launch of sme's innovate competition

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January - June 2013 Complimentary Issue

• ForTheLoveofOrchids

Do you know that orchids can outlive you?Yes, its true > 12

• CEO’sColumn: TranscendingBorders

MTDC CEO talks on opening upopportunities beyond the shoresof Malaysia >4

O N E - O N - O N E

H E A L T H

C O N F E R E N C E

C H R O N I C L E S

N A T I O N

• InterviewwithaTechnopreneur

Discover how a Malaysian’s green vision was harvested into a successful business venture > 5

With an estimated trade value of USD 2.1 trillion, the halal industry is an emerging market and fastest growing global business. Check out the halal scene in Malaysia > 2

Diabetic? You should be bitter about it.Find out the benefits of this functional vegetable > 13

•Diabetes-friendlydietrecipe

•TheHalalIndustry

• MTDCTECHNOLOGYCOMMERCIALISATIONCONFERENCE.

21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2013

H O B B Y

MTDC Eyes More Joint Ventures with Egyptian Companies

MTDC Wants to Expand the Symbiosis

YB Datuk Dr. Ewon Ebin, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (right) and YBhg Dato’ Norhalim Yunus, CEO MTDC launching SME’s Innovate The National Competition

Launch of SME’s InnovateCompetition The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), in collaboration with MTDC, launched the SME’sInnovate national competition in an effort to encourage SMEs to churn out innovative products for the bottom of pyramid (BoP) group.

The competition with the tagline ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’ is open to all Malaysian Small and MediumEnterprises. Companies participating must design, create and produce innovative products that are low-cost,affordable, acceptable, accessible and sustainable for the benefit of the BoP. The BoP comprises the socio-economic group that earn less than USD2.00 a day and they include underprivileged, disabled/handicapped, youths, non-skilled, non-educated and orphans.

The SME’s Innovate is expected to elicit 10 best innovative products, which can be further enhanced and funded for commercialisation. The competition started on 17 June and will end on 19 August 2013.

MTDC NEWS : January - June 20132 Nation

Have will travel Definition of Halal

according to the Trade Description Order 1975

The definition of Halal according to the Trade Description Order (Usage of the Term “Halal”) 1975 is asfollows:

When the term is used in relation to food in any form whatsoever, in the process of trade orcommerce as an aspect of trading or part of anaspect of trading for the referred to food, the terms ‘Halal’, ‘Guaranteed Halal’ or ‘Muslim Food’ or any other terms that may be used to indicate or may be understood as meaning to indicate as permissible to be consumed by Muslims and allowed in theirreligion for the referred to food to be consumed, must therefore mean the following, that is, the food for which such terms are being used:

does not stem from or consists of any part of or item from animals that are forbidden to Muslims byIslamic law, or animals that have not beenslaughtered according to Islamic law;

does not contain any substance that is considered impure in Islamic law;

is not prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment or utensils that are not free fromimpurities as defined by Islamic law; and

that, in the preparation, processing or storage stage, does not come in contact with or is stored near any kind of food that does not meet the requirements of para(s) (a), (b) or (c) or any substances that are considered impure by Islamic law.

World Muslim Population 2006 (Million) Halal as a global industry now spans across food processing,

food service, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals and

logistics industries, andexpanding further into lifestyle

offerings including Halal travel &hospitality services.

The Halal industry is the fastest growing global business across the world. There is truth to this statement as the world Muslimpopulation is approaching 1.6 billion people. By 2025, Muslims are expected to account for 30 per cent of the world’s population. This increase in Muslim population translates into more demands for Halal products, which in turn is the primary market forMuslims.

Although consumers in general view halal products as ones that are hygienic, wholesome and contaminant-free, a look into what constitutes halal is important. Obviously based on Halal accepted view, Halal products are highly in demand by non-Muslims as well.

In realising the vast opportunities in Halal global market, MIFF Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd has entered into the Halal business by providing Halal cleaning services to the shipping and transportation industry. The MTDC’s grant-recipient company has a product trademarked as ClayMiff. Which is locally developed and certified Halal.

Recently, the company signed a joint-venture agreement with Labuan Halal Hub Sdn Bhd to undertake cleaning of at least 700 ships, particularly, the food preparation section on monthly basis. A similar JV agreement has also been signed with Eittrans Groups Ltd of Egypt. Both Labuan Halal Hub Sdn Bhd and Eittrans Groups Ltd of Egypt. are managers of ports.

Source: http://www.islamicpopulation.com, Euromonitor.

Entrepreneurial Acculturation among the Young – a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Effort

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) believes in taking the bull by the horns when it embarked on a CSR programme to teach the young on entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

As a corporate social responsible company, MTDC believes one way to create a large pool of entrepreneurs is to provide the young as early as possible access to entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and provide them with a tool for them to practice. This is more so for technology-based ventures, which are unique and require a unique business approach.

In line with this, MTDC had organisedvarious programmes for school children in

an effort to inculcate interestsentrepreneurship and innovation. The

programmes include Innovation &Technology Workshop; Entrepreneurial

Summer Camp ;and Young MTDCEntrepreneur at School.

“I know the answer!” enthusiastic children participating at the Innovation & Technology workshop in Penang.

Children learning to interact and trust each other while having fun at theEntrepreneurial Summer Camp

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Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd | Level 8-9, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, Jalan Bukit Bintang,55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.| Tel : + 603 2172 6000

FIVE Technology Centres. FOUR universities.

ONE research institution.MTDC Technology Centres are where you get your business off the ground. Secured business partners and deals from around the globe. Connect with renowned technology and subject experts from four research universities and one research institution in the country. Collaborate with local and regional players on market expansion via our expansive network. All, to help grow your business, advance your research and boost your products. Join our centres. Relocate now.

UiTM-MTDC Technopreneur Centre The 5th and latest technology development centre was completed in April 2013 and expected to be fully operational in September 2013. The centre focus area is Creative Design and Nanotechnology which is in line with the strengths of UiTM as the host university. The centre has total lettable space of 39,000 sq ft comprising 36 units of office space, cafetaria, gymnasium and arrays of shared facilities and amenities for its tenants.Hotline : 012-692 6544

FRIM-MTDC Technology CentreEstablished in 2010, the FRIM-MTDC Technology Centre is built on a 3-acre land at FRIM, Selangor. Surrounded by Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve, the centre focuses on biotechnology and herbal extraction. It also offers a unique proposition via its five “resort-type bungalow” units, which cater for lodging and training facilities.Tel : 03-6262 8552

UTM-MTDC Technology Centre Established in 2001, the centre is located at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Skudai, Johor. It is designated for companies mainly involved in advanced engineering and life sciences.Tel : 07-521 5648

UKM-MTDC Technology Centre Located within Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Bangi, Selangor. Established in 1999, the centre focuses on R&D and Biotechnology. The centre is also home to Malaysia’s first orthopaedic implants manufacturer, OSATechnology Sdn Bhd.Tel : 03-8926 1169

UPM-MTDC Technology Centre Established in 1997 and is the first in a series of technology centres built within a university compound. Located at University Research Park UPM in Serdang, Selangor, the centre obtained a Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status in 1998 and an ISO9000 certification in 2010.Tel : 03-8941 4100

Malaysian TechnologyDevelopment corporation

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CEO’scolumn

market. Considering that the size of the localmarket is small and most of the products of these companies stand at par with international products, in both stature and standards, it is time for them to move beyond the local shores. There is absolutely noreason for local technology-driven companies to limit their products to the domestic market, when they possess the capabilities and have been blessed with various opportunities which enable them to penetrate the international market. As the world gets smaller and economic boundaries become more and more blurry, these companies have to set their visions and standards at international level. The operating address may well be local, but the op-erating ground has to be greater than the home soil!

