Communication 21 News & Events

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)

The Story of IA-Community 0:00 /2:29 1× In 1988, Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo started his journey promoting various industrial publications, including electrical, electronics, semiconductors, machineries, and industrial equipment. However, in 1997 he saw a growing demand for a platform that could bring together players in the industrial