PETRONAS Management Training Sdn. Bhd. (PMTSB) - EPU

Issue No. 9 ISSN: 1675-9966 Sept - Dec 2006 

PETRONAS Management Training Sdn. Bhd. (PMTSB) 

PETRONAS Management Training Sdn. Bhd. (PMTSB), a 

wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS was incorporated on 

19 March 1992. Its core business is to deliver a comprehensive 

range of functional and technical related oil and gas industry 

training to meet the diverse and international needs of the 

PETRONAS group. PMTSB has two campuses, PERMATA in 

Bangi and INSTEP in Batu Rakit in Terengganu. PERMATA 

has a 50-acre campus has since 1989 been the focal point 

for the conduct of management and leadership development 

programmes. INSTEP began in 1981 to provide training for 

technical apprentices but had expanded to provide not only 

specialized technical training but also include health, safety and 

environment (HSE) training. 

In 2004, PMTSB joined the MTCP as a training provider 

capitalizing on its vast experience in organizing various oil, 

gas and petrochemical development programmes. It offers two 

annual programme for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry 

on Maintenance and Safety and Technical Training for Engineers. 

A total of 73 participant’s from all over the world have been 

invited to these two courses including from Cambodia, Myanmar, 

Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Ethiopia, Pakistan, 

Sudan, and Egypt. 

The Maintenance and Safety course for 2006 was held 

from 17 July - 11 August in both campuses for 24 participants 

from Sudan, Egypt, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Several 

subjects were focused on, such as environmental management, 

the concept of total asset life cycle management, methods and 

techniques of optimizing the lifecycle of all plant equipment 

to world class maintenance management. The curriculum 

on maintenance management covers the latest methodology, 

technology and its application in executing maintenance activities; 

knowledge enhancement of rotating equipment, and the infusion 

of appropriate mechanical equipment technology. 

Besides being exposed to the theoretical and instructional 

aspects of learning, the participants were also given exposure to 

real life plant environment through their visits to the Integrated 

Petrochemical Complex (IPC) in Kerteh and PETRONAS Penapisan 

Melaka Sdn Bhd (PPMSB) in Malacca and an educational tour to 

PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP) in Perak. To provide 

a wholesome Malaysian experience, participants were given the 

opportunity to experience the life of kampung (village) folks in 

the Malaysian Homestay Programme in Penarik, Terengganu, 

where they get acquainted with the Malaysian culture as well 

as visits to the silk and batik factories and beaches in the area. 

The programme also took participants to other landmarks such 

as the KLCC and Putrajaya. 

Dr. Imad Al Gadir, an O.H. consultant from Sudan, 

in expressing his satisfaction with the programme also was 

very impressed with PETRONAS and its personnel who are 

knowledgeable, committed, industrious, humble and hospitable. 

Another participant, Mr. Ahmed M. Anwar, an engineer from Ganop 

El-Wadi Petroleum Holding Company, Egypt, also expressed his 

amazement with the high technology and the state of the art 

facilities at the IPC. 

(1) Briefing at PETRONAS Penapisan (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. 

(2) Briefing at PETRONAS University of Technology 

(3) Group Photo at PETRONAS Penapisan (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. 

(4) Group Photo of Maintenance and Safety Course 

(5) At Skybridge, PETRONAS Twin Tower 

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(6) Experiencing the life of village folks during the Malaysian Homestay 

Programme in Penarik, Terengganu 

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MTCP Alumni Newsletter 

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CONTENTS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK 

Highlights Of MTCP Activities Page 

Activities 

Petronas Management Training 1 

Sdn. Bhd. (PMTSB) 

Course on Environmental 3 

Management and Polution Control 

Strengthening Science and 4 

Technology Management in OIC 

Countries 

Towards Managing National and 5 

Historical Records 

Building Halal Standards and 6 

Conformance Infrastructure for 

OIC Countries 

Third Country Training Programme 7 

(TCTP) on Computer Networking 

Technology 

Malaysia-Thailand Technical 7 

Cooperation Meeting 

Country Focus - The Kingdom of 8 

Cambodia 

MTCP Long-Term Scholarship 10 

Programme 

What Our MTCP Participants Say 11 

Feedback From Our Readers 14 

MTCP Short-Term Courses For 2007 15 

MTCP Readership Card 16 

Patron : Dato’ Halipah binti Esa, Director General of EPU 

Advisor : Ms. Noriyah binti Ahmad, Deputy Director General (Macro) 

Editor : Ms. Patricia Chia Yoon Moi, Director of External Assistance 

Members : 

EDITORIAL BOARD 

Dear MTCP Alumni 

Greetings from the Secretariat of the Malaysian 

Technical Cooperation Programme! We meet 

again in our ninth issue of the MTCP Alumni 

Newsletter, which is the last issue for the year 

2006. It is our hope that that this issue finds 

you in the best of health and doing well in your 

respective career. 

As in our previous issues, we bring to you an 

update of the MTCP current activities. In this 

issue, we have included several articles focusing on 

selected training providers/institutions that include 

the PETRONAS Management Training Sdn. Bhd. 

(PMTSB), Environmental Institute of Malaysia 

(EiMAS) and the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia. 

Cambodia is featured in the country focus section 

in this issue. We have also included an article 

on the MTCP Long-term Scholarship Programme, 

which gives some information on scholarships for 

undergraduate and postgraduate studies under 

the MTCP. In addition, we continue to dedicate 

a column to our alumni, to enable them to share 

their thoughts and views on the MTCP. 

It is our hope that through this publication, new 

links among MTCP alumni can be forged and 

the present network of friendship can be further 

strengthened. We look forward to continue hearing 

from you. Please do not hesitate to e-mail to MTCP 

at mtcp@epu.jpm.my or fax to 603-88883876. 

For greater coverage and better dissemination, 

the MTCP Alumni Newsletter is also available at 

http://www.epu.jpm.my. 

Thank you and best regards to all. 

