In an industry that thrives on innovation and trust, ARCHIDEX serves as the ideal springboard for impactful, future-forward business alliances. Day 1 of ARCHIDEX@MITEC witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Molicc System Sdn Bhd, cementing a powerful alliance aimed at transforming fire-rated door solutions in Malaysia.

This collaboration combines ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership in access control and safety hardware with Molicc’s trusted, locally certified fire-rated doors resulting in an end-to-end, fully compliant door, tailored to meet the stringent demands of Malaysia’s commercial and industrial building sectors, delivered with efficiency and local expertise. Catherine Lim, General Manager of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Malaysia noted that it offers a one-stop solution that simplifies specification, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports project timelines across Malaysia.

Richard Tiu, Managing Director of Molicc System Sdn Bhd, echoed the sentiment, “With this collaboration, our customers benefit from high-quality local doors enhanced by world-class locking systems and safety features.”

The partnership targets high-demand sectors such as data centres, healthcare, industrial sites, high-rise residential, and commercial buildings, offering integrated door systems backed by a dedicated technical team, local stock, and fast delivery.

ASSA ABLOY Champions Smart Design with AI-Enhanced BIM

Following the officiation ceremony, Tommy Chen, Commercial Development Manager, Opening Studio Building Technologies, America, ASSA ABLOY delivered a compelling presentation that underscored the company’s leadership in digital transformation within the construction industry.

The presentation demonstrated Building Information Modelling’s (BIM) capabilities, enabling smarter, more efficient project planning and execution. He also introduced Opening Studio, ASSA ABLOY’s powerful digital specification platform, showcasing how data-driven tools are reshaping design precision and long-term building performance.