This presentation discusses factory automation in Malaysia. It begins by defining factory automation as automated machinery that executes manufacturing tasks. It distinguishes between standard machines available for purchase and customized machines designed for special processes. The presentation then provides a history of factory automation in Malaysia, noting it began in the 1980s through foreign companies but is now also adopted by local companies. It acknowledges encouragement for more factory automation in Malaysia due to issues with manual labor but regional competition. Finally, it mentions emerging trends in industry 4.0, IoT, and cloud-based technologies that further improve manufacturing costs and outputs.