Mr. Abdul Ghani b. Botok (ICT, EPU) Mr. Azman b. Hj. Ibrahim (JMTI) 

Mr. Zainal Abidin b. Abu Hassan (MOHE) Mr. Azemi b. Abdul Aziz (ARCHIVES) 

Mr. Mohd. Zulkephli Mohd. Noor (MOFA) Mr. Zazali b. Salim (PMTSB) 

Mr. Nasaruddin b. Rahman (ASM) Mr. Ab. Hamid b. Hj. Taib (EPU) 

Ms. Shanaz b. Rakhmat (DSM) Ms. Renuka Devi Logarajan (EPU) 

Dr. Zulkifli b. Abdul Rahman (EiMAS)

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COuRSE ON ENviRONMENTAl MANAgEMENT ANd 

POlluTiON CONTROl 

Briefing on zero burning re-planting technique and 

water management 

Getting to know the characteristics of toxins and 

hazardous waste 

Practical demonstration of air pollution control 

equipment 

Briefing at ASMA 

Automatic Air Quality 

Monitoring Station 

Watching a local 

folk weaving 

baskets at Pelagong 

Homestay 

The Environment Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS), the environmental training 

division of the Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE), under the 

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, started operation at its 

own building in the National University of Malaysia (UKM) Campus on 

1 August 2001. The main function of the Institute is to conduct training 

courses for the staff of DOE as well as the private sector in the areas 

of environmental management and pollution control. Key training areas 

carried out by EiMAS are categorized as follows: environmental basic 

competency course; environmental occupational safety and health; 

office management; water quality management; air quality management; 

environmental legislation; scheduled waste management; environmental 

management and impact assessment; and information communication 

technology. 

With the aspiration of becoming a Center of Excellence in 

environmental management in Malaysia, EiMAS strives to enhance manpower 

resource development programme for environmental management, and 

to develop and intensify capacity building in the field of environmental 

protection. The year 2005 has been more focused towards conducting 

intensive courses for DOE officers in line with the Public Sector Training 

Policy. In 2006, more attention was given to develop the human capital 

in pollution control within the industrial sector through its certification 

programmes. The year 2006 also has great significance to the Institute 

where its role has been expanded as the 35 th MTCP training provider, 

when it organized the course on “Environmental Management and 

Pollution Control”, on 7 – 25 August, 2006. This course was attended by 

20 participants from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mauritius, Myanmar, 

Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The objectives of this course, 

among others, were to provide training in the various aspects and methods 

for air quality management; share good practices on the implementation 

of national and inter-agencies programmes involving coastal and marine 

pollution management; and to give exposure and provide appropriate 

knowledge and skill on the fundamentals of hazardous waste pollution 

sources and control management. 

The course was organized to include lectures, case studies, 

discussions and study visits. The study visits were found to attract the 

most excitement among the course participants. These included visits to 

PUSPAKOM Wangsa Maju (a vehicle inspection facility), Golden Hope 

Plantations Berhad in Carey Island (on “zero-burning” technique), Alam 

Sekitar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (ASMA) in Bukit Jelutong (air and water 

quality monitoring), Master Jaya Environmental Sdn. Bhd in Balakong 

(air pollution control equipment), Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd. in Bukit Nanas 

(integrated scheduled wastes management centre) and Tex Cycle Sdn. 

Bhd. in Puchong (recovery facility). The course managed to demonstrate 

the different aspects of environmental management and environmentally 

sound technologies through the vast technical knowledge and 

know-how of our private sector companies in their respective 

fields. The most important aspect that the participants learnt in 

this course is the close partnership between the Government 

agencies and the private sector in terms of technical know-how, 

underlining the success of our Malaysia Incorporated concept. 

To commemorate this inaugural 

MTCP Course at EiMAS, a treeplanting 

ceremony was held, as 

part of the closing ceremony. 

Sorting of contaminated rags 

and container washing


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STRENgTHENiNg SCiENCE ANd TECHNOlOgY MANAgEMENT 

iN OiC COuNTRiES 

The Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), a statutory body 

under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, 

Malaysia was established in 1995. Its mission is to pursue, 

encourage and enhance excellence in the fields of science, 

engineering and technology (SET), for national development 

as well as development at the global level. Its five thrusts 

are to provide advice to the Government, foster a culture of 

excellence, assist in upgrading Malaysian industries, promote 

public awareness and spearhead international collaboration. 

Its 138 fellows are drawn from eminent Malaysian scientists, 

engineers and technologists in the fields of medical sciences, 

engineering sciences, biological sciences, mathematical & 

physical sciences, chemical sciences, information technology, 

and science and technology development & industry. The 

ASM also has three Honorary Fellows who includes the Right 

Honourable Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Prime 

Minister of Malaysia. 

At the 10th Session of the OIC Summit in 2003, Putrajaya, the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Science and Technology 

for Socio-Economic Well Being of the Ummah was declared Vision 1441. It represents a vision for the Muslim world to 

rededicate themselves to mastering S & T to face the challenges of the new global economy. One of the recommendations of 

this Declaration is to launch a S & T management training course for S & T personnel in OIC member countries. ASM, as the 

prime mover behind the Declaration, then joined the MTCP as a training provider in 2005. Its first management training course 

dedicated for researchers in OIC countries was held in September, 2005 for 38 participants from 16 countries. 

Participants 

during the 

hands-on 

session 

Participants 

during their 

site visit to 

Perak 

Participants 

during the 

study visit 

to MARDI 

Participants 

during 

the group 

discussion 

Group photo after the closing ceremony 

Building on the success of the first training course, ASM 

continued to organize this course in 2006 from 4-15 September, 

2006 in Kuala Lumpur for 37 researchers from 17 countries 

including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Egypt, Gambia, 

Indonesia, Jordan, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Pakistan, 

Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Uganda and Uzbekistan. The course provides 

participants with sufficient theoretical insights on current trends, 

issues and challenges in S & T and innovation management as well 

as skills on research management practices and promotes activities 

aimed at fostering a creative and innovative organizational culture. 

In addition, it serves as a platform to bring together researchers 

in OIC countries to discuss opportunities for joint research 

collaborations. Of particular value is the opportunity to network 

and make contacts with research institutions in Malaysia. 

Through this course, Malaysia is able to share its experience 

in this field as well as our experience on national development 

planning with regard to science and technology. During the core 

training on sound research management practices several R & D 

practitioners including Fellows of the Academy shared their expertise 

and experiences with participants including on preparation of 

research proposal and research report, intellectual property rights, 

research monitoring, commercialization and techno-entrepreneur. 

Participants were divided into groups for the preparation of project 

proposals for funding. These project proposals were then evaluated 

with the selection of the best group at the end of the course. 

Other than classroom sessions, participants had the 

opportunity to visit selected research institutions and research 

centres such as Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development 

Institute (MARDI), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), SIRIM and 

University of Malaya. These visits enabled participants to observe 

R & D practices and actual research being conducted in Malaysia 

including in biotechnology and bio-diesel as well as to interact 

and establish contacts with research managers in these centres. 

