Ms. Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Deputy Secretary General (Strategy and Monitoring) of MITI participated in a panel discussion on ‘The National eCommerce Strategic Roadmap : Opportunities & Challenges’ at the recent eCommerce Delivery Awards and Symposium organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) together with the Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC). Other panelists include MDEC, CEO of LAZADA Malaysia, Google Malaysia and eCommerceMILO.com.

The Symposium gathered postal and courier services industry players to share knowledge and best practices related to digital economy and innovation that has more impact on the future of postal and courier services in the context of eCommerce. During the panel discussion, MITI took the opportunity to share the current initiatives undertaken by the National eCommerce Council (NeCC) to promote eCommerce growth, the outlook for this fast-growing sector under the National eCommerce Strategic...

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry through the National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO) made its biggest appearance ever in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2017 (LIMA ‘17). This is part of MITI’s efforts in promoting the development of Malaysian aerospace and Shipbuilding & Ship Repair (SBSR) industries.

Day 1: 21 March 2017 (Tuesday)

LIMA’17 was officially opened by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) Tarmac. The Opening Ceremony was also attended by MITI Minister YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed and MITI Deputy Minister (Industry) YB Datuk Ahmad Maslan. During the Opening Ceremony, the Prime Minister highlighted MITI’s role in the development of aerospace industry through National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO). The 2016 achievement of the Malaysian aerospace industry was also announced by the Prime Minister.

MITI had...

23 Februari  2017 - Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri, YB Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed hari ini mengadakan siri temubual bersama media sempena dengan lawatan Negara Raja Arab Saudi ke Malaysia yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 26 Februari hingga 1 Mac 2017.

Temubual pertama membabitkan Perbadanan Penyiaran Arab Saudi, diikuti dengan sesi temubual bersama BERNAMA Wires, TV dan Radio. Siri temubual ini kemudiannya diakhiri bersama RTM untuk dipaparkan di slot “Paparan Khas Saudi -Malaysia”

Soalan-soalan yang dikemukakan adalah berkisar kepada peluang mengembangkan ekonomi, pasaran dan perdagangan di antara Malaysia-Saudi, serta menarik pelabur-pelabur dari Saudi ke Malaysia.

Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed chaired the Malaysian Aerospace Council to discuss the status and future direction of the aerospace manufacturing sector. The sector has growth tremendously with a total turnover of RM6.8 billion in 2015 compared with RM600 million in 2009. A target was set under the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 where the sector is expected to contribute RM21.2 billion in terms of industry turnover by 2030.

Malaysia is currently the single source of specific composites parts to Airbus and Boeing. More than 50% of the composites wing parts for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 are being supplied from Malaysia. This has positioned Malaysia as a critical supplier to the world. There are huge opportunities for Malaysia as both Airbus and Boeing forecasted that by 2035 the demand for new single aisle aircraft will be more than 23,000.  

1. Malaysia’s aerospace manufacturing sector has grown tremendously with a total turnover of RM6.8 billion in 2015, compared to RM600 million in 2009. The strategies to bring quality investments into Malaysia have significantly contributed to the growth of this sector.

2. The aerospace manufacturing sector is currently employing 8800 workers and is expected to contribute RM21.2 billion in terms of industry turnover by 2030. This target was set under the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 launched last year during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). 

3. Malaysia is currently the single source (single supplier) of specific composites parts to Airbus and Boeing. More than 50% of the composite wing parts for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 are being supplied from Malaysia.

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MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY   MEDIA RELEASE   BUSINESS DELEGATION TO PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

1. The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Seminar was held in Phnom Penh on 9 August 2016. The Business Seminar was organised to promote the capabilities of Malaysian companies, products and services. The Seminar was officiated by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry and H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia., H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea, Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Secretary General of Council of Development of Cambodia and Neak Okhna Dr. Kith Meng, President of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce also joined the Seminar. 

2. Minister Mustapa was joined by a 73-member business delegation representing Malaysian companies from Kuala Lumpur and those already investing in Cambodia. These companies represent a wide range of...