Understanding Malaysia’s vision and considering the global needs of companies, MTDC has estab-lished an International Networking Departmentspecifically to forge closer collaboration withforeign counterparts based on a win-winscenario for all parties.

The companies are all geared up to venture into the international markets

Since 2012, MTDC has started to makeinternational inroads into Indonesia, followed by Sri Lanka and Egypt. The effort has culminated inseveral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)between MTDC and the respective foreigncounterparts, paving a way for MTDC to open the international market for many of the companies within its ecosystem.

At the moment the focus is set on the Middle East and North African (MENA), as well as South East Asian markets.

Through its connections with the Academy ofScientific Research and Technology (ASRT) of Egypt, nine Malaysian companies signed MoU with Egyptian counterparts. ASRT is the nationalumbrella for the planning of scientific researchactivities in Egypt. It includes the nationalcommittees of 20 International ScientificUnions and has 15 specialised councils for variousbranches of scientific activities. Trainingprogrammes are also ongoing between the two countries where MTDC provides know-how ontechnology transfer & commercialisationfunded via the Malaysian TechnicalCooperation Programme (MTCP) of theMalaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Suchprogramme has also been carried out with Sri Lanka and discussion are on-going with other countries.

An MoU has also been signed with theFathima Group of Company based in Abu Dhabi, forMalaysian product to venture into Middle East market. The Group is involvedin diverse businesses including supermarket chains,

travels and tours. Through MTDC’s affiliations withCommon Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), efforts are also ongoing with countries such as Tanzania for soft-landing of Malaysian companies there and vice-versa.

Closer to home, negotiations are currently ongoing with other South East Asian countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia for more collaborative projects.

MTDC is going global and we want companies to be ready for the onslaught. We know the companies are all geared up to venture into the international markets. With proper planning, know-how, positive mindset, the will to succeed and the much needed support and nurturing of theGovernment of Malaysia through organisations like MTDC, success will surely be within their grasp.

Malaysia is continuously striving towardsenhancing various aspects of the Nation’sdevelopment, in the race to realiseVision 2020 – for Malaysia to become a fullyDeveloped Nation. This involvesdevelopment along all thedimensions: economically, politically,socially, spiritually, psychologically andculturally. From the economic perspective, the shift from resource-based economy to one that is based on knowledge and innovation is key, to propel the country towards Vision 2020.

As one of the major pieces in the game plan, MTDC continues to assist Malaysiancompanies in the quest to increase theirtechnological capacity and capabilities throughcommercialisation and technologyacquisition activities. Funding assistance throughCommercialisation of R&D Fund (CRDF), Technology Acquisition Fund (TAF),Business Growth Fund (BGF) and Business Start-up Fund (BSF) continues to be offered toMalaysian companies in their search forbusiness expansion and opportunities.Incubation services vis-à-vis MTDCTechnology Centres continue to expand with the establishment of a new centre at UniversitiTeknologi MARA in Shah Alam, Selangor. Value added services such as fund-raising,business coaching and mentoring, training andother nurturing activities continue to be madeavailable to incubatee and grant recipient companies.

Directly and indirectly, MTDC assistance hascontributed to and resulted in measurable and huge achievements by the recipient companies. Their businesses flourished and expansions arenotable. Some have even secured strong footing andbusiness contracts. Obviously, the successesrecorded by the respectivecompanies reflect the success of the efforts taken by the Government through MTDC.

Local success alone, however, is not enough.Companies cannot just rest on their laurels. They cannot afford to be satisfied with their accomplishments in the local

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Transcending Boundaries

Dato’ NorhalimYunus


Neo Teck Siong is Managing Director of Sawipac

Sdn Bhd, a company which has been awarded

MTDC’s Commercialisation of R&D Fund (CRDF) to

commercialise Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB)

Compost-Pelletising-Granulating (CPG) System.

A Kluang man by birth and growing-up, Neo is the

epitome of “looking up to father syndrome” who

worked his way up without losing the ground. His

modest upbringing but colouful in a quaint little

town located in Malaysia’s southernmost state,

Johor, has made him what he is today – a Kluang

man and successful entrepreneur.

We connect with Neo to understand more about

himself as a persona, about Sawipac’s focus and

direction moving forward in the face of global

competition and his thirst for business adventure.

Q1:WhatdoesKluangmeanstoyou?

I was born in the rustic Kluang soon after Malaya’s

independence from the British occupation. The

Kluang then was a beautiful little town, with two

modest mountains and breath-taking waterfalls

in lush greeneries that I could simply disappear in

just to be at one with nature. It was quaint and

serene.

The modern Kluang has developed by leaps and

bounds. There are more buildings, the town has

spread wider, and the roads are busier. If it is any

indicator to the development of Kluang, let me

say that the town now has traffic jams too. But

despite all these, the traits that make Kluang what

it is, remain. The mountains are still there with the

waterfall as clean as before to serve as temple and

balm to tired souls. The people are still friendly

and crime rate is still low. These things though,

must never be taken for granted. Unless active

efforts are put to preserve this, we can’t just let

unsustainable development to go unmanaged.

Q2:Whatwereyoulikeasakid,growingupinKluang?

As a little boy, I was very active in sports. I played

anything - rugby, football, volleyball, badminton.

At school, I especially loved geography and

history. I was fascinated by how people and

events changed and shaped the world as it is. I

wanted to see the world and studied humanity,

but did electronics instead after school.

Q3:Wereyoualwaysentrepreneurial?Who was the greatest influence in yourlife?

My grandfather who hailed from Mainland China,

was a fisherman when he first landed in Malaya.

But life when you leave it to chance was hard

and very often he couldn’t go to the sea due to

the weather or simply because of the condition

of his tools. Not being able to go to work, he

made furniture and soon found that his furniture

was well-liked and he could make a living from

the trade. He left the sea, moved to Kluang and

started his little furniture-making outfit.

His only son, that is my father, didn’t know it

any other way. He was groomed from little to

be in business and he later chose small-scale

construction projects of houses and shop lots for a

living. My father though, knowing how uncertain

businesses can be, wanted me to become a

policeman instead. However, despite the plan

he had for me, I was also trained to do business.

I was entrusted with a coop full of turkeys to rear

and supply to the English community in Kluang.

I must have been the richest kid in town during

Christmas and Thanksgiving. And so despite my

academic interests, or the noble ambition my

father had for me, I have always been driven to

build and sell.

Q4: Why did you choose the palm oilindustry?

After getting a diploma, I worked in an electrical

shop repairing television. The work kept my hands

preoccupied but not my mind. I dreamt of bigger

things but was not sure what I wanted to do. I left

As for regrets, I am by nature a very cautious

person. So I don’t have any big regrets.

But if could go back in time and change things,

I would have pursued a degree in electronics in

the United Kingdom. It wouldn’t be so much for

the piece of paper, but more for the exposure,

experience and wisdom one could get from

going through life as a student in a foreign land.

If you ask me, why UK in particular, well I wouldn’t

exactly know the answer. But everyone in those

days went to UK for the papers.

Q7:Whatdoyouplantodonext?

I am planning to improve my company’s human

assets and introduce mechanisation approach to

more palm oil mills.

It has always been Sawipac’s policy to create

avenue of income for Kluang’s professionals.

Currently we offer posts for mechanical engineers,

electrical engineers, scientists, chemists and

programmers. This provides opportunities for

Kluang’s professionals to come home and serve in

their hometown. The last thing we need is a

brain-drain in Kluang. If all the brains continue

to go to big cities like Kuala Lumpur to work,

there will be serious social problems arising from

the high density there plus Kluang will just be

an empty shell devoid of brain. If technology is

adopted by more industries in more small towns,

the brain can be retained and big cities will have a

reduction in social problems.

