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M’sian technology on display at ENS and GITEX Dubai 2025

Enproserve wins two-year Petronas Carigali pipeline maintenance deal PETALING JAYA: Enproserve Group Bhd, a provider of mechanical and civil engineering services for the oil and gas (O&G) and petrochemical in dustries, has secured a two-year contract from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for onshore pipeline maintenance services. The contract, awarded to Enpro serve’s wholly owned subsidiary Enproserve (M) Sdn Bhd, extends the group’s footprint into the upstream sector for onshore assets, and builds on its track record as a service provider to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas). As a Department of Occupational Safety and Health-certified contractor for onshore petroleum pipelines, Enproserve is qualified to operate in this highly regulated sector. The contract’s scope of work involves comprehensive services to maintain the integrity of onshore pipeline sections for Petronas Carigali’s facilities located in the East Coast region of Malaysia. The works include preventive and corrective measures, such as refurbishment of pipelines and associated facilities, including pipe supports. Enproserve will also provide emergency repair capabilities, civil works, and services for onshore coating and cathodic protection system main tenance. Enproserve Group CEO Mohd Nizam Yaakub said: “Securing this contract with Petronas Carigali is a new milestone for Enproserve, reinfor cing our position as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s O&G and petrochemical ecosystem. This marks an expansion of our upstream onshore capabilities, a natural extension of our core expertise in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance solutions. “By providing proactive asset integrity management solutions, we help our clients enhance operational efficiency, extend the lifespan of their assets, and prevent costly issues before they escalate, contributing to the reliability of the nation’s energy infra structure.” With more than two decades of experience, Cyberjaya-headquartered Enproserve specialises in plant maintenance and turnaround services and engineering, procurement, con struction and commissioning services, primarily for the downstream O&G and petrochemical industries in Malaysia. The group has active field operations in Johor, Malacca and Terengganu. It also provides facility management services for government office and residential buildings in Putrajaya.

championing initiatives that promote innovation, talent development and sustainable business growth. Participation in ENS and GITEX Dubai reinforced the country’s commitment to digital transformation and demonstrated how Malaysian companies can leverage international platforms to accelerate development. “MDEC’s participation at ENS and GITEX 2025 reflects our dedication to advancing Malaysia’s digital economy. These engagements highlight the strength of our technology ecosystem, with MD companies recording RM44.6 billion in approved investments as of August 2025, reflecting the strong confidence our investors and partners have in Malaysia’s capabilities. Our focus remains on creating a sustainable ecosystem that nurtures talent, empowers businesses, and ensures Malaysia continues to develop as a leading force in the technology landscape,” said MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil. At the same event, three memorandums of understanding were exchanged between Malaysian technology companies and their international counterparts. The exchanges involved Axai Digital Sdn Bhd with E3 Middle East Entrepreneur Network LLC FZ, Ultrack Technology Sdn Bhd with iOmniscient Pty Ltd, and Vulsan X Cydef Sdn Bhd with Secumailer.

engagements, ensuring that businesses could navigate the regional landscape effectively and access avenues for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through these initiatives, Malaysian companies explored new markets, tested innovative solutions, and strengthened their operational and strategic capacities, contributing to the broader development of digital ecosystems within the Middle East and North Africa region. Fifteen Malaysian technology companies participated in ENS and GITEX Dubai, with eight joining as part of the official delegation. Their presence attracted significant interest from regional stakeholders, resulting in over RM500 million in digital export opportunities and over RM700 million in potential digital investments into Malaysia. MDEC said this outcome highlights the effectiveness of the country’s coordinated approach, which combines government support, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial innovation to drive sustainable growth in the technology sector. The active involvement of startups, scale ups, and established firms exemplifies Malaysia’s diverse and vibrant tech ecosystem. MDEC said it will continue to drive Malaysia’s ambition to become Asean’s digital hub,

