Sunday, August 3, 2008

The Malaysia-Japan Automotive Industry Corporation (MAJAICO)

The Malaysia-Japan Automotive Industry Corporation (MAJAICO) at ADTEC Shah Alam has been agreed upon by both governments under the Malaysia-Japan Economic Agreement. Under this Corporation, Ministry of Human Resources will represent Malaysia and JETRO, will represent Japan. The general idea and focus of the corporation is to enhance the performance of automotive industry in Malaysia in various areas. Manpower Department has been given the task to undertake one project, named Project B. project B, the Master Trainer Training Program, is aimed at improve the skill and knowledge of the trainers, supervisors in the automotive industry. This Project is scheduled for 5 years, commenced on May 2006. Under Master Trainer Training Program, trainers from training institution will be trained in various automotive areas to develop their skill and knowledge to a higher ability.

JETRO will provide their technical expertise by dispatching expert trainers to train the master trainers. Three (3) main fields have been identified. They are: 1.1 Automotive Manufacturing (Group A) 1.2 Quality Assurance & Development (Group B) 1.3 Equipment Maintenance (Group C). 15 master trainers are required to participate permanently for this program. Manpower Department has recruited 12 master trainers, and these trainers are currently attached at MAJAICO program and have undergone the common basic skill course conducted jointly by counterparts and experts during the 3rd phase. The Director of ADTEC Shah Alam has appointed 3 additional master trainers from ADTEC Shah Alam whom had already undergone the training during the 1st and 2nd phase period to complete the requirement. From 5th May 2008 till 30th May 2008, JETRO has dispatched 3 experts to assist the program.

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