ADTEC (Advanced Technology Centre), under the Manpower Department (JTM), and Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening technical talent development and expanding industry exposure for trainees.
In a recent Facebook post, ASB said the collaboration, sealed through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), is expected to pave the way for joint initiatives covering technical and professional training, competency development, expertise sharing, and industrial exposure in line with current industry needs.
The MoU was signed at Wisma Asian Supply Base by JTM director-general Datuk Rospiagos Taha and ASB chief executive officer Datuk Japar Esteban.
“The partnership represents a strategic initiative to strengthen linkages between industry and technical education and skills training institutions, particularly in developing a workforce equipped with relevant technical competencies. It also reflects the commitment of both ASB and ADTEC JTM to producing highly skilled, competent and competitive human capital capable of meeting evolving industry needs,” the statement said.
ASB said the collaboration is expected to give trainees greater exposure to real industry practices, while knowledge and expertise sharing between industry practitioners and training institutions will help keep training programmes aligned with workplace demands.
The partnership is also expected to support the development of local talent and strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers needed by industries in Labuan and the wider region, it added.
The signing was witnessed by ASB Human Resources Department head Zulainahwaty Sulaiman, along with senior representatives from JTM and ADTEC campuses.
Among those present were JTM Research and Planning Division director Alina A. Rahman@Othman, ADTEC JTM Labuan Campus director Imalistyahusnanjaya Mat Hussin, ADTEC JTM Kota Kinabalu Campus director Sudirman Hammade, ADTEC JTM Sandakan Campus deputy director Suhaidi Mustar, and JTM Industry Relations Unit head Ganesan V. Murugesu.
