GiatMARA Bagan Datuk Upgraded to Malaysia-China Institute to Train 2,000 TVET Students

GiatMARA Bagan Datuk has been upgraded to the Malaysia-China Institute (MCI) to train the local TVET workforce with expertise from China. The center will initially train 2,000 TVET candidates who will be fully sponsored for training in China by Chinese organizations.

The program has already started, with 650 local TVET students undergoing initial training at GiatMARA Bagan Datuk before being sent to China for further training. The training covers various fields such as electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, internet of things, solar energy, information technology, and machining. In the first step, a Chinese organization will sponsor students in the fields of renewable energy, hydrogen vehicles, and telecommunications.

Why this matters: This initiative reflects the cooperation between Malaysia and China, as well as increased investment from China into Malaysia. There is significant demand for skilled workers from Malaysia in these related fields.

The selected students come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, including from Sabah and Sarawak. "The program focuses on areas such as renewable energy, hydrogen vehicles, and telecommunications, and is supported by a Chinese organization," according to the summaries.

The upgrade of GiatMARA Bagan Datuk to the Malaysia-China Institute and the sponsorship of 2,000 Malaysian TVET students for training in China marks a significant step in cooperation between the two countries. It will help develop a skilled local workforce in key emerging industries with expertise from China.

Key Takeaways

• GiatMARA Bagan Datuk upgraded to Malaysia-China Institute to train TVET workforce.
• 2,000 TVET students to be fully sponsored for training in China by Chinese organizations.
• Training covers fields like EVs, AI, IoT, solar energy, IT, and machining.
• Program focuses on renewable energy, hydrogen vehicles, and telecommunications.
• Cooperation between Malaysia and China, with increased Chinese investment in Malaysia.