Global Firm Makes Penang SEA Hub Story by Christopher Tan Strongly Recently in the Asia Pa- Pix by Adleena Rahayu Cific Region
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Harmony 和谐中心开幕 Centre 打造爱心社会 《珍珠快讯》 opens pg 4-5 封面版 DecemBER 1 – 15, 2019 Global firm makes Penang SEA hub Story by Christopher Tan strongly recently in the Asia Pa- Pix by Adleena Rahayu cific region. Ahmad Radzi He said the construction of the plant would begin early next year EADING global medical “We expect the first shipment of Ltechnology company Smith our products before the end of + Nephew has chosen Penang to 2022. We expect to create up to house its first manufacturing facil- 800 jobs over the first five years; ity in Southeast Asia. and that includes roles in manu- The company’s manufacturing facturing, engineering and supply network strategy vice-president chain. Ross Macken said the company “We plan to start our recruit- specialises in surgical implants ment process next year,” he said. and advance wound care products. Macken added that the facility “We have been in business for in Batu Kawan would be around over 160 years. We were estab- 250,000sq ft with the lished in 1856 in Hull, England. opportunity for future We still have a significant manu- expansion. facturing facility in Hull, today. Chief Minister “We have grown considerably Chow Kon Yeow said - he was pleased with Chow witnessing the exchange of documents between Macken since then, with an annual turno and Mohd Bazid (second from left). With them is Ramasamy (left). ver now approaching US$5 bil- the new investment lion,” he told a press conference addition to the Batu important pillars of the state’s and the Ministry of Finance for during the investment announce- Kawan Industrial export-driven economy for the granting and extending tax incen- ment ceremony in Komtar on Nov Park. past decades. tives to the high-tech new and 19. He said Penang is “However, the medical tech- reinvestment projects,” he said. Macken said the company was poised to further en- nology and devices industry is Later, Chow witnessed the supported by some 16,000 em- hance and expand its playing an increasingly important exchange of documents between ployees worldwide. capability in medical role in Penang over the past 10 Macken and PDC general man- Smith + Nephew also has a technology and devices Some of the surgical products years,” he added. ager Datuk Mohd Bazid Abd - that are being manufactured by Chow added that the Penang presence in more than 100 coun industry with the addition of Smith + Nephew. Kahar. tries. Smith + Nephew. government is committed to Also present were Deputy “We have considered many “I would like to congratulate first half of this year. working with the federal govern- Chief Minister II Prof Dr P. Ra- locations around the world before Smith + Nephew for this signifi- “I am very delighted to note ment to attract investments that masamy, MIDA Penang director we selected Malaysia, specifically cant investment in Penang, Ma- that we will be recording this are sustainable, as well as capital Yusni Md Yusop, the Chief Min- Penang, for our new world-class laysia. We are proud to be your strategic investment from Smith and technology-intensive. ister’s special advisor Datuk Seri facility,” he said. destination of choice for invest- + Nephew in the second half of “We would like to thank the Lee Kah Choon, investPenang Macken said the plant in Batu ment.” this year,” he said. Malaysian Investment Develop- chief executive officer Datuk Loo Kawan would primarily support Chow said the state recorded Chow said the electrical and ment Authority (MIDA) for work- Lee Lian and Smith + Nephew Smith + Nephew’s orthopaedics RM9.2 billion of total approved electronics (E&E) and semicon- ing closely with investPenang in Malaysia manufacturing site franchise which has been growing manufacturing investment in the ductor-related industries were the attracting high value investments; leader Mark Arthun. 2 NEWS DecemBER 1 – 15, 2019 BULETIN MUTIARA First Urban Archaeological Park in the country opens Story by Tanushalini Town and its activities were centred Moroter at the Prangin Canal where the 19th Pix by Law Suun Ting century Market Hall and shoplots are located. HE country’s first Urban Ar- “The Sia Boey Rejuvenation Tchaeological Park at Sia Boey Project was launched on March 25, site (in the vicinity of Prangin Mall) 2018 and the purpose of the project was officially opened by Chief Min- is to transform Sia Boey into an area ister Chow Kon Yeow on Nov 9. of existing development as well as According to Chow, the park, conserving heritage and green parks which is part of the Komtar Phase 5 for a sustainable development. development project (total area of “The project is also expected to Visitors enjoying a leisurely stroll 5.73 acre), would be instrumental in add value to George Town’s Unesco at the Urban Archaeological Park. telling the