KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrated 52 outstanding organizations and individuals for their remarkable contributions to productivity excellence at the 66th Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Governing Body Welcome Dinner.

Themed “Celebrating Productivity Excellence,” the dinner coincided with the 66th APO Governing Body Meeting (GBM), held from May 28th to 30th, 2024. This year, Malaysia proudly hosted delegates from 20 member countries.

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)’s former Director General, Dato’ Abdul Latif Haji Abu Seman, who received the APO National Award for Productivity Technical Experts. His leadership significantly advanced MPC’s initiatives in regulatory reform, talent development, and technology adoption, enhancing Malaysia’s productivity and competitiveness.

MPC’s Director General, Zahid Ismail, stated, “It is fitting to honour those who have excelled in driving productivity at various levels during the APO GBM.”

“Tonight, we honour 28 companies for the Sustainable Shared Prosperity Organisation Assessment (SSPOA), 10 projects with the Best Productivity Improvement Project Recognition 2023, and 10 individuals as Productivity Champions in the Leader category,” Zahid added.

MPC Chairman, Datuk Kamaruzzaman Johari, echoed these sentiments, emphasising the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

“Productivity is about more than efficiency; it’s about nurturing creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect,” he said.

The SSPOA recognition highlighted companies that excel in productivity gain sharing and adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. These companies were assessed on People, Process, Product, Prosperity, and Planet criteria. The Productivity Champion initiative continues to build a network of productivity leaders across various sectors.

The Best Productivity Improvement Project Recognition 2023 honoured 10 projects from 44 organizations, collectively saving RM757 million in costs last year.

The APO delegates will be in Malaysia until May 30th, 2024, participating in meetings and experiential learning programme. Hosting the 66th GBM underscores Malaysia’s commitment to regional collaboration for sustainable economic growth.

About Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
MPC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It drives national productivity holistically at the national, sectoral, and enterprise levels through three main thrusts: developing future talent, driving digitization and innovation, and building a robust ecosystem. It collaborates strategically with the private and public sectors by emphasising productivity as a key agenda to boost productivity growth and national competitiveness, ultimately leading to shared well-being and prosperity.

SOURCE: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)

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--BERNAMA