MAIN Market-listed FSBM Holdings Bhd which current focus is to develop an IT services segment has unveiled a ground-breaking RM28,888 Smart Factory Starter Package called MES Lite to accelerate digital transformation for Malaysian manufacturers.
This unique initiative with an actual value of RM120,000 is poised to empower businesses, particularly SMEs, to swiftly adopt digital manufacturing practices, thus boosting their competitiveness in an increasingly digital global marketplace.
In alignment with the Madani government’s initiative to transform Malaysia’s manufacturing sector through digitalisation, FSBM MES Elite has successfully harnessed AI (artificial intelligence)-driven processes to significantly accelerate the deployment of a Lite version MES solution for entry-level implementation.
“Our Smart Factory Starter Package is more than just an attractive offer – it’s our commitment to helping Malaysian manufacturers stay relevant and competitive in the Industry 4.0 era,” commented FSBM’s managing director Pang Kiew Kun.
“By providing affordable access to advanced digital solutions, we are enabling local SMEs to achieve immediate improvements in productivity and profitability.”
FSBM MES Elite’s solution has already demonstrated remarkable success in various industrial sectors by significantly enhancing clients’ operational performance.
Notably, businesses that implemented MES Elite’s systems experienced a 30% increase in production efficiency while able to reduce their equipment downtime by 25%.
Additionally, the digitisation of workflows and warehouse management processes substantially decreased human error and improved overall quality assurance.
“We believe the future of Malaysian manufacturing hinges upon how swiftly companies can integrate digital technologies into their production lines,” envisages Pang.
“Our mission with this introductory package is to make advanced manufacturing technologies accessible to all manufacturers regardless of size while firmly establish Malaysia as a smart manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.”
At the close of today’s (May 14) market trading, FSBM was unchanged at 24.5 sen with 2.55 million shares traded, thus valuing the company at RM126 mil. – May 14, 2025
