Communication 21 News & Events

Kuala Lumpur, 28th September 2024 – ASEAN-Connect Initiative hosted a highly successful business networking session today, bringing together key figures from industrial and commercial sectors across Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Held in conjunction with the “record-breaking” Oriental Drums event, which featured 4,000 drummers, the networking session provided a unique

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – August 28, 2024 – Industry Connect, a Digital Transformation Programme by the ASEAN-Connect Initiative (东盟互联互通倡议), is proud to announce its participation in the prestigious MBAM OneBuild 2024, Malaysia’s premier event dedicated to the construction and infrastructure sectors. Organized by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), this event

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – August 24, 2024 – ASEAN-Connect Initiative, a flagship programme under Communication 21 Media Group, proudly announces its successful participation in the ASEAN International Construction Machinery & Mining Equipment Exhibition (ACM) 2024. The event, which runs from August 22 to August 24 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre

Penang, Malaysia – August 5, 2024 – Communication 21 (Penang), a key member of Communication 21 Media Group, is proud to announce the appointment of Dato Seri' Abdul Halim Hussain, former Penang State Minister for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneur Development, as its chairman. This significant appointment coincides with the launch of Penang-Connect, a

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – July 2, 2024 – Communication 21 Media Group Sdn Bhd (C21MG), a leading regional media organization, has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Federation of Malaysian Foundry and Engineering Industries Associations (FOMFEIA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance collaboration and drive growth within Malaysia’s

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 29, 2024: Communication 21 Media Group Sdn. Bhd. (C21MG) is pleased to announce the signing of three significant tripartite Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with Shenzhen OCTF Group Co. Ltd. (OCTF) and three key industry partners: Federation of Malaysian Foundry & Engineering Industries Associations (FOMFEIA), MMM Media Sdn.

Sabah, Malaysia, 20th April 2024 - Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo, Founder of Communication 21 Media Group and Executive Chairman (ASEAN) of the Global Confederation Of Belt And Road Economic Cooperation, recently led a highly successful trade mission to Sabah from 15th to 17th April 2024. The mission, supported and

A significant day at SMF Manufacturing Day 2024, where Secretary-General Mr. Xu Feng, alongside a distinguished delegation from the Global Confederation of Belt And Road Economic Cooperation, including Vice Chairman Mr. Ning Ke, Legal Director Mr. Xing Xiaoqing, Founder of Communication 21 Media Group, ASEAN Senior Commercial Representative and Executive

A Milestone Meeting for Global Collaboration! Today, the Global Confederation of Belt And Road Economic Cooperation, led by our dynamic Secretary-General, Mr. Xu Feng, Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo (Founder of Communication 21 Media Group), and accompanied by our dedicated delegates, had the privilege of meeting with the distinguished BG

New Platform Set to Transform ASEAN-China Industrial Relations, Backed by the Global Confederation of Belt And Road Economic Cooperation Communication 21 Media Group, an influential media conglomerate renowned for its cutting-edge digital solutions, has proudly announced its strategic foray into the Chinese market. This landmark venture is crowned with the

Shanghai China, 24th December 2023 – Communication 21 Media Group, a pioneering regional media powerhouse, is making a decisive move into the Chinese market with the launch of Industry Connect: China-To-ASEAN, a strategic platform under the China-To-ASEAN Initiative (中国至东盟倡议). This marks a transformative chapter in advancing industrial and commercial integration between

The SMF Learning Journey Mission to Penang, orchestrated by IA-Community of Communication 21 Media Group from November 15th to 17th, 2023, marked a significant success. This initiative provided an invaluable opportunity for participants to engage with key players in advanced manufacturing. The journey included visits to prominent establishments such as

IA-Community Generates Enthusiasm and Success at MetalTech / Automex 2023 Kuala Lumpur, 31st May 2023 - IA-Community, an online media by Communication 21 Media Group and powered by catTHIS, the leading online media platform for the industrial automation sector, proudly participated in the highly anticipated MetalTech / Automex 2023 exhibition. The event,

On 8th September 2016, Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo, the Group CEO of catTHIS Holdings Corp and the Founder of IA-Community, was invited to attend a meeting at Malaysia's National Applied Research And Development Centre (MIMOS) under the Ministry of Science, Technology And Innovation (MOSTI). The purpose of the meeting

In 2009, Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo was invited by Thailand's Board of Investments (BOI) to share his expertise and ideas on the establishment of the Alliance of Supporting Industries Associations (ASIA). The ASIA aims to provide an integrated platform for various supporting industries associations to collaborate and provide essential

On 14th October 2008, IA-Community organized the IA Nite, a gala dinner that brought together key players in the industrial automation industry. The dinner was attended by numerous senior officials from various ministries and government agencies from the Southeast Asia region, representatives from embassies and associations, industry leaders, and more.

The Industrial Automation Summit organized by IA-Community on 14th October 2008 was a groundbreaking event that brought together government bodies and industry leaders from across the region to discuss policies and share knowledge in the industrial automation sector. With a focus on harmonizing government policies to better serve the industry,

IA-Community's reputation in the industry is reflected by its recognition and involvement in prestigious events such as the Frost & Sullivan Industrial Technologies Awards. Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo, IA-Community's representative, was invited to present awards for the Industrial Automation category, cementing IA-Community's position as a leader in the field. Being

On May 8th, 2008, a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the MetalTech Asia exhibition, with the distinguished presence of YB Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The MOU, signed by FMM-ATIG, Malaysian Exhibition Services, and IA-Community, signifies a

On 26th September 2007, IA-Community made history by leading an Official Industrial Automation Trade Mission to Vietnam, accompanied by our esteemed Guest-of-Honour, Tan Sri' Dato Kong Cho Ha, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology And Innovation (MOSTI). The mission was hosted by various ministers and associations from Vietnam, making it a

IA-Community's Industrial Automation Trade Mission to Penang on 26th April 2007 was an incredible success! Three buses filled with mission members from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur joined us for an unforgettable trip to the Northern Region of Malaysia. We were delighted to be hosted by the Penang State Government and

In Year 2005, we had an incredible factory visit to Creden Group of Companies, led by IA-Community and accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Tan Sri' Dato Kong Cho Ha. The visit provided us with a valuable opportunity to witness first-hand the latest technology and innovation

In the late 1990s, Malaysia's manufacturing sector was expanding rapidly, but the industry faced several challenges such as increasing labor costs, competition from emerging markets, and the need to adopt new technologies to remain competitive. To address these challenges, a similar industry group to the Automation Technology Industry Group (ATIG)