https://www.scmp.com/rss/272486/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com When it comes to providing homes with the ultimate in comfort and style, Yoong Onn has it well covered. The company has developed more than 3,000 designs for linen and bedding accessories through its in-house design studio and large manufacturing facility in Malaysia. Yoong Onn has established itself as a household name in top quality bed sheets through its integrated operations, strong expertise and multiple distribution channels. Enjoying solid growth over the past five years, the company... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046055/yoong-onns-quality-linen-covers-homes-across-continent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046055/yoong-onns-quality-linen-covers-homes-across-continent?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:08:42 +0000 At the crossroads of Asia's development, Malaysia is pursuing its economic transformation with heavy investments towards becoming Southeast Asia's next regional champion. Publicly-listed UEM Land Holdings, majority owned by Khazanah Nasional through UEM Group, is at the forefront of this transformation with its flagship project Nusajaya. A key driver of Iskandar Malaysia, a special economic zone transforming South Johor into a regional economic destination, Nusajaya won the Best Master Plan... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046048/uem-land-forefront-transformation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046048/uem-land-forefront-transformation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:04:36 +0000 Seeking to ensure a steady supply of quality products at competitive prices to its clients, Triumphal Associates (TAS) ventured into heavy equipment parts manufacturing in 2006. The transformation from a purely trading company paid off as its TGW (Triumphal Group Worldwide) brand is becoming known worldwide for its quality. TAS supplies spare parts for earth-moving machinery and equipment which meet OEM and industry standards. "We are a one-stop shop for highly customised products," says group... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046038/triumphal-one-stop-shop-heavy-equipment-parts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046038/triumphal-one-stop-shop-heavy-equipment-parts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:52:19 +0000 Tradewinds Plantation has become one of the largest plantation companies in Malaysia in a short period of time. Starting out with a land bank of 126,000 hectares in 2006, the company is using its more than 141,000 hectares spread across Sarawak, Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia for oil palm and rubber estates. "We are a little aggressive for a young company, but I can say that we have delivered results that are beyond expectations," says CEO Chan Seng Fatt. This confidence is backed by pioneering... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046037/tradewinds-plantation-sows-seeds-regional-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046037/tradewinds-plantation-sows-seeds-regional-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:48:34 +0000 Empowering the youth of the world through education has always been the purpose of Taylor's Education Group (TEG), the largest private education group in Malaysia. With an unsurpassed track record and strong lineage, TEG has earned the reputation as the leading private education provider in the country, offering a full spectrum of services - from the No 1 private school to one of the top private universities. A progressive and modern university, Taylor's University has become Malaysia's premier... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046032/taylors-university-top-employers-choice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046032/taylors-university-top-employers-choice?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:41:54 +0000 Renowned as Malaysia's pioneer in teacher education, Sultan Idris Education University (SIEU) - known in Malaysia as Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris - has been a pillar of the nation's education since the British colonial period. Following the country's quest to become fully developed, SIEU has launched new programmes to prepare students for a more dynamic and industrialised workplace ahead. "We are paving the way for students who wish to pursue careers beyond teaching," says SIEU... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046028/sieu-programmes-help-prepare-students-developed-nation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046028/sieu-programmes-help-prepare-students-developed-nation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:34:12 +0000 Highly personalised and award-winning designs catering to the ultramodern lifestyle make Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB) a successful property developer in Malaysia. "We stand out from the competition in Malaysia because every single property we develop has a personality," says managing director Teh Lip Kim. "We don't duplicate a project in one locality and set it elsewhere. Every single development is unique." The former tin mining company has gone a long way after it ventured into hotel,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1046027/sdb-develops-personalised-homes-ultramodern-lifestyle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1046027/sdb-develops-personalised-homes-ultramodern-lifestyle?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:30:30 +0000 Sarawak has attracted many heavy industries with its abundant natural resources, competitive power rates and modern waste management system. Sarawak Cable Berhad (SCB) helps by providing these companies with a full suite of power transmission solutions. "We are at the right place, at the right time," says group managing director and CEO Aaron Toh Chee Ching. "The government has been successfully attracting energy intensive companies. Our role is to connect them to the power plants through... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045999/sarawak-cable-offers-complete-power-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045999/sarawak-cable-offers-complete-power-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:51:38 +0000 The future of plastic packaging in Malaysia is shaping up to be bright thanks to the innovations and commitment to quality of Ralco. The company manufactures top-of-the-line plastic containers used in the medical, chemical, vehicle and palm oil industries. Ralco is as flexible as the plastics it moulds. The company can customise its products and is open to collaborations. "We work according to custom requirements. We are able to meet the different requirements of our clients," says director Goh... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045996/ralco-proves-just-flexible-plastic-products-it-moulds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045996/ralco-proves-just-flexible-plastic-products-it-moulds?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:47:22 +0000 Taking packaging to a higher level, Plastic Centre is enhancing its technological capability to provide sustainable packaging solutions. The goal of Malaysia's heavyweight in plastic bottles and containers manufacturing is to become a choice supplier of next-generation recyclable composite gas cylinders. "As a manufacturer, we are expanding and transforming to make our products and processes more advanced," says group managing director Raymond Sng. For more than 40 years, the company has been... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045995/plastic-centre-explores-new-niche-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045995/plastic-centre-explores-new-niche-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:45:36 +0000 Partnerships build institutions. As part of the MS&AD Insurance Group, MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) is widely acclaimed for its strategic partnership with Hong Leong Assurance in 2010 to create the second-largest general insurer in Malaysia. This move was key in MS&AD's recognition as Asia's 2011 General Insurance Company of the Year, among the highly coveted industry awards in the region. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, MSIG Malaysia itself emerged from successful partnerships over the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045994/partnerships-take-msig-malaysia-top-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045994/partnerships-take-msig-malaysia-top-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:44:08 +0000 Olympus Pacific Minerals is moving closer to mid-capitalisation status as a pure player. It has announced a new NI 43-101/JORC resource estimate at Malaysia's historic Bau goldfield, raising the company's global resource to about 4.5 million ounces. Olympus acquired tenure over the Bau goldfield in 2009, and will increase its stake from 83.25 per cent to 93.55 per cent by 2014. The company has a first-mover status in Vietnam, having commissioned the country's first modern gold processing plant... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045993/olympus-approaches-mid-cap-stage-historic-domestic-asset?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045993/olympus-approaches-mid-cap-stage-historic-domestic-asset?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:42:17 +0000 Having an excellent supply chain is key to the business of automotive service provider NB Motors. As the company strengthens its vehicle reengineering and assembly segment, it looks to the mainland and Southeast Asia to find suppliers of high-quality vehicle products. "We look for top suppliers in order to build complete vehicles that constitute the best in quality," says director Johnnie Ngu. "We aim to explore products from the mainland and the region to strengthen our supply chain, marketing... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045990/nb-motors-taps-vehicle-suppliers-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045990/nb-motors-taps-vehicle-suppliers-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:33:35 +0000 Malaysia's No 1 supplier of car electronic and mechatronic parts and accessories has nurtured the right partnerships to take on the Asian market. Multi-Code Electronics Industries (MCE) designs and manufactures car alarms, immobilisers, key sets, a range of functional switches, reverse sensors, power window lifters and automotive lightings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The home-grown company supplies the likes of Proton, Perodua and Honda in Malaysia. The company is strengthening... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045986/multi-code-electronics-set-stronger-regional-presence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045986/multi-code-electronics-set-stronger-regional-presence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:22:42 +0000 Spearheading initiatives to develop Malaysia as the global palm oil hub, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is pursuing stronger collaboration with the country's biggest market: the mainland. With the establishment of the Palm Oil Research and Technical Service Institute of MPOB (PORTSIM) on the mainland, MPOB seeks to educate the Chinese market about the benefits of palm oil products. "We will conduct palm oil familiarisation programmes for the Chinese government and industry members to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045985/mpob-champions-nations-crucial-palm-oil-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045985/mpob-champions-nations-crucial-palm-oil-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:20:43 +0000 Asia-Pacific's largest and Malaysia's most successful Islamic financial institution, Maybank Islamic, is set to create another benchmark. Serving more than 4 million customers nationwide, the bank is taking the lead in growing the Islamic banking industry as it opens its doors to the global marketplace. Maybank Islamic corners up to 22 per cent of Malaysia's Islamic banking market, managing more than HK$188 billion in assets. It accounts for about 28 per cent of the financing domestic business... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045984/maybank-islamic-opens-doors-global-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045984/maybank-islamic-opens-doors-global-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:18:42 +0000 Elevating component manufacturing into an art form, Ingress is a dream partner within the vehicle industry. It has extended this core expertise to power transmission and distribution and rail electrification through its energy and railway divisions. "In our business, we need to understand the customers well," says Rameli Musa, Ingress executive vice-chairman and group CEO. Working with carmakers in early development design, Ingress is the champion behind such brands as Honda, Mitsubishi, Toyota,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045982/ingress-masters-art-component-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045982/ingress-masters-art-component-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:16:32 +0000 Deep roots in poultry farming set the course for CAB Cakaran to gain a strong foothold among the most discerning consumers. With a solid reputation for quality assurance, the company is well-positioned to capture a significant share in the global market for convenient cuisine. Starting in the poultry business when he was 14 years old, CAB Cakaran founder Chuah Ah Bee, the company's executive chairman, is well-entrenched among poultry farmers throughout Malaysia. This is the foundation of CAB... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045980/cab-cakaran-maintains-quality-supply-global-food-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045980/cab-cakaran-maintains-quality-supply-global-food-market?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:11:23 +0000 As one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates, Berjaya Corporation showcases the entrepreneurial genius of its founder and former chairman Vincent Tan. Committed to giving back to society, the corporate visionary united different business segments under the Berjaya umbrella and used the group as a platform to provide jobs, generate income and help stimulate economic growth. The word berjaya means "success" in Bahasa Malaysian and it perfectly describes what the company has achieved since its... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045966/berjaya-finds-great-wealth-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045966/berjaya-finds-great-wealth-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:47:12 +0000 Under Malaysia's Economic Transformation Programme, the local financial services sector is expected to contribute HK$306.6 billion to the country's gross national income by 2020. The Asian Institute of Finance (AIF) is developing programmes to enhance local talent and position Malaysia as a prominent player in global finance. Established by the Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia, AIF is the umbrella organisation of the Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia, Islamic Banking and Finance... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045964/aifs-programmes-empower-countrys-financial-sector-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045964/aifs-programmes-empower-countrys-financial-sector-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:44:51 +0000 Just as a sturdy foundation is important for any construction project, laying the groundwork in business to secure its future and ensure it can weather fluctuating economic conditions is equally important. TSI Group Malaysia (TSIGM) built on its experience as a specialist contractor, wholesale trader and property developer to fuel its latest venture - developing the largest wholesale city in Southeast Asia, GM Klang. TSIGM developed GM Kuala Lumpur, the first wholesale plaza in Malaysia, in... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045959/tsigm-develops-largest-wholesale-city-complex-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045959/tsigm-develops-largest-wholesale-city-complex-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:34:56 +0000 Most journeys begin with a single step, but Malaysia's economic transformation journey is unlike any other. It starts with 12 steps, each representing a key economic area and every stride working towards a unified direction - a high-income, fully developed Malaysia by 2020. The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) has a two-pronged approach addressing this challenge: to be focused and globally competitive. "Focus is crucial because no one can do everything and be good in each area," says... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045957/transformation-journey-begins-12-key-economic-areas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045957/transformation-journey-begins-12-key-economic-areas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:33:31 +0000 Putting high value on sustainability, timber products conglomerate Minho is venturing into green energy to support its kiln-drying operations. As one of the biggest providers of kiln drying services in Malaysia and the Asean region, Minho conserves energy through a steam generating turbine system to dry sawn timber. The company is seeking other energy sources because wood fuel has become costly and scarce. "We are looking at this initiative on a big scale," says finance director Khibir Bin... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045953/timber-player-minho-eyes-renewable-energy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045953/timber-player-minho-eyes-renewable-energy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:20:35 +0000 Property development is a lifelong commitment. With this approach to the business, the Sunsuria group has transformed communities in Malaysia. "We believe in customer success," says Ter Leong Yap, founder and executive chairman of Sunsuria Development. "Right from the beginning, we make sure that our customers are happy - whether it is through property price escalation or getting good yields on rentals. If they get to stay in the place, they should feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. I... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045949/sunsuria-delivers-next-stage-property-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045949/sunsuria-delivers-next-stage-property-business?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:12:10 +0000 See Song & Sons knows it takes more than size to earn loyal customers in the competitive civil engineering, marine and dredging contracting industry. Spearheading many of Malaysia's projects for more than 50 years, the homegrown family-owned company has proven that reliability remains key to its growing business. "Our strength is in our ability to deliver on our clients' expectations. Doing such with consistency, precision and best price makes them come back to us year after year," says managing... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045946/see-song-sons-pursues-sustainable-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045946/see-song-sons-pursues-sustainable-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:06:44 +0000 Leveraging its strong position as Malaysia's fifth-largest fully integrated banking group, the RHB Banking Group is eyeing a more significant role in Southeast Asia. "We would like to follow our customers as they are also doing business outside Malaysia," says RHB's group managing director Kellee Kam. RHB's full suite of financial services includes conventional and Shariah-compliant retail and investment banking. RHB aims to be a leading multinational financial services group by 2020. To... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045940/elaine-deng-and-chan-chee-chiu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045940/elaine-deng-and-chan-chee-chiu?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:59:23 +0000 Strategically located in Sabah, the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) provides local and regional small to medium industries (SMIs) an environment conducive for growth. KKIP leverages the state's natural resources to fuel its industrialisation and help drive Malaysia's economic growth. "One of our main objectives is to take SMIs from the backyards, particularly from ungazetted industrial areas, into a developed area with facilities that can be readily used to grow their businesses," says Dr... