OBJECTIVE

• To reduce foreign workers in wood based industry
• To increase competent and skilled workers wood based industry
• To rise awareness in the usage of local timber
• The increase the number of new entrepreneurs in the timber sector

YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAMME
(TRAINING MODULE BY MTIB)

A. CERTIFICATE IN FURNITURE DESIGN AND MAKING (FDM)

The Furniture Design and Making (FDM) offers industrial skills training and knowledge on the wood-based industry to young designers and fresh graduates.
Upon completion, trainees will be able to contribute towards sustaining the growth of the Malaysian wood-based industry. This programme is intended to create:

1. higher employability in the wood-based industry for graduates.
2. enhanced career growth for graduates.
3. industry knowledge and skills through hands-on training; and
4. the large pool of designers in the timber industry.

Entry requirements:-

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in furniture design.
2. Age between 18 to 25 years.
3. Has strong interest in the field and has intention to work with the industry or wish to be an entrepreneur.
4. The medium of instruction will be in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Training fees are fully sponsored by MTIB. The fees includes registration, accommodation and transport. A subsistence allowance is also provided.

Duration of programme

2 months

B. PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PMD)

The Professional Management Development Programme (PMD) offers industrial skills training and knowledge on the wood-based industry to young executives and fresh graduates. The structured practical training also provides exposure to business practices in the industry.
Upon completion, trainees will be able to contribute professionally towards sustaining the growth of the Malaysian wood-based industry.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:-

1. To provide higher employability in the wood-based industry for graduates.
2. To provide enhanced career growth for young executives.
3. To provide industry knowledge and skills through hands-on training; and
4. To produce supervisory and managerial skills in managing the competitive timber industry

Entry requirements:-

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
2. Has strong interest in the field and has intention to work with the industry or wish to be an entrepreneur.
3. The medium of instruction will be in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Training fees are fully sponsored by MTIB. This includes registration, accommodation and transport. A subsistence allowance is also provided for all participants.

Duration of programme

5 months

WISDEC: Wood Industry Skills Development Centre
WISDEC Banting, Selangor
Lot 167, Jalan 3,
Kompleks Perabot Olak Lempit,
42700 Banting,
Selangor Darul Ehsa
Telephone: +603-31492924
Fax: +03-31492122
E-mail: wisdec@mtib.gov.my

OBJECTIVE

A special programme to deliver information, identify issues / problems and build networking among existing entrepreneur at FELDA's scheme

ASSISTANCE

Outreach training programme on how to become entrepreneur. Participation is free

PARTICIPANTS

• Selected SMEs from FELDA’s schemes.
• Invited authorities/companies related to entrepreneurship e.g. SME Corps and Agrobank.

ELIGIBILITY

The SMEs will be selected by schemes’ manager.
Criteria for selected SMEs :

• Active/consistent income
• In need of financial assistance
• High potential

OBJECTIVE

A course / workshop for targeted entrepreneurs based on their need to improve their skill , knowledge and to improve productivity.

Courses offered are:

1. Mandatory Course 1 -Management and Administration Cooperative
2. Mandatory Course 2 - Financial Management Cooperation
3. Mandatory Course 3 - Strategic Management
4. IAD (Internal Auditor) Course

ELIGIBILITY

Entrepreneur Training:-

• FELDA’s Entrepreneurs & new generation of FELDA in the age range of 18-40 years who has an interest in entrepreneurship.
• Preference is given to FELDA’s settlers who operate business.
• Proactive and have a clear vision and mission in entrepreneurship.

OBJECTIVE

Support participation of the local SMEs in adopting green practices as well as produce and provide local green products and services. This initiative equips participants with entrepreneurship and strategic management skills to enhance management in line with the upcoming green ventures. Participation company will go through a capacity-building, training and coaching programme which will support to obtaining green label verification for their products and services as well as successfully incorporate best green practices and applications in their operations

ELIGIBILITY

• To register for the MyHIJAU Mark Product, products must:
• Minimise the degradation of the environment, or reduce greenhouse emissions;
• Promote health and improve the environment; and
• Conserve the use of energy, water and/or other forms of natural resources, or promote the use of renewable energy or recyclable materials.
• Green Product Manufacturers/Suppliers;
• Malaysian Registered Business or Malaysian Registered Company.
• Green Service Providers; Malaysian Incorporated Company.
• Products must have been awarded green labels or compliance standards certification that is recognised by GreenTech Malaysia. Acceptable certification includes:
1. Any type of Green Label that meets ISO 14024, such as SIRIM ECO Label, ECO Mark Japan or other label registered with the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN);
2. Malaysian Green Certification such as Energy Efficiency Labelling issued by Energy Commission (EC), Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme issued by National Water Services Commission (SPAN), PEFC – Chain of Custody Certification issued by Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and Global GreenTAG Certification Scheme issued by Global GreenTag Sdn. Bhd;
3. Compliance Performance Certification, where applicable.

