Bringing value to Malaysia

D a n E l l s w o r t hPres ident & CEOWor ld M ic ro , I nc .

COLLABORATING

FOR SUCCESS:

MALAYSIA

World Micro’s expansion A n o p p o r t u n i t y t o c r e a t e a n

A s i a n h u b

“WMC is on the verge of opening an Asian hub in Penang. Its biggest competitive advantage is its counterfeit inspection, detection and abatement expertise. WMC’s expansion would be the first of its kind in Malaysia.

A col laboration has been proposed A n o p p o r t u n i t y t o l e a d a n

i n d u s t r y

“A program of collaboration" to help grow the Malaysian electronics economic ecosystem through the introduction of programs to position Malaysia to become the Asian center of influence and education toward eliminating counterfeit electronic (CF) components.”

NCIA driving force in regional growth I n c e n ti v e s p r o v i d e d f o r

w o r k a b l e p r o g r a m s

“The objectives of the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) are:

“To promote and accelerate the development of the region into a world class economic region and a choice destination for investment, work and living…”

Companies such as WMC can be given incentives if the right value is brought into the country.

IDEA is structured, proven, and ready to

deploy

N e w s t a n d a r d r e a d y t o r o l l o u t . A b l e t o c e r ti f y M a l a y w o r k f o r c e .

Advances trade ethics

Establishes standards

Provides industry education

Provides certification programsclasses and workshops designed to train for counterfeit parts detection

Conducts inspector certification program

A Shared visionN C I A i n c e n ti v e s a n d I D E A s u p p o r t c a n h e l p t o b u i l d a s a f e h a v e n

“Create A Safe Haven”

“Through a collaborative effort between the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and World Micro Components (World Micro, WMC), and with guidance and support from the U.S. - based Independent Distributor of Electronics Association (IDEA), programs will be created to benefits to the region -- and the country, that can profoundly impact Malaysia's role in the worldwide electronic components supply chain and enhance its reputation and status in the Malay marketplace. “

Moving forward

A J u n e m e e ti n g b e t w e e n D e b r a E g g e m a n , E x e c u ti v e D i r e c t o r, I D E A , I D E A b o a r d m e m b e r s , K u a n E u J i n , a n d D a t o ' R e d z a a n d h i s t e a m h a s b e e n c o n fi r m e d . I t w i l l l a y t h e f o u n d a ti o n f o r m o v i n g t h e c o l l a b o r a ti o n f o r w a r d .

Collaborating for success

D a n E l l s w o r t hPres ident & CEO

Wor ld M ic ro , I nc .

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR

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