At the completion of the training course, participants expressed 

their appreciation to the Government of Malaysia and ASM for the 

wonderful opportunity to learn about S & T management practices 

in Malaysia. They also expressed their intent of applying and 

transferring the knowledge gained to their colleagues back home, 

thus, assisting in multiplying the course’s benefits towards developing 

human capital in OIC member countries.

Established on 1 December 1957, the National Archives of 

Malaysia(Arkib Negara Malaysia) was first known as the 

Public Records Office. In 1963, it assumed its present name 

in accordance with international usage. The National Archives 

Act No. 44/1966 and the National Archives Act 2003 entrusted 

the National Archives with the custody and preservation of 

public records of national and historical significance as well as 

promotion of public awareness through its dissemination to the 

public. The National Archives also strives to create an efficient 

administrative government machinery for a systematic records 

management. 


TOWARdS MANAgiNg NATiONAl ANd HiSTORiCAl RECORdS 

The National Archives of Malaysia offered its first National Archives of Malaysia Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur 

course for the MTCP in 1984. Through its two annual programmes, 

Records Management and Conservation and Book Binding, a total of 346 participants from 72 MTCP participating countries 

were trained. This programme aims to equip participants with the basic concepts and theories of records management and to 

enable them to recognize the needs for good records management in their own country. The objective of the Conservation and 

document/bookbinding course is to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of participants in this area. Assessment tests 

are administered during these courses and participants also have to prepare reports on related subjects. Besides lectures 

and practical work, study visits are organized to public and private agencies including the state branches of the Archives 

Department. 

The Department conducted its 22nd MTCP courses on 1 August - 24 September 2006, for 24 participants from 23 

countries. Of this group, 17 attended the Records Management course while 7 were in the Conservation and Book Binding 

course. The countries represented were Algeria, Belize, Bhutan, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Philippines, 

Thailand, Malawi, Myanmar, Mali, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago 

and Zimbabwe. 

Preparation 

of Retention 

Schedule for 

non-active 

records 

Records Management Course 

Preparation 

for transfer 

of records 

Preparation 

for Case 

Making 

Group photo of MTCP 

Participants for the Course on 

Records Management & the 

Course on Conservation and 

Bookbinding 

Conservation and Bookbinding Course 

Preparation 

for 

Leafcasting 

Process


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BuildiNg HAlAl STANdARdS ANd CONFORMANCE iNFRASTRuCTuRE 

FOR OiC COuNTRiES 

The increasing demand of Muslim population all over the 

world for halal food leads to a need to build a consistent and 

reliable infrastructure in the Organization of Islamic Conference 

(OIC) member countries pertaining to halal standards and 

conformance. Malaysia, with its reputation as one of the most 

progressive and technologically advanced Muslim nations, has 

successfully developed the framework as well as the standards 

and conformance infrastructure for the advancement of halal 

industries. As a member and current Chair of the OIC, Malaysia 

is, thus, well positioned to become the international hub for 

halal products and services by working closely with other OIC 

member countries. 

The Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM), with 

the support from the Department of Islamic Development of 

Malaysia (JAKIM), joined the Malaysian Technical Cooperation 

Programme (MTCP) as a training provider in 2006 to jointly 

organize a capacity-building training course to share knowledge 

and skills in building halal standards infrastructure with other 

OIC member countries. Since the DSM, under the Ministry of 

Science, Technology and Innovation, is responsible for standards 

and accreditation, it strives to promulgate and promote their 

activities in Malaysia. DSM has established the Malaysian 

Standard on halal entitled “Halal Food: Production, Preparation, 

Handling and Storage General Guidelines” (MS 1500:2004), 

which is also the first halal standard to be developed by a 

Muslim nation. 

In line with Malaysia’s commitment to capacity-building 

of OIC countries, DSM implemented its first course on ‘Training 

Programme on Halal Standards and Conformance Infrastructure 

for OIC Countries’ from 7-18 August 2006 under the MTCP. 

Its main objectives are to strengthen solidarity and cooperation 

among Islamic States with respect to halal industries as well as 

to seek new opportunities for trade and cooperation between 

Malaysia and fellow OIC member countries. 

The programme was attended by 15 participants from 

ten OIC countries, namely Algeria, Turkey, Bangladesh, Saudi 

Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Oman, Tunisia, Iran and Indonesia. The 

course was designed to give participants a first-hand exposure 

to the halal concept and the development of the infrastructure 

to support the development of halal industries. Lectures were 

delivered by the respective experts in their fields. In addition, 

the training group experienced hands-on-training on halal 

standards and conformance infrastructure as well as visits to 

relevant halal development agencies in Malaysia where they 

were briefed on their different roles in carrying out the halal 

development strategies. The participants acknowledged that 

the training was beneficial and timely since it was generally 

agreed that the Malaysian halal system is one of its kind and 

exemplary to them. 

Apart from that, they were also very impressed with 

the Malaysian hospitality shown throughout their short but 

memorable stay here. This initiative is truly a success as the 

objective of creating greater awareness of the importance 

and potentials of the Halal industries among the OIC Member 

Countries has been achieved. Apart from the training activities, 

participants were also given the opportunity to get to know 

Malaysian history, culture and heritage through a study visit 

to Melaka, the Historical City. They were truly amazed and 

impressed by the cultural artifacts, sold at the pasar malam 

(Malaysian style night market) in Jonker’s Street. Many even 

took the opportunity to experience their first trishaw ride. 

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(1) Opening Ceremony of MTCP Training Programme by Y. Bhg. Dato’ Abdul 

Hanan bin Alang Endut, Secretary General of the Ministry of Science, 

Technology and Innovation 

(2) Study visit to MARDI 

(3) Lunch at hawker stall 

(4) Study visit to Putrajaya: Group Photo at the Prime Minister’s Office 

(5) Group Photo at the Putrajaya Mosque 

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THiRd COuNTRY TRAiNiNg PROgRAMME (TCTP) ON 

COMPuTER NETWORKiNg TECHNOlOgY 

Japan Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTI), one of the advanced technology 

training centres developed by the Human Resources Department under 

Ministry of Human Resources, started its operation from its new campus at 

Bukit Minyak Industrial Park, Penang in January 2000. The main objective 

of JMTI is to produce well-trained industrial technologists with engineering 

knowledge and high technical skills, especially to prepare them to adapt and 

face the challenges of rapidly changing technology. 

