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MDEC in Medini: A Catalyst for Johor’s Digital Economy Last week we joined Kementerian Digital TKSU Tuan Shakib bin Ahmad Shakir and MDEC's head of the Stakeholder Relations Division, Encik Osman Ali Hamzah, to explore potential locations in Medini, Johor for our regional operations office. This visit underscored the immense potential of Johor as a burgeoning hub for digital innovation and economic growth. Our exploration of Medini’s strategic sites demonstrated the region’s readiness to support a vibrant digital economy ecosystem. Medini, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic location, is poised to become a focal point for tech-driven enterprises. Establishing our presence here would not only enhance our operational capabilities but also serve as a beacon for technological advancement in the region. By positioning ourselves in Johor, we aim to drive impactful digital transformation initiatives that resonate across various sectors. Our presence will be a catalyst, accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and creating new economic opportunities for local businesses and communities. As we navigate this exciting journey, we remain committed to fostering an environment where digital innovation thrives. Our collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders will ensure that Johor’s digital ecosystem flourishes, benefiting not just the region but the entire nation. Osman A Hamzah syafini ridowan Mohideen Abd. Kader Azizul Abdul Latif Farul Izzat Kamarudin Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Zakiy R. Hisham Caitlyn Tang (邓嘉仪) Hanina Abdul Rahim Alia Sutarji, PMP Aminudin Zahil Ahmad Danesh Jothiprahasam Kamelinder Singh Nazween Adrynna A. Anfaal Dhiyana Mohd Ridhuan Stephanie Wong Iskandar Investment Berhad Invest Johor Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) #MDEC #Medini #DigitalEconomy #Johor #Innovation #TechHub #EconomicGrowth

Hey Everyone. Here are this weeks Corporate Real Estate Updates From the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore to formalize cooperation on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to the official inauguration of Menara Merdeka 118, the world’s second tallest tower, Malaysia has commenced the new year on a promising and noteworthy trajectory. The JS-SEZ agreement aims to enhance cross-border flows of goods and people and strengthen the business ecosystem within JS-SEZ to support investments. This week also recorded a slew of development plans and property transactions in the northern region. Perak State Development Corp (PKNPk) and its subsidiary, Perak Corp, have partnered with Advancecon Holdings Bhd for the RM1.03 billion Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) in Kanthan, aiming to attract investments and create 13,000 job opportunities in Perak. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd secured two contracts worth RM95.1 million from Eastern & Oriental Bhd's subsidiaries for the Gurney Marine Bridge Phase 2 and a 50-storey serviced apartment on Andaman Island. Meanwhile, Ivory Properties Group Bhd proceeded with the RM40 million disposal of a 1.22-acre land which forms part of the Penang Times Square development to Chin Hin Group Property Bhd. Hume Cement Industries Bhd accepted a RM39.8 million offer from Skygate Technology (KL) Sdn Bhd for the proposed disposal of land and buildings in Prai Industrial Estate, anticipating a net gain of RM32 million. For further details on this week’s corporate announcements, please visit https://lnkd.in/eah3V7Fx #zerinproperties #corporaterealestate #realestate #realtor #realty #realestateagent #home #property #luxuryrealestate #homesweethome #luxuryhomes #realestatelife #business #investmalaysia #realestateinvesting #residentialsector #retailsector #industrialsector #propertydevelopment #township #infrastructure #malaysiapropertymarket #newlaunches #infrastructure #greaterkl #iskandarmalaysia #penang