OBJECTIVE

Provide technical advisory services to SMEs through on-site assistance by industry experts. Encourage transfer of technology know-how and industry experience from industry experts to SMEs.

ASSISTANCE

Company can engage an expert (SEAP Pool) to look into their current operations for improvement. Part fee is supported by SME Corp Malaysia

Areas of Improvement:

• Technology
• Production capacity
• Engineering
• Automation
• Machinery & Equipment
• Materials technology
• Financial management
• Process
• Design
• International standards (Eg. ISO, HACCP, GMP)
• Productivity
• Maintenance
• Packaging & Labeling
• Quality assurance
• ICT and computerisation
• Business system (Eg. logistic, inventory), Lean Production System Management

ELIGIBILITY

• Companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1965 OR Registration of Business Act 1956 OR Certificate of Practice by Professional Body
• Fulfil definition of SMEs
• At least 60% equity held by Malaysians
• Possess valid premises license

Sector coverage

• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Related Services
• Services (Except Insurance and Financial Services)

OBJECTIVE

ASEP will assist Malaysian manufacturer of part and components to achieve competitiveness and sustainability.

ASSISTANCE

Participating company will go through a structured programme which include development of efficient management skills and knowledge, improvement for operating process including procurement, improving skills of its people as well as monitoring & evaluation

ELIGIBILITY

Automotive Part Manufacturers (Manufacturing)

• Modernized auto-component industry technology
• Improved quality
• Imbibed good manufacturing and shop-floor practices
• Transformed auto-component industry into a highly capable sector of the industry
• Contributed to localizing the component base
• Vehicle manufacturer started outsourcing more and more component
• Developed component and setup facilities
• Capability to manufacture the new breed of auto-components required for new generation vehicles

OBJECTIVE

Provide a one-stop facility that integrates advance software, hardware as well as technical consulting support for automotive design, development and system engineering works

ASSISTANCE

SMEs can use this facility to work on new design without having to heavily invest in technology. The centre is fully equipped with Altair’s hyperworks unlimited which runs simulation tests, including crash, electromagnetic and manufacturing simulation. Users can also work with Altair’s expert in lightweight engineering and composite.

ELIGIBILITY

Product designers and innovators in the automotive industry

OBJECTIVE

Provide technical assistance to producers of agro-based products.

ASSISTANCE

Participants of program will be provided with advisory and consultancy related to agro based projects undertaken.

ELIGIBILITY

All SMEs involve in agro-based products.

OBJECTIVE

Support technology adoption / applications by SMEs.
The scope of the Programme will cover activities:

1. Implementation of core activities targeted at enhancing productivity and market expansion of SMEs i.e.
• Innovation management through technology audit (value chain analysis)
• Increase technology uptake of SMEs
• Nurture growth of small and micro SMEs
• Cross-cutting programme

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified Malaysian SMEs

OBJECTIVE

• Enhance entrepreneurship, knowledge and skill for potential, new and existing entrepreneurs through various training and programme
• Provide one stop centre for youth entrepreneurs to build networking with entrepreneur development organisation (EDO) and entrepreneur financing institution (EFI)
• Assist youth entrepreneurs to promote and market products with new trend of business concept

LIST OF PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

A. Youth Entrepreneurial Network (YEN) Portal
An online platform for youth to explore and apply for training and financing facilities offered by various ministries and agencies.

B. Outreach Programme
1-day program targeted to mobile entrepreneurs mainly in food truck business. Activities includes pocket talk, information desk by ministries/agencies, short course and business matching.

C. Packaging Enhancement Program
Short course for existing youth entrepreneurs, aims to increase knowledge and importance of branding, packaging and labelling of the products and services.

D. Halal Certification Programme
Short course for existing youth entrepreneurs, aims to provide understanding on Halal certification and application procedures.

E. Youth Go Export
Programme aims to develop youth entrepreneurs to be more competitive and venture into international market including training and promotion of product and services.

F. Agro Biz Programme
Short training for agro youth entrepreneurs, aims to provide technical knowledge and advisory on businesses related to agriculture and agro based industry.

All program is fully funded by KBS.

