CENERGI AIMS TO BRIDGE MALAYSIA’S GREEN SKILLS GAP, SIGNS MOC WITH MOHR TO TRAIN TVET STUDENTS
PUTRAJAYA, 5 October 2023 – To address Malaysia’s green skills shortage, Cenergi SEA Berhad (Cenergi or the Company), a sustainable energy solutions provider and subsidiary of UEM Group Berhad, has inked a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) which will see the Company providing green-related technical skills to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students.
Signing the MoC on behalf of MOHR was its Minister, YB Tuan V. Sivakumar while Cenergi was represented by its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Hairol Azizi Tajudin. Present to witness the document exchange was Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Under the MoC, Cenergi, specialising in reducing carbon footprint through investments in renewable energy specifically biogas, biomass, solar and small hydro as well as energy efficiency projects, will provide and develop latest curriculum and teaching modules aligned with green industry requirements in collaboration with instructors of Institut Latihan Kemahiran Asas (ILKA). In addition, Cenergi will offer hands-on internship opportunities to ILKA students, enabling them to gain practical experience and support their professional growth.
“As we continue to focus on the energy transition agenda, there is an immense potential for growth and opportunities within the green industry and thus, we must prepare our workforce accordingly. Cenergi is committed to the advancement and integration of TVET into the industry, both within the classroom and out in the field. By equipping the next generation with the necessary skills and expertise, we can meet the ever-evolving demands of the green industry, collectively drive the energy transition and support the growth of Malaysia’s green economy,” said Hairol Azizi Tajudin, Cenergi’s GCEO.
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