PETALING JAYA: The adoption of automation and robotics in the domestic manufacturing sector remains low, despite 39% of Malaysia’s exports driven by the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry.
It is also far lower in the palm oil industry, which is very dependent on human labour despite the fact the country accounts for 26% of the world’s palm oil production.
As it is, Malaysia’s dependence on foreign labour is very high.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!