JMTI offers advanced courses in Engineering Technology in four main fields ie. Computer, 

Electronics, Mechatronic and Manufacturing. Other activities include short customized courses and 

Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) on “Computer Networking Technology”, in co-operation 

with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Malaysian Technical Cooperation 

Programme (MTCP). 

This TCTP course was first implemented in 2001, and enters its sixth year in 2006. The training 

course was held from 12 June - 8 July 2006 for 10 participants from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, 

Cambodia, Lao PDR and the Philippines. Although this course was also targeted for Pakistan, 

Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand, there was no suitable participants from these countries. 

This course aimed to enhance knowledge of the functions of a computer system and assembling 

techniques of a complete functioning system unit using the latest operating system. Participants are 

also trained to improve their knowledge and ability in Network Benefit, Security, Hardware, Software, 

Structure and Services. In addition, participants are also required to acquire skills for various levels 

of networking system, from the design consideration, planning and implementation, managing the 

network system with various resources, to include first level troubleshooting and maintenance. 

This programme also included site visits to Telekom Malaysia, Malaysian Meteorological Service 

and Silterra Plant to understand the network structure, administration and maintenance. 

Participants during the PC Assembling session Having dinner together at Gurney Drive, 

Penang 

MAlAYSiA-THAilANd TECHNiCAl COOPERATiON MEETiNg 

The Technical Cooperation Meeting between Malaysia and 

Thailand was held for the fifth time in Bangkok, Thailand 

on 3-4 August 2006. The Malaysian delegation was led by the 

Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and the Thai delegation was 

led by the Thailand International Development Cooperation 

Agency (TICA). The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly 

atmosphere, reflecting the close relations between the two 

countries. 

The objective of this bilateral meeting was to review 

recent technical cooperation activities as well as to provide 

opportunity for both Malaysia and Thailand to expand the 

scope of cooperation. As both countries extend South-south 

cooperation to other developing countries, this meeting also 

aimed to explore new areas of joint cooperation as well as to 

address any issues arising. 

Through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation 

Programme (MTCP), various short-term technical courses 

and long term post-graduate studies are offered to the Thais. 

Thailand reciprocates through its Annual International Training 

JMTI integrated building, which houses all the training 

facilities, laboratories, workshop, lecture hall, library, etc. 

Training on Video-Conferencing 

via web-cam 

Participants at the Kek Lok Si Temple, 

Penang 

Course (AITC), Thai International Postgraduate Programme 

(TIPP), Technical Cooperation Among Development Country 

(TCDC), Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) and 

Thailand International Cooperation Programme (TICP). During 

the meeting, both sides expressed willingness to continue 

to cooperate in on-going bilateral technical cooperation 

programmes. New proposals for future cooperation were also 

exchanged between the two delegations. 

The meeting also discussed on cooperation on human 

resources development in the Joint Development Strategy 

for border areas (JDS) and the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand 

Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Cross Sectoral Development (HRD). 

A significant milestone was reached with the agreement to 

implement a MTCP initiative to train 50 Thai youths from 

Southern Thailand at Pusat GIATMARA. This initiative aimed to 

provide income generating skills to the Thai side by providing 

training in technical skills as well as in English language training 

for another two Thai trainers for the purpose of training the 

trainers.


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COuNTRY FOCuS – THE KiNgdOM OF CAMBOdiA 

Location : Southeastern Asia, bordering 

the Gulf of Thailand, between 

Thailand, Vietnam, and Lao 

PDR 

Area : 181,040 sq km 

Population : 13,881,427 (July 2006 est.) 

Nationality : Cambodian 

Independence Day : 9 November 1953 (from 

France) 

Ethnic Group : Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, 

Chinese 1%, other 4% 

Religion : Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 

5% 

Language : Khmer (official) 95%, French, 

English 

Currency : dong (VND) 

GDP : (Purchasing Power Parity) 

$34.08 billion (2005 est.) 

Bilateral relations between Malaysia and Cambodia are 

close and cordial. Malaysia continues to work closely 

with Cambodia at the regional and multilateral levels, 

including ASEAN, United Nations (UN) and Non-Aligned 

Movement (NAM). In ensuring that the bilateral relations 

between both countries are further strengthened, several 

high-level visits by leaders of both countries have taken 

place, most notably the Official Visit of the Right Hon. Prime 

Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi 

to Cambodia on 26 January 2004 and the first State Visit 

of the King of Cambodia, His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni 

to Malaysia on 27-29 March 2006 as part of his tour of the 

ASEAN region since his accession to the throne in late 

October 2004. 

In the effort to further strengthen bilateral relations 

between both countries, Malaysia and Cambodia convened 

their Second Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on 26-27 June 

2006 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The JCM is established as a 

mechanism to generate and foster closer bilateral relations 

between the two countries. Its aim is to pave the way to 

explore new cooperation opportunities in various areas that 

could benefit both countries mutually. Among the issues of 

mutual interests were those pertaining to security, trade, 

investment, transportation, tourism, agriculture, forestry, 

fisheries, land management, urban planning, construction, 

education, youth and sports, information, ICT, technical 

cooperation, capacity building, transnational crime and 

labour. 

In terms of trade and investment, the Malaysian 

private sector has a significant presence in Cambodia. 

To date, the Malaysian Business Council in Cambodia 

(MBCC) has 48 full members (i.e. companies with Malaysian 

interests of 51 percent and above equity participation) and 

13 associate members. Although the volume of bilateral 

trade between Malaysia and Cambodia remained small, it 

has shown a noticeable upward trend. In July 2006, the total 

value of bilateral trade between Malaysia and Cambodia 

was USD43.5 million. Malaysia’s exports to Cambodia 

totalled USD25.1 million, while Cambodian imports to 

Malaysia totalled USD18.4 million. 

Malaysia is the second largest foreign investor 

after China in Cambodia, with a total investment in terms 

of fixed assets approved amounting to USD1.8 billion. 

Malaysia’s main investments in Cambodia include banking, 

hospitality industry, garments, civil engineering, construction, 

petroleum, utilities, telecommunications and beverages. 

Currently, more than 42 Malaysian companies operate 

in Cambodia including Maybank, Petroliam Nasional 

(Petronas), Padiberas Nasional (Bernas), Muhibbah 

Engineering, Sunway Hotel, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and 

Casacom.

GDP growth : 13.4% (2005 est.) 