Although I do see the need for foreign workers,

the country must know that it is just a

short-term solution and should be taken on

temporary basis. As much as possible, the locals

should be empowered and engaged. The people

are after all, the country’s main intellectual

property. That answers why Sawipac hires only

locals.

I believe that it is the duty of all men to serve

Malaysia. If I don’t do my part, how could I look

at myself in the mirror? The way to give back is

by training the young, empowering them and

providing them with the avenue to realise their

latent potential.

Q8:Whatdoyoudoinyourfreetime?

My interest in geography and history persists

until today. Thus why, I love to travel. I have

been to Canada, USA, Holland, Denmark, Norway,

Switzerland, France, Myanmar and Taiwan among

others. I absolutely love the beauty of Paris,

impressed by the work-culture of China, amazed

by the discipline in Japan – there is so much

beauty in the world.

Africa is something else. I am utterly romantic

about the whole African continent. I find it

fascinating, what with the rich history, diverse

culture and great promise of the land. Blessed are

the people of the continents.

and soon joined a timber company venturing

into the thick forests looking for good trees to

cut down. I discovered that I loved the forests and

trees too much and couldn’t bear to contribute to

their ruins. It was then I decided that I wanted

to be in a business where I can help keep Kluang

green. It has to be the palm oil industry. So I

started working for a palm oil mill because I

wanted to learn the tricks of the trade. It took me

three years, to understand the processes, establish

my contacts and network as well as identify the

niche blue-ocean area that I could venture into.

In 1986, I established Unimac Sdn Bhd doing

trading of palm oil mill spare parts.

In 1996, I was out drinking coffee at Kluang’s

famous coffee shack by the railway station with

three good friends - one had an engineering

workshop and two were mechanical engineers

working at palm oil mill, where we discussed the

palm oil industry. We lamented on the limitations

of the processes – the inefficiencies, the fact that

they were all labor-intensive, and how machines

were all imported. It was then we decided to

team up to offer new systems as solution to all the

problems we know exist. This led to the birth of

Sawipac Sdn Bhd (Sawipac).

Q5:WhatisSawipac’smajorproducts?

Sawipac has an ISO 9001 certification to design and

manufacture integrated palm oil milling systems

and modules. This includes dry separation and

biomass downstream processes and equipment

ranging from nut-kernel separators all the way

to empty fruit bunch press. We also do turnkey

projects for building new palm oil mill and waste-

water treatment. The Equipment now is of ninth

generation.

We have also collaborated with a southern-based

public-funded university, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia in an advanced biomass project and

successfully produced three types of EFB Pellets:

fertiliser, feed stock for rudiments and biofuel.

The fertiliser produced from palm oil biomass is

revolutionary because it is dry, light and odorless.

This significantly improves handling and shelf

life. The biofuel serves as a strong alternative to

the fast-depleting wood-based fuels. The feed

produced ensures that livestock gets the nutrition

they need from a safe, renewable and halal source.

The equipment to produce the pellets was fully

invented by Sawipac. Having such machines at

palm oil mills provide better management of

biomass and serves as a lucrative side income

for the mills. The products that come out replace

the need for chemical-based fertilisers and non-

renewable fuel.

When we approached MTDC with the project,

MTDC was very supportive and funded our

commercialisation efforts. Without the funds, we

certainly would still do it but we probably would

have taken a longer time to reach where we are

today.

Q6: Of your commercialisation journey,what were your sweetest moment andbiggestregret?Howwouldyoudothingsdifferently if you could turn back theclock?

My sweetest moment must have been that time

when the system we invented first produced Palm

EFB Pellet. That was in 2009. The satisfaction and

gratitude felt equals to having another child.

One-on-One

InterviewwithaTechnopreneur

Up, Close and Personal with the Kluang Man


Sawipac designs and builds integrated and modern palm oil mills using its own technology. The company is capable of constructing 10 – 60 ffb/mt/hr. mills The company specialises in innovative kernel separation system and biomass power plants. The machines designed by Sawipac are compact and operate with lower energyconsumption, thus saving space and energy cost. The company also designs and builds machinery and process system that converts palm oil or other agriculture residue to bio energy feedstock for industrial and domestic consumption. Sawipac also undertakes turnkey project for upgrading palm oil mill. Company is able to design and build processing machinery for other agricultural produce such as tea, coffee, fruits, etc.

Orchid Life is a vertically integrated Agri-Biotechnology company specialising in breeding, cultivation and production of important agricultural crops. Utilising modernbiotechnology tools and techniques, Orchid Life is able to develop products and services within the areas of floriculture (tropical orchids & ornamental plants), horticulture, food crop (banana, pineapple, etc) and medicinal/herbal plants .

SAWIPAC SDN BHDLot 9959, Batu 4, Jalan Mersing, 86000 KluangJohorMALAYSIA Tel: +607-7733661Fax: +607-7732661Email: [email protected] Website: www.sawipac.com Website: www.frim.gov.my

MYAGRI ECO-BIOSCIENCES SDN. BHDNo 29, Jln Impian Putra 1/4, Taman Impian Putra, Bangi 43600SelangorMALAYSIA Tel: +603-89258681Fax: +603-89255013Email: [email protected] Website: www.myagrigroup.com

Myagri was incorporated as a start-up company in 1996 to commercialise ArbuscularMyccorhizal Fungi discovered at a university in Malaysia. It has developed into a group of biotechnology companies promoting microbial based Green Biosciences Technologies and Solutions for Agricultural and Environmental Sector. Through this technology, Myagri produces bio-fertilisers, bio organics (organic fertiliserenriched with beneficial micropes) and bio pesticides. Myagri also provides bio remediation services especially in conversion of unproductive land into productive land using micropes and plants. In addition, the company also provides conversion of waste to wealth services, focusing on green waste, eg agriculture waste from banana and sugarcane into organic fertilizer besides consultancy in research and development (R & D), technical collaboration, sales andpromotional activities related to their business.

ESTABLISHING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPSDar Es Salaam, Tanzania ( 26th June – 3rd July, 2013 )

ORCHID LIFE SDN BHDGround Floor Tower 2, MTDC-UPM Technology CenterUniversiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 SerdangSelangor MALAYSIA Tel: +6012-2219105Fax: +603-61408309Email: [email protected] Website: www.orchidlife.com.my

MalaysiaCountry

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy inSoutheast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and has a total landmass of 329,847 square kilometres separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo.

