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Selangor Human Resource Development Centre is an ISO certified, not-for-profit and award-winning talent and skills development centre established through a tri-patriate partnership between the Government and industry on the 14th February 1992. With the purpose of appropriately skilling Malaysians to be a sustainable pool of highly skilled, innovative, and flexible workers for Malaysia’s successful transition into a digital economy for companies and businesses by providing relevant industry training. Carving out the roadmap of fulfilling the short supply of talent and closing the skills gap for new and existing talents.

At SHRDC, we are offering various programs including training and certification programs in which our competency-based training programs ensure job readiness that are also recognition by the industry. Some of the programs and courses we have are competencies in Manufacturing Technology, ICT, Solar Photovoltaic, Microsystems, Aerospace, Essential Skills, Industrial Revolution 4.0, and Malaysian Smart Factory.

The Technological Association Malaysia is an organisation for all levels and disciplines of technologists, from the professionals to students and everyone whose career is technological in nature. Our association for technologist is intimately concerned with the advances in technological progress as well as the pursuit of knowledge in the field of technology. The TAM also aims to bring about a clearer understanding and appreciation of technology and to instil among members an impelling desire to achieve professional competence and the highest standard of technological skills. Having a very wide range of membership, it is the melting pot of technological exchanges amongst members from many walks of life. It provides a forum for discussion, evaluation of technological issues and advances.

Formally known as the International Association for Software Architects (the origin o f the acronym for IASA), we changed our friendly name to Iasa Global, a non-profit association for ALL Technology Architects. Established in 2002, the association is committed to improving the quality of the BT architecture industry by developing and delivering standards, education programs and developing accreditation programs and services that optimize the development of the architecture profession. The Iasa network and membership consists of approximately 70,000
people in over 50 countries.

FMFF (Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders) was established in 1987 as a National Logistics Association. In 2000, FMFF was recognised by Ministry of Transport as the National Association representing logistics in Malaysia and internationally Collectively, FMFF has mor e than 1517 members nationwide in Selangor, Penang, Johor, Sarawak, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. Selangor has the largest number of members, numbering 723. FMFF is represented in many forums such as Trade Facilitation Working Group (MITI), regular Dialogues with MITI, MOF, MOT, Customs ( Private Sector-Customs Liaison Meeting). FMFF is a member of the Port Consultative Committee of Federal Ports and have regular meetings and dialogues with the Port/Terminal operators and State Customs Authorities.

GSA is the voice of the global mobile ecosystem representing companies engaged in the supply of
infrastructure, semiconductors, test equipment, devices, applications and mobile support services. The organisation plays a central role in promoting 3GPP technology, advocating spectrum policies and stimulating IMT industry development. The association is a single source of information for industry reports and market intelligence

The Society of Logisticians, Malaysia ( Pertubuhan Pakar Logistik Malaysia | 馬來西亞物流師協會) (LogM) has been established with a status o f "Ikhtisas" under the Societies Act 1966 and is a national -based professional body for our practising logisticians and transport planners, including maritime, aviation, and cross-border transportation. LogM confers the title "Logistician" or "Log" to those professionally qualified Malaysians through its professional memberships, i.e., FL ogM for senior logisticians, MLogM for logisticians, and ALogM for associate logisticians, in terms of related paper qualifications and number of years of practical experience. LogM stays relevant to the growth of logistics, transportation, and supply chain, and its LogM representatives sit on various related advisory committees and boar ds appointed b y the respective organisations, agencies, and ministries in Malaysia. The professional opinions and thoughts of LogM are usually shared via media, conferences,
and publications, regionally and internationally

The Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) is a representative body that comprises online publishers, advertising agencies, creative agencies and digital service providers. Founded in 2009, MDA has been instrumental in shaping the Malaysian digital industry and committed to driving it forward with innovative initiatives. Such initiatives include the endorsement of digital measurement partners for the industry, Digital Wednesday events, MDA School, Best Practice Reports, MDA Video Series and d Awards.

MARii is an agency established under the purview of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia (MITI) that serves to spur the development of strategic and operational intelligent systems through the humanization and utilisation o f smart platforms, applications and digital technologies such as Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. This shall include the focus on enhancing technology, human capital, supply chain, market outreach and aftersales capabilities in the automotive industry and connected mobility ecosystem.

