PENANG-Connect Launches at AUTOMEX Penang 2025 — Empowering Northern Malaysia’s Industrial & Commercial Growth
Penang, 4 November 2025 — Communication 21 (Penang), a subsidiary of Communication 21 Media Group, officially launched the PENANG-Connect Advertisement Onboard Programme today at AUTOMEX Penang 2025, held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre.
Under the ASEAN-Connect Initiative and integrated with the Industry Connect Portal, PENANG-Connect highlights Penang’s strengths across Automation, Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing; Food & Agriculture; Green Technology & Renewable Energy; Healthcare, Medical Technology & Life Sciences; Information Technology & Digital Transformation; Infrastructure, Building & Construction; and Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
Every company in these sectors is invited to advertise free of charge—both in the online and printed directories—supported by Catalog Connect AI Business Matching technology that links Penang enterprises to partners across ASEAN and China. The programme’s launch drew an overwhelming response from local industries on day one.
Dato’ Seri Abdul Halim Hussain, Chairman of Communication 21 (Penang) and former Penang State Minister for Trade, Industry and Entrepreneur Development, said:
“PENANG-Connect gives Penang industries a louder voice and a wider reach. By offering every advertisement free—online and in print—we’re ensuring equal opportunity for all enterprises to showcase their capabilities and attract new partners across the region. This is about empowerment, inclusion, and building stronger economic linkages for the Northern Region and for Malaysia as a whole.”
The initiative reinforces Communication 21 Media Group’s mission to advance digital transformation, cross-border connectivity, and inclusive industrial growth under the ASEAN-Connect Initiative, positioning Penang as the innovation engine of Northern Malaysia.
