NANJING, P.R. China, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- President and Group CEO of SIRIM Berhad, Dato' Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad has been appointed as the Regional Representative for Asia & the Pacific on the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) Executive Board for the 2025/26 term.
 
This prestigious appointment was confirmed during the 27th WAITRO General Assembly held in Nanjing, P.R. China.
 
Elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, members of the WAITRO Executive Board voluntarily guide and govern the association’s activities. The Board meets twice annually to set strategic directions, foster global collaborations, and oversee WAITRO's programmes and initiatives, ensuring they align with its mission to drive innovation and sustainable development across the globe.
 
Dato' Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin’s new role signifies an opportunity to strengthen regional partnerships, enhance innovation efforts, and promote SIRIM’s expertise on an international platform. By working collaboratively across borders, SIRIM and its global counterparts will contribute to a vibrant innovation ecosystem that drives transformative technologies and creates lasting, sustainable impacts for societies and economies worldwide.
 
Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Khairol Anuar Mohamad Tawi, Chairman of SIRIM Berhad, commended the election of Dato' Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin to the WAITRO Executive Board is a proud moment for SIRIM and Malaysia. This accomplishment not only reflects his exemplary leadership but also highlights SIRIM’s growing reputation as a key player in driving industrial innovation and sustainable development on the global stage.
 
SIRIM Berhad remains dedicated to supporting innovation and sustainable development in alignment with WAITRO's vision, and this appointment reinforces its role as a leader in global technological advancement.

About SIRIM Berhad
 
A wholly-owned company of the Malaysian Government under the Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI). SIRIM Berhad is a leading organisation for technology and quality solutions specialising in Industrial Research, Technology Development and Commercialisation; Certification, Testing and Inspection; Measurement and Calibration; Training; Standards Research and Development; Technology-based Entrepreneurship; and Design Advisory. 
 
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