Capital: Kuala LumpurPopulation: 28.86 million (2011)Currency: Malaysian RinggitOfficial language: Malaysian language


MIFF Marketing provides Halal cleaning services using ClayMiff, certified Halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM - recognised by OIC) andauthenticated by SIRIM Malaysia. The ClayMiff is made of 100% refined clay and brings about awareness on the importance of cleanliness and purity especially among the Muslim community. MIFF Marketing provides Halal Green Islamic Cleaning Services (Samak/Sertu) as per Syariah/Halal compliance for· Shipping Containers · Offshore Galley· Kitchen in the offshore oil terminal· Vessels and Transport equipment

MIFF MARKETING (M) SDN BHD5A-2, Jln Reko Sentral 1,

Jln Reko, Kajang 43000Selangor

MALAYSIATel: +603-87336309Fax: +603-87336310

Email: [email protected] Website: www.claymiff.com.my

PHYTOTECH SDN BHDFRIM-MTDC Incubation Center, FRIM Kepong 52109SelangorMALAYSIA Tel: +603-62728706Fax: +603-62731314Email: [email protected]

CORE COMPETENCIES SDN BHD16-2, Jalan Ara SD7/3ABandar Sri Damansara52200 Kuala LumpurMALAYSIA Tel: +603-62775852Fax: +603-62774853Email: [email protected] Website: www.c-competencies.com

Core Competencies Sdn. Bhd. (CCSB) was incorporated on the 24th of July 2000. Thecompany is involved in the development of technologies and solutions in the field ofIntegrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) and renewable energy production. CCSB provides ISWM solutions to governments and also consultation on matters relating to waste and waste management. In 2004, the company build its first Resource RecoveryCentre - Waste to Energy (RRC-WTE) Facility to treat 700 tons daily of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and convert it into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) which is being used to generate electricity and distributed back to the public through the National Grid. This technology not only enables generation of Renewable Energy but also minimises MSW from being disposed into landfills which ultimately reduce generation of CO2 to theenvironment. This scientific way of managing MSW contributes towards growth of the country’s GDP as well as providing a Sustainable method in Environmental Management. Its benefits include expediting and enabling the effort of recycling activities as well as reducing the reliance of good land from turning into landfills and dumpsites which could have been used for a better economic return.

Phytotech Sdn Bhd (PTSB) is a biotechnology based company established on 26 December 2008 with objective to commercialise plantlets produced through Tissue Culture Technology developed by Tissue Culture Unit, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). PTSBprovides contract R&D services to produce planting materials using tissue culturetechnology for farmers to get high quality and homogenous plants.

Tanzania Country

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and theDemocratic Republic of the Congo to the west and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country’s eastern border is formed by the Indian Ocean. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is in Tanzania.

Capital: DodomaPopulation: 46.22 million (2011)Currency: Tanzanian ShillingOfficial languages: Swahili & English Language

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Prof. Dr. Hj Razmi ChikProf. Dr. Hj Razmi Chik is the Assistant Vice Chancellor Enterpreneurship Malaysian Academy of SME Entrepreneurship Development (MASMEDI), UiTM . He holds a Ph.D in Organization Management from University of Stirling, U.K in 1997, MSc in Industrial Enginering and Management from Oklahoma State, USA in 1986, MSc in Management Science from Cranfield University, UK in 1977 and Bacelor of Science from Tasmania, Australia in 1973.

The annual conference provides an excellent platform for academia, entrepreneurs and policy-makers to come together and discuss issues on commercialisation and its ecosystem, as well as initiate potential collaborations. The collaboration, in turn, will also establish a complete and functional ecosystem for technology transfer, commercialisation and business engagement as well as accelerate transfer of technology, development of new technology companies and technology commercialisation.

Speakers Profiles

Keynote Address

Tun Dr. Mahathir bin MohamadTun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad was born on 20 December 1925 in Alor Star, the capital of the state of Kedah. He had his early and secondary education in his home town. Upon graduation he joined the Malaysian Government Service as a Medical Officer. He left the government serve in 1957 to set up his own practice. Tun Dr. Mahathir became the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 16 July 1981.

Thomas StrodtbeckDirector of International Programs, NBIA. Mr. Strodtbeck is the director of international programs and the director of events and training for NBIA. Tom oversees the development, programming and execution of the International Conference on Business Incubation, the largest conference on business incubation in the world. Additionally, Mr. Strodtbeck is responsible for the development and management of NBIA’s other large training event: the Fall Training Institute (FTI).

Koh Lee Ching Ms Koh Lee Ching is a graduate of Aeronautical Engineering (B.Eng) from the renowned Imperial College, London and a serial Technopreneur with a few ventures under her belt. She founded Calms Technologies Sdn Bhd in 2002 and successfully secured venture a capital fund as well as R&D grant that enabled the company to develop its main product that has become its core technology for smart card implementation.

Hj. Ab Razak Ab HadiMIFF Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd, is a recipient of MTDC’s Business Start-up Fund (BSF), for the commercialisation project of CLAYMIFF®, an innovative clay powder. CLAYMIFF® has been developed since 2002 by Haji Ab. Razak Ab Hadi together with a local university.

Noor Hisham bin Abdul HamidNoor Hisham is the Managing Director of Euro-Circuit Technology Sdn Bhd. He holds a degree in Metallurgy and Materials Technology from Aston University, Birmingham and Masters Degree (by research) in Formability of Passivation Coating on Zinc Coated Steel Components from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Loughborough University Technology, UK. He developed the proprietary technology water based degreaser, BIO-SOLV to be used by ECT.

Anthony BishopAnthony is the CEO of Cerca Insights Sdn Bhd. He has managed drug development programmes in a range of therapy areas at CSL Ltd (Australia), Chakra Biotech Pte Ltd (Singapore) and MerLion Pharmaceuticals Pte Ltd (Singapore).

Sean FlaniganSean Flanigan obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Carleton University in Ottawa before studying law at the University of Ottawa and obtaining his Bachelor of Laws, Common Law in 1991. Shortly after being called to the Bar of Ontario, Mr. Flanigan founded a law firm in Ottawa in which he practiced commercial litigation as well as corporate law.

Dato’ Mohamad Bustaman AbdullahDato’ Mohamad Bustaman Abdullah received his commission from Sandhurst, the prestigious Royal Military Academy in England, and returned to serve the Malaysian Armed Forces for 15 years before diverting to legal practice more than 20 years ago, specialising in intellectual property, technology, sports, media and entertainment law.

Hj. Mohammad Hazani Hj. HassanHj. Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan, is currently Director of Technology Ventures Division at Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. He is overseeing the management of Funds and Grant at MTDC. Before joining MTDC in 2012, he was the Principal of Kumpulan Modal Perdana Sdn. Bhd.

Prof. Dr. Sufian JusohDr. Sufian Jusoh is the Senior Fellow and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Senior External Fellow of the World Trade Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Sufian Jusoh is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysia and a Visiting Professor at the School of Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Malaysia

Dr. Khairul Idzwan BaharinDr. Khairul Idzwan Baharin is a medical doctor and an aspiring young technopreneur. Prior to joining Cell Tissue Technology, he founded and managed various businesses ranging from ICT to cosmetics and aesthetic medicine. Due to his vast experience and strong business portfolio, he was selected, trained and groomed by MTDC and UKM to become the CEO of Cell Tissue Technology.

Dato’ Norhalim YunusDato’ Norhalim is the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC). MTDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the Malaysian Government. Norhalim has been the CEO of MTDC since June 2008 and has extensive experience in the commercialisation of public sector universities’ research results, early stage technology ventures, innovation policy development and fund management.

Prof. Dr. Zainul Fadziruddin ZainuddinProf. Dr. Zainul Fadziruddin Zainuddin, was appointed to the Board of BiotechCorp on 4 September 2009. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Surrey, UK and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of East Anglia, UK.

Foong Wei KuongFoong Wei Kuong was appointed as the Managing Director cum Chairman of JF Technology Berhad on 18 January 2008. He is the co-founder of JF Tech Group. He started his career in 1980 as a Sale Representative when he joined Preston Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

Neo Teck SiongNeo Teck Siong is the founder and Managing Director of Sawipac Sdn Bhd which engaged in Specific New Advanced Palm Oil Milling Technology and Biomass Energy Solutions. He is also the Managing Director of Cableways Asia Sdn Bhd (manufacturing and marketing of Cableways Transport System) and Managing Director of First American Scientific Corp. (M) Sdn Bhd (manufacturing of KDS Micronex System).

Ashraff Ab. RahimAshraff Ab. Rahim, graduated in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering. Started working with Schlumberger Overseas United Kingdom in 1988 and moved to Caltex Oil Malaysia in 1992.

