MIDA-Perodua partnership will see vendors adopting cutting-edge tech and machinery in the near future

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Perodua are joining forces in a strategic partnership to introduce the MIDA-Perodua Digital Transformation Ecosystem Programme that was held yesterday at MIDA’s headquarters. 

The programme aims to upgrade local automotive suppliers to the next level by using cutting-edge technologies and machinery and to digitalise their manufacturing processes through adoption of Industry 4.0.

For 2022, MIDA continued its initiatives through domestic investment seminars, engagement with national associations and chambers of commerce, industry linkage/supply chain programmes and domestic investment coordination platform commitments. 

MIDA will endure to coordinate business-matching sessions between anchor companies and potential local suppliers within specific industries, from networking arrangements for companies and potential funders and technology providers. As of 30 June 2022, 238 Malaysian-owned companies were approved with business grants valued at RM138.5 million. 

The recipients were SMEs from labour-intensive industries such as plastics, wood, furniture and textiles, while the rest were from services-related industries.

Meanwhile Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer 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.”

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 national’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 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 into the global supply chain.

Under this similar programme, MIDA and Perodua have identified five new vendors that has shown much potential and growth opportunities. These includes
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.

MIDA, being the pivotal principal promotional agency of Malaysia, will be extending their support services to help more companies obtain growth in terms of productivity, talent and bridging financial and technology gaps.

The agency is confident that through such facilities and empowerment measures, these automotive players will be able to increase their business offerings and expertise to innovate its products and services and climb the supply chain ecosystems.