The Edge speaks to CREST and MIMOS on what’s in store for Malaysia’s E&E industry.

The CREST Story

Catalyst for Malaysia’s Technology Ecosystem since 2012

CREST'S Unfinished Business

Over the past 10 years, CREST has facilitated the approval of Malaysian Government grants for 161 collaborative R&D projects which are scrutinised by its Board of Directors to ensure industry relevance.
Technology Clusters

Leading the Way in
Research & Innovation

We bring together the best and brightest minds in the industry, working tirelessly to develop and deliver the latest cutting-edge technologies.

Cluster Development

Discover the
Next-Gen Solutions

Our Cluster Development projects bring together industry, academia, and government to create vibrant innovation ecosystems that foster growth and sustainability.

Key Statistics at a Glance

165

R&D Projects Approved

91

Projects Completed

112

CREST Members

15

Companies at CREST Place @Penang

CREST’s Contextual Research Culture Drives Impactful Solutions

“In bringing about such collaborations, CREST has created a new research culture whereby scientists must now engage with industries to solve industrial problems. I always emphasize that research must be in context. If you lose that context, research will not be as meaningful and impactful as it should be.”

Professor Dr. Zaidi Mohd Ripin

Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering and Head of TheVibrationLab, Universiti Sains Malaysia

“To produce a world-class dish, you need the right ingredients and a good chef. In the context of Collaborative R&D, CREST has shown us that it is possible for our local chefs to churn out world-class dishes using local materials in a local kitchen. That is a success story that more people should hear about.”

T.K. Tan

Managing Director of Clarion Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

“CREST has been instrumental in facilitating Collaborative R&D projects and serving as a catalyst for industry-academia collaborations. Sometimes, it’s not as simple as bringing the industry and the academia together, but also serving as a bridge for funding and matching the right parties together. CREST has played its role well.”

Goon Koon Yin

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of TT Vision Holdings Berhad

“Everybody understands that CREST operates neutrally. It does not have a hidden agenda, and therefore, it has established itself as a go-to place for the industry. If you want to do R&D together with universities, involve CREST. Because that is the most efficient way to get it done.”

Dr. David Lacey

Director of Advanced Development & Services, R&D, of ams OSRAM Group

“We were a CREST incubatee. We started in the rented CREST collaboration area. Over the years, we received great collaborative support and mentorship from CREST. I truly appreciate and recognise CREST’s efforts, especially in the Penang semiconductor industry.”

Cheah Hun Wah

Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Oppstar Technology Berhad

Our Founding Members
& Ex-Officio

Meet the people behind our success.

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We are pleased to be part of the Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan MADANI. Learn how the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia, and its agencies strategically drive Malaysias economic growth this coming weekend from 8 to 10 December. Drop by our booth to get a goodie bag. See you there! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mVu8xhT4iumyw3au4wG8GigpvauG4eXRaQxsPz33PM8vHMeAW5a7qdaiJhXzYRJ4l&id=100064272895973&mibextid=Nif5oz

We are pleased to be part of the Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan MADANI. Learn how the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia, and its agencies strategically drive Malaysia's economic growth this coming weekend from 8 to 10 December. Drop by our booth to get a goodie bag. See you there! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mVu8xhT4iumyw3au4wG8GigpvauG4eXRaQxsPz33PM8vHMeAW5a7qd...Pembangunan ekonomi, menjamin kesejahteraan rakyat.

Seiring dengan kerangka Ekonomi MADANI: Memperkasa Rakyat, MITI dan Agensi akan menumpukan pelaksanaan langkah dan inisiatif pragmatik berterusan yang akan memastikan ekonomi Malaysia terus teguh dan kekal berdaya tahan.

Jom terokai maklumat berkaitan polisi dan dasar di bawah MITI yang menyokong pembangunan ekonomi negara di Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan Madani.

