FMM Youth Penang and UB Group Align to Champion Next-Generation Automation and Intralogistics

PENANG – The UB Group Center of Excellence recently hosted a high-level industrial exchange session with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Youth Penang committee. The dialogue focused heavily on addressing modern manufacturing challenges, evaluating emerging automation technologies, and defining the role of next-generation leadership in driving the industrial ecosystem forward.

The delegation was led by Dr. Matin Ng, FMM Youth Penang Chairman and Deputy Group CEO of UWC Berhad, alongside Mr. Hawke Tan Weng Hock, Deputy Chairman for FMM Youth Penang and Group CEO of UB Group. The session also included key committee contributions from Mr. Yen Wei Yun, Director of PTS Industries Solutions, and Ms. Teh Wuan Yee, General Manager of Engtek Group.

Leadership Synergy Driving Regional Automation

The primary focus of the engagement was to highlight the appointment of UB Group CEO, Mr. Hawke Tan Weng Hock, as the Deputy Chairman of FMM Youth Penang, emphasizing the company's active leadership role within the manufacturing community. The collaboration brings together forward-thinking executives dedicated to fostering innovation and advocating for technological adoption among regional manufacturers.

The exchange concluded with a technical tour of the UB Group Center of Excellence, showcasing live demonstrations of scalable intralogistics software and advanced automation systems. Discussions between the committee members emphasized that strong collaboration between technology providers and manufacturing associations is essential for developing smarter, more resilient production capabilities across the Southeast Asian region.