YB Dato’ Wira Dr. Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail, Senior Exco for Industry & Investment, Science Technology & Innovation and Higher Education, YB Dato ‘Wira Dr. By Abd. Rahman bin Ku Ismail paid a site visit to ZXT Ruifeng Trading Sdn. Bhd. located in Gurun, Kedah.

The delegation was briefed on current operations as well as investment opportunities by the company’s management. This session was also attended by the Chief Operating Officer of Invest Kedah Berhad, Mr. Noor Ikhsan bin Abd Aziz.

Invest Kedah Berhad participated in a Briefing Session on the Implementation of the E10 Program from the Kulim Municipal Council (MPKK) located at Wisma Darul Aman, Alor Setar, Kedah. The briefing was chaired by Mr. Muhamad Mahazi bin Haji Ibrahim, Director of the Kedah State Economic Planning Division (BPEN) cum as Chief Executive Officer of Invest Kedah Berhad.

The E10 initiative is a new express construction permit initiative and is offered by the local authority of the Kulim Kedah Municipal Council (MPKK). In formulating and developing this initiative, the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) Northern Region has helped provide advisory services and conduct engagement activities with the Kulim Municipal Council, industry players and technical agencies to ensure that what is designed is practical and can be implemented based on existing regulations.

This initiative makes Kedah the state of choice for investors who have advantages and potential as a major investment destination in Malaysia. The results of today’s implementation saw the success of ASPEN Glove’s factory which was able to operate and obtain a certificate of completion and compliance (CCC) as well as a business license within 10 months.

Invest Kedah Berhad was invited to participate in the TalentCorp Group Networking Dinner held at Batu Kawan, Penang.

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) is an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) which is responsible for attracting, nurturing and retaining the best human capital and expertise in supporting Malaysia’s journey towards achieving developed country status.

Accompanied by the Senior Management of Invest Kedah Berhad led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muhamad Mahazi bin Hj Ibrahim, this session helped to strengthen the relationship among the industry, especially related to human capital resources.

The Chief Executive Officer of Invest Kedah Berhad, Mr. Muhamad Mahazi bin Haji Ibrahim was invited to give a presentation at the Malaysian Digital Investment Promotion Summit organized by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in Putrajaya.

The main purpose of this summit is to seek enlightenment on the aspirations and value propositions of Investment Agencies at the state level (IPA), strengthen strategies to attract digital investment in Malaysia (One Nation Approach) and create cooperation mechanisms to position Malaysia as a Digital Hub in ASEAN.

Invest Kedah Berhad which was also joined by the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Noor Ikhsan bin Abd Aziz also had the opportunity to share on the promotion sector and digital economic aspirations, incentives for investors as well as the latest marketing plans including local & international events and trade mission planning.

Invest Kedah Berhad joined the delegation led by YB Dato’ Wira Dr. Ku Abd Rahman bin Ku Ismail, Kedah Senior Exco for Industry and Investment, Science, Technology, Innovation and Higher Education and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Putrajaya visited the site of the Phase 1 E-Commerce Hub Project in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kubang Pasu District, Kedah Darul Aman by KT Express Logistics Sdn Bhd.

This project is a pioneer in the development of an e-commerce hub that conducts import and export activities of goods by road through the Malaysia-Thailand Border Gate in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah.