The development of a conducive ecosystem is vital in attracting more high-quality aerospace investments to Malaysia and to spur domestic direct investment (DDI). Apart from strengthening the local supply chain, a strategic implementation plan is required to ensure high-skilled talent to be continuously developed based on the recent industry needs.
In order to ensure Malaysia’s local supply chain remains competitive at the global level, the industry requires holistic transformation to become more digitalised.
Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong today (May 23) launched the “Malaysia Aerospace Centre of Excellence (MyAERO Centre)” under National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia) and “AS9100 Certification by SIRIM QAS International” in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (LIMA’23).
The establishment of Malaysia Aerospace Centre of Excellence (MyAERO Centre) under the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia) will enhance local technology and engineering development as well as developing the industry’s capacity in research and innovation. MyAERO Centre will become the main place for depository of knowledge in the areas of talent development, supply chain and Research & Technology (R&T).
MyAERO Centre will also be recognised as a platform to promote strategic partnership between local parties and global players and relevant organisations where partners will be able to explore opportunities to improve market access and new business areas. Realising the importance of digital technology, the centre will also promotes initiatives related to digital transformation and advancement for the aerospace community.
“Apart from strengthening the local supply chain, a strategic implementation plan is required to ensure high-skilled talent to be continuously developed based on the recent industry needs. In order to ensure Malaysia’s local supply chain remains competitive at the global level, the industry requires holistic transformation to become more digitalised,” said Liew, in a release by Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) today.
The newly established agency, NAICO Malaysia will facilitate industry collaborations in aerospace talent development, supply chain and Research & Technology (R&T) through the establishment of MyAERO Centre that will become the catalyst to further enhance Malaysia’s competencies at the global level. MyAERO Centre will also be positioned as the main place for depository of knowledge in the areas of talent development, supply chain and R&T.
“MyAERO Centre will be recognised as a platform to promote strategic partnership between local parties and global players and relevant organisations where partners will be able to explore opportunities to improve market access and new business areas. Realising the importance of digital technology, the centre will also promotes initiatives related to digital transformation and advancement for the aerospace community,” Liew added.
Meanwhile, SIRIM QAS has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a Certification Body for the Aerospace QMS Scheme.
“In order to support the requirements from local players to be AS9100 certified organisations, recently SIRIM QAS has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a Certification Body for the Aerospace QMS Scheme. With this accreditation, SIRIM QAS will be able to assist local players to accelerate their AS9100 certification processes,” said Liew.
Being the leader in quality systems in Malaysia, SIRIM QAS venture into AS9100 certification is timely in responding to the rapid expansion of Malaysia aerospace industry ecosystem.
With the accreditation, SIRIM QAS will be able to assist local players to accelerate their AS9100 certification processes. This initiative is timely for SIRIM QAS in responding to the rapid expansion of Malaysia aerospace industry ecosystem.
“I would also like to extend my heartiest congratulations to Singularity Aerotech Asia Sdn. Bhd. (SAT Asia), a company specialising in aerospace design and analysis, for becoming the first company to obtain this prestigious AS9100 certification from SIRIM QAS. This certification demonstrates the capability of local aerospace companies to consistently meet the requirements of their customers and regulatory bodies and continuously improve their processes,” Liew added.
MITI will continue to support other segment of the aerospace industry such as the development of locally assemble seaplane and commercial drones for various operations that will not only reduce the importation of aerospace related equipment but to expand aerospace exports other than parts and components for commercial aircraft.
MITI also aims that Malaysia will venture into aerospace grade material production for global market as well as becoming a critical supplier for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Liew also witnessed exchange of documents involving MITI agencies, industry players and aerospace cluster developer focusing on TVET & professional development, R&T, local supply chain enhancement, aerospace quality certification, SAF and seaplane ecosystem development.
