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SIRIM Celebrates World Metrology Day 2025 With A Symposium To Explore Advancements In Metrology

SIRIM Celebrates World Metrology Day 2025 With A Symposium To Explore Advancements In Metrology

Barnama20-05-2025

SEPANG, 20 May (Bernama) -- SIRIM Berhad, Malaysia's leader in innovation and quality, celebrates World Metrology Day with a symposium at the National Metrology Institute of Malaysia (NMIM) in Sepang today. The event brings together professionals, industry experts and researchers to explore advancements in measurement, calibration, and emerging technologies. The theme for World Metrology Day (WWD) 2025, "Measurements for All Times, for All People", also marks the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention.
This symposium featured insightful keynote presentations from leading experts, offering an ideal platform for interactive panel discussions with regulators. Participants also had the exclusive opportunity to explore Malaysia's measurement facilities, gaining valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.

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