The Association of Science Technology and Innovation (ASTI) is an association of educators, scientists, industry representatives and individuals who are committed to advancing the role of the scientific community in inspiring the youth of the nation to join and excel in the world of science. The members aim to revolutionize the teaching, understanding, and awareness of the vital role science, technology and innovation plays in fulfilling the economic, health and environmental requirements of the world’s population. Members are also seeking to mentor and encourage youth to seek new innovative methods and technologies that will enhance the understanding and learning of the sciences.

The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM) was established in 1952 and aims to work closely with all Government departments, statutory bodies and the private sector to ensure orderly growth and development of the E&E industries. TEEAM has over 1,900 members who have created many job opportunities and have positively contributed to the Malaysian economy.

The Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA) was established in 2006 under the initiative of the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water’s (KeTTHA). MPIA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of solar energy and consists of members from the local solar supply chain. MPIA members consist of manufacturers, EPC contractors/sub-contractors, system integrators, consultants, solar PV investors and developers, insurance providers, banks, training providers, lawyers and academicians MPIA bridges communication among the stakeholders and has been working with the government to ensure the efficient, ethical and professional growth of solar industry. MPIA is currently the only association representing the solar PV industry in Malaysia.

The Malaysia Automation Technology Association was established on January 27, 2012 with the primary objective to be the voice of the Automation Technology Industry. The organization was formerly known as the FMM-Automation Technology Industry Group (FMM-ATIG) and operated under the aegis of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers. Currently, MATA is the umbrella body representing the various sub-sector under the automation value chain namely; Automation components/Parts Manufacturers, Sub-Assembly Manufacturers , Software Developer/Vendors , System Integrators , System/Machine Builders , Panel Builder/Installers (Site Installation/Wiring Contractors , Commissioning/Maintenance Service Providers , Training Providers and Distributor/Resellers (of Automation Components/System). MATA will continues its efforts in in creating awareness, promoting and supporting Industry 4.0 development in Malaysia.

PIKOM, THE NATIONAL TECH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, is the association representing the technology (TECH) industry in Malaysia. Its membership currently stands at mor e than 1,000 active companies involved in a whole spectrum o f TECH products and services which command 80% o f the total TECH business in Malaysia. As the Voice of the Tech Industry, PIKOM embraces the task of growing the size and capabilities o f the TECH industry in Malaysia b y creating opportunities for its members as well as all Malaysians to capture the benefits offered by advances in TECH.

To be the leading community platform that provides outstanding members value relates to Malaysia
Industry4WRD Policy. It will connect related stakeholders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers with a strong voice of influence on the innovation, development, and market deployment of I4.0 & IR4.0 technologies & applications while stimulating and spearheading a favourable business environment.

The competitive world that we live in today demands more innovative ways for developing our human
capital, acquiring & sharing of knowledge and technology and harnessing these for industry, business and commerce.

MySET aims to provide a powerful platform for its members to network and enhance their professionalism and ethical conduct, while nurturing them into leading professionals and captains of the industry. Acknowledging that the world today is largely interdisciplinary, MySET welcomes the participation and interaction of engineers, technologists, architects, quantity surveyors and other engineering & technology professionals. Believing in the importance of the engineering work team consisting of personnel at the degree, diploma as well as certiﬁcate levels, MySET welcomes a technician who are important members of the engineering team and who needs to be professionals in their own right.

MyDIGITAL Corporation (MyDC) was incorporated on 13th September 2021 as an agency under the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department. MyDC operates as the secretariat of the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council (MED4IRN). The MED4IRN is chaired by YAB Prime Minister to provide leadership and policy direction related to the digital economy and 4IR technology.
MyDC is tasked to monitor the progress of the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB) and the National 4IR Policy (N4IR), as well as to evaluate implementation performance and results. MyDC is also responsible for promoting the overarching objectives of the MyDIGITAL aspiration of the Government to successfully transform Malaysia into a digitally driven, high income nation and a regional leader in digital economy.

The Malaysian Nurses Association aims to become the premier association for Malaysian
Nurses dedicated to:
• Develop and promote high standards of nursing practice and research.
• Uphold the image of nursing.
• Abide by the professional ethics.
• Be the centre of national and international nursing networking.
• Implement and collaborate with other organizations for health promotion

Favoriot is an IoT Startup company which began their operations in 2017 with the vision to “IoTise all businesses”. Favoriot offers a user-friendly IoT platform that has been used by more than 6700 developers from 121 countries worldwide. Favoriot also offers IoT trainings from Fundamental to Advance with the objective to create a new “Generation-IoT” to fill the IR 4.0 talent gaps in the country. As a Malaysian-made technology, Favoriot platform now has been used b y the industry, government and academia.

