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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023

Malaysia automotive market trans- forming ahead of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023.
From policy-driven and private sector initiatives, the country has ambitious international level. Between 16th and 18th March at the Kuala Lumpur Con- vention Centre, players could explore opportunities from the upswing of elec- - ply chain.
the industry, Automechanika Kuala Lum- of the local supply chain. The fair is said to go the extra mile to spotlight pros- pects in electric vehicles, the Internet of Things (IoT) and services and mainte- nance at dedicated areas across the ex- vehicle area to showcase developments in charging solutions and infrastructure, battery technologies, management sys- tems, automation and mobility. The Hong Kong E-vehicles Business General As- Vehicles Industry Association (endorsed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and Trade, and Industrial Organisation Support Fund) would host a pavilion to develop the electric vehicle market in Southeast Asia.
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Other highlights include auto parts, man- ufacturing, accessories and customising, repair and diagnostics, digitalisation, and logistics.
New business models
Looking to embrace the future automotive landscape, many Malaysian companies are pursuing new solutions to improve The show is set to address this need by highlighting how participation from inter- national players in the domestic supply - ples like Geely’s pre-emptive acquisition of Proton shares to leverage production
and distribution channels demonstrate the keen interest of overseas investors operating through Malaysia to penetrate Asean market3.
During the show, companies would also reveal the latest enabling technologies, software, smart manufacturing solu- tions and data management systems that could enhance the country’s com- petitiveness in the global supply chain. TechAlliance is one such exhibitor bringing its aftermarket data solutions to the show.
Talent development
This year, Automechanika Kuala Lum- on opportunities as well as challenges surrounding the country’s overall ad- vancement. A key topic is how to build a workforce that could handle new technol- ogies, business models and consumer preferences.
The ‘Automotive Manufacturing and Transformation Conference’ focuses on developing local manpower by introduc- ing the latest know-how and best practic- es about innovation and smart solutions. The discussions aim to reveal how com- panies could increase competitiveness and productivity by utilising robotics, IoT, AI technology and more.