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What are MBOT’s Recognised Technology Fields?

To-date, MBOT has recognized 24 Technology and Technical Fields. These technology fields are not permanent and will dynamically change based on the rapid growth of technology. Each Technology Fields has gone through rigorous verification and requirements study before it was being approved by the Board and recognised as MBOT Technology and Technical Fields.

Each Technology and Technical fields was defined by MBOT’s Technology Expert Panel which consists of representative for the industry, relevant government agency and academia. The Key Area for each Technology and Technical Fields was also defined properly to cover the wide angle of Technology Fields and its implementation in the industry.

Electrical and Electronic Technology (EE)

Definition

Electrical & Electronic Technology (EE) involves the process, technique and application of any electrical and electronics-related works.

Related key area

1. Power - Generation, transmissions & distribution
2. Semiconductor
3. Control & Instrumentation
4. Signal Processing

Information and Communication Technology (IT)

Definition

Information Technology (IT) refers to the use of computers, software, networks, artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to collect, process, store and disseminate information. IT encompasses a wide range of current and future tools, including advanced hardware infrastructure, intelligent software applications, databases, cloud computing and AI-driven systems, to enable automation, enhance decision- making and support organisational operations and global connectivity.

Related key area

1. ICT Strategic Management
2. Information & Data Strategy
3. Information Security Management
4. ICT Project Management
5. ICT Infrastructure Management
6. System Development
7. Software Testing & Quality Assurance

Chemical Technology (CM)

Definition

Chemical Technology (CM) is the utilisation of technology in the development, modification, production or commercialisation of an organic or inorganic chemical substance.

Related key area

1. Product
2. Process
3. Product Services
4. Commercial Technical Services

Telecommunication and Broadcasting Technology (TB)

Definition

Telecommunications & Broadcasting Technology (TB) involves developing, installing, testing, commissioning, operating and maintaining the system before content delivery, including acquisition, production, transmission, contribution and distribution of information through various media platforms.

Related key area

1. Transmission
2. Radio Infra
3. Broadcasting
4. Studio Engineering

Biotechnology (BT)

Definition

Biotechnology (BT) is the use of the living system or any of its elements to develop, modify or make products for healthcare, agriculture and/or industry

Related key area

1. Agriculture Biotechnology
Crop biotechnology, Natural product biotechnology, Livestock biotechnology, Aquaculture, Marine biotechnology

2. Industrial Biotechnology
Biochemical, Bioenergy, Biomaterials, Biocatalyst, Bioremediation

3. Healthcare Biotechnology
Contract research organization, Contract research and manufacturing services, Biopharmaceuticals, Biosensors, In-vitro diagnostic, Stem cell, Cellular medicine, Cellular and gene therapy products, Bio-cosmeceuticals

Building and Construction Technology (BC)

Definition

Building & Construction Technology (BC) refers to technical processes, methods, materials, advanced technologies and innovative solutions used in the building and construction industry to satisfy and enhance efficiency and safety, satisfy functionality and performance, improve project sustainability and adopt more cost-effective procedures.

Related key area

1. Infra works
2. Building Works
3. Architecture
4. Property and Facilities Management
5. Contract Management
6. Road & Bridge

Resource Based, Survey and Geomatics Technology (RB)

Definition

Resource-based, Survey & Geomatics Technology (RB) involves application and technique to identify, measure, utilise and sustain natural resources based on information processes or spatially referenced data.

Related key area

1. Geographic Information System (GIS)
Database, Inventory, Agriculture, Land used, Geological survey, Forest, Geospatial data, Wildlife, Blasting

2. Remote Sensing
Forest, Geomatics-Imaging, Land used

3. Land Survey
GNSS, CAD, Survey and Mapping, Geological survey

4. Mineral

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (ME)

Definition

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (ME) involves the design and development, planning process, method and technique of products, quality and product risk analysis.

Related key area

1. Industrial and Manufacturing Planning
2. Design, Development, Simulation and Optimization
3. Assembly, Disassembly and Packaging
4. Materials and Manufacturing Processes
5. Robotic, Automation and Artificial Intelligence
6. Testing, Commissioning, Metrology and Quality
7. Technical and Product Support
8. Operation, Performance, Reliability, and Improvement

Agro-based Technology (AF)

Definition

Food Technology (FT) is the application of science and technology related to principles and techniques that involve physical, chemical and microbiological aspects in manufacturing, processing, preservation, packaging, distribution, bioprocess and safety for safe food production and human consumption.

Related key area

1. Agriculture Ecosystem and Services
Land & water management, Environmental science, Agriculture waste management, Agriculture engineering and mechanization, Smart farming and automation, Agriculture economics, Forestry.

2. Crop science
Crop physiology, Agronomy, Agriculture microbiology, Agriculture biotechnology, Plant breeding, Horticulture, Seed science, Soil science, Plant pathology, Plant protection, Entomology, Plantation and Commodity, Post-harvest handling, Agriculture chemistry

3. Animal science
Veterinary, Aquaculture, Animal husbandry, Apiculture

Cyber Security Technology (CS)

Definition

Cybersecurity Technology (CS) is an applied body of knowledge in the process, practice, design and technique to protect information, data and networks in preserving confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Related key area

1. Information Assurance
2. Network Security
3. Data Security
4. Societal and Organizational Security

Transportation and Logistic Technology (TL)

Definition

Transportation & Logistics Technology (TL) refers to the integration and application of advanced technologies to optimise the movement and transportation of people, goods and services across various modes, including land, sea and air. It encompasses the use of digital tools, automation, data analytics and communication systems to enhance efficiency, reliability and safety in the transportation and logistics industries, facilitating seamless coordination and management of supply chains and mobility networks.