o Platforms provide stage to present country and companies as hub for innovation and advancement PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) led the nation’s participation at Expand North Star (ENS) and GITEX Dubai 2025, presenting Malaysia as a hub for innovation and technological advancement. In a statement, MDEC said these platforms provided a high-profile stage to showcase the country’s cutting-edge solutions, engage with key regional players, and highlight the capabilities of Malaysian businesses across emerging sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence and digital services. It added that strong ties between Malaysia and the Middle East, particularly the United Arab Emirates, created strategic opportunities for Malaysian companies to tap into one of the region’s most dynamic digital economies. MDEC played a central role in facilitating these US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan highlighted that the relationship between the United States and Malaysia has strengthened over time, with both nations deepening cooperation across a wide range of areas – from trade and investment to security and people-to people ties. “The US has been a strong partner to Malaysia since the first day of Malaysia’s independence, when it became the second country to recognise Malaysia’s independence,” he said this during an interview on Bernama TV’s The Nation titled “After the Asean Summit: What Trump’s Visit Means”, which was aired on Saturday. He reaffirmed that the US has long stood by Malaysia and remains a vital economic partner through robust American investments and bilateral trade, while also serving as a strong security partner. “We’ve seen the resurgence of popular support in Malaysia for the relationship (with the US),” he noted.

US has strategic interest, strong ties with M’sia: Envoy KUALA LUMPUR: The United States remains committed to maintaining a strong and strategic partnership with Malaysia, reinforced by President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the country during the 47th Asean Summit.

Kagan (right) speaking on Bernama TV’s The Nation programme titled ‘After the Asean Summit: What Trump’s Visit Means’ with programme host Jessy Chanal recently. – BERNAMAPIC many people would have expected. pivotal role in facilitating dialogue and helping both sides move toward an agreement.

“Yes, of course, there are still some critics. But I think many of them were actually taken by surprise, taken aback by how overwhelmingly positive the response has been,” he said. Trump is the third American president in history to visit Malaysia, after Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and Barack Obama in 2014 and 2015. Kagan noted that Trump’s visit was driven by several factors, including recognition of the Indo Pacific region’s strategic importance to the US and that the country’s interest in strengthening engagement with Southeast Asia.

“He (President Trump) was so elated about the visit. I think you can see that not just in what he said to me ... but also in what he continued to say in his subsequent stops in Japan and South Korea. “He keeps talking about what a great visit he had, how much he got along with Prime Minister (Datuk Seri) Anwar (Ibrahim), how happy he was to come to Malaysia, and how proud he is of the work we did together,” Kagan added.

Kagan said there was also an incredible sense of warmth and receptivity in Malaysia during Trump’s maiden official visit to the country during the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits. “One example of that if you just look at social media, there is an overwhelming majority of positive comments about the president and about the visit. And that is something I don’t think SCIB receives revised contract worth RM172.4m for PR1MA project in Kota Bharu He added that Trump also visited Malaysia due to his focus on the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict and his acknowledgement of Malaysia’s At a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit on Oct 26, Cambodia and Thailand signed the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, marking a formal step towards halting hostilities and restoring peace along their disputed border.

PETALING JAYA: SCIB Industrialised Building System Sdn Bhd (SIBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB), has accepted a revised letter of award and acceptance (RLOA2) for a 1Malaysia People’s Housing Programme (PR1MA) project in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The RLOA2 formalises SIBS’s role as the main contractor for the development of 632 housing

best serves the company and its stakeholders. “We are currently seeking professional advice and will be presenting this revised contract for the board’s review and approval.” The revised contract sum of RM172.4 million reflects a net addition of RM9.95 million to the original contract, incorporating additional preliminaries and adjustments to construction costs.

reaffirm our role in this key national housing initiative through the revised award. Our continued involvement in PR1MA underscores our capabilities in delivering large-scale residential projects that support government aspirations for affordable housing. As we move forward, SCIB will continue to explore more opportunities and carefully consider all options, always with the aim of choosing what

units under PR1MA, with a revised contract sum of RM172.4 million. The project will be delivered over a 36 month construction period and will involve the full spectrum of engineering, pro curement, construction and commissioning services. SCIB executive chairman Datuk Chong Loong Men commented, “We are pleased to