One of the key objectives of IMM include the training and development of individuals in Malaysia to attain certification and professional recognition in materials science, technology and engineering. IMM also promotes research and development in these fields in addition to facilitating and encouraging collaboration between the industrial sectors, research institutes and universities.

Malaysian Youth FinTech Association (MYFinT) is a non-profit youth-led association that acts as a catalyst for the technology advancement in Malaysia by helping the youth to enhance key skills and knowledge of the cutting-edge technologies. MYFinT is dedicated to being the key player in the Malaysia FinTech industry. They have the vision to spread FinTech awareness, and aim to empower and motivate the young generation in all industries to adopt the latest technology. MYFinT is acting as the bridge between the industry and the growing youth FinTech community, and they want to bring inspiration and innovative ideas in technology to the youth community. They believe that no one is immune to the impact of technology, and they want to make sure that no one is falling behind in this rapidly changing digital world.

For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped build sustainable growth strategies for Fortune 1000 companies, governments, and investors. We apply actionable insights to navigate economic changes, identify disruptive technologies, and formulate new business models to create a stream of innovative growth opportunities that drive
future success.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digital leading the digital transformation of the economy for 26 years. We aim to enable a progressive, innovation-led digital economy.

CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cyber security specialist agency under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD).Pursuant to the Federal Government Ministerial Order 2019, with effect from 19 October 2018, CyberSecurity Malaysia is placed under Ministry of Communications and Digital. CyberSecurity Malaysia is committed to provide a broad range of cybersecurity innovation-led services, programmes, and initiatives to reduce vulnerability of digital systems, and at the same time strengthen Malaysia’s self-reliance in cyberspace.

GSEF is a global stakeholder organization of national smart grid associations, forward-looking utilities, and think tanks from around the globe working in the domains of energy transition and clean transportation. By linking the major public-private stakeholders and initiatives of participating countries, the federation shares practices, identifies barriers and solutions, fosters innovation, and addresses key technology standards and policy issues. The activities of GSEF help our member organizations and their member utilities in their energy transition and grid modernization initiatives that enhance access to affordable clean energy and increase the security, flexibility and resiliency of the power system while reducing the emissions. GSEF has 16 members including members from developing countries (India, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, Mozambique, South Africa Botswana and Belgium), developed countries (USA, Japan, France, and South Korea) and the European Distribution System Operators
(E.DSO), an organization promoted by European Commission; and several think-thanks of global repute. GSEF has also executed an MOU with the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA), an inter-governmental organization comprising 56 utilities from 46 African countries. CARILEC, the association of 33 electric utilities in the Caribbean region has joined GSEF as a member. Besides, GSEF has a close working relationship with IRENA and the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) is a Selangor government agency mandated to lead the digital transformation of Selangor as ASEAN’s digital hub through four objectives:

Nurturing Selangor digital talents, narrowing the digital divide
Accelerating Selangor start ups to become regional tech icons
Empowering Selangor businesses and SME digitalisation
Encouraging Selangor digital investment and emerging technologies.

It focuses on three key sectors o f the Digital Economy, namely E-Commerce, Start up and SME Digitalisation. Sidec is committed to creating an innovative digital ecosystem that will inspire new talents to pursue their dreams fearlessly, to build significant regional technology companies with lightning-fast speed, that will propel Selangor to become the digital hub o f Southeast Asia.

The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a Think-Tank of global repute on Smart Energy, Electric Mobility and Smart Cities. ISGF, established as a Public Private Partnership initiative of Government of India in 2011, is spearheading the mission to accelerate electric grid modernization and energy transition in India. ISGF is registered as a Not for Profit Society under Indian Societies Act and have its registered office at CBIP Building, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.

Innovation and Technology Managers Association (ITMA) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that serves as a network of innovation managers and technology transfer professionals in Malaysian institutions who are actively involved in commercialization of innovations.

News Distribution Partner

PR Newswire, a Cision L td. company, is a leading global provider of news distribution and earned media software and services. In conjunction with Cision’s cloud-based communications product suite, PR Newswire's services enable marketers, corporate communicators, and investor relations officers to identify key influencers, engage target audiences, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content dissemination network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire powers the stories of organizations around the world. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions

Media Partners

Automate Asia Magazine published by FBI Publications, embodies a myriad of technology news dedicated to keeping professionals in the manufacturing and automation industry updated with the latest trends. A quarterly magazine which reaches a targeted whopping 25,000* eyeballs in the ASEAN (South East Asia) region, the magazine was published since 2006, and was recently revamped with a new and vibrant editorial team.