An inspiring meet up with Award-winning National No.1 Real Estate Consultant in Malaysia 2023 in the Commercial Segment ☕️ Victor Lim . He’s the Head of Capital Markets of PropNex Malaysia .. He’s one of the very rare breed of real estate consultants who has a long term vision and passion in serving his B2B clients. The respect that he has for his role also shows through the work and foresight he has. He’s also very service and value centric which is evident through his outstanding achievement 👏 Glad to be meeting, mindstorm-ing, studying and learning from the top 😌 Victor is a down-to-Earth humble leader despite his achievements. Perhaps it’s a good reminder to us to think beyond the current state/wins as well and to focus on building for long term sustainability and growth while delivering positive impact through the work we do 🙌 I even jokingly “tempted” him a shortcut but he said “no, I prefer long term sustainable growth” 🤣 I guess award winner 🏅 really is different and willing to go the extra miles. Question: what systems are you building to help you and your business grow sustainably and consistently ? ☕️ ✨ - - Connect la with Victor Lim if you want a truly experienced, reliable, trusted (by top 50 companies) commercial property consultant. Let’s connect Stephanie Lam ↗️ if we’re not connected 🤣☕️✨ #realestatemarketing #digitalacquisitionsystem #impactconsultant #impactwork

Wah, Synapze Sdn Bhd is very femes (Malaysian spelling for famous 🤦🏻). Should get them to sponsor la… Their justification to that is because we get LOTS of #projects from a certain organisation. Last I checked, I’m not yet suffering from dementia and that LOTS of project is ultimately that ONE project. I shudder to think that the head of an organisation has little to zero logic and I don’t even have the energy to comprehend how the individual end up at the top of the chain. Since it’s Friday, let’s do good and spread #kindness. Here are some of my thoughts. 🤝 Don’t bully small and medium businesses or even solopreneurs - they make up close to 40% of Malaysia’s GDP 🤝 We don’t get our jobs through lobbying but through sheer quality and efficiency - transparency and #governance is real in our blood (we cannot afford to screw up like a Billion Dollar Whale) 🤝 We take pride in our work, you should too - here’s a quote I saw some time back by Jessica Guidobono ‘Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence’ 🤝 Value long term #relationship - Dutch club PSV Eindhoven (congratulations on winning the 2024 Eredivisie) and health technology company Philips has a 111-year working partnership As to the earlier comment, my team has mastered the smile, look away and roll your eyes move in the most respectful way. Kudos to the team! PS: I used to do hand stands in a previous life when I was stressed.

✨ Important Update ✨ We're excited to announce that Mr. Christopher Do, CEO of FRT Group, presented an insightful paper on July 3rd at the Yayasan Strategic Plan Workshop at the Hilton Hotel in Johor. The paper, titled "Global Commercialisation of New Technologies," delves into the intricacies of globally commercializing new #technologies, highlighting key #characteristics, #impacts, #challenges, #strategies, and #futuretrends. It explores the Technology Adoption Life Cycle (#TALC) and Customer Acquisition Process (#CAP), offering practical applications and showcasing case studies across various industries. Additionally, it examines financing options for different stages of product development and identifies opportunities for innovators leveraging emerging technologies. This highlights Fusion Resonance Technology’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Mr. Chris began his speech with an inspiring statement, asking the audience to "Imagine a world where diseases can be detected and treated before they manifest, where food production is optimized to feed billions sustainably, and where #cleanenergy powers every home and vehicle. This is not the distant future, but the reality we are building today through the power of new technologies." His presentation received positive feedback from attendees, including industry experts, for his in-depth analysis of practical applications and comprehensive case studies. We are proud of Mr. Christopher and grateful for his leadership and expertise. Stay tuned for more updates on our initiatives and future projects. #Innovation #Leadership #Industry #Research #FusionResonanceTechnology #AdvanceTechnology #ResonanceTechnology #Futureishere #Technology #Aspiration #Future #cleanenergy

"Grateful for a morning filled with insights from committed entrepreneurs, Sashikala Nair Gopallan and Mr. Ras Manikkam. Thank you for your interest in Axlrate Research and Innovations LLP and BUSINESS YOGI. Looking forward to your thoughts on the upcoming book! 📖 #Entrepreneurship #Gratitude #EntrepreneurialInsights #GratitudeMorning #BusinessConnections #AxlrateInnovations #BusinessYOGI #EntrepreneurshipJourney #CollaborationOpportunities #BookPreview #NetworkingMoments 📖🤝”