Liew Chung PengLiew is a mechanical engineer who has acquired invaluable Research & Development (R&D) experience in hybrid car prototyping while working in Japan.

Tuan Syed Osman Al HadadTuan Syed Osman Al Hadad is the CEO/Founder of Wafina (M) Sdn Bhd, Social Media Hosting Services. Before joining Wafina (M) Sdn Bhd he was the CEO/ Founder at Station Network (M) Sdn Bhd (2006 to 2009), Enterprise Media Server and Haddad Advanced Technology Company (M) Sdn Bhd (1994 to 2006), VoIP-Services.

Dynamic Equilibrium of Commercialisation Ecosystem

Abdul Rahman YasirAbd. Rahman Yasir is the Senior Vice President of Business Development Department of MTDC. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Power and has more than 20 years of work experience ranging from manufacturing activities in electronics industries and management of Technology Centers.

Abdul Razak Mohd IsaAbdul Razak Mohd Isa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Orchid Life Sdn Bhd, a vertically integrated BioNexus & 1innoCERT certified AgriBiotechnology company. The company provides complete and integrated Agriculture solutions from bench to market.

Dr. Fatimah Mohd AminDr. Fatimah Mohd Amin’s main task at the EPU is to analyse, review and formulate policies and strategies aimed at moving the economy up the value chain. She is also responsible for formulating policy instruments and programmes to enhance the national innovation capacity and the development of science and technology. Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Fatimah was a Senior Research Fellow at the Malaysian Development Institute of EPU.


Funding and Entrepreneurship

Funding and Entrepreneurship

Incubation and Growth

Incubation and Growth

Technology Innovation

Technology Innovation

Technology Marketplace

Technology Marketplace

Programme - MTDC Technology Commercialisation Conference 2013

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Conference Day 2 : 22 November 2013 (Friday)

Concurrent Sessions

Funding on a Need BasisSpeaker : Neo Teck SiongManaging DirectorSawipac Sdn Bhd

Realising PossibilitiesSpeaker : Foong Wei KuongManaging DirectorJF Microtechnology Sdn Bhd

Entrepreneurial UniversitySpeaker : Prof. Dr. Hj. Razmi ChikAssistant Vice ChancellorSME Entrepreneurship Development, UiTM

My Journey from Medical Doctor to Entrepreneur

Tea Break

Perception and Reality of Public-funded Research Commercialisation Speaker : Prof. Dr. Zainul Fadziruddin ZainuddinDirector, Business Advisory MTDC

The Halal Industry: Tapping into an Emerging Global MarketModerator : Noor Amal MoradSenior Vice President, Ecosystem & Technology Advisory Department, MTDC

Panelists :Ab Razak Ab HadiManaging Director, MIFF Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd

Prof. Datin Dr. Clara L.CheeChairman, Clara International

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Incubator as Drivers of CommercialisationSpeaker : Thomas StrodtbeckDirector of International ProgrammeNational Business Incubation Association(NBIA)

From Technology Development to Business ExpansionSpeaker : Tuan Syed Osman Al HaddadChief Executive Officer Wafina Sdn Bhd

Going for Growth Speaker : Koh Lee ChingChief Executive OfficerCalms Technologies Sdn Bhd

Growing a Green Technology Business using Regulatory ComplianceSpeaker : Abdul Nasir AdnanVice President,Core Competencies Sdn Bhd

Going International LocallySpeaker : Ashraff Ab Rahim Chief Executive OfficerPetroleum Conservation Sdn Bhd

Malaysia Today MENA TomorrowModerator : Abdul Rahman Yasir Senior Vice President,Business Development, MTDC

Panellists : Abd Razak Mohd IsaChief Executive Officer, Orchidlife Sdn Bhd

Noor Hisham Ab HamidManaging Director, Euro-Circuit Sdn Bhd

The Economics of Technology InnovationSpeaker : Dato’ Mohamad Bustaman AbdullahDirectorPRO-IP Sdn Bhd

Innovation - the Service Industry ExperienceSpeaker : Anthony BishopChief Executive OfficerCerca Insights Sdn Bhd

IP Strategy - Rent, Wholesale & Auction Prof. Dr. Sufian JusohSenior External Fellow,World Trade Institute, University of Bern

Investing in Technology – In–house or ProcuredSpeaker : Liew Chung PengTechnical Director Eclimo Marketing Sdn Bhd

Innovation-driven Ventures: New Ideas for New Business OpportunitiesModerator :Hj.Mohammad Hazani Hj. HassanDirector, Technology Ventures Division, MTDC

Panelists :Murkhalis MokhtarDirector, Ambang Wibawa Sdn BhdZakaria JusohManaging Director, Madura Industries Sdn Bhd

Validated TechnologiesSpeaker : Frost & Sullivan Perunding Strategi Sdn Bhd

Moderator:Idjarmizuan IbrahimVice President,Technology Ventures Division, MTDC

Panelists :Dr. Jane Cardosa Chief Scientific Officer,Sentinext Therapeutics Sdn Bhd

Dr. Frank KubikChief Operating Officer, German Malaysian Medical Industries

Validated TechnologiesSpeaker : Mydata Research Consulting Sdn Bhd

Validated Technologies Speaker : Market Insights Sdn Bhd

Validated Technologies Speaker : Ipsos Sdn Bhd

Forum DiscussionThe dynamic Equillibrium of a Commercialisation Ecosystem

Moderator: Dr. Fatimah Mohd Amin, Senior Research Fellow, Manufacturing Industry, Science and Technology Section, Economic Planning Unit (EPU)Panelists :1. Sean Flanigan, President, AUTM2. Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh, Senior External Fellow, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia3. Tuan Syed Osman Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer, Wafina Sdn Bhd4. Ashraff Ab. Rahim, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Conservation Sdn Bhd5. Dr Khairul Idzwan Baharin, Chief Executive Officer, Cell Tissue Technology Sdn Bhd

Wrap-up and closing by Dato’ Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

Lunch and Conference End

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Registration of participants and members of the media

Recital of Doa

Welcome Remarks by Dato’ Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

Keynote Address by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Honorary President, Perdana Leadership Foundation

Plenary Session 1: Academic Technology Transfer: Global Best Practices, Trends and Measures Sean P. Flanigan, President, Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)

Plenary Session 2: The Dynamic Equilibrium of a Commercialisation EcosystemDato’ Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

Lunch1230

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Exchange of MOU

Malaysian Services for the World: Challenges of a Malaysian Brand for the International Market

Speaker : Dr. Khairul Idzwan Baharin Chief Executive Officer,Cell Tissue Technology Sdn Bhd(UKM - MTDC Symbiosis)


Intellectual property strategy: rent, wholesale and auction

High-technology sectors: Opportunities and challenges towards an affluent nation

Associate Professor Dr. Sufian Jusoh is a Senior External Fellow at World Trade Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. He is also a Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Dr. Sufian Jusoh is one of MTDC’s Technology C o m m e r c i a l i s a t i o n Conference 2013 speaker.

Dzulkifli Mukhtar is attached with University Malaysia Kelantan and currently undergoing a PhD research in innovation management at Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.

