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As a measure to provide a comprehensive training programme, MOHR has built, and is operating, three TVET institutions in the Klang Valley area.
As a measure to provide a comprehensive training programme for Malaysia's automotive field, the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) has built and operated three Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the Klang Valley area.
The Ministry shared this in a statement earlier this week, noting that it has received many inquiries from Members of Parliament and stakeholders regarding the Government's measures and preparations to develop a skilled workforce, especially in this field.
As shared by the Ministry, the three Klang Valley TVET institutions are:
- Shah Alam High Technology Training Center (ADTEC),
- Kuala Lumpur Industrial Training Institute,
- Industrial Training Kuala Langat and Center for Teacher Training and Advanced Skills (CIAST) Shah Alam.
These institutions, it was highlighted, offer a variety of TVET programmes including in the automotive field starting from the certificate level up to the Malaysian Advanced Skills Diploma (DLKM) through the Malaysian Skills Certification System (SPKM).
In addition, there are several other TVET institutions operating in the Klang Valley under the management of other Ministries, including the National Youth Advanced Skills Institute (IKTBN) Dusun Tua, Kelana Jaya Community College, GIATMARA Hulu Langat, and GIATMARA Hulu Selangor, which also provide TVET training opportunities in the automotive field to youth in the surrounding area.
In an effort to intensify the TVET programme and produce a skilled workforce in the automotive field, existing TVET institutions will strengthen cooperation with the industry and explore the potential of new comprehensive cooperation. The collaboration will see the industry be directly involved in the implementation of TVET through curriculum development, training delivery, sharing expertise and equipment, as well as hiring TVET trainees who have been trained based on this industry model to continue working.
At the same time, the National Dual Training System (SLDN) and Academy in Industry (AiI) programmes were also implemented to increase the production of skilled workers in the field. Companies involved in this programme will directly train apprentices in various aspects of automotive skills for the purpose of Malaysian Skills Certification.
MOHR also shared about the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) project in Proton City, Tanjung Malim. The project will become a global automotive hub and be a catalyst for economic spillover for the surrounding area. The implementation of the project will be expanded to include talent development, as well as research and development (R&D) involving an investment of RM32bn.
"The smooth running of this project through the continuous development and provision of skilled talent will be an example to investors of Malaysia's approach in facilitating investment efficiently and promptly."
Accordingly, MOHR will hold discussions with its relevant industry partners from time to time to detail the talent development mechanism in the holistic automotive field, including skills and expertise in the field of electric vehicles to meet the skilled workforce requirements for this project.
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