Delighted to be a part of the research team (UM & Ministry of Economy), dedicated to exploring the R&D, Commercialization, and Innovation ecosystem in Malaysia. I had the privilege of moderating FGD sessions (19 & 20 Feb, 2024- Putrajaya) with researchers from diverse universities, research institutions, and industry leaders spanning various sectors. These discussions delved into the critical challenges encountered along the journey from ideation to commercialization. Notably, the consensus from our conversations emphasized that integrating sustainability into commercialization strategies is not just ethically responsible but also strategically advantageous. Sustainable practices are progressively emerging as a fundamental aspect of prosperous commercial ventures in today's dynamic global business landscape. #sustainability #commercialization #innovation #researchanddevelopment

Headlining this week's CHC Newsflash: Japanese-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. are close to acquiring a majority stake in Eu Yan Sang, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. In 2023, Bloomberg reported that a consortium led by Singapore’s Tower Capital Asia, which includes investment company Temasek and members of the founding family, were considering the sale of a majority stake in the TCM health & wellness company, valued at around US$800mn. Established more than 140 years ago and with its HQ in Singapore, Eu Yan Sang has an extensive distribution network, with 170+ retail outlets in the APAC region.   I've been a fan of this business since Richard Eu Yee Ming, the chairman of the company, gave a wonderful presentation at our very first Asia conference, held in Beijing almost 30 years ago. Eu Yan Sang began as a Chinese medical business in Malaysia more than 140 years ago and branched out to Hong Kong and then Singapore, where it is now headquartered. Those were the days! Richard and his team have updated the products and stores, skilfully balancing all that's good about TCM with a more modern approach to marketing and retailing. Not least, he and two cousins bought the business back from the third party to whom the 3rd generation of the Eu family had sold it. And now two leading Japanese companies are interested in taking this business over for a very substantial premium. Rohto is another company I admire and the chemistry between the various companies — assuming this deal goes ahead — and the wider availability of the Eu Yan Sang brand, should be magical.   Although there are similarities, TCM is by no means the same as VMS, so it is interesting to see that VMS is staging a revival in the Asia-Pacific region, as evidenced by CHC Insight Asia-Pacific's recent review of the category and the most recent trading results from by By-Health and Health & Happiness . As the CHC industry struggles to achieve organic growth, it is reassuring that its biggest sector by far in Asia-Pacific is scaling new heights. To read more of my thoughts on this and other key CHC headlines and developments, trial our combined news service by contacting Melissa #consumerhealthcare #CHC #CHCNewsflash #CHCNewDirections #Japan #AsiaPacific #Matsui #Rohto #EuYanSang #TCM #China #VMS

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Empowering Malaysia’s Digital Economy: The Need for MDEC’s Regional Satellite Offices. As Malaysia continues to advance in the digital economy, the proposed establishment of MDEC’s regional satellite offices in Penang, Johor Baharu, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, TRX, and Kuala Terengganu is a strategic move towards fostering closer collaboration between federal and state agencies. These offices will serve as one-stop centers for the digital economy ecosystem in each region, providing faster access to information and assistance. By having a presence in these key locations, MDEC can collect valuable data and firsthand information about the unique strengths and challenges of the digital economy in each region. This localized approach will enable us to better understand and address the specific needs of each region, ensuring that our initiatives are tailored to drive growth and innovation effectively. Direct and consistent interactions with state administrations and agencies will be crucial in this endeavor. The MDEC Stakeholder Relations Division, tasked with this mission, will require the right talents with the necessary skill sets to navigate the complexities of each region. Together, we can build a robust digital economy that benefits all Malaysians. Let’s work together to make Malaysia a leader in the digital age! Osman A Hamzah syafini ridowan Mohideen Abd. Kader Azizul Abdul Latif Zakiy R. Hisham Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) #DigitalEconomy #MDEC #Innovation #Malaysia #RegionalGrowth #Collaboration #TechForGood