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A Commitment to Excellence, Innovation, and a Stronger 2026
The final e-Communique edition of 2025 highlights MIMOS’ major triumphs and sustained strategic momentum as we continue advancing Malaysia’s technological landscape. This year, we celebrated a landmark achievement with the ISO 56001:2024 Innovation Management System certification, making MIMOS the first in Malaysia and among the pioneers in the Asia Pacific to attain this global standard.
This edition also reflects on our 40th anniversary milestone, the success of our flagship MIMOS Technology Preview (MTP) 2025, and the strengthening of our strategic global partnerships and talent-development MoUs. Together, these achievements reaffirm MIMOS’ mandate as the nation’s engine for technology, talent, and digital transformation.
As we close 2025, we are already gearing up to make 2026 an even more impactful year, driving excellence, accelerating innovation, and delivering outcomes that elevate Malaysia’s competitiveness on the global stage.
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MIMOS Berhad has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first organisation in Malaysia and among the pioneers in the Asia Pacific region to receive the ISO 56001:2024 Innovation Management System (IMS) certification.
This globally recognised standard for continual innovation excellence was officially presented to MIMOS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Saat Shukri Embong, by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, on 19 November 2025, at the Majlis SIRIM Industri 2025. This certification institutionalises an internationally benchmarked standard that validates MIMOS’ innovation processes as a governed, opportunity-driven system.
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MIMOS Commemorates 40 Years of Transformative Innovation at MTP 2025
On 2 October 2025, the MIMOS Technology Preview (MTP) 2025 was launched by Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal, marking MIMOS Berhad’s 40th Anniversary. The annual MTP serves as a platform for collaboration among government, industry, academia, and civil society, showcasing cutting-edge, industry-ready solutions developed through MIMOS’ applied R&D.
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MIMOS CEO Praises Budget 2026's Emphasis on Innovation and Local Talent
The President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MIMOS Berhad, Dr Saat Shukri Embong, described the budget announcement by PMX, YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as a strategic step in addressing global economic uncertainties and further strengthening the nation's economic foundation.
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MIMOS President & GCEO Honoured for Driving Malaysia’s Digital Future
MIMOS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Saat Shukri Embong, was honoured with the MADANI Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership Award 2025 at the prestigious MADANI Business Awards on 28 November 2025. Under the theme 'Excellence with Values,' the MADANI Business Awards recognised more than 50 top leaders and companies for their commitment to responsible and value-driven business.
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MIMOS Forges Key Partnership at ASEAN Tech Summit, Driving Regional Digital Growth
A significant milestone was achieved at the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025, on 25 November 2025, when MIMOS and Intrinsic SEA formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement marked a noteworthy step towards strengthening technology innovation, expanding industry capabilities, and accelerating the adoption of advanced digital solutions across the entire ASEAN region.
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SNS NETWORK and MIMOS HOLDINGS Establish Venture for Digital Quality
Malaysia’s digital ecosystem is set to gain a major boost as SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd, a unit of SNS Network Technology Berhad, entered into a strategic joint venture with MIMOS Holdings Sdn Bhd (MIMOS Holdings) and Kelab Kebajikan dan Rekreasi MIMOS (KKRM) on 15 October 2025 to establish MIMOS Network Sdn Bhd (MIMOS Network), a new company focused on digital quality assurance and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services.
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New Partnerships with PPKS and ZETRIX AI Accelerate National Agenda
MIMOS has significantly expanded its commitment to both national talent development and cutting-edge technology through the formalisation of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in November 2025. On 17 November 2025, MIMOS Services and the Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Sarawak (PPKS) formalised a powerful partnership laser-focused on strengthening talent development and enhancing technical capabilities across Sarawak.
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MIMOS Q4 Town Hall Highlights 2025 Achievements and Next Year's Priorities
The MIMOS Town Hall Q4 2025 offered an energetic look at the organisation's current success and future direction. As MIMOS approaches the end of a pivotal year, the town hall provided a comprehensive overview of recent developments and celebrated significant key accomplishments. More importantly, the session outlined the forward-looking priorities for the organisation, clearly defining the path forward as MIMOS closes out 2025 and prepares to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the new year.
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MIMOS Chairperson, Dr Jasmine Begum, Commits to Building a Trust-Based Culture at MIMOS
On 9 December 2025, MIMOS held a candid Ask Me Anything (AMA) session hosted by Chairperson, Dr Jasmine Begum, in the Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen Auditorium. This forum was a significant step in establishing a culture of open dialogue and transparency, designed specifically to reassure MIMOSians that the leadership team is actively listening and committed to structural and process improvements necessary for the organisation to move from a ‘survival mode’ to a ‘thriving mindset.’
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The World Comes to MIMOS, A Look at Q4’s Non-Stop Engagements and Collaborative Momentum
The final quarter of 2025 saw MIMOS operating at an intense pace, hosting a high-impact series of international and strategic industry engagements that solidified our position as Malaysia’s premier R&D hub. Our facilities became a focal point for global collaboration, welcoming key delegations from Asia and beyond, including Kyung Lim Holding (South Korea), IEC Japan, and the China IT Delegation, all aimed at exploring technology transfer and R&D partnerships in areas like AI, Smart Factory solutions, and Graphene applications.