Related key area

1. Railway
2. Shipping
3. Road
4. Cargo
5. Warehouse
6. Supply Process
7. Inventory control
8. PSH&T (Packaging,Handling, Storage &Tracking)

Material Science Technology (MT)

Definition

Material Science Technology (MT) involves materials selection methods or techniques used to synthesise, produce and/or process materials to obtain the required properties for intended technical and technology services.

Related key area

1. Metal
2. Ceramic
3. Polymer
4. Composite

Marine Technology (MR)

Definition

Marine Technology (MR) involves processes and techniques used in studying, conserving, exploring, protecting and intervention of the marine environment.

Related key area

1. Fisheries
2. Aquaculture
3. Conservation
4. Exploration
5. Pollution
6. Eco-system
7. Oceanography
8. Oceanology

Maritime Technology (MI)

Definition

Maritime Technology (MI) involves the technique and method used in operation, maintenance, manufacturing, navigation and control systems of ships and related marine vessels, including technology and technique used in ports, oil rigs and other marine facilities.

Related key area

1. Seafaring
2. Navigation
3. Seamanship
4. Marine Engineering
5. Cargo
6. Ship
7. Boats
8. Oil rigs
9. Ports
10. Submersible

Atmospheric Science and Environment Technology (AC)

Definition

Atmospheric Science and Environmental Technology (AC) involves the technique, study, process or application of related components in physics and chemistry to the earth’s atmosphere and environment.

Related key area

1. Meteorology
2. Climate Change
3. Environmental Technologies
4. Ecology
5. Geophysics and Disaster
6. Hydrology

Green Technology (GT)

Definition

Green Technology (GT) involves developing and applying products, equipment systems and techniques used to conserve the natural environment and resources, which mitigate the negative impact of human activities.

Related key area

1. Clean Energy
2. Green Building and Construction
3. Water and Waste Management
4. Clean Transportation
5. Sustainable materials and Manufacturing
6. Eco forestry and Agriculture

Oil and Gas Technology (OG)

Definition

Oil & Gas Technology (OG) involves the technology, practices, processes, procedures and techniques used and implemented in petroleum exploration and production, petroleum transportation (pipeline system), refining and processing, petroleum and related product manufacturing and energy production.

Related key area

1. Exploration and Production
2. Chemical Process and Product
3. Logistics Oil and Gas
4. Energy and Utilities

Automotive Technology (AT)

Definition

Automotive Technology (AT) is an application, method and process which involve design, development, manufacturing, maintenance and servicing in automotive industry.

Related key area

1. Automotive Manufacturing
Autonomous, Automated & Connected Vehicles (AACV), ICT Management

2. Powertrain
Crashworthiness, Roadworthiness

3. Technical/Technology Design

4. Mechanic automotive

Aerospace And Aviation Technology (AV)

Definition

Aerospace & Aviation Technology (AV) covers the industrial activities related to the design, development, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance and disposal of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets and its supporting functions.

Related key area

1. Engineering & Design
2. Aerospace Manufacturing
3. Systems Integration
4. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
5. Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
6. Aerospace Support Services

Food Technology (FT)

Definition

FT is the application of science and technology related to principles and techniques that involve physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects in manufacturing, processing, preservation, packaging, distribution, bioprocess, and safety for safe food production and human consumption

Related key area

1. Food Processing
Food manufacturing, Food processing, Food packaging, Food engineering, Food preservation, Food product development

2. Food Science
Food chemistry & biochemistry, Post-harvest technology

3. Food Quality Assurance
Food analysis, Food quality assurance, Food safety

4. Food Bioprocess
Food microbiology, Enzymology

Nano Technology (NT)

Definition

Nanotechnology (NT) is a technology performed on a nanometre scale (1nm to 100nm) that involves the design, prototyping, production, characterisation and application of structures, devices and systems in various industrial sectors by controlling shape, size and functionality at the nanometre scale.

Related key area

1. Semiconductor
2. Surface Science
3. Microfabrication
4. Molecular Technology
5. Nano medicine
6. Nano Electronics
7. Energy

Nuclear and Radiological Technology (NR)

Definition

Nuclear & Radiological (NR) involve the techniques, skills, methods and processes used in the peaceful application of radiation in consumer products, food and agriculture, industry, medicine and scientific research, transport, water resources and the environment.

Related key area

1. Ionizing
Nuclear Power, Radiotherapy, Radiology, Food Radiation, Stable Isotope, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Safety & Security, Mutation Breeding, Radiographic Testing

2. Non-ionizing
Ultraviolet, Microwave, Laser, Infrared

Art Design and Creative Multimedia Technology (AM)

Definition

Art Design and Creative Multimedia (AM) involves the process, technique and application of technology to produce creative output.

Related key area

1. Creative Multimedia
2. Art & Design
3. Entertainment
4. Games Development

Health and Medical Technology (HM)

Definition

Health & Medical Technology encompasses the technical development, implementation and management of medical equipment, healthcare ICT systems and related facilities, emphasizing the integration and advancement of technology in supporting healthcare delivery, with a focus on technological expertise distinct from the clinical and patient-focused roles of medical professionals.

Related key area

1. Medical Equipment
2. Medical ICT
3. Healthcare Facilities

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