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045939/premier-industrial-park-sabah-primes-smis-future-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045939/premier-industrial-park-sabah-primes-smis-future-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:56:16 +0000 Developments in Port Klang's commercial and industrial free port are strengthening its position as the national gateway and leading transshipment hub. Port Klang is Malaysia's largest seaport and the world's 13th busiest container port. Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), a 400-hectare integrated commercial and industrial free zone, provides world-class facilities for international cargo distribution and consolidation. It accommodates commercial and industrial business activities, serving as an... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045934/pkfz-propels-port-klang-global-port?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045934/pkfz-propels-port-klang-global-port?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:52:17 +0000 PEMANDU CEO Idris Jala shares the inspiration that drives Malaysia's economic and government transformation. What is PEMANDU's role in establishing Malaysia as a self-sufficient, industrialised economy? We created PEMANDU as a catalyst for transformation. PEMANDU is a corporation within the prime minister's department, indicating the clear support of Malaysia's No 1 man. I was hired to develop a programme to help transform the government so it can deliver products and services that citizens... https://www.scmp.com/article/1045933/pemandu-catalyst-progress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1045933/pemandu-catalyst-progress?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:49:32 +0000 Healthier people in a healthier environment: this is the goal of Green Ocean. A true trailblazer in Malaysia's booming palm oil industry, the company has revolutionised palm-based cooking oil by using renewable energy-based technological applications. "We are focused on finding good applications for the palm oil industry," says managing director Mckin Lee. Green Ocean's flagship brand NoveLin is a palm-based cooking oil that is resistant to crystalisation at almost freezing room temperatures.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042471/palm-oil-gets-healthier-green-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042471/palm-oil-gets-healthier-green-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:01:35 +0000 From a home-grown trading company, New Hoong Fatt (NHF) has transformed into a regional vehicle replacement parts solutions provider. The company has accomplished this through integrated hi-tech manufacturing capabilities, in-house tool and die design and fabrication capabilities, and extensive distribution channels. An experienced supplier of metal and plastic vehicle body parts since 1977, NHF has built a rich arsenal of industry knowledge. Its background as a distributor also enabled NHF to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042462/nhf-moves-boldly-become-powerhouse-region?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042462/nhf-moves-boldly-become-powerhouse-region?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:59:02 +0000 Electronic device makers such as Motorola, Finisar, Robert Bosch, Avago, Sony and Panasonic depend on electronic manufacturing services provider NationGate Technology to deliver turnkey operations and reliable supply chain management solutions. Based in Penang, popularly known as the silicon island of Asia, since 1999, NationGate provides a one-stop solution to its customers with an integrated process including printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), plastic injection and mechanical assembly. It... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042447/nationgate-delivers-flexible-manufacturing-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042447/nationgate-delivers-flexible-manufacturing-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:56:56 +0000 Decades of hard work and determination have made success for MSM Malaysia all the sweeter. As the country's largest refinery, MSM produces 960,000 tonnes of sugar a year, more than half the entire national sugar production. At the heart of MSM's outstanding production capacity are its employees. "Our people are very committed and very strong technically," says president and CEO Chua Say Sin. MSM goes beyond merely filling its customers' sugar bowls by striving to provide the best possible... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042444/msm-malaysia-savours-sweet-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042444/msm-malaysia-savours-sweet-success?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:54:25 +0000 Minetech Resources supports Malaysia's economic growth by steadily supplying aggregates to road and railway network developments. By providing quality construction materials to infrastructure projects, Minetech makes the country more attractive for international trade and investments. Under the leadership of executive vice-chairman and founder Michael Chin, Minetech evolved from a drilling and blasting services company to an integrated provider of quarrying services and facilities. Listed on the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042425/minetech-transforms-nations-infrastructure-one-rock-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042425/minetech-transforms-nations-infrastructure-one-rock-time?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:50:50 +0000 As one of Malaysia's leaders in waste management and recycling, Jaring Metal Industries plays a distinct triple role of entrepreneur, environmental protector and educator for the electrical and electronics industry. Jaring has been recovering metals from discarded electronics, appliances and semiconductors since 1997. The company extracts and processes gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper, brass, bronze, tin, aluminium and other precious, ferrous and non-ferrous metals for reselling to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042414/jaring-metal-industries-strikes-gold-recyclables?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042414/jaring-metal-industries-strikes-gold-recyclables?