Malaysia Industry Forward Association (MIFA)

Malaysia industry forward association (mifa) was established on 17th september 2020 during the peak of covid19 epidemic which has paralyzed almost all sectors affecting the global economy at that time. 

On the basis of camaraderie and determination to face this new challenges in continuing the entrepreneurial struggle among industry players at that time, the first meeting or discussion on the establishment of mifa was conducted online, participated by some local core technology entrepreneurs in several key domains, i. E. Industrial iot, robotics & automation, drone & uav, blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence. 

Mifa was officially launched on 22 january 2022 by the then deputy minister of ministry of science, technology & innovation (mosti) who represented the then mosti minister, yb dato’ sri dr adham baba. 

The launch event was held at msu university’s performing arts theater (pat) in shah alam, selangor darul ehsan. The president of msu university became the first patron of mifa, ybhg tan sri dato’ wira dr mohd shukri ab yajid, who is also the founder of msu university. The event was also attended by delegations and representatives from various branches of the technology-based industry, apart from invited government agencies e. G. Cybersecurity malaysia (represented by its ceo, ybhg. 

Datuk ts dr hj amirudin wahab), sirim, mtdc, miti and mida. The launch ceremony also saw 7 mous signed between some major industry players including mifa (ngo), msu (higher learning institution), cyber security malaysia (agency), crypto valley malaysia (ngo), cmg group and qitmeer ltd in developing blockchain technology in Malaysia. 

Objectives, mission and vision of mifa

MIFA was established as a result of the Industry4WRD policy, which became a national policy for the period 2018-2025, which has the objective of accelerating the country’s transformation agenda towards technology and emerging technologies, especially in the manufacturing sector and related sectors and services.

The main objective of MIFA is to create a community platform that can provide more space and opportunities for its members who consist of industry players within the scope of Industry4WRD policy.

MIFA is also a connecting platform for stakeholders, technopreneurs, start-ups, researchers, and policy makers at the Government level to share data, information and achievements in their respective fields. MIFA also emphasizes on the aspects of innovation, research and development (R&D) as well as marketability in each product developed by its members, and becoming facilitator for members to get funding opportunities provided by the Malaysian Government through relevant Ministries and Agencies.

Mifa’s mission, among others, is as follows:

• Support and shape guidelines for the best practices and industry technology standards
• Generate and share new business opportunities among members.
• Build community spirit and encourage community participation through direct and indirect engagement via industry events, training and education.
• Create a synergic network of cooperation among industry players and government.
• Develop a comprehensive digital library or depository or knowledge bank with innovative and up-to-date content including testimonials of successful technology implementations and studies.