The MGCC Podcast. Recap of 2021

01/07/22 • 7 min

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Malaysian Business Guide #007: Penang's Digital Transformation

The pandemic has forced many companies to adopt digital processes much faster. For many "going digital" is no longer just an option anymore. At the forefront of the digital transformation in Malaysia are agencies like MDEC or Digital Penang. Especially Penang is very active and attracted companies like Facebook. With its Digital Masterplan, Digital Penang aims to support companies adopting digital technology.
In this episode, we talk with Tony Yeoh CEO of Digital Penang about the current developments in Penang.
Here is the link to Digital Penang's Digital Transformation Masterplan 1.0: https://digitalpenang.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DTMPBooklet.pdf
#Penang #malaysia #digitaltransformation #asia #asean #ahk #industry4.0 #Digitalisation
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Please tell our listeners the purpose of Digital Penang and what the Penang 2030 initiative is about? 01:23
What does Digital Transformation mean to you and Digital Penang? 02:17
How is the ecosystem in Penang and what are the key industries in Penang? 02:54
This year you introduced your Digital Transformation Masterplan 1.0. It is a very comprehensive plan. Can you elaborate on the key points of the plan? 04:26
You currently have a campaign called “Penang SME Go Digital”. Can you let us know what this is about? 05:53
Along with Digital Penang, there are also other Malaysian Agencies like the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation MDEC or Agencies from other states like Digital Johor. How do you cooperate with them? 06:52
What type of companies and entrepreneurs should be interested in Penang and what advantages do they get when settling there? 07:37
What is your view on the current status of Industry 4.0 in Penang and Malaysia? 09:13
Are there any incentives Malaysia provides? 11:03
There is also Facebook in Penang? 11:32
Together with us the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry you are currently working on an upcoming project, called the Automation Valley Malaysia. Without telling too much, can you tell us a bit what this is about? 12:16
How is it to live on Penang Island? 13:17

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Malaysian Business Guide #008: Membership Benefits at MGCC

MGCC is not only supporting German companies coming to Malaysia but also offers services for companies that are already established in the country. With its extensive memberbase and associates, MGCC provides a huge network beneficial to all its members. In this podcast episode, we discuss how the chamber life looks like. And who better to talk to than the Head of MGCC's Communications & Membership Services Department Sabine Franze.
#AHK #malaysia #PartnerInMalaysia #asia #asean #ChamberofCommerce
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In Germany, most people have rudimentary knowledge about what chambers of commerce do since every business needs to be a member of a local chamber of commerce or crafts. But here in Malaysia, it’s a bit different. How would you briefly describe what a chamber of commerce is? 01:36
There are two dimensions on how MGCC supports companies. One is that we support German and other foreign companies who are interested in the Malaysian market to do business here and the other dimension is that we provide a network for companies who are already in Malaysia. Can you go in into detail on what that looks like? 02:45
One benefit we offer is the opportunity of networking via our events. But not everyone fully understands the value of networking because sometimes it is hard to relate this to direct sales. But networking is a powerful business skill, right? 04:32
Without mentioning names, can you name an example where our members did business together? 06:23
What are the most common requests made from MGCC members? 07:12
What events does MGCC offer? 08:43
In all of your almost 8 years at MGCC what are your most memorable events? 11:12
We also corporate with other bilateral chambers from time to time. Do you have some examples? 13:50
There is also our Members4Members programme. What is this all about? 14:58
Will we be able to help members who need advice on industries outside of Malaysia and Germany? 16:43
Are there any other benefits you would like to emphasise? 17:26
From your perspective. Are there any additional services provided to members that most of the current members are not fully utilising? 18:25