MOSTI Launches NICE Expo 2017
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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
MOSTI Launches NICE Expo 2017
Malaysia's largest Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Expo
KUALA LUMPUR, October 12, 2017 - The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
(MOSTI) today launched the National Innovation and Creative Economy (NICE) Expo 2017. This
country's largest Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) expo aims to foster and cultivate
science, technology and innovation (STI) amongst the people in line with the National
Transformation 2050 (TN50)'s goal to promote innovation and creative economics as well as
improving the country's competitiveness in STI while stimulating the development of the country’s
New Economy.
Scheduled to take place from the 12th to 16th of October 2017 at Technology Park Malaysia, the
National Science Centre and the National Planetarium, NICE 2017 gathers key speakers from
the Technology, Edutainment, ICT, Wellness and Knowledge sectors to share and discuss
emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in STI. It is a definitive gathering for existing and
aspiring local entrepreneurs that are looking to take their businesses to new level via STI-based
solutions, also identified in the Emerging Science, Engineering and Technology study (ESET) by
Academy Sains Malaysia (ASM) that was published today.
Launched by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, This five-day expo
with an expected turnout of 500,000 looks to continue MOSTI’s success story by providing
Malaysia with a platform that will drive the nation’s capacity for innovation and STI-based creativity
as well as to promote sustainability and competitiveness in such. The event sees a series of
exhibitions, MOU signings, product and program launches as well as forums and dialogues.
“A responsible and dedicated government not only provides an efficient future plan for its younger
generations but also sees that they’re well-educated to face the decades to come. The National
Transformation 2050 envisions a bright future that's driven by innovation for our younger
generations and serves as a guideline to achieve such. The development and focus on STI is a
vital step in leading Malaysia successfully through challenges of the future’s economy” said
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“We are tremendously proud to host the the first of many more NICE Expos” added YB Datuk Seri
Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. “Our ministry
recognises STI’s role as a driving force for society to escape the middle-income trap and move
forward towards building a high-income society - all in perfect accordance with the National
Transformation 2050 (TN50) initiative which has envisioned our country to be a developed nation
by 2050, competing amongst the world’s leading countries in the areas of economic development,
innovation, and citizens’ well-being.”
Also launched by Deputy Prime Minister at the ceremony was Senior Scientist Network, a nongovernmental organization that was founded and organised by MOSTI pensioners with the aim
of continuously contributing to the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).
- END For media enquiries, kindly contact:
Huda Idris | +6018 280 4465 | [email protected]
Zulaikha Shawaludin | +60 17-224 0750 | [email protected]
IOLI COMMUNICATIONS SDN BHD
About NICE 2017
National Innovation and Creative Economy Expo 2017 or NICE 2017 organised by the Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is a premier event for students, science
enthusiasts, researchers and educators to convey works relating to Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) to the public. Stated to be the main INNOVATION EXPO, NICE 2017 will be held
on October 12-16, 2017 at Technology Park Malaysia, The National Science Center (PSN) and
the National Planetarium.
NICE 2017’s signature programmes are:
1. Robot Battle: A competition in which two or more custom-built robots battle each other.
2. KL Science Fiction: A gathering of both local and international Science Fiction enthusiasts to discuss
activities and programs in Sci-Fi
3. Fun Run for Science: In conjunction with World Standards Day, a fun run is organised to raise
awareness of the importance of STI.
4. Smart Home: Transforming homes via smart, innovative and friendly solutions.
5. Science Book Fair: Over 50 large and small publishing houses showcase their catalogs.
6. Animation Village: Interactive activities to generate awareness and interest in Animation Technology.
Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia,, Kompleks MOSTI
Level 1-7, Block C4 & C5, Complex C, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62662 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
Tel: 03-8000 8000
Fax: 03-8888 9070
Emel: info @mosti.gov.my
7. NEO@NICE Forum: This forum focuses on the future’s economy driven by technology and innovation.
8. Telescope 500 Gathering @Planetarium: This activity aims to gather 500 astronomy enthusiasts to
enjoy stargazing in one night during NICE 2017.
9. Journey to Malaysia 2050: TN50 envisions Malaysia as a developed nation by 2050 and to be
anchored amongst the world's leading countries in the areas of economy, innovation, and citizens’ wellbeing.
10. Drone Racing GP: Watch drone pilots in action at the Drone Racing Asia GP, the biggest drone racing
Grand Prix in Asia at NICE Expo 2017
Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia,, Kompleks MOSTI
Level 1-7, Block C4 & C5, Complex C, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62662 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
Tel: 03-8000 8000
Fax: 03-8888 9070
Emel: info @mosti.gov.my
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
MOSTI Launches NICE Expo 2017
Malaysia's largest Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Expo
KUALA LUMPUR, October 12, 2017 - The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
(MOSTI) today launched the National Innovation and Creative Economy (NICE) Expo 2017. This
country's largest Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) expo aims to foster and cultivate
science, technology and innovation (STI) amongst the people in line with the National
Transformation 2050 (TN50)'s goal to promote innovation and creative economics as well as
improving the country's competitiveness in STI while stimulating the development of the country’s
New Economy.
Scheduled to take place from the 12th to 16th of October 2017 at Technology Park Malaysia, the
National Science Centre and the National Planetarium, NICE 2017 gathers key speakers from
the Technology, Edutainment, ICT, Wellness and Knowledge sectors to share and discuss
emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in STI. It is a definitive gathering for existing and
aspiring local entrepreneurs that are looking to take their businesses to new level via STI-based
solutions, also identified in the Emerging Science, Engineering and Technology study (ESET) by
Academy Sains Malaysia (ASM) that was published today.
Launched by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, This five-day expo
with an expected turnout of 500,000 looks to continue MOSTI’s success story by providing
Malaysia with a platform that will drive the nation’s capacity for innovation and STI-based creativity
as well as to promote sustainability and competitiveness in such. The event sees a series of
exhibitions, MOU signings, product and program launches as well as forums and dialogues.
“A responsible and dedicated government not only provides an efficient future plan for its younger
generations but also sees that they’re well-educated to face the decades to come. The National
Transformation 2050 envisions a bright future that's driven by innovation for our younger
generations and serves as a guideline to achieve such. The development and focus on STI is a
vital step in leading Malaysia successfully through challenges of the future’s economy” said
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“We are tremendously proud to host the the first of many more NICE Expos” added YB Datuk Seri
Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. “Our ministry
recognises STI’s role as a driving force for society to escape the middle-income trap and move
forward towards building a high-income society - all in perfect accordance with the National
Transformation 2050 (TN50) initiative which has envisioned our country to be a developed nation
by 2050, competing amongst the world’s leading countries in the areas of economic development,
innovation, and citizens’ well-being.”
Also launched by Deputy Prime Minister at the ceremony was Senior Scientist Network, a nongovernmental organization that was founded and organised by MOSTI pensioners with the aim
of continuously contributing to the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).
- END For media enquiries, kindly contact:
Huda Idris | +6018 280 4465 | [email protected]
Zulaikha Shawaludin | +60 17-224 0750 | [email protected]
IOLI COMMUNICATIONS SDN BHD
About NICE 2017
National Innovation and Creative Economy Expo 2017 or NICE 2017 organised by the Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is a premier event for students, science
enthusiasts, researchers and educators to convey works relating to Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) to the public. Stated to be the main INNOVATION EXPO, NICE 2017 will be held
on October 12-16, 2017 at Technology Park Malaysia, The National Science Center (PSN) and
the National Planetarium.
NICE 2017’s signature programmes are:
1. Robot Battle: A competition in which two or more custom-built robots battle each other.
2. KL Science Fiction: A gathering of both local and international Science Fiction enthusiasts to discuss
activities and programs in Sci-Fi
3. Fun Run for Science: In conjunction with World Standards Day, a fun run is organised to raise
awareness of the importance of STI.
4. Smart Home: Transforming homes via smart, innovative and friendly solutions.
5. Science Book Fair: Over 50 large and small publishing houses showcase their catalogs.
6. Animation Village: Interactive activities to generate awareness and interest in Animation Technology.
Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia,, Kompleks MOSTI
Level 1-7, Block C4 & C5, Complex C, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62662 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
Tel: 03-8000 8000
Fax: 03-8888 9070
Emel: info @mosti.gov.my
7. NEO@NICE Forum: This forum focuses on the future’s economy driven by technology and innovation.
8. Telescope 500 Gathering @Planetarium: This activity aims to gather 500 astronomy enthusiasts to
enjoy stargazing in one night during NICE 2017.
9. Journey to Malaysia 2050: TN50 envisions Malaysia as a developed nation by 2050 and to be
anchored amongst the world's leading countries in the areas of economy, innovation, and citizens’ wellbeing.
10. Drone Racing GP: Watch drone pilots in action at the Drone Racing Asia GP, the biggest drone racing
Grand Prix in Asia at NICE Expo 2017
Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia,, Kompleks MOSTI
Level 1-7, Block C4 & C5, Complex C, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62662 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
Tel: 03-8000 8000
Fax: 03-8888 9070
Emel: info @mosti.gov.my