In the past centuries, industries from the Western economies had dominated the global supply of technological capital and consumer products. In fact, the Western industries have been enriched with new technology discoveries

embedded in products and services. This accomplishment has been facilitated by significant amount of research and development (R&D) expenditure by the industries.Nevertheless, the focus has started to change to Asian and Latin countries that managed to break away from a persistent trend of being low income and technologically backward countries. The testimonial from countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan shows that their local industries have managed to contend the eminent status of Western industries in high-technology sectors. A number of international organisations justified this phenomenon by comparing the companies’ R&D spending. However, the occurrence could be explained more accurately by observing the degree of government support to the local high-technology companies. “The high technology sectors are considered important for

the economic development in order to promote innovation, technological competitiveness and the creation of high-paid jobs”, expresses Renuka Mahadevan, a senior researcher atThe University of Queensland, Australia. ”These sectors become a new engine of rapid economic grow in developing economies but required inclusive support”, she added. Indeed, the World Bank has acknowledged the persistence of governments’ efforts to promote high-technology sectors especially in Asia. As a top-rank developing economy, Malaysia has given a distinctive consideration to the development of local new technology based firms (NTBFs) by provision of numerous supports; either through direct or indirect approaches. For example, fiscal incentives and financial assistance formed part of direct government’s supports. Whereas,

indirect support in a form of technology infrastructure such as technology incubators and research centres have been acting as impetus for local high-technology companies seeking technical assistance and advise.

The Malaysian government initiatives to support high-technology sectors have shown remarkable effects. Eventually, the numbers of local companies involved in high-technology sectors such as bio-technology, industrial products and others have increased. Furthermore, these companies are able to achieve impressive growth in sales and employment, which are considered as direct impact of public support programs. However, besides these achievements, the Government needs to be more prudent in the implementation of such support initiatives.“Certain countries have been implementing too-generous policies towards strategic sectors that might result in

wastage of resources”, argued an anonymous observer. “Ideally, the support programs might lead to national champions in those sectors”, he added. With various public supports, the challenge lies on the local industries especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore the opportunities in high-technology sectors. Moreover, the local industries needed to be more creative, diligence and entrepreneurial because these sectors are often associated with high risk and uncertainty. Besides that, the notions of support programs need to evolve without compromising the main objective that is to nurture competitive local technology-based firms. Yet, a balanced and comprehensive approach might give optimum outcomes in utilisation of national resources.

Intellectual property is an important part of a business, irrespective of capital, market size and production level. In order to maximize and optimize the value and income potential, Intellectual property, like any other forms of assets will have to be properly managed. Intellectual property management may come include preparing and exercising intellectual property strategy which is necessary in safeguarding and maximizing the intellectual property.

Owners of intellectual property are able to gain value through rental and sale of the assets. Rental comes in many forms such as through the

conventional direct licensing and also through franchising. In renting intellectual properties, owners will not lose the legal ownership and at the same time will be able to realize return on the investment on the research and development of the assets. On the other hand, some owners would like to sell the intellectual property assets, which could take place by wholesale or retail sale. Wholesaling of intellectual properties involve selling probably a bundle of the intellectual property assets whereas retailing involves sale of smaller number of intellectual property assets. Selling of assets, either through wholesale or retail may be conducted in various manners

including direct selling or through auctions where owners of intellectual property assets will attracts bids from various interested parties.

Maximizing value of the intellectual property assets, either through rental, retail sale or wholesale, either through direct negotiated sale or through auction requires utilization of proper property intellectual property strategy. Intellectual property strategies involves many stages such as development and building a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio, evaluation of technologies and its applicability to any particular products or services

at any particular time at any particular place, organizing the intellectual property assets, procurement of complementary or defensive intellectual property andcompetitive analysis, risk management and monitoring systems of the intellectual property assets.In addition, one must never forget that each intellectual property asset has its own value and an intellectual property proprietor will be able to put value on the assets just like tangible assets. Intellectual property valuation is an important element of ensuring that owners obtain optimum value of the assets, either through rental, wholesale or auction.

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The Internal Audit (“IA”) Department assumes a key role of good corporate governance in Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (“MTDC”). As an independent function within MTDC, the Internal Audit (IA)

The roles of Internal Audit Department of MTDC

Social entrepreneurship gainingmomentum among women

Department reports functionally to Board Audit & Risk Management Committee (“BARMC”) and administratively to the Chief Executive Office. This structure enables the IA Department to have a direct access to the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee (BARMC) in ensuring the integrity, independence and objective of IA Department.

In MTDC, the IA Department focuses on three main areas, namely: Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”), IA and oversight on the Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedures.

The IA Department is given the task to promote strong risk management and culture in MTDC. Our ERM comprises risk identification, risk

assessment and risk monitoring. Each risk owner is responsible to manage his or her risks and implement appropriate risk action plans to mitigate the risks to a level in accordance with the acceptable risk appetite of MTDC. Our risk profile is reported to the BARMC to ensure they are aware of the risk exposures of MTDC and the appropriateness of risk mitigation plans undertaken by the Management in managing the significant risks. Our IA consists of comprehensive risk-based audit, compliance audit and grant audit. Risk-based audit focuses on key risks indentified at the ERM. Compliance audit is to independently assess the compliance with the Standard Operating Policy and Procedures and Financial Authority of Limit of MTDC. The

“Deemed as the most difficult and risky type of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship matters because it is an economic issue that affects everyone, as entrepreneurship is key to economic development through job and value creation, and social entrepreneurship provides sustainable solutions to society’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Social enterprises are organisations that address social problems by creating innovative, sustainable and system-changing solutions. These organisations

prioritise social impact over financial gain, utilise a business model that generates a sustainable funding stream and their solutions target clear social problems, change systems, and do not just target the symptoms of the problems” – Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Women have been recognised during the last decade as an important untapped source of economic growth. Female entrepreneurs create new jobs for themselves and others and are a key contributor to economic growth in low/middle-income countries. Today, there are

more than 200 million women entrepreneurs worldwide.

It challenges the glass ceiling for women in entrepreneurship. According to National Census of Social Enterprise by Social Enterprise Alliance, two out of three social ventures in Malaysia (National Census: Social Enterprise Alliance Malaysia) could be described as ‘women-led’ – almost quadrupled as many that can be compared to small businesses. Christine Wilson, Head of Society Engagement at the British Council, said that, “around the world women social entrepreneurs are leading

the way for gender equality.” Global research agrees that social enterprise has a higher proportion of female leaders than traditional commercial enterprises.

Yasmin Knights, Founder of EcoKnights Malaysia highlights the importance of sustainability in an enterprise that is naturally responsible, whether for a social, environmental or any other reason. She envisions raising the future generation of Malaysia to adopt sustainable lifestyles and practice moderation using the bottom-up approach, targeting communities, especially the

youth. Upon realising that many do not understand much about the environmental field largely due to its technicality, she is determined to use her knowledge to bridge the gap of the communication breakdown between what environmentalists are doing and what communities can do.

“It is important that individuals really immerse themselves in what they do, be exposed to learn new things and practice open-mindedness,” said Yasmin on how someone can contribute.

However, women still represent a minority of all entrepreneurs. Women face many problems that prevent them from realising their full potential as entrepreneurs. Social entrepreneurship offer a way for more women to share in the country’s growth and provide innovative, sustainable solutions to its entrenched social problems.

Ellynita Hazlina Lamin is the Director for Social Enterprise Alliance Malaysia, SEA(M).

Wong Hsiu Chen is the head of Internal Audit Department of MTDC.

grant audit, on the other hand, is carried out to review and assess on grant recipients and to ensure that they comply with the terms and conditions as prescribed in the grant agreements. The IA is a very demanding and challenging work as the IA Department needs to provide independent assurance to the BARMC that the internal controls of MTDC are sound, effective and appropriate in meeting its objective. To this end, the IA Department also works closely with the Management to continually provide advisory services and benchmarking our internal controls with the best practices. In addition to the risk management and IA, the IA Department is also tasked with the responsibility to oversight on the Whistle Blowing

Policy and Procedures in MTDC. It is a fraud prevention programme and to carry out assessment and investigation on complaints of improper conductor wrong doing by Management or on our grant recipients by internal or external stakeholders. The Board of Directors has approved our Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedures in 2008. The spirit and principles of our Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedures are in line with the Government’s Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. In discharging its roles and responsibilities, the IA Department will continually promote good corporate governance - sound risk management and internal controls - and to be a role model for other organisations in Malaysia and abroad.

