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The SMEs in Malaysia are fortunate to have the full support of the local government in all aspects of their operations. The government ministries and their agencies provide assistance in disseminating information, technical expertise, training, financing, etc. Below are some of the ministries and government agencies that support SMEs:
CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA
CyberSecurity Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), was officially launched in August 2007 with the objective of acting as a one-stop coordination centre for all national cyber security initiatives. The agency aims to:
• Reduce vulnerability of ICT systems and networks.
• Nurture a culture of cyber security amongst users and critical sectors.
• Strengthen Malaysian self-reliance in terms of technology and human resources.
Contact details:
CyberSecurity Malaysia
Level 7, SAPURA @ MINES
7, Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City
43300 Seri Kembangan
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Tel: 603- 8992 6888
Fax: 603- 8945 3205
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Website: www.cybersecurity.my
CYBERVIEW SDN BHD
Established in October 1996, Cyberview Sdn Bhd, a Government-owned company and landowner of Cyberjaya, has been mandated to spearhead the development in Cyberjaya. As the landowner of Cyberjaya, Cyberview’s mission is to realize Cyberjaya as a nucleus of the MSC Malaysia and as global hub and preferred location for ICT, Multimedia and Services for innovation and operations; and to fulfil specific Government initiatives in support of Malaysia’s Vision 2020. Cyberview’s main objective is to ensure the development of Cyberjaya in accordance with the Government guidelines and aspirations and to also advise the Government on MSC/Cyberjaya development matters.
Contact details:
Cyberview Sdn Bhd
SME Technopreneur Centre
2270 Jalan Usahawan 2
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 603-8315 6111
Fax: 603-8315 6110
Website: www.cyberview.com.my
DEPARTMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (DSD)
The Department of Skills Development (DSD), formerly known as The National Vocational Training Council, is one of the agencies under the Human Resource Ministry, responsible for the co-ordination and control of skills training as well as career development in skills training, in line with the implementation of the National Skills Development Act, 652 (2006) on September 1, 2006. DSD’s mission is to develop skilled (k-pekerja) and competitive manpower resources while its vision is to be a world class leader in skills development of manpower resources.
Contact details:
Department of Skills Development
Level 7 & 8, Block D4, Complex D
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62530 Wilayah Persekutuan, Putrajaya
Malaysia
Tel: 603-8886 5000
Fax: 603-8889 2423
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Website: www.dsd.gov.my
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. Set up as a statutory body in 1965, FAMA is responsible in the supervision, coordination, regulation and improvement of the marketing of agricultural products, which include fruits and vegetables, for domestic, export and import markets.
As the Government’s marketing arm for agricultural products, FAMA organises marketing activities, set targets and product standards, monitor performance, develop marketing strategies and tools as well as initiate innovative programmes to promote Malaysian agricultural products.
Contact details:
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA)
Bangunan FAMA Point
Lot 17304, Jalan Persiaran 1
Bandar Baru Selayang
68100 Batu Caves
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-6126 2020
Fax: 603-6138 3650 / 5200
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Website: www.famaxchange.org
FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia or Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) was established in 1971 with the objectives of upgrading the socio-economic status of fishermen and developing the nation’s fishing industry. In line with these aspirations, various strategies and development programs have been formulated with the aim of achieving these objectives.
Contact Details:
Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia
10th Floor, Menara Olympia
8, Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Website: www.lkim.gov.my
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MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA)
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA) or Council of Trust for the Bumiputera, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development (MECD), was incorporated as a statutory body in March 1966. MARA was entrusted with the responsibility to promote, stimulate, facilitate and undertake economic and social development of the people particularly in the rural areas thereof. The objective of MARA is to encourage, guide, train and assist Bumiputera to enable them to participate actively and progressively in small and medium scale commercial and industrial enterprises towards creating a strong and viable Bumiputera Commercial and Industrial Community (MPPB).
Contact details:
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Bangunan Medan MARA
No. 21, Jalan Raja Laut
50609 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2691 5111
Fax: 603-2691 3620
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Website: www.mara.gov.my
MALAYSIAN HANDICRAFT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, widely known as Malaysian Handicraft or Kraftangan Malaysia, was established in 1973. It is an agency under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Malaysia and is the country’s leading craft agency, playing a vital role in promoting and developing the handicraft industry in Malaysia.
Contact details:
Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation
Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur
Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-2162 7459
Fax: 603-2161 2622
Website: www.kraftangan.gov.my
MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA)
The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. MIDA assists companies which intend to invest in the manufacturing and its related services sectors as well as facilitates the implementation and operation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA includes providing information on the opportunities for investment and facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners.