history of George Town. sites since Jalan Dr Lim Chwee The Sia Boey site is flanked by Leong, where Sia Boey is situated, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong and is considered to be the border of the Jalan Magazine. Unesco heritage sites. age site, therefore it is important to The Chief Minister was accom- Penang Transport Master Plan. “Sia Boey was the trading hub “The site (Sia Boey) is regarded retain its historical value,” added panied by state Tourism Develop- The Sia Boey Rejuvenation Pro- during the earlier days in George as a buffer zone to the Unesco herit- Chow. ment, Arts, Culture and Heritage ject project is undertaken by the Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Penang Development Corporation Hin, Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai (PDC) with the collaboration of NI to invest RM170mil in expansion project Heng, Pengkalan Kota assembly- George Town World Heritage Incor- man Daniel Gooi and Penang Island porated (GTWHI) and Centre of PENANG has continued to at- centre. Yeow, who was present at the cer- City Council mayor Datuk Yew Global Archaeological Research tract foreign investments following “The construction is slated to emony, was delighted with the Tung Seang. USM. the announcement of National In- commence in the third quarter of expansion announcement. Part of the Sia Boey site will Also present was PDC general struments (NI), the provider of 2021 while the project is expected “This investment is not possible make way for the construction of the manager Datuk Mohd Bazid Abd automated test equipment, to inject to take about 12 months to be without all of you here,” he said, proposed LRT station under the Kahar. a US$40 million (RM170 million) completed. drawing applause from the NI staff expansion of its multifunctional “Our growing operations in the members. facility in Penang. country speak loudly of the quality “The expansion facility is re- GBS facility project on schedule Its Asia Pacific manufacturing of pool of talent we have in Pen- lated to Industry 4.0, 5G and au- CONSTRUCTION of the new Earlier during the PDC Deep- vice-president and NI Penang ang,” he said during the NI’s an- tonomous vehicle markets,” he Global Business Services (GBS) avali celebration, Chief Minister managing director P. Rajesh said nouncement of the expansion plan said. facility in Bayan Baru, GBS@ Chow Kon Yeow urged PDC staff the expansion would take place at in Batu Maung. Also present were NI chief ex- Mahsuri, is scheduled to be com- to maintain their commitment and the 2.4ha of land next to its current NI is headquartered in Austin, ecutive officer Alex Davern, NI pleted by next April. fighting spirit. facility. Texas in the United States and it chief operating officer Eric Stark- Penang Development Corpora- “You might face various chal- He said 250 additional jobs has direct operations in more than loff, Chow’s special adviser Datuk tion (PDC) general manager Da- lenges along the way, but I believe would be created for the next three 50 countries. Seri Lee Kah Choon, investPenang tuk Mohd Bazid Abd Kahar said that under the management of years as the broad-based expansion It currently has around 1,000 chief executive officer Datuk Loo PDC is confident that the project Mohd Bazid, PDC can strive to be involves investment in key areas, employees in Penang with many Lee Lian, Penang Development could be completed on schedule. a strong and successful develop- such as research and development of them working in managerial, Corporation (PDC) general man- “Despite a slow start, the de- ment agency. (R&D), 5G manufacturing and technical and supervisory roles. ager Datuk Mohd Bazid Abd Ka- velopment progress has picked up “The Penang government is Asia Pacific sales shared service Chief Minister Chow Kon har and other guests. and is now doing very well,” he proud of your success, spirit and told reporters after the PDC Deep- commitment. We hope that the avali celebration at the PDC state will continue to grow socio- headquarters on Nov 21. economically, and that the peo- It was reported that construc- ple’s quality of life is enhanced,” tion of the new GBS facility was he said. scheduled to be completed by the During the celebration, PDC first half of next year. contributed RM1,000 to each of The new GBS facility is lo - the three recipients from the B40 cated next to the PDC headquar- community under its Corporate ters in Bayan Baru. Social Responsibility (CSR) pro- Mohd Bazid said the facility is gramme. a crucial project for PDC. The corporation also donated “We are trying our best to at - two water heaters worth RM1,000 tract investors to Penang and po - to Evershine Old Folks Home and tential investors might take the contributed RM1,000 to SJK(T) new GBS facility as a yardstick. Mak Mandin. “We focus on attracting invest- Also present were Deputy ments, meeting the needs of the Chief Minister II Prof Dr P.