GDP per capital : $2,500 (2005 est.) 

Inflation Rate : 5.8% (2005 est.) 

Unemployment Rate : 2.5% (2000 est.) 

Major Industries : tourism, garments, rice milling, 

fishing, wood and wood 

products, rubber, cement, 

gem mining, textiles 

Exports : $2.663 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.) 

Imports : $3.538 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.) 

*Sources: CIA Fact book 

Mr. Chin Sothun and 

Mr. Phin Rody during 

the group discussion 

session 

Mr. Chin Chamrecun 

getting to know the 

characteristics of 

toxic and hazardous 

wastes at EiMAS 

demonstration lab 


In accordance with Malaysia’s foreign policy of 

“prosper-thy-neighbor,” Cambodia continues to participate 

actively under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation 

Programme (MTCP). Since joining the MTCP as a member 

country in 1984, the MTCP had provided a total of 686 

scholarship grants to Cambodian officials, making Cambodia 

the third highest ranking country in terms of being a recipient 

of MTCP scholarship grants for training. For 2006, up until 

August, 39 officials from Cambodia participated in short and 

long-term courses in a wide spectrum of technical areas in 

Malaysia. Based on the feedback from participants, the MTCP 

training had benefited them in terms of acquiring knowledge 

and technical skills as well as a better understanding of 

the particular Malaysian model of development. 

Cambodian 

participants during the 

homestay programme


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MTCP lONg-TERM SCHOlARSHiP PROgRAMME 

The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia was established on 27 March 2004 in Putrajaya. Its function was previously part 

of the Ministry of Education. By its establishment, the role of higher education is given further emphasis since the Ministry 

is given the important role to develop a strong and high quality higher education through the implementation of national policies 

that will cover all education providers from community colleges, polytechnics to universities. 

Education institutions were called upon to provide international exposure to their students through teaching methods 

and activities as well as allowing their intake of international students. Through interactions between Malaysian students and 

their international classmates, there would be a better understanding of other cultures. 

The Government has also made the procedures for applications for student visa more straightforward and uncomplicated 

in order to facilitate the intake of international students. In addition, the Ministry has also approved new Malaysian Education 

Promotion Offices (MEPO) in four countries, namely in Indonesia, (Jakarta), Vietnam (Ho Chi Min City), UAE (Dubai) and 

China (Beijing). The Malaysian Education Promotion Centre (MEPC), provides services to prospective international students 

by disseminating information on education, culture and lifestyle in Malaysia. 

Beginning 2006, the MOHE assumes responsibility for the administration of MTCP long-term scholarships which was 

previously undertaken by the Public Service Department. The MTCP Scholarship Award provides opportunities for deserving 

students in MTCP member countries to pursue postgraduate studies at Masters and PhD levels in 7 public universities in 

Malaysia. The duration of the award is 36 months for PhD programme and between 12 to 24 months for Masters programme. 

This scholarship is administered on a Government-to-Government basis, without any bond or conditions imposed by Malaysia. 

Scholarships are intended for promising qualified candidates up to 45 years of age at the time of application, who have the 

potential to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from Malaysia. 

The 7 participating Universities are: 

1. University of Malaya (UM) 

2. National University of Malaysia (UKM) 

3. Science University of Malaysia (USM) 

4. University Putra Malaysia (UPM) 

5. University of Technology of Malaysia (UTM) 

6. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) 

7. Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) 

Candidates should, at the time of application, possess a 

degree or equivalent qualification with at least a upper second class 

honours, (or CGPA 3.0/4.0) to be eligible for a Masters programme; 

and hold a Masters degree with good grades to apply for a PhD 

programme. The candidates must demonstrate outstanding verbal, 

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Putrajaya 

reading and writing proficiency in the English language through 

one of the recognized tests of English, TOEFL, Test administered 

by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or other equivalent English language qualification. If deemed 

necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test or English Test conducted by 

the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia or the Board of Admissions of a particular university. 

In the Ninth Malaysia Plan, a new MTCP scholarship scheme, the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS), was 

established. It will be administered by MOHE with the aim to foster closer bilateral ties between Malaysia and the MTCP member 

countries. This Premier Scholarship scheme offers opportunities to excellent and outstanding young students to pursue their 

undergraduate education in selected public and private Malaysian universities. Potential beneficieries are talented students 

with excellent academic record and outstanding participation in co-curriculum activities. A total of 15 scholarships is offered 

annually beginning from the 2007/2008 academic year to outstanding students who must not be more than 21 years of age by 

1st July 2007. 

Further details could be obtained from:- 

The Secretary General 

Ministry of Higher Education 

Scholarships Division 

Blok E3, Level 5, Parcel E, Precint 1 

Federal Government Administrative Centre 

Putrajaya 

Tel: 03-88835000 

Fax: 03-88895141 

E-mail: bs@mohe.gov.my / fandi@mohe.gov.my 

Website: http://www.mohe.gov.my

WHAT OuR MTCP PARTiCiPANTS SAY 


Mirzet Seho, 25, from Bosnia & Herzegovina, has a double degree in Economics and Islamic Revealed Knowledge & 

Heritage. He is currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Finance at International Islamic University of Malaysia. 

“I believe this is a great thing that every Malaysian should be proud of. I am very thankful to the Malaysian Government 

and its people for providing me with this golden opportunity. I pray to God and hope that in future MTCP can allocate 

more scholarships to students especially from my country, and I hope that students under this programme will network 

with each other. I would like to make a few suggestions: 

- Create a way of connecting us with one another, where we can communicate and build a proper or maybe official 

academic relation. 

- Stay in touch with us even after the end of the program and look us up in our country. I’m willing to work with any 

Malaysians, they are great. 

Thanks a lot and best wishes in your work.” 

guo Chentao, 32, from China, has a degree in Economics. He is currently pursuing a his Master’s degree in Strategy 

and Diplomacy, a joint programme of the National University of Malaysia (UKM) and Institute of Diplomacy And Foreign 

Relations (IDFR). 

“Malaysians are very helpful, kind and supportive. It is a gift to study here. The content of my study here is well-structured 

and very useful. I am sure I can learn a lot from this course and make use of all the education and experience that I 

gained back in my country later. 

In addition, I find that Malaysia’s education standard is very high, which will benefit a lot of the students choosing to 

study here. It is an honour to be awarded the MTCP scholarship.” 

Consolatha ishebabi, 44, from Tanzania, has a Master’s degree in Development Studies. She is currently pursuing 

her PhD degree in Development Science at National University of Malaysia (UKM). 

“It was really marvelous when I got the MTCP scholarship to join UKM. My experience in Malaysia has been interesting 

and challenging. The interesting part is the cooperation I have been getting from various Malaysian people throughout 

my stay especially at the university where I spend most of my life. People are always ready to assist you whenever you 

need their assistance. I have also made great friends who consider me as part of their families. The challenging part is 

the language. I used to feel uncomfortable when I meet people who inquire about my country but I fail to respond due 

to my poor Bahasa Melayu. After attending the Bahasa Melayu course for one year, I am fluent in the language. My 

two supervisors are very supportive. They are always there whenever I knock their doors. Finally, I have always enjoyed 

Malaysian culture, as it is not difficult to cope with it. People are very friendly and they are ready to assist whenever 

you ask. They are also eager to know from me about my country.” 

Amit Jheengut, from the Ministry of Environment and National Development, Mauritius, attended the MTCP course on 

Environmental Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. 

“This course is very useful for me. As an officer in the Ministry’s Unit of Environment, I need to know everything about 

Environmental Management and Pollution Control. Although I’m in charge of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, 

but after this course if I’m transferred to another Unit, for example EIA, I will be able to carry out my job because I 

have learnt what EIA is all about. Likewise, before this, I never had the opportunity to see what an air pollution control 

equipment like a bag filter looks like. But now, at least I know how it looks like. One more thing that I’m very fascinated 

with is the close working relationship between the Government agencies in Malaysia and the private sector. I will make 

sure that at least one Mauritian will attend this course next year.” 

Wilma Felisa R. uyaco, from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines, attended the MTCP 

course on Environmental Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. 

“There are a lot of ideas gained from this course, which we have put into an Action Plan and will be proposed to our top 

management. Some, which are within the DENR’s jurisdiction, can be implemented immediately, while others may take 

some time as they need to be agreed upon by other related agencies as well. Among the ideas that we will propose are: 

the inclusion of requirements for installing a device to monitor and maintain control facilities, in the Permits to Operate; 

having facilities like PUSPAKOM to carry out vehicular emission tests; contract out to a private entity similar to ASMA 

for conducting continuous ambient air and water quality monitoring, thus doing away with the crude way; as well as 

improvement in our toxic and hazardous wastes management. The most important knowledge/idea we learnt from the 

Malaysians is the unending desire of the people, either from the Government or private sector, to increase awareness 

on the importance of proper environmental management.” 

duong Thi Thanh Xuyen, from the Environment Protection Agency, Vietnam, attended the MTCP course on Environmental 

Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. 

“The contents of this training course are useful for our professional role in environmental management and pollution 

control. Experiences and knowledge gained from this MTCP course will be applied in Vietnam and will be transferred to 

other young scientists and managers to meet the needs of sustainable development in Vietnam and the ASEAN region. 

Among them include: promoting and encouraging the private sector to be involved in environmental monitoring such as 

air quality monitoring, dissemination of environmental information via the Air Pollutant Index (API) system, zero burning 

replanting technique for rubber and coconut state-run farms and paddy fields, expanding the model for recycling and 

recovery of toxic and hazardous waste, licensing procedure for toxic and hazardous waste treatment companies and 

last but not least, enforcement of erosion and sediment control in development projects.”


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vilma Tay Kim Nai, from the Singapore Environment Institute (SEI), Singapore, attended the MTCP course on Environmental 

Management and Pollution Control, at Environment Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS), DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. 

“This 3-weeks course has allowed knowledge sharing, networking, and experience enrichment professionally and 

personally. Among the ideas that Singapore learnt and could explore are: the separate category for E-waste which 

demonstrates the Malaysian government’s commitment to reducing/minimizing E-waste, and also making it more 

convenient for reference by the industries. Another idea is the privatization model for ambient air and water quality 

monitoring. The public-private training partnership incorporated in this course taps into latest developments from the 

industries, provide networking opportunities for industries with government officials, provides an all-rounded perspective 

to enforcement officers to do their work better, and forges stronger Public-Private partnership. The inclusion of local 

participants as “surrogate host” in the course is good because they act as interaction catalyst and “information counters” 

to the rest. I will promote these ideas for training programmes in SEI.” 

Sun Kourn, the Petroleum Geological Engineer from Cambodian National Petroleum Authority (CNPA), Cambodia, 

attended the MTCP course on “Maintenance and Safety in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry” at PETRONAS 

Management Training Sdn Bhd, 17 July - 14 August 2006. 

“I would like to express my deep gratitude and many thanks for the efforts made by Malaysian Technical Cooperation 

Programme (MTCP) and all the lecturers and also the services given by MTCP’s personnel throughout the programme. 

I also would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Malaysia for the kind assistance 

and generous financial support for the organization of the training course.” 

Kyi lin, the Deputy General Manager from Myanmar Petrochemical Enterprise, Myanmar attended the MTCP course 

on “Maintenance and Safety in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry” at PETRONAS Management Training Sdn Bhd, 

17 July - 14 August 2006. 

“I would like to thank the Malaysian Government and MTCP for giving me the opportunity to attend this maintenance 

management and safety course. I would also like to thank the Director of the MTCP course and his management team, 

lecturers and staff for their kindness. I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from this course and would never 

forget the friendly and kind people in Malaysia.” 

Omer Abdelgadir gasmalla, the Project Engineer from SUDAPET Co. Ltd, Sudan attended the MTCP course on 

“Maintenance and Safety in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry” at PETRONAS Management Training Sdn Bhd, 

17 July - 14 August 2006. 

“I would like to thank the Malaysian Government for providing us with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience 

and to strengthen friendship/relationship with people from other countries.” 

dr. Amany M Abd Al-Aziz El-Sayed, the Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics from Egypt attended the MTCP course on 

Science and Technology Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries at Academy of Sciences, 

Malaysia, 4 - 15 September 2006 

“First of all, I would like to thank the organizers, Academy of Sciences, Malaysia for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks 

for everything that you have done, the course was organised in a very good manner and I have really benefited from the 

course. Some interesting lectures include Vision 1441, Science, Technology & Innovation in the knowledge Economy, 

writing good research proposal, Promoting Invention: The Experience of MINDS and Science & Industry Linkage. The 

visits to research centres were valuable, the hospitality was very good and your people are nice and helpful.” 

dr. Samina Kidwai, the Principal Scientific Officer / Researcher from Pakistan attended the MTCP course on Science 

and Technology Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries at Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 

4 - 15 September 2006. 

