Business Innovation & AI Transformation

This 5-day executive training and enterprise study program is designed to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with strategic perspectives on Industry 4.0, enterprise digitalization, and business innovation. Through structured executive learning, guided industrial visits, and facilitated business discussions, participants will gain first-hand exposure to how leading enterprises strengthen competitiveness through advanced technologies, operational excellence, smart manufacturing, and scalable business transformation strategies.

Participants will experience a curated combination of classroom learning, factory visits, cross-industry benchmarking, and business reflection sessions to translate industrial insights into practical applications for their own organizations in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

Founded in Germany (1886). Entered China in 1909; today, it is a massive local supplier for automotive, EV, and home appliance technology.

Chinese chemical giant founded in 1965. It dominates the domestic market in crop protection (herbicides) and advanced silicone materials.

Spun off from Kraft Foods in 2012. Operating in China since 1984, it is a leading snack provider famous for tailoring brands like Oreo to Chinese tastes.

Founded in China (1981) making audio tapes. It evolved into a homegrown multinational powerhouse and one of the world’s largest TV and display panel manufacturers.

American auto parts supplier founded in 1928. Entered China in 1993 and is now a critical supplier of drivetrain and electric motor tech for Chinese EVs.

Started as an Inner Mongolian dairy cooperative in 1956. It is now Asia’s largest dairy company, dominating China’s milk, yogurt, and ice cream markets.

Founded in China (1976) as a small apparel workshop. It is now the country’s top down-jacket brand, recently shifting from budget wear to high-end fashion.

Founded in China (1994) as a vacuum manufacturer for foreign brands. It has successfully pivoted into a premium domestic brand for high-end home appliances.

Learning Outcome

Understand the role of AI in driving business innovation and transformation.

Identify strategic opportunities for integrating AI technologies into their organizations.

Apply design thinking and innovation methodologies to create AI-powered solutions.

Evaluate case studies of companies that have successfully implemented AI transformation.

Gain insights into real-world AI implementation by visiting leading companies in different industries.

Develop a comprehensive AI transformation strategy for their own organizations.

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Employer Circular No.2/2026

HRD Corp Funding Options

For HRD Corp Sufficient Users: 100% Cost-Neutral!

The total program fee is RM 12,500, but your company pays RM 0 out of pocket. Under the new Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM), 70% of the course fee is directly covered via the overseas program grant (RM 8,750). The remaining RM 3,750 balance is completely covered by utilizing your eligible 7-day daily allowance surplus (RM 750/day = RM 5,250).

For HRD Corp Insufficient Users: Co-Investment Flexibility

Don’t let a low levy balance hold you back. Seamlessly partially utilize your remaining HRD Corp funds and simply pay the remaining balance via cash/corporate funds to secure your seat.

For Non-HRD Corp Users: Direct Investment

Not registered with HRD Corp? No problem. Secure your executive seat via direct payment and equip your leadership team with global Industry 4.0 blueprints.

Secure Your Grant Approval Before the Cutoff

Pursuant to the latest HRD Corp Employer’s Circular No. 2/2026, strict new regulations govern all grant submissions. To ensure your leadership team can participate in our upcoming program on 24-28 August 2026, please take note of the vital compliance timeline below.

4 August 2026

Submission Cutoff

New HRD Corp Processing Stringency (Circular No. 2/2026)

To protect your levy funding, your HR department must adhere to these tightened evaluation rules:

Strict "One-Query" Limit

HRD Corp will only issue one (1) query per application. If a query is raised, employers are required to address and resolve it within five (5) calendar days. Failure to respond perfectly within this window gives HRD Corp the right to reject the application immediately.

No Post-Approval Modifications

Once a grant is approved, modifications are no longer permitted. If your organization needs to make any changes, you must cancel the existing approved grant and submit a completely new application from scratch.

Airport Transfer, Hotel Check-In & Airfare Policy

Airport pick-up will be arranged at Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), with transportation provided from the airport to the hotel.

Please note that the hotel’s standard check-in time is after 3:00pm. To ensure a smooth schedule and adequate rest, participants are strongly encouraged to check in on the 23rd and rest accordingly. The group will depart together on the morning of the 24th to commence the scheduled program.

Participants who arrive earlier than the 23th or require early check-in are required to make their own accommodation arrangements at their own cost.

To comply with HRDCorp’s 50% reimbursement policy, participants are required to book Economy class airfare only. Air tickets booked under other travel classes will not be eligible for reimbursement or approval.

Suggested Airline Schedule (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport)

✈️ 28 July 2025 (Monday)

From Kuala Lumpur to Guangzhou (Baiyun) 4.35pm – 8.55pm (Air Asia)

From Penang to Guangzhou (Baiyun) 9.05am – 1.05pm (China Southern)

✈️ 1 August 2025 (Friday)

From Guangzhou (Baiyun) to Kuala Lumpur 10.20am – 2.35pm (Air Asia)

From Guangzhou (Baiyun) to Penang 4.50pm – 9.00pm (China Southern)

Please refer to the suggested airline schedule for flights from Kuala Lumpur or Penang to Guangzhou (Baiyun) and return. We will provide transportation from the airport to the hotel on July 28, 2025, and from the hotel to the airport after the training on August 1, 2025 (The travel distance is approximately 30 minutes).

Economy class is required to meet the HRDCorp’s 50% reimbursement policy; other classes will not be approved.

For participants who do not fall under the suggested flight schedule (example : Arriving earlier, extending their stay beyond the training dates etc) transportation to the hotel or airport will need to be arranged at their own cost.