To further enhance MIDA’s role in assisting investors, senior representatives from key government agencies are stationed at MIDA’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to advise investors on government policies and procedures. These representatives include officials from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Human Resources, Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs, Department of Environment, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
Contact details:
Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)
Block 4, Plaza Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-2267 3633
Fax: 603-2274 7970
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Website: www.mida.gov.my
MALAYSIAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTRE (MASTIC)
MASTIC was established in 1992 as a division under the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (MOSTE) to collect and disseminate local S&T information. The wealth of information it provides serves to support and accommodate the basis for decision making, priority setting, planning and implementing R&D policies, research collaboration, commercialization and technology marketing. Through its S&T portal, MASTIC keeps you abreast of the latest R&D and S&T information in Malaysia, providing invaluable information to policy makers, researchers, students as well as entrepreneurs. While MASTIC collects information from various research organizations, it also conducts its own national S&T and R&D surveys, which form the basis for National S&T indicators.
Contact details:
Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Level 4 Block C5, Complex C
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62662 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: 603-8885 8038 (direct line) 603-8885 8000 (mail line)
Fax: 603-8889 2980
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Website: www.mastic.gov.my
MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) was founded on a collaborative programme between MUST Ehsan Foundation and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA. MUST serves and operates as a not-for-profit, post-graduate research university and seeks to provide a fully integrated and balanced post-graduate education. The University is funded by the government in the form of a conditional grant to train highly skilled researchers and scientists for Malaysia in the areas of science, engineering and information technology especially biotechnology, energy, telecommunications, software applications, animation, and intelligent transportation systems.
Contact details:
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Unit GL33 (Ground Floor), Block C
Kelana Square, 17, Jalan SS7/26
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 603-7880 1777
Fax: 603-7880 1762
Website: www.must.edu.my
MALAYSIAN NUCLEAR AGENCY (NUCLEAR MALAYSIA)
Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia) has a role to introduce and promote the application of nuclear science and technology for national development. The Agency plays a pivotal role in providing quality and best-in-class research towards comprehensively generating new technologies to meet the needs of nuclear technology’s variety of applications. This standing is acquired through professional workforce training and discipline, well-planned infrastructure, and well-resourced research laboratories.
Contact details:
Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia)
Bangi, 43000 Kajang
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-8925 0510
Fax: 603-8925 8262
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Website: www.mint.gov.my
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY (MOA)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry (MOA) has the mission to lead in various processes involved in the transformation of the agricultural sector by a planned, integrated and comprehensive approach through mobilization of minds and effort in realizing the Third National Agricultural Policy. The Ministry has the vision of becoming a leader in agricultural transformation.
Contact details:
Ministry of Agriculture & Agro-Based Industry
Wisma Tani
No. 28 Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62624 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: 603-8870 1000
Fax: 603- 8888 6020
Website: www.moa.gov.my
MINISTRY OF ENTREPRENEUR AND CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT (MECD)
The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development (MECD) was established in 2004 as the main agency responsible for the development of Bumiputera entrepreneurs. The objective of the MECD is to provide an environment that is conducive for the development of genuine entrepreneurs who are innovative and progressive; possessing the quality, resilience and competitiveness in all sectors; and to inculcate an entrepreneurial and co-operative culture amongst Malaysian citizens.
Contact details:
Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development (MECD)
No. 18, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 2
62652 Putrajaya MALAYSIA
Tel : 603-8880 5000 Fax : 603- 88805106
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Website: www.mecd.gov.my
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s vision is to establish a high quality and complete living environment for all levels of Malaysian society while its mission is to provide a healthy, safe, peaceful and beautiful environment combined with socio-economic growth for a progressive and disciplined Malaysian society.
Contact details:
Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Level 3-7, Block K, Damansara Town Centre
50644 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-2094 7033
Fax: 603-2094 9720
Website: www.kpkt.gov.my
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOSTI)
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) was established with the following goals:
• To generate knowledge to spur the economic advancement through human capital and intellectual property development.
• To value-add the existing sources of wealth and create new sources towards elevating national competitiveness and ensuring economic advancement.
• To enhance societal well-being and improve the standard and quality of life.
Contact details:
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
Aras 1-7, Blok C4 & C5, Kompleks C
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62662 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel: 603-8885 8000
Fax: 603-8888 9070
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Website: www.mosti.gov.my
MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SDN BHD (MDeC)
The Malaysian government established the MDeC as the agency responsible for overseeing MSC Malaysia’s implementation, to ensure that MSC Malaysia achieves its objectives and work with companies to set up their operations there. In overseeing MSC Malaysia, the MDeC will market MSC Malaysia globally; shape MSC Malaysia-specific laws, policies and practices by advising the Malaysian government; and set standards for MSC Malaysia's information infrastructure and urban development.
Contact details:
Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDeC)
MSC Malaysia Headquarters
2360 Persiaran APEC
63000 Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Tel: 603-8315 3000
Fax: 603-8318 8519
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Website: www.mdec.com.my
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was launched on 1st December 1992, as a result of careful preparation and commitment from all parties to improve the safety and health of workers at the workplace in Malaysia. The Institute’s vision is to the leading centre of excellence in occupational safety and health while its mission is to be the preferred partner in enhancing occupational safety and health.
Contact details:
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Lot 1, Jalan 15/1, Section 15
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-8769 2100
Fax: 603-8926 2900
Hotline: 603-8926 5606
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Website: www.niosh.com.my