“Assalamu Alaikum, I thank the organizers, Academy of Sciences, Malaysia for this wonderful opportunity. Foremost, I would 

like to felicitate the Academy for its exceptional arrangements and for providing this unique opportunity for researchers 

from OIC countries to meet, interact with each other, to develop friendships and creating a special bonding. 

The course was very appropriately structured, planned and professionally executed and at no time losing out on the 

human touch. The subject content of the course was interesting, fresh, mind opening, creative and high quality. The 

resource persons were friendly, open, approachable and very willing to share their knowledge and experiences with 

the participants. At the same time, generous in allowing time to the participants for open discussions, sharing their 

views and experiences, leading to some very interesting and engrossing class sessions, even during the difficult “after 

the lunchtime” slot. 

For me personally the course provided an introduction to approaches to newer concepts that value S&T research even 

more, especially when it solves real world problems. My study and work has taken me to many places, but this visit is 

definitely one of the most gratifying, treasured and enjoyable. There was a clear feeling of comfort and camaraderie 

amongst the participants that is truly special. What has actually won my heart over for Malaysia is that it is a country 

of outstanding natural beauty, with gentle and gracious peoples who harbour a true sense of national pride and belief 

that they will achieve their national goal and their sincere commitment towards it. Malaysia is indeed a role model for 

all the Ummah.” 

dr. dono Wahyuno, the Researcher from Indonesia attended the MTCP course on Science and Technology Management 

Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries at Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 4 - 15 September 2006. 

“The Science and Technology Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries had given me a lot of 

benefit. Sometime as a scientist, I only considered about the benefit of a research for the public and its originality. 

However, the lectures during the course awoke me to the fact that there are other important things that should be 

considered before and after we run our research activities to make them more valuable. Two weeks were too short 

to know all the participants well and enjoy life in Malaysia. Due to the warm welcome and well organized activities, 

within the first three days, I felt as though Malaysia is my second home country.”


gina M. Papa, from National Archives of the Philippines, attended the MTCP course on Records Management at the 

National Archives of Malaysia, from 1 August - 25 September 2006. 

“I thank the government of Malaysia for giving me the chance to attend this course. I chose this course because it 

will help me a lot in organizing seminar workshop on Records and Archives Management in the Philippines. As the 

Secretariat for the seminar workshop, we can improve the syllabus according to the International Archival Standard. I 

hope to impart my knowledge gained from this course to all records custodians in our country. This is also part of our 

archives’ future plans to upgrade facilities and equipment in Records and Archival Management.” 

Christopher Bruno Chagwayapah, from National Archives of Malawi, attended the MTCP course on Conservation and 

Bookbinding at the National Archives of Malaysia, from 1 August - 25 September 2006. 

“I chose this course to enable me to equip myself with basic knowledge in Conservation and Bookbinding. This course will 

help me and my country to work more efficiently and effectively in the National Archives of Malawi. Our main problems 

are acute shortage of staff and lack of training opportunity. It’s an eye opener to the world of archives and preservation. 

Indeed, my country benefited a lot from the course.” 

lok Bahadur lama, the Computer Operator from Nepal, attended the MTCP/JICA (TCTP) course on Computer Networking 

Technology at the Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute, Penang, Malaysia, from 12 June - 8 July 2006. 

“The training is fruitful for me and my organization where the networking system is implemented very well in MS 

Windows environment. So, I gained technical knowledge in performing day to day work, network administration, and 

network security. I’m very interested to learn more about net based programming, the class on PHP and MySQL is 

very interesting and useful for me. I really appreciate this course, the co-operation of JICA, and all the instructors and 

people involved that had done their job well.” 

Phavanha douangboupha, the Technical Staff from Lao PDR, attended the MTCP/JICA (TCTP) course on Computer 

Networking Technology at the Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute, Penang, Malaysia, from 12 June - 8 July 2006. 

“From this course, I had gained the technical knowledge in performing day to day work, the knowledge on networking 

for future cooperation, and observing current trend of the technology and how it can be applied in organizations. 

Nonetheless, I much appreciate the course at JMTI and all the instructors and people involved had done a very good 

job in ensuring that we would have a warm stay and at the same absorbed as much knowledge as possible. I am 

therefore very grateful for that.” 

Thiengtham Keopasith, the Staff of IT Center from Lao PDR, attended the MTCP/JICA (TCTP) course on Computer 

Networking Technology at the Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute, Penang, Malaysia, from 12 June - 8 July 2006. 

“The training in JMTI was related to my job. I have the chance to improve my job with the knowledge and experiences 

I got. The topics in this training were very interesting and would benefit my organization. After I return, I will share all 

my knowledge, experience, and new ideas with my colleagues.” 

Nadia Cefai, Engineer from Algeria attended the MTCP Training Programme on Halal Standards and Conformance 

Infrastructure for OIC Countries at the Department of Standards Malaysia, 7 - 18 August 2006. 

“The programme is excellent. Full of interesting knowledge. Help in improving my work.” 

Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Deputy Director from Bangladesh attended the MTCP Training Programme on Halal Standards 

and Conformance Infrastructure for OIC Countries at the Department of Standards Malaysia, 7 - 18 August 2006. 

“The knowledge gained from the training will enable me to introduce Halal Certification programme in my country.” 

M. Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary from Bangladesh attended the MTCP Training Programme on 

Halal Standards and Conformance Infrastructure for OIC Countries at the Department of Standards Malaysia, 

7 - 18 August 2006. 

“I have gathered a clear concept on Halal products and its importance in the Muslim world. It will help me to create 

more awareness among my country people on Halal.” 

Omar Karakoc, Engineer/Laboratory Staff from Turkey attended the MTCP Training Programme on Halal Standards 

and Conformance Infrastructure for OIC Countries at the Department of Standards Malaysia, 7 - 18 August 2006. 

“The programme is professionally prepared. Very useful and this will make the relationship between Turkey and Malaysia 

closer.”


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FEEdBACK FROM OuR REAdERS 

Dilmani Warnasuriya, Sri Lanka 

“Informative, Knowledge based and exciting. Well presented and conceptualized newsletter.” 

Nesa Drakes, Barbados 

“I am delighted to receive this newsletter, however, I think that a section should be dedicated for the technical 

minded. More so media related video.” 

