MATRADE led 10 Malaysian companies to ITAP 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) led 10 Malaysian companies to the Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific (ITAP) 2019 in Singapore beginning today until Thursday where Malaysian companies showcased their capabilities in Industry 4.0.

In a statement today, MATRADE said this year’s participation included a Malaysia Pavilion for the first time to facilitate engagement of Malaysian companies with international businesses from all over the Asia Pacific. 

The Malaysia Pavilion was officiated by the Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Zainol Rahim Zainuddin today.

According to MATRADE’s Director of Electrical, Electronics, ICT, Machinery & Equipment Section Jamaliah Jamaluddin, the event has become a catalyst to business transactions, learning, networking and establishing collaboration for Malaysian local Small and Medium Enterprises at the event.

“We have identified the growing strength of ITAP and given its comprehensive programme lineups which include exhibition, conference and fora, Malaysian companies will be able to enhance their knowledge in innovation and finding likeminded partners for their business,” Jamaliah said.

The exhibitors at the Malaysia Pavilion comprised companies which provide Industry 4.0 consultancy and solutions, unmanned aerial system (UAS) solutions, industrial automation solutions, electrical distribution solutions, IoT cloud and factory navigation systems. 

Others offerings include integrated power and controls systems, digital transformation solutions as well as IT solutions based on blockchain technology, just to name a few.

“We hope our participation in ITAP will expose Malaysian companies to the leading-edge technologies and future trends around the world for them to leverage or emulate,” Jamaliah said.

-- BERNAMA