Background

The manufacturing sector is the largest contributor to export volume and the second-largest to GDP. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a critical part of the economy in terms of production, job creation, and facilitating equitable income distribution. In the development agenda to enhance productivity and national competitiveness, especially in the manufacturing and SME sectors, science, technology, and innovation (STI) play a key role.

Objective

The Manufacturing, Science & Technology Division is responsible for planning and formulating policies, strategies, and programs for the manufacturing sector, STI field, and SME development to increase productivity and ensure Malaysia remains on track to become a developed and inclusive nation.

Main Functions

  • Formulate, plan, and review policies, strategies, and development programs for the manufacturing sector, SMEs, and science and technology to lead the nation's economic growth;
  • Evaluate, coordinate, and recommend development programs/projects for the Ministry and relevant agencies in the development of the manufacturing sector, SMEs, and science and technology;
  • Monitor and review the implementation of policies, strategies, and development programs/projects for the manufacturing sector, SMEs, and science and technology;
  • Conduct research studies for preparing profiles and reports on the development of the manufacturing sector, SMEs, and science and technology; and
  • Serve as the focal point in the implementation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution across all Ministries and agencies.

We pledge to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to us with full dedication through a culture of excellence and professionalism in providing services to customers as follows:

  • Plan the development of the Manufacturing sector, SMEs, and science and technology proactively, professionally, and effectively;
  • Carry out the preparation of the Long-Term Framework, the Five-Year Development Plan, and Mid-Term Review according to the schedule set professionally, efficiently, with quality and effectiveness;
  • Evaluate, coordinate, and approve development programs/projects under the Manufacturing sector, SMEs, Science and Technology sector in line with the preparation documents for the Five-Year Development Plan and Mid-Term Review;
  • Review, process, and approve requests for project scope changes, creation of new projects, and provide change notices regarding allocation ceiling amendments within 2 weeks after receiving complete information from Ministries/agencies;
  • Assist the Ministry of Finance in budget inspection for development programs/projects approved under the Five-Year Development Plan and Mid-Term Review;
  • Provide comments on the Cabinet Memorandum within 2 weeks;
  • Provide feedback on decisions from the Cabinet Ministers/Councils consisting of the Ministry of Economy in the Manufacturing sector, SMEs, and Science and Technology sector within 3 days from the date of instruction;
  • Respond to all inquiries related to the Manufacturing sector, SMEs, and Science and Technology and resolve issues as quickly, accurately, clearly, and courteously as possible; and
  • Provide reviews and opinions regarding the application to implement projects for the Manufacturing sector, SME development, and Science and Technology to the management of the Ministry of Economy and inform the applicants within 1 month after receiving the proposal or report from the Company/Consortium.

We are open to constructive feedback from our customers for mutual benefit in providing orderly, systematic, and safe services.

  • MS. DAPHENY DENG YAN

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR 0380902402 dapheny.yan@ekonomi.gov.my

    YBHG. DATUK DR. HANISAH BINTI HUSSIN

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR (INDUSTRY) 0380902403 hanisah.hussin@ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. NUR IZZATI RABBIAH BINTI IDRIS

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR (INDUSTRY) 0380902404 izzati.idris@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. NORMAYA BINTI NORDIN

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION) 0380902405 normaya.nordin@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. RABI'ATUL ADAWIAH BINTI TUMINO

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR (STI) 0380902418 adawiyah.tumino@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. AILY NURLINY BINTI RAMDZAN

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (IND) 3 0380902408 @ekonomi.gov.my
  • MRS. NURHIDAYAH BINTI LAMIEN

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (STI) 1 0380902409 hidayah.lamien@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. TAN WIE NIE

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (STI) 2 0380902410 wienie.tan@ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. SALIZAN BINTI ABDUL AZIZ

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (IND) 2 0380902407 salizan.aziz@ekonomi.gov.my

    YBrs. DR. SUDHA SIVADAS

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (IND) 1 0380902406 sudha.sivadas@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. MUHAMMAD AFNAN BIN BASIR

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (IND) 1 0380902412 afnan.basir@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. AHMAD ADIB AKRAM BIN AHMAD FAIZAL

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) RMU 0380902933 adib.akram@ekonomi.gov.my
  • MRS. MAS NORDIANA BINTI MASIRAN

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (STI) 2 0380902413 mas.masiran@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. NUR SYARINI BINTI SAHIMI

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (STI) 1 0380902415 syarini.sahimi@ekonomi.gov.my

    VACANT

    MYSTEP PERSONNEL (IND) @ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. ANIQAH AUNI BINTI MOHD NOOR

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) IND 0380902411 aniqah.noor@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. MUHAMMAD DANIEL ZAIDAN BIN MOHD HAMDAN

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) IND 0380902414 @ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. NURHAZATUL NADIA BINTI MUHAMAD FAZEL

    ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 0380902400 hazatul.fazel@ekonomi.gov.my
  • MRS. RADIYAWATI BINTI RAHMAT

    SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 0380902419 radiyawati.rahmat@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. NUR DIANA BINTI MOHD SHAARI

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 0380902420 diana.shaari@ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. NIK NUR FATIN IZZATI BINTI NIK JAAFAR

    OPERATION ASSISTANT 0380902416 fatin.jaafar@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. AFANDI BIN KAMAREZAMAN

    PEMANDU afandi.kamarezaman@ekonomi.gov.my

    DR. RAMLI BIN NORDIN

    EXECUTIVE MANAGER - RESEARCH MANAGEMENT UNIT (RMU) 0380902920 ramli.nordin@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. SITI FATIMAH BINTI SAID

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE MANAGER (RMU) 0380902921 fatimah.said@ekonomi.gov.my
  • MRS. ASHIKIN BINTI ABDUL RAZAK

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR - RESEARCH MANAGEMENT UNIT (RMU) 0380902929 ashikin@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. ABD HAFIZ BIN SHEIK ABD HARDY

    PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) 0380902925 hafiz.hardy@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. AHMAD YUSRI BIN JAAPAR

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) 0380902924 yusri.jaapar@ekonomi.gov.my

    DR. SHAMINEA A/P SRI THARAN

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) 0380902926 shaminea.sritharan@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. IBNU AFFAN BIN JAAFAR

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) 0380902927 affan.jaafar@ekonomi.gov.my

    MRS. DIYANA AMALINA BINTI FADZIL

    ASSISTANT DORECTOR (RMU) 0380902931 diyana.fadzil @ekonomi.gov.my
  • MR. MUHAMMAD KHAIRIL IKHWAN BIN YAHAYA

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) 0380902928 khairil.yahaya@ekonomi.gov.my

    VACANT

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RMU) @ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. ABDILLAH BAGIR AL-JUFRI

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) RMU 0380902930 abdillah.jufri@ekonomi.gov.my

    MR. MOHD NUR HASIF BIN NOR IZWAN

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) RMU 0380902934 hasif.izwan@ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. MUHAMMAD IRFAN IKHWAN BIN MUHD NEZRY

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MYSTEP PERSONNEL) RMU 0380902932 irfan.nezry@ekonomi.gov.my

    MS. NURUL AINA BINTI ASRI

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (RMU) 0380902935 aina.asri@ekonomi.gov.my

Contact Us

Director
Manufacturing Industry, Science and Technology Section Division
Ministry of Economy
Aras 3, Quadran 4 , Menara Prisma
No.26 Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3 
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62675 W.P Putrajaya
Tel. No. : 03-80902401
Fax : 03-88883644