LANGKAWI: Yayasan Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Yayasan LTAT) and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA ’25), marking the continuation of the Latihan Kemahiran Anak ATM & Anak Veteran (LAKSAMANA) programme, first formalised in 2023.
The LAKSAMANA programme is a strategic initiative under the Defence Industry’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, aimed at enhancing the technical skills of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) youth through a structured training approach with guaranteed job placements — the “train and place” model.
This ongoing collaboration between Yayasan LTAT and MIGHT — a national driver for high technology empowerment — is expected to strengthen the skilled workforce among the children of active and retired defence personnel, equipping them to navigate the digital era and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).
The initiative is set to open career pathways in technology-intensive sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing, maritime, and energy, aligning with the nation’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) aspirations.
Since the signing of the first MoU, the programme has produced numerous success stories. With the latest agreement, emphasis will be placed on enhancing skills training through upskilling and reskilling initiatives that are responsive to current industry needs and the nation’s ambition to build a highly skilled talent pool in the defence and technology sectors.
The MoU was signed by Dato’ Dr. Mohd Nizar Haji Sudin, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan LTAT, and En. Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO of MIGHT. The ceremony was witnessed by Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam bin Hj. Ahmad, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI); General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azizan Ariffin RMAF (Retired), Member of Yayasan LTAT’s Board of Trustees and Co-Chair (Government) of MIGHT; Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid; and Encik Mohammad Ashraf bin Md Radzi, Chief Executive of LTAT.
Yayasan LTAT and MIGHT remain committed to leading high-impact skill development initiatives such as LAKSAMANA, and will continue to explore future programmes to cultivate a high-quality national workforce.