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:46:57 +0000 From an agricultural village, Penang has developed into one of the most liveable modern suburbs in Malaysia. The Lone Pine Group of Companies, one of the country's leading integrated developers, pioneered the transformation of Paya Terubong, Penang. "We are not just building homes but are looking for ways to create better communities," says project director Ooi Boon Seng. "This is what makes us different from other developers." Perseverance and foresight have enabled Lone Pine to overcome... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042407/developer-lone-pine-creates-better-communities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042407/developer-lone-pine-creates-better-communities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:44:24 +0000 The success of Coraza Systems Malaysia lies in its ability to stay ahead of its clients' requirements. "We always align ourselves with our customers," says operations director C.P. Loh. "We have the technical know-how and world-class facilities ready to accommodate new demands in the market. The company foresees opportunities and prepares appropriately." This strategy, coupled with its commitment to quality, cost and timely performance, has enabled the company to attain significant achievements.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042400/coraza-always-ahead-customers-needs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042400/coraza-always-ahead-customers-needs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:40:31 +0000 "Looking on the bright side" has found a new meaning for Japanese company Tokuyama when it ventured into Malaysia. Drawn by the country's renewable energy sources and strategic location, Tokuyama has chosen Sarawak as its extended manufacturing base for polycrystalline silicon, which is used for electronics and solar cell production. Tokuyama brings more than 25 years of polycrystalline silicon expertise from Japan, where it has been a key manufacturer and supplier to industries ranging from... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042398/bright-outlook-takes-tokuyamas-solar-business-nation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042398/bright-outlook-takes-tokuyamas-solar-business-nation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:37:51 +0000 Malaysia is well on its way to becoming a fully developed and high-income nation by 2020. Laying out the framework to fulfil this vision are the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the Government Transformation Programme (GTP). Both plans address many things but pursue one overriding goal - to raise the quality of life in Malaysia. Take the ETP. Unlike other macroeconomic plans, it is not solely concerned with generating more wealth but also with how wealth is distributed to the entire... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042373/countrys-2020-development-programme-full-swing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042373/countrys-2020-development-programme-full-swing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:17:26 +0000 Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (BKCB) is exploring new frontiers as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in October. From a pioneering mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering company in Malaysia, BKCB aspires to become Southeast Asia's leader in integrated M&E engineering, turnkey projects and infrastructure development. BKCB ranks 31st among the top 50 companies worldwide for actual pre-tax profits in the 2012 global analysis by Plimsoll Publishing for the electrical engineering and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042337/bintai-kinden-offers-world-class-me-engineering-expertise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042337/bintai-kinden-offers-world-class-me-engineering-expertise?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:53:14 +0000 Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest markets for the automotive industry, a key sector on which the country is also actively focusing to boost its industrialisation process. From mainly consisting of completely knocked down assembly, Malaysia's vehicle sector progressed with the help of government initiatives and programmes. These spurred increased local activities from global automotive players and the launch of two national car projects, Proton and Perodua. Such developments, in turn, catalysed... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042329/apm-prepares-become-global-supplier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042329/apm-prepares-become-global-supplier?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:47:05 +0000 Malaysia's campaign to build its own local car brands has driven significant growth in the country's automotive industry. Two national manufacturers, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional (Proton) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua (Perodua), have played pioneering roles in carrying out Malaysia's vision. They were also instrumental in boosting the country's competitiveness as a world-class supplier of vehicle parts and components. Supporting these vehicle makers and growing alongside Malaysia's automotive... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042323/ahp-drives-growth-region?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042323/ahp-drives-growth-region?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:43:32 +0000 Sabah is the new rising star of Malaysia. Previously overshadowed by the country's busier regions and denser local and tourist destinations, Malaysia's easternmost state is on its way to becoming one of Asia's hot spots. A rich mountainous geography, wildlife habitats and marine ecosystems serve as natural attractions, but the main catalysts to Sabah's accelerating growth are the local government and private institutions that are championing the region's development. Home-grown property... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042133/wah-mie-unveils-hidden-jewel-sabah?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042133/wah-mie-unveils-hidden-jewel-sabah?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:21:33 +0000 Tucked away from Malaysia's bustling cities, Penang attracts tourists with its rich natural and cultural history. Strategically located in the Strait of Malacca on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang Port serves as the gateway to the increasingly sought-after island, and Penang Port Commission (PPC) is in the midst of all the action. "Our vision is to be the centre of excellence for port delivery systems," says PPC general manager Noor Ariff bin Yusoff. "Our mission is to provide... https://www.scmp.com/article/1042128/penang-port-aims-develop-marine-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1042128/penang-port-aims-develop-marine-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:14:01 +0000