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An orchid enthusiast, Abdul Razak Mohd Isa, from Orchidlife Sdn Bhd shares the following tips in maintenance of orchid plants:-

• When watering your orchids, avoid wetting the leaves. If the leaves get wet, dry them quickly by using a piece of tissue or a cotton ball. Overwatering will result in yellow, rotting leaves. • A healthy plant should have bright green leaves. Dark green indicates that the plant is getting insufficient light, and yellowish-green or red leaves indicate that a plant is getting too much light. Direct sunlight may cause plants to burn, and too little light will prevent plants from flowering.• Orchids thrive in well ventilated areas• Do not apply dry orchid food directly to the roots. Dissolve in water, pour into the pot and drain.• When the last flower has dropped, cut the spike halfway down the stem and apply candle wax on the cut to prevent infection.

Fu n f a c t s- Orchids have a symmetry similar to human faces.- Vanilla is a species of orchid.- The name Orchid comes from the Greek word “orchis” meaning testicle; be cause of the shape of the bulbous roots.- Orchid flowers can grow to be as small as a head of a pin or greater at 10 feet.- The largest orchid can weigh up to 900 kilograms.- The one colour you’ll never see an orchid in is blue.- The first orchids on earth co-existed with dinosaurs.- The plant’s first flowers will not ap pear until at least 5 to 7 years after germination

There are no other flowers more revered by Confucius, the greatChinese philosopher, than orchids. This is not surprising considering the characteristics of the plant. In the wild, it lives on other plants yet it doesn’t take anything away from its host. It is epiphytes, just there, non-parasitic, unassuming and undemanding, yet rewards the host with its beautiful hardy flowers. “The orchids grow in the woods and they let out their fragrance even if there is no-one around to appreciate it. It grows where others cannot, tolerating hardship, hunger and thirst. Likewise, men of noblecharacter will not let poverty deter their will to be guided by highprinciples and morals.” Confucius once observed. Such are the values Confucius sees in a humble orchid.

In monetary value, orchids are currently the second most valuablepotted crop in the United States after poinsettias with a total wholesale value of USD144 million in 2005. In the same year, 18 million potted orchids were sold at wholesale, with an average unit value of USD8according to US Department of Agriculture.

Other major producers of cut and potted orchids include Taiwan,Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Taiwanese orchids boast an annual export value of approximately USD100 million to US. In 2009,Thailand’s orchids fetched 3.5 billion baht (RM370 million) in export income, a 10% rise over 2008. In 2003, Singapore’s orchids, ornamental and aquatic plants exports amounted to S$45 million. In 2007,Malaysia produced 18.3 million and 81.6 cuttings of orchids and cut flowers valued at about RM11.1 and RM84.8 million respectively.

It has been reported that the humble orchid, Orchidaceae, includes some 19,500 species in 804 genera. Of these, 854 species covering 141 genera are indigenous to Peninsular Malaysia and over 1400 species in 147 genera to Borneo.

Rare species such as orchidelirium is so sought after that in 2005, a sale of USD202,000 is recorded. The most popular orchid types cultivated commercially are dendrobium, aranda, oncidium, and mokara. With forest clearing and quest for exotic species, the biodiversity of orchids is at threat.

Tissue culture offers a technical solution to the high demand fororchids as well as in maintaining the biodiversity of this treasured plant. The advantages include faster mass propagation of plants that are genetically identical to the parent.

For the love of orchids

Orchids can live up to be100 years old!

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The orchids grow in the woods and they let out their fragrance even if there is no-one

around to appreciate it. It grows whereothers cannot, tolerating hardship, hunger

and thirst. Likewise, men of noblecharacter will not let poverty deter their will to be guided by high principles and morals

The workshop zeroed in on Innovation and Creativity talk by Nor Haslina Mohamed from Supertots, and Creativity byProfessor Dr Amran Rasli from Universiti TeknologiMalaysia. There were also competitions on building PastaSupertower as well as Solar Biz Innovation. The competitions were led by one of MTDC’s Symbiosis entrepreneurs, Noor Shahiwan Ismail from Solar GE Sdn Bhd.

The Pasta Supertower by Sek. Ren. Jenis Keb. (T) Ramakrisna came out as the winner while Sek. Men. Keb. Penang Free won the best Solar Biz Innovation category.

The Entrepreneurial Summer Camp programme on 20 – 21 April 2013 was held at Lembah Azwen, Jalan Hulu Langat, Selangor. The camp involved 100 children ranging from 10 to 17 years old from two orphanages.

Topics covered include “The Compass Setting” designedspecifically to help the children consider the directions of life they aspire. There were also plenty of rumble-tumble activties in the forest and at the waterfall. Activities provided include

EntrepreneurialAcculturationamong theYoung

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Stuffed Bitter Gourd in Makhani Gravyby Tarla Dalal

Recipe

Ingredients

Method

For stuffed bitter gourd• 4 medium bitter gourds• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), soaked for 2 hours and drained• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds• 1 green chilli, chopped• 1/2 tsp grated ginger• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder• Salt to taste• 1/2 tsp oil• 1/4 cup chopped corriander

For makhani gravy• 3 medium tomatoes, sliced• 1 medium onion, sliced• 2 large sized cloves of garlic, chopped• 12 mm. (1/2”) piece ginger, chopped• 2 cloves• 1 stick of cinnamon• 1/4 cup chopped red pumpkin• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds• 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves• 1 tsp chilli powder• 1/2 cup low fat milk• 1/2 tsp cornflour• 1 tsp oil• salt to taste

For stuffed bitter gourd

Peel the bitter gourd.

Slit each one lengthwise. Using a sharp knife,scoop out the insides carefully creating ahollow low in the centre. Apply a little salt to the inside and outside of the bitter gourd and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add thecumin seeds. When they crackle, add thesoaked moong dhal, green chilli, ginger,turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

Add ½ cup of water, cover and allow the dhalto cook on a slow flame till it is soft and sticky.

Add the coriander leaves and mix well. Cool a little.

Fill this mixture into the bitter gourd and steamthem for 10 to 15 minutes till they are cooked.

For makhani gravy

Combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger,clove, cinnamon annd red pumpkin with 3/4cup of water and cook over a slow flame tillthe tomatoes and pumpkin are soft. Allow tocool completely and remove the cloves andcinnamon and discard them.

Blend the mixture into a smooth purée.

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add thecumin seeds.

When the cumin seeds crackle, add thepuréed tomato mixture, fenugreek leaves,chilli powder and salt and simmer for 5 to 7minutes.

Dissolve the cornflour in the milk and add it to the prepared gravy. Simmer for a few minutes.

Health

The Bitter the Better

Nobody likes bitter things. But the bitter truth is bitter could be a remedy for diabetes! Take bitter gourd for example.Although bitter as its name implies, bitter gourd offers diabetic patients a new lease of life! This is because bitter gourd contains seeds that have a unique single molecule protein calledpolypeptide-k.

