Water Berhad’s subsidiary, Green Borneo Industries, won the Malaysia Smart Manufacturing Award 2023 in the IR4.0 Readiness Category for adopting advanced Industry 4.0 technologies. The award was presented by MITI Minister Tengku Zafrul. The company’s factories in Kota Kinabalu have embraced smart automation, improving production efficiency and real-time data monitoring. Despite challenges in upskilling staff, Life Water’s investment in technology and workforce development has enhanced productivity and competitiveness in Sabah’s beverage industry.