📌8-10 Disember
📍Pekarangan Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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December 4th
We are excited to be part of  Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan MADANI from 8 to 10 December. Drop by CREST booth to score a goodie bag. More details here: https://malaysiamadani.gov.my/program-setahun-bersama-kerajaan-madani/?fbclid=IwAR1PfEVThkE4uiHjgrxo07uUDgKTd0cwvJutvf53AeBfQN35D9i6XJJpSR4

We are excited to be part of Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan MADANI from 8 to 10 December. Drop by CREST booth to score a goodie bag. More details here: malaysiamadani.gov.my/program-setahun-bersama-kerajaan-madani/?fbclid=IwAR1PfEVThkE4uiHjgrxo07uUD...10 Hari Lagi!

Ayuh rakyat Malaysia, sertai Program Setahun Bersama Kerajaan MADANI yang akan diadakan pada 8 hingga 10 Disember 2023 bertempat di Pekarangan Stadium Bukit Jalil bermula 9.00 pagi.

Antara tarikan sepanjang 3 hari program ialah penyampaian perkhidmatan secara langsung kepada rakyat, sesi libat urus Kementerian bersama rakyat, Jualan Mega MADANI, Kapsul Pencapaian Kerajaan MADANI dan lain-lain lagi.

Maklumat lanjut: malaysiamadani.gov.my/program-setahun-bersama-kerajaan-madani/

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November 29th
Wishing you a radiant #Deepavali from the entire CREST team! 

May the vibrant lights of this joyous occasion illuminate your life with boundless happiness, joy, hope, and abundance. 

🪔 #HappyDeepavali2023 #FestivalofLights #CrestMalaysia

Wishing you a radiant #deepavali from the entire CREST team!

May the vibrant lights of this joyous occasion illuminate your life with boundless happiness, joy, hope, and abundance.

🪔 #happydeepavali2023 #festivaloflights #crestmalaysia
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November 11th
We are pleased to be a supporting partner alongside 
Dassault Systèmes in an event dedicated to aiding Malaysian SMEs in their Industry 4.0 preparation journey, with a focus on enhancing their efficiency and collaboration through integrated ERP solutions.

This event is an extension of the Surviving and Thriving in the World of Change seminar, organized by Malaysian Investment Development Authority - MIDA, CREST, Infront Consulting APAC, Microsoft, Pax8, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd. (Exim Bank), and Dassault Systèmes on July 28, 2022. It represents an additional milestone following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with Dassault Systemes on December 6, 2022, whereby all three parties have established a steering committee, aimed at supporting Malaysian SMEs on their journey towards Industry 4.0, with a particular focus on enhancing cloud-based collaboration.

#CrestMalaysia #SMEs #IR40 #DigitalTransformation #Digitalisation #Collaboration #ERPImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

We are pleased to be a supporting partner alongside
Dassault Systèmes in an event dedicated to aiding Malaysian SMEs in their Industry 4.0 preparation journey, with a focus on enhancing their efficiency and collaboration through integrated ERP solutions.

This event is an extension of the "Surviving and Thriving in the World of Change" seminar, organized by Malaysian Investment Development Authority - MIDA, CREST, Infront Consulting APAC, Microsoft, Pax8, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd. (Exim Bank), and Dassault Systèmes on July 28, 2022. It represents an additional milestone following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with Dassault Systemes on December 6, 2022, whereby all three parties have established a steering committee, aimed at supporting Malaysian SMEs on their journey towards Industry 4.0, with a particular focus on enhancing cloud-based collaboration.

#CrestMalaysia #SMEs #IR40 #DigitalTransformation #Digitalisation #Collaboration #ERP
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October 26th
CREST is thrilled to be an agency of MITI enabling us to work hand in hand to stimulate the growth of Malaysias E&E industry.

CREST is thrilled to be an agency of MITI enabling us to work hand in hand to stimulate the growth of Malaysia's E&E industry.Posted @withregram • @tzafrul_aziz Mesyuarat keempat Sabtu ini di #MITI ialah bersama delegasi Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST), agensi terbaru MITI.

Sejak ditubuhkan pada 2012, CREST berperanan penting dalam memacu industri E&E Malaysia melalui inisiatif Kajian, Pembangunan dan Pengkomersilan (R&D&C).

Saya percaya, MITI dan CREST akan mampu merangsang pertumbuhan industri E&E kita dan meningkatkan pelaburan serta ekonomi Malaysia.

#CREST #Elektrik #Elektronik #E&E #TZA
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October 15th
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