From Industrial Automation and Robotics to the rise of Industry 4.0 and its individual segments, our editorial team and regional correspondents scour the industry leaving no tables unturned to ensure our readers gets the latest news FIRST!

FBI Publications is a trade publications firm that currently manages several niche titles in various industries, notably: Palm oil, Sugar, Oil & Gas, Solar and the Marine industry. It is headquartered in Singapore with its editorial team sitting in Malaysia and its regional correspondents based across South East Asia.

TechGenez is a technology news site that updates readers with the latest trends in the world of technology. Our core aim is to “Connect People to Technology”

We explore how AI and Exponential Technologies bring opportunities for people and organizations to increase their wealth and health.

Our audience is anyone interested in improving in their career, their business, their investments, living a healthier and more fulfilling life, or simply understanding how Exponential Technologies are changing the world.

IoT Global Network Discover the world of IoT. IoT Global Network is the ultimate intelligence platform for the IoT industry. IoT Global Network serves as an invaluable source of information for IoT decision makers in all areas of industry and public services, including consumer-related, energy, financial, industrial, healthcare, security and transportation, – and anyone else who would like to learn more about how the Internet of Things will shape tomorrow’s society.

Discover. L earn. Connect. Eng age.

With exclusive analyst reports and specialist journalists, IoT Now is the leading global brand covering the Internet of Things, machine-to-machine communications (M2M), embedded devices and connected consumer devices. Delivering webinars, quarterly magazines, white-papers, daily news and expert opinion pieces and podcasts, IoT Now focuses on the deployment of these technologies across the enterprise, automotive, logistics, healthcare, utilities, travel, security and smart city verticals.

Now in its 20th Year of Publication, the global communications industry relies on VanillaPlus as its g o-to
resource for answers on digital transformation. VanillaPlus brings you exclusive Feature Articles, the unrivalled Contract Hot List, Expert Commentary and Videos, C-level Interviews from around the world, plus Insights & Opinions from CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs. VanillaPlus talks daily to Senior Executives within Communications & Digital Service Providers. We learn from Operations, Planning, Engineering, Finance, IT, Marketing, Sales, and Procurement – and so do our Readers.

InfoMed is the leading independent source for news on all aspects of the healthcare industry. Enabling readers to be knowledgeable and be involved in their healthcare. Offers comprehensive, latest news and findings for healthcare professionals and the public. Brings the latest, emerging technologies and practices in the field of medicine and healthcare, and updates on pertinent government policies and programs. InfoMed always engages with healthcare c-level management, experts and clinicians for interviews that transform healthcare with new ideas, services, and products.

APAC CIO Outlook magazine connects the Enterprise IT Community in Asia Pacific Countries. It gives a platform where CIO and other technology decision-makers come together to share thought leadership across industries along with their visions and talk about the ongoing and upcoming technology trends. This Knowledge platform brings together CIO, CXO's and other technology decision-makers to deliberate over critical market challenges and the current technology trends across industries.

We report every day on the innovations and products driving the electronics industry forward, supporting everyone from design engineers in their research, managers buying components as well as
manufacturers and distributors sharing their innovations. Our channels bring together thought leaders and creates a network for conversations about changes to electronics universally - across industries and around the world. Leveraging a diverse digital portfolio, Electronic Speciﬁer strives to serve as the ultimate industry resource for electronics engineers in whichever format they digest information i.e. blogs, reports, podcasts, guides, videos etc.

Archbuilder is a comprehensive information platform that brings out the latest building materials and technology news into the construction industry. We focus on helping manufacturers, retailers, and sub-c on to publish their product, service, and technology information to the right mark et. We also aspire to lead the market for all developers, consultants, main-cons, architects, and designers for all building material technology.

Archindustries is a media communication platform that brings out the latest robotics, automation, and technology news into the business industry. We aim to provide a distinguish platform for manufacturer, business, and mechanic to publish their product, service, and technology information to the right market.

The Malaysian National News Agency (Malay: Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia), is a news agency of the government of Malaysia. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia. Bernama is an abbreviation of Berita Nasional Malaysia (Malaysia National News); it also means named or titled in the Malay language. It was created by an Act of Parliament in 1967 and began operating on 20 May 1968.

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