Perodua are working with MIDA to upgrade the local automotive supply chain.
When it comes to the Malaysian automotive industry, few have helped bring OEMs up as much as Perodua. Now, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) are working with the national carmaker to introduce a new digital transformation programme. This will give local automotive suppliers the technology and machinery needed to digitalise their manufacturing processes in accordance with Industry 4.0.
Here’s the press release with more.
PRESS RELEASE
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 aimed 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/providers 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.
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 (3) 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 (5) 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.