ELIGIBILITY

Youth entrepreneurs or potential entrepreneurs

ASSISTANCE

Basic training skills to enable participants to embark in the selected business activity

OBJECTIVE

• Enhance entrepreneur skills
• Enhance entrepreneurship, technical knowledge and skills for existing, potential and New entrepreneur through training;
• Disseminate information on business opportunities, financial assistance and loans, infrastructure facilities and latest programmes

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified SMEs

OBJECTIVE

Assist existing automotive workshops to improve the level of customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability of the workshop business

ASSISTANCE

One to One coaching by experts in 5 area:

1. Entrepreneurship
2. Finance
3. Human resource
4. Marketing
5. Sales

ELIGIBILITY

1. 100% locally owned (Individual / Partners / Sdn Bhd)
2. Fulltime Entrepreneurs
3. Registered with SSM
4. Certified license from Local Authority
5. 18 years old above

Duration of programme:
9 months

OBJECTIVE

Provide a structured learning opportunity for the CEO’s of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) based on the Training Model of Japan SME University which will help them to develop capable human capital that will drive diverse management innovation and creativity

ASSISTANCE

Participating SMEs is require to pay fee of RM 2500. Upon fully completion of the programme this fee will be refunded.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Owner/CEO of SMEs/Managing Directors/Board of Directors
2. 60% Malaysian equity
3. Full time business operator
4. SMEs in all economics except financial services
5. Valid business license
6. SMEs incorporated under the companies act 1965 / registration of business act 1956 and fulfil SMEs definition
7. SCORE rating of 1 star and above

OBJECTIVE

CGP is a market driven programmes intended to bring together to bring together key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to train existing entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to greater heights via coaching. Its is a coaching and training programme

ASSISTANCE

Participant will be supported by a coach who will also provide assistance for growth.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Malaysian Start-up companies
2. 51% Malaysian-owned (primary base of operation in Malaysia)
3. Primary applicant age - Malaysian 18 years of age and above
4. Commitment from 2 team members (Founder / C-Level Management) to attend program and fulfil contract terms

DURATION

12 months

OBJECTIVE

Hands-on training for school leavers / unemployed to support of SMEs workforce demand.

ASSISTANCE

Participants are given an allowance throughout the training by the company and are obliged to work with the company upon completion if they are offered employment.

The company is not bound to offer employment upon completion of the training.

ELIGIBILITY

SPM graduate, unemployed youth and/or salaried employee at work who is selected by the company.

OBJECTIVE

Focuses on training at the Strategic and Functional level.

• Strategic level training intervention emphasizes on business strategies, innovation, productivity and human resource management.
• Functional level concentrates on certification programme for continuous re-skilling and up-skilling of workforce mainly for middle management and below.

ELIGIBILITY

• Strategic level – CEOs/Business owners/decision makers
• Functional level – Middle management and below

DURATION

Vary by programme.

OBJECTIVE

This programme is designed for managers, executives, trainers, instructors, team leaders or anyone in an organisation to be certified and to provide structured training and conduct relevant and fair assessment in their respective organisations

ELIGIBILITY

Any individuals from private organisation or government agencies

DURATION

5 days (public/in-house)

OBJECTIVE

Focus on enhancing companies to develop capability in proper management of HR in the respective organisation.

ELIGIBILITY

Registered and non-registered SMEs

DURATION

Vary by programme.

OBJECTIVE

Provides assistance for SMEs to undertake Training Need Analysis to further strengthen their human resource that can contribute to growth and productivity

ELIGIBILITY

• HRDF registered SME companies
• Small Medium and Enterprise
• Manufacturing ← 200 workers
• Services ← 75 workers
• Minimum levy balance of RM15,000

OBJECTIVE

Support for companies to adapt modern and progressive HR practices amongst the employers.

ELIGIBILITY

HRDF Registered / Non-registered employer

TARGET GROUP

• HR Practitioners
• Head of Departments / Directors
• Business Owners
• HR Manager / Executive

OBJECTIVE

To provide guidance as well as assistance to youths and jobseekers – either registered or not with Sabah Job Centre – to become an entrepreneur. Participation is free , and food and lodging are provided by the organiser.

ASSISTANCE

Training on how to become entrepreneur. Participation is free, food and lodging is full sponsored by the organiser.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicable to school leavers and jobseekers registered at Sabah Job Centre at district level
2. District Office will select the participant to attend the course
3. Open for all type of businesses.
4. Preferably local Bumiputera

DURATION

3 days 2 nights (conducted 12 times annually)

OBJECTIVE

To instil entrepreneurship and impart technical knowledge / skills businesses

DURATION

3-4 days

ELIGIBILITY

1. Potential and new entrepreneurs based in Sabah
2. Open to graduates, potential and existing entrepreneurs, women, public servant and private, pensioner and professionals.

OBJECTIVE

Graduates can obtain knowledge and experience in the field of business management and entrepreneurship.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Graduates with at least a Diploma recognised by JPA, Ministry of Education or equivalent.
2. Below 45 years of age.
3. Passionate about becoming an entrepreneur.
4. Preference is given to applicants capable of producing a convincing Summary of Business Plan taking into consideration the following:
1. Business background
2. Marketing
3. Operations; and
4. Finance

DURATION

8 weeks. A total of 20 participants will be selected to join the programme.

