MATA Participates in Local Journalist Programme for Machinery & Engineering Supporting Industries

MATA Participates in Local Journalist Programme for Machinery & Engineering Supporting Industries

MATA, led by its President, Mr Tiong Khe Hock participated in the local journalist programme for the machinery and engineering supporting industries organized by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on October 17, 2012. The programme was organized to create awareness and better understanding to the local journalists on the developments of the local machinery and engineering supporting industries in Malaysia, its role in supporting the manufacturing industry as well as the Government’s programmes to spur the growth of the industry.

At the event, MIDA gave a briefing on the current status of the machinery and engineering supporting industries in Malaysia. This was followed by a discussion amongst MIDA, journalists with industry associations i.e. MATA, the Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Malaysia Mould & Die Association (MMADA).