This has been proven by studies conducted by Professor Pushpa Khanna from India who managed to extract polypeptide-k from bitter gourd seeds viaextraction technology. Prof. Khanna also found that when polypeptide-k was administered to patients suffering from diabetes, it showed lowering of blood sugar levels. In addition, Polypeptide-k has high homology with human insulin and helps in rejuvenating pancreas and activates inactive insulin. It contains 18 standard amino acids in a single molecule and its application as a food ingredient may help in reducing blood glucose level and prevention of diabetes. In-vitro study has also shown that the extract has reparative effect on pancreatic cells as well as lipid lowering. So if you are a diabetic, eat bitter gourd. It can be taken raw, blanched orstir-fried with other condiments. In case you are taken aback by its bitterness, do not worry as Magna Mission Sdn Bhd, an MTDC grant recipient company had acquired the technology from India to mass produce Polypeptide-k in pills.

The company is now marketing Polypeptide-k under the brand nameDiabegard. Meanwhile, experiment in ways to cook the bitter gourd to mask its bitter taste. If all else fails, there’s always the ready extract of polypeptide-k.

Fruit and seeds of bitter gourd are traditionally consumed for the management of diabetes in Southeast Asian countries.

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kite making and how to turn ideas into business plans.

In the Young MTDC Entrepreneur at School programme on 8 January 2013, 10 secondary schools were involved. The schools included Sek. Men. Keb. Cheras Jaya, Kuala Lumpur; Sek. Men. Keb. Bandar Baru Sg Long, Selangor; Sek. Men. Keb. Taman Semarak, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; Sek. Men. Keb. Desa Cempaka, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; Sek Teknik Kajang,Selangor; Sek. Men. Agama Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; Sek. Men. Keb. Jalan Bukit, Kajang, Selangor; Sek.Men. Keb. Jalan 3,Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor; Sek. Men. Keb. Dusun Nanding, Hulu Langat, Selangor; and Sek. Men. Keb. Dato’ Mohd Said, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

The programme covered two phases. The first phase involved E-Commerce training before participants could operate their E-Store business. The second phase involved rigorousmentoring on the running of the E-Store, which would culminate into an inter-school competition among the 10 schools. To date, 400 students have completed the first phase.

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HORIZONTAL1. A means for the attainment of some object. 2. Financial assets of the financial value or assets, such as cash.3. The process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.4. A new method, idea, products etc.5. The events that make up a story, particularly as the relate to one another in a pattern or sequence.6. A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.

VERTICAL2. A commercial business.7. An act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result.8. A financial gain especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.9. Require something because it is essential or very important.10. The person who leads or commands a group, organisation, or country.

HUMOUR

Humour Therapy

SPOT THE DIFFERENCEON RESEARCH

In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.–Neil Armstrong, astronaut, aerospace engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor.

What’s been gratifying is to live long enough to see molecular biology and evolutionary biology growing toward each other and uniting in research efforts. – E. O. Wilson, biologist, researcher, theorist, naturalist and author

ON TECHNOLOGY

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.– Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.Arthur C. Clarke, writer and inventor

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Business collaboration, market access and knowledge exchange links are set to be strengthened between MTDC and Fathima Group of Company of United ArabEmirates (UAE) after the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last month.

The move paves a way and makes formal the relationship between companies under MTDC ecosystem and their counterparts at Fathima Group. Its aim is to strengthencollaboration in market access; sharing of knowledge and experiences; capacity building and entrepreneurship training programmes.

At the MOU signing held in the UAE,MTDC’s Chief Executive Officer Dato’Norhalim Yunus represented the company while Fathima Group was represented by its Managing Director, Haji Sulaiman E. P.

Also present at the MoU were HajiMoosa E. P., Fathima Group Chairman; SeniorManagement of Fathima Group of company, and four MTDC grant recipients -MaduraIndustries (M) Sdn Bhd, MIFF Marketing Sdn Bhd, Euro-Circuit Technology Sdn Bhd (ECT) and Dragonpak Industries (M) Sdn Bhd.

MIFF Marketting Sdn Bhd is producer and manufacturer of innovative clay powder

tradenamed CLAYMIFF®, which is widely used in the Malaysian halal industry. A research by

Universiti Putra Malaysia has confirmed that CLAYMIFF® powder can kill germs and bacteria

in the feaces of mughallazah najis. It also has great potential as a natural antiseptic and

disinfectant in the category of green products.

ECT is producer and distributor of heavy-duty cleaner trade-named BIO-SOLV, which is a

biodegradable water-based degreaser (oil dispersant). It disperses and removes all types

of oil, grease, wax and stains, leaving the treated surface cleansed and back to original

condition without any short or long term effects.

Madura is the producer, distributor and supplier of bottled beverages, sparkling fruit juice

with salak, guava, pomegranate and apple flavours; and low sugar isotonic and soft drinks.

Dragonpak is producer, distributor and supplier of disposable plastic packaging products

including oxo-biodegradable grocery sacks, carrier bags, bin liner, thin wall microwavable

containers, food utensils and others.

The Fathima group is a conglomerate operating from Abu Dhabi with annual turnover of 2 billion Dirham. Its businesses include restaurants, general

trading, flour mill, wholesale, perfume manufacturing, coldstorage, bakery, travel and tours. The company owns one of the largest supermarket chains in the UAE and operates two branches in Oman. Its first supermarket opened in

1974 and today it has 17 branches across the UAE and Oman.

MTDC and FATHIMA GROUPSign MOU to Explore Middle East Markets

Following the MoU, MTDC’s grant recipientcompanies can look forward to exploremarket opportunities through collaborationswith Fathima Group of Company’s diverse activities such as Fathima supermarket,catering & camp services, pure waterprocessing, Fathima restaurant and cold storage.

Some of the opportunities include the followings:-

•Distribution of Madura carbonated drink andtropical sparkling juice at Fathima’ssupermarkets and outlets;

•Halal Islamic cleansing services by MIFF Trading Sdn Bhd and bio-solvent product by ECT forhalal cleansing services especially for Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia market;

•Setting-up of a joint venture company withDragonpak at Abu Dhabi for the production ofbio-degradable plastics.

•Membrane water filter for house system byMembrane Technology Sdn Bhd.

•Frozen aquaculture fish by Ambang Wibawa Sdn Bhd.

•Herbal and supplement products such asTongkat Ali, Kacip Fatimah, Misai Kucing tea& coffee, cordyceps, tiger milk mushroom byBio Alpha Sdn Bhd.

•MD2 pineapple fruits by Asma Agro andPhytotech Sdn Bhd. MTDC Recipient Companies

in Joint Venture withIndonesian Authorities

Sawipac Sdn Bhd (Sawipac), an MTDC’s grant recipient company recently sealed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the authorities of Kampar, Riau, Indonesia to build an integrated palm oil complex in the province.

The MoU involves technology transfer and commercialisation activities, and investment of RM300 million to build palm oil complex on a 40 ha piece of land in Indonesia.

The MoU also follows Indonesia’s position as the world largest oil palm producer with 7.65 million hectares of total planted oil palm (immature and mature) area in 2010/11. The oil palm plantation in Kampar covers 250,000 ha with crude palm oil potential of 966,000 tonnes.

Sawipac’s entrance to Indonesia’s market was made possible through MTDC’s Business Development Department initiatives. The department assists MTDC-funded companies to penetrate market overseas.

Besides Sawipac, Myagri Group of Companies (Myagri) is another grant-recipientcompany with a strong presence in Indonesia. The company has made inroads intoIndonesia since September 2010 with an operation through PT Myagri Nusantara in Jakarta.

Myagri produces bio-fertilisers, bio-organics and bio-pesticides specifically for oil palm plantations. It also offers bioremediation services for improvement and quality ofland-plots and isolation of local microbes and product development throughcollaboration with Universiti Lampung, Indonesia.

International

An MOU with Fathima Group of Company will open up opportunities for

Malaysian products within MTDC’secosystem to enter Middle East markets.

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