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MIMOS Expert Unpacks the Future of Blockchain at Bloomberg Event
MIMOS’ influence in the future of the digital economy was front and centre at the 6th Bloomberg ASEAN Business Summit on 27 October 2025, where Mr Azhar Abu Talib, CEO of My Blockchain Infrastructure Sdn. Bhd. and CTO of MIMOS Technologies Sdn. Bhd., took the stage. As part of the highly anticipated panel discussion, ‘Blockchain Now and Next,’ Mr Azhar provided key insights on how distributed ledger technology is rapidly evolving from a theoretical concept to a real-world engine of change.
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High-Impact Showcase Brings Canadian Smart City Leaders to MIMOS Berhad
MIMOS and the Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance (MSCA) successfully hosted a dynamic Smart City Solution Showcase & BizPitching event right here at MIMOS Berhad on 18 September 2025. This high-energy event was a major highlight, bringing together industry leaders and featuring an impressive delegation of 10 innovative Canadian companies, including firms like Illumia Lab, OpenText, and Reliable Controls.
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MIMOS’ Forum Fuels the Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence Solutions
On 9 September 2025, MIMOS Services hosted a highly impactful and inspiring event, the ‘AI Developer Forum: Empowering Developers with Artificial Intelligence,’ at the MIMOS Tengku Dr Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen Auditorium. This forum successfully gathered a concentrated group of innovators, developers, and key industry leaders to delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
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MIMOS Workshop Shapes the Next Era of High-Performance Computing
On 15 October 2025, MIMOS successfully arranged a workshop on ‘Shaping the Future of Supercomputing,’ uniting a diverse group of experts, leading researchers, and industry representatives. The goal of this high-level assembly was to strategically discuss the evolution and massive potential of High-Performance Computing (HPC) within Malaysia.
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MIMOS Talk Highlights Essential BCM-ISMS Strategies for Digital Security
MIMOS recently hosted a timely event called the BCM-ISMS Awareness Talk on 25 September 2025, designed to highlight the indispensable connection between resilience and security in the modern digital age. As technology continues its rapid advancement, the landscape of digital threats evolves with equal speed.
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MIMOS Accelerates International and Local Expertise in Tech Training
MIMOS played a key role in global capacity building by successfully hosting an intensive Wafer Fabrication Training Programme for a delegation from the Centre for Development of Advanced Technologies (CDTA), Algeria, which concluded with a closing ceremony on 7 November 2025.
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MIMOS Highlights Innovation, Industry 4.0, and Future Talent
MIMOS has reinforced its commitment to the national transformation agenda by actively participating in three high-impact events spanning technology, manufacturing, and education. We proudly showcased our cutting-edge R&D at the National Innovation and Commercialisation Expo (NICE) 2025, launched by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof on 6 October 2025.
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MIMOS Attends APM Webinar on Budget 2026 to Shape Future R&D
MIMOS demonstrated its proactive commitment to national policy alignment by participating in the APM Webinar: Budget 2026 – Policy Insight on 22 October 2025. This session provided invaluable, in-depth perspectives on the strategic direction of Malaysia's Budget 2026.
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MIMOS BOD Dr Azman bin Hussin Translates Quantum Physics for Digital Leadership
MIMOS hosted a highly insightful session, ‘Quantum Thinking for You and Me,’ delivered by MIMOS’ Board of Director, Dr Azman bin Hussin, on 3 December 2025. The talk brilliantly leveraged the complex principles of Quantum Physics, like Superposition, Entanglement, and Tunnelling, and translated them into actionable metaphors for leadership and digital strategy.
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MIMOS Bids a Fond Farewell to Esteemed Retirees
On 25 September 2025, MIMOS gathered for a heartfelt send-off, celebrating four distinguished colleagues who were closing their chapter of dedicated service and moving on to their well-deserved retirement: Mohd Fauzi Azam, Nora’sah Abdul Rashid, Ir Badrul Zaman Adnan, and Haslina Jalaluddin.
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Maulidur Rasul Talk Unites MIMOS Community
MIMOS hosted a spiritually enriching event for the MIMOS community and the MIMOS Junior Academy (MJA): the Ceramah Maulidur Rasul 2025 on 25 and 26 September. The event was held to commemorate the birth of the Great Prophet Muhammad SAW and featured special guest speakers, PU Lokman and Daqmie.
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MIMOSians Excel in MOSTI Cup and MIMOSlympics
MIMOS achieved remarkable success in external competitions, demonstrating not just technical skill but fierce team spirit. These events successfully strengthened teamwork, promoted a healthy work environment, and kept the MIMOSian spirit soaring.
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GCHC’s Deepavali Cooking Challenge Brings Together Teams and Treats
The festive spirit of Deepavali was clearly present at MIMOS through the Group Corporate Human Capital (GCHC)’s Deepavali Cooking Challenge. This fun and friendly cook-off was organised to foster togetherness, creativity, and cultural appreciation among colleagues. Five teams, each comprising three MIMOSians from various departments, gathered to showcase their culinary skills.
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MIMOS Celebrates Integrity Day with Amazing Race & Team Challenges
MIMOS marked its 40th Anniversary with a special celebration that fused fun, fitness, and core organisational values: the Integrity Treasure Hunt & Amazing Race 2025. Organised collaboratively by the Integrity & Ethics Unit (IEU) and the KKRM Sports Recreation & Culture Bureau, this event brought together 60 enthusiastic MIMOSians, who were divided into six teams representing their Sport Houses: Red Titans, Thunderclaw, and Sonics.
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