology through various incentives and facilities, added Arham.
Meanwhile, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perodua Datuk Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said “The MIDA-Perodua Digital Transformation Ecosystem Programme is aligned with the government’s efforts to enhance local technology ecosystem development activities in terms of supply and value chains, research and development activities, and innovation and commercialisation.
“The programme has shown a promising sign as the first group of participants had implemented their proposed projects. This event is to showcase the first group’s progress as well as to welcome the second group into the project as they too have presented feasible Industry 4.0 ideas to be implemented within their operations,” said Zainal Abidin.
He added: “The implementation of Industry 4.0 is not only for the automotive supplier’s benefit but the impact of this programme will contribute greatly to the nation’s digital transformation agenda. The programme also can fast-track Malaysia’s industries, from small to large, as it provides both funds and guidance. Perodua’s role has always been to develop the automotive ecosystem and this programme is another example of our commitment towards this objective.”
The first phase of the MIDA-Perodua strategic partnership has brought forth three potential Perodua-friendly partners, including LSF Technology Sdn.Bhd., J.K. Wire Harness Sdn. Bhd. and Autoliv Hirotako Safety Sdn. Bhd. These companies have also been granted Domestic Investment Strategic Fund (DISF) as part of the government’s initiative to assist the local companies to embark on the global supply chain.
Under this similar programme, MIDA and Perodua have identified five new vendors that have shown much potential and growth opportunities. These include Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd., Ingress Aoi Technologies Sdn. Bhd., Namicoh Suria Sdn. Bhd., P.D. Kawamura Kako Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. and Kumpulan Jebco (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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