Dr Orizi Wins Syarikat Harmoni 2022 National Industrial Harmony Award

Published by ORIZI Group · Company recognition update · August 2023

Quick Answer

Dr Orizi (M) Sdn. Bhd. | ORIZI Group was named a Syarikat Harmoni 2022 recipient under Malaysia’s national Industrial Harmony Index (IHI), presented by the Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan Malaysia (JPPM), Kementerian Sumber Manusia. The award was presented at a national ceremony in Putrajaya on 24 August 2023, recognising employers with strong, measurably harmonious workplace relations.

Key Takeaways

  • Dr Orizi received the Syarikat Harmoni 2022 (IHI Nasional 2022) certification from Malaysia’s Department of Industrial Relations (JPPM).
  • The certificate was presented at DoubleTree by Hilton, Putrajaya Lakeside, on 24 August 2023, signed by the Ketua Setiausaha (Secretary-General) of Kementerian Sumber Manusia.
  • Dr Orizi also received a companion Syarikat Amalan Terbaik (Best Practice Company) medallion from the same programme on the same day.
  • The Industrial Harmony Index measures the quality of employer–employee relations — a recognition that speaks directly to how Dr Orizi treats its own people, not just its clients.
Dr Orizi team group photo with the Syarikat Harmoni 2022 certificate and medallion

Every certification ORIZI Group earns tells a story about how we operate — and this one is a little different from the rest. Most of our credentials speak to product quality and manufacturing compliance. The Syarikat Harmoni 2022 recognition speaks to something else entirely: how Dr Orizi (M) Sdn. Bhd. treats the people who work here.

Our brand promise is “Your Dream, Our Mission.” It is easy to read that as a line about clients — the brand owners who trust us to bring their product ideas to life. But the mission has always included the team behind the production line, the QC bench and the packing floor. A national workplace-harmony recognition is one of the few credentials that measures exactly that.

What Is Syarikat Harmoni and the Industrial Harmony Index?

The Industrial Harmony Index (IHI) is a framework created by Malaysia’s Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan Malaysia (JPPM) — the Department of Industrial Relations, under the Kementerian Sumber Manusia (Ministry of Human Resources) — to measure the state of employer–employee relations inside Malaysian companies. Employers who score well are recognised nationally as “Syarikat Harmoni” (Harmony Company) for that assessment year.

Unlike a product or manufacturing certificate, the IHI looks inward: how disputes are handled, how communication flows between management and staff, and how consistently a company invests in a stable, fair working environment.

Presented at the National IHI Recognition Ceremony

Syarikat Harmoni 2022 certificate, medallion and National IHI 2022 report

Dr Orizi’s Syarikat Harmoni 2022 (IHI Nasional 2022) certificate was presented at DoubleTree by Hilton, Putrajaya Lakeside, on 24 August 2023. The certificate is signed by Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Bin Ujang, Ketua Setiausaha (Secretary-General) of the Kementerian Sumber Manusia, and bears the official seal of the Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan Malaysia.

Alongside the certificate, Dr Orizi also received a copy of the JPPM’s official National IHI 2022 report — the department’s annual publication summarising the Industrial Harmony Index programme nationwide — and a separate commemorative medallion.

Syarikat Amalan Terbaik (IHI Nasional 2022) medallion presented to Dr Orizi by Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan Malaysia

That medallion carries its own inscription: “Syarikat Amalan Terbaik (IHI Nasional 2022)” — Best Practice Company — awarded under JPPM’s Program Bicara Amalan Terbaik Syarikat (Best Company Practice Dialogue Programme), also dated 24 August 2023. It is a companion recognition presented at the same ceremony, alongside the Syarikat Harmoni 2022 certificate itself.

Dr Orizi representative presenting the Syarikat Harmoni 2022 certificate and medallion at his desk

Why This Matters — Your Dream, Our Mission Includes Our People

ORIZI Group is built on the promise of “Your Dream, Our Mission” — turning a brand owner’s product vision into a manufactured reality. That mission only works because of the people who carry it out every day: the formulation team, the production line, quality control, and everyone in between.

A workplace-harmony recognition is not a manufacturing certificate, and we are not presenting it as one. What it does confirm is that the culture behind our manufacturing — the one our clients rely on for consistency, discipline and care — is also a culture our own people experience day to day. Stable, fair workplaces produce stable, reliable output, and that consistency is ultimately what protects every brand we manufacture for.

It is also a reminder that ORIZI Group is always growing our team. If a workplace built on this kind of recognition sounds like somewhere you’d want to build your career, our Careers page is a good place to start.

Screenshot of the official JPPM Industrial Harmony Index (IHI) programme page
Screenshot of JPPM’s official Industrial Harmony Index programme page, jpp.mohr.gov.my.

Sources & Further Reading

Related from ORIZI Group: Explore who we are, our six member companies, our focus areas, our products, our full list of certifications, our social responsibility commitments, or join our team. For manufacturing enquiries, see our OEM manufacturing services or contact us directly. More company updates are on our News & Insight page, including our team joining the JKKP Perak industry engagement programme and completing Halal awareness training.

Dr Orizi edition: read the adapted account on drorizi.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syarikat Harmoni?

Syarikat Harmoni (“Harmony Company”) is a national recognition given by Malaysia’s Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan (JPPM) to employers who score well on the Industrial Harmony Index, a measure of employer–employee relations, for a given assessment year.

Who presented Dr Orizi’s Syarikat Harmoni 2022 award?

The certificate was signed by Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Bin Ujang, Ketua Setiausaha (Secretary-General) of Kementerian Sumber Manusia, and presented at a national ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton, Putrajaya Lakeside, on 24 August 2023.

What is the Syarikat Amalan Terbaik medallion?

Syarikat Amalan Terbaik (Best Practice Company) is a companion recognition Dr Orizi received on the same day, 24 August 2023, under JPPM’s Program Bicara Amalan Terbaik Syarikat (Best Company Practice Dialogue Programme), alongside the Syarikat Harmoni 2022 certificate.

Is the Industrial Harmony Index the same as a manufacturing or product certification?

No. The IHI assesses workplace relations between employer and employees, not product safety or manufacturing quality. Dr Orizi holds separate certifications for manufacturing and product compliance, listed on our certifications page.