MALAYSIA : ISTIC Hosts the Office of the State Secretary of the Penang State Government – Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang

On 10 December, the International Science, Technology & Innovation Centre (ISTIC) had the honour of welcoming representatives from the Office of the State Secretary of the Penang State Government. This visit marked an occasion for dialogue and exchange on regional and international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI).

During the meeting, both parties shared insights into strategies, ongoing projects, and approaches to digital innovation.
ISTIC highlighted its innovation-driven initiatives aimed at advancing research and development in South countries, while exploring avenues for collaborative projects with the Penang State Government. The discussions focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen STI initiatives at the regional level and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
ISTIC remains committed to promoting national cooperation within Malaysia and supporting knowledge exchange with regional and international partners. Initiatives such as this visit exemplify ISTIC’s dedication to advancing sustainable digital transformation and innovation, and to contributing meaningfully to the broader STI ecosystem.