OBJECTIVE

Provide capacity building to increase Bumiputera entrepreneurs their capabilities to compete in Halal Market

ELIGIBILITY

1. Registered under the Company Act 1965 and at least six (6) months in business operation
2. Company owns valid business license from Local Authority
3. Company has a product that is ready to be marketed
4. Company operates in the valid premises for a period of 6 (workshop, factory, shop lots and etc) to process and manufacture products
5. Company is eligible to apply for Halal certification is a company engaged in business activity specified in the application Malaysian Halal Certification Scheme
6. Provide at - least one Muslim workers employed permanently (for micro) or 2 employees Muslim permanents and citizen (for medium)

OBJECTIVE

Provide technical advisory to increase readiness of company to qualify for Halal certification

ELIGIBILITY

1. Registered under the Company Act 1965 and at least six (6) months in business operation
2. Company owns valid business license from Local Authority
3. Company has a product that is ready to be marketed
4. Company operates in the valid premises for a period of 6 (workshop, factory, shop lots and etc) to process and manufacture products
5. Company is eligible to apply for Halal certification is a company engaged in business activity specified in the application Malaysian Halal Certification Scheme
6. Provide at - least one Muslim workers employed permanently (for micro) or 2 employees Muslim permanents and citizen (for medium)

OBJECTIVE

INSKEN Business Coaching (IBC) is a four (4) months coaching program. It is a combination of training and coaching approach for the entrepreneurs to scale-up their business. The coaching session will be delivered by an industry player (Industry Coach) as an experienced person in the same industry. The role of the Industry Coach is not only limited to coaching, it is also extended to monitoring progress, action plan and review of the participants’ performance throughout the programme’s duration.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Committed and focus along the programs.
2. Coachable.
3. Company registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
4. Minimum of three (3) years in business.
5. Has a sales’ record and business bookkeeping.

DURATION

4 months

OBJECTIVE

Business Enhancement Plan (BEP) is an initiative by INSKEN to identify assistance or interventions needed by selected companies to achieve a minimum of 10% increase in turnover or employment. BisKaunselor will be deployed to these selected companies in order to assist, coach, facilitate the formulation and implementation of specific business action plans and to achieve the target by conducting coaching meetings monthly for each companies.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Company registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
2. Annual revenue at least RM 150,000.00.
3. Minimum of two (2) years in business.

DURATION

4 months

OBJECTIVE

The training is to focus on technical know-how with aims to guide the entrepreneurs establishing and strengthening their day-to-day business operation including business governance, financial management, marketing, operation and technology adoption in order to enable the entrepreneurs to operate efficiently and effectively.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Open to any business industry.
2. Minimum of two (2) years in business.
3. Annual turnover at least RM100,000.00.
4. Business-owner are encouraged to participate.

DURATION

2 days

OBJECTIVE

Talent Development Program is designed to assist participants to identify gaps and enhance capabilities in order to expand leadership capacity. This program consist of:- Module 1: Leading Team, Module 2: Leading Self and Module 3: Leading Enterprise.

ELIGIBILITY

1. C-Suite Leaders- Leaders of High Performing Bumiputera Companies.
2. Emerging Leaders-Those identified as successors to the companies.

DURATION

6 months

OBJECTIVE

Establish a network of local fruit stalls as an alternative channel for consumers to obtain quality local fruits with customer-friendly service

ASSISTANCE

FAMA provides assistance for operators in the form of equipment, promotional items and expert advisory.

ELIGIBILITY

• The entrepreneur must be a MALAYSIAN CITIZEN and has operated fruit related business for at least 1 year and holds a legal business licence
• The entrepreneur must register with FAMA by filling in the GBBS application form
• Only fruits and products based on local fruits can be sold at the stall
• The main fruit commodity sold must comprise local fruits. However, imported fruits are permitted provided it does not exceed 30% of the total sales value at each time
• Products marketed must always be fresh and in good quality
• The business day and time must be set according to the appropriateness of the site and consumer demands
• The selected entrepreneur is not permitted to change ownership, lease, re-rent or any form of transfer of ownership for the stall

OBJECTIVE

To increase the value and sale of local crafts through promotional and marketing activities in both local and global markets

EVENT

Promotional activities at the local level, which include:

• Themed promotions such as National Craft Day;
• Craft promotions throughout the country via state craft festivals;
• Promotion in shopping complexes; and
• Promotion at the State departments of Kraftangan Malaysia

Promotions at the international level, which cover:

• Promotion at trade fairs overseas; and
• Promotions at domestic trade exhibitions including Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (KLICF) and International Trade Malaysia (INTRADE)

ELIGIBILITY

• open to entrepreneurs that market all forms of crafts including textile, metal, wood-based, and various other crafts throughout the country
• Registered with Malaysian Handicraft