Shadir Faizul Ali Milton, Guyana 

“Edition is informative and attractive. I hope to get the newsletter regularly. I suggest to put more photos.” 

Sanat Kumar Neupane, Nepal 

“I am very happy to receive this MTCP newsletter. During my short time at the institute I have learnt & experienced 

a lot, especially in the field of structural fire fighting. Thank you MTCP & give my love to all the instructors & people 

of Malaysia. Say Hi! To my friend Azriel who took us through Indoor fire fighting.” 

Piri Urirau, Cook Islands 

“There should be an article on the interesting places to visit in your beautiful country. Thanks for a copy of the 

newsletter.” 

Daniel Njagi Nyaga, Kenya 

“The Alumni Newsletter reminds me of the sweet days that I spent in Malaysia (year 2005) and received the honour 

to be a member of the MTCP Alumni. The newsletter is very informative. Many thanks to the MTCP, Government 

of Malaysia and its People.” 

Sohail Akhtar Siddique, Pakistan 

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and the staff at the MTCP Newsletter.” 

Mohamed Ebrahim AlJeeb, Bahrain 

“May, I first of all convey my personal gratitude for sending us the MTCP Alumni Newsletter. Appreciate very much 

for it. As a new country, we are proud to represent our country at the MTCP course at ALAM. 

Alberto Freitas Pereira, Timor Leste 

“It is always nice to have news from the other side of the world. Congratulations for working in this newsletter.” 

Klever Alban, Ecuador 

“The newsletter will lead us to the next level of networking, as it will keep us abreast of the recent MTCP 

programmes and activities and keeping in touch with the MTCP family and fellow participants.” 

Ai. O. Orolfo, Philippines 

“It is a very useful newsletter especially the training courses which allows the developing countries to grow.” 

Refilde Yvoune Keta, Lesotho 

“I thank the Government of Malaysia for the opportunity given to me to attend the course on Economic Planning 

and Management conducted by INTAN. I hope the knowledge and experience gained here will contribute towards 

the development of our departmental activities in Myanmar. I have gained much more knowledge from this edition, 

which is also useful to my department. I must express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Malaysia and 

MTCP.” 

Aye Aye Khine, Myanmar 

Note: We wish to thank all MTCP alumni who responded to our column. However, due to space constraint we could not feature 

everyone. Our appreciation goes to all who answered our call.

ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA (ASM) 

Email: nasa@akademisains.gov.my 

• Science & Technology Management Training Course for Researchers 27 Aug - 7 Sept 

in OIC Countries 

CENTRAL BANK OF MALAYSIA (BNM) 

Email: beeleng@bnm.gov.my 

• Financial Regulators Forum on Islamic Finance 26 - 30 Mar 

• 2nd Insurance Regulation and Supervision Course 11 - 22 June 

• 6th Banking Supervision Foundation Course 2 - 20 Jul 

• Islamic Banking and Finance for Central Bankers 6 - 17 Aug 

• 25th Central Banking Course 10 - 21 Sept 

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES AND EXTENSION EDUCATION (FOSEE), 

MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY 

Email: rizal@mmu.edu.my 

CENTRE FOR INSTRUCTOR AND ADVANCED SKILL TRAINING (CIAST) 

Email: mohdnor@ciast.gov.my 

• Plastic Injection Moulding Technology 6 - 24 Aug 

• Engine Management System for Automative Technology 6 - 24 Aug 

CIVIL AVIATION COLLEGE MALAYSIA (DCA) 

Email: cacmal@tm.net.my 

• Approach Control (Non-Radar) 4 June - 17 Aug 

• Approach Radar Control 4 June - 17 Aug 

COOPERATIVE COLLEGE OF MALAYSIA (MKM) 

Email: mkm@mkm.edu.my 

• Certificate in Co-operative Management 4 - 30 June 

• Certificate in Co-operative Auditing 4 - 30 June 

• Certificate in Co-operative Human Resource Management 12 Nov - 8 Dec 

• Certificate in Poverty Reduction Programme 12 Nov - 8 Dec 

DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES (DOF) 

Email: mtcp@dof.moa.my 

• Macrobrachium rosenbergii Aquaculture Management 2 Apr - 17 May 

• Brackishwater Aquaculture Management Course 4 June - 18 Jul 

• Fisheries Management Course 1 Jul - 11 Aug 

• Shrimp Hatchery Management Course 22 Oct - 5 Dec 

DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE (DID) 

Email: halim@water.gov.my 

• Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management 22 Oct - 11 Nov 

• International Course on Irrigation System Management 12 Nov - 1 Dec 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES (DVS) 

Email: mtcp@jph.gov.my 

• Animal Feed Production and Quality Assurance 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Animal Quarantine Management 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Artificial Breeding in Cattle 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Modern Farming System in Broiler Production 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Modern Farming System in Broiler Production 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• HACCP - Based Inspection System 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Information and Communication Technology in Veterinary Services 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Veterinary Laboratory Technologies 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

• Management of Veterinary Services 23 Jul - 23 Aug 

ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (EiMAS) 

Email: sha@doe.gov.my 

• Environmental Management and Pollution Control for OIC 2 - 20 Oct 

and Asia-Pacific Countries 

FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA (BOMBA) 

Email: latihan@bomba.gov.my 

• Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Rescue 18 - 29 June 

• International Sctructural Fire Fighting for Developing Countries 20 - 31 Aug 

• Technical Rope Rescue (TRR) 22 Oct - 2 Nov 

IKRAM TRAINING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (ITIDI) 

Email: rosliza@ikram.com.my 

• International Course on Building Construction & Maintenance for CLMV 3 Apr - 16 May 

Countries 

• International Course on Integrated Housing Project Development for 22 May - 04 Jul 

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines 

• International Course on Road Construction & Maintenance for Kenya, 10 Jul - 22 Aug 

Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Uganda, 

Zimbabwe, Libya and Sudan 

• International Course on Road Construction & Maintenance for China, 6 Nov - 19 Dec 

Timor Leste, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka 

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT 

Email: noordin_noorliza@yahoo.com.sg 

• Epidemiological Intelligence and Management programme (EIMP) 4 - 29 Jun 

INSTITUTE FOR RURAL ADVANCEMENT (INFRA) 

Email: rubiyah@infra.gov.my 

• Poverty Alleviation : Localising The Anti-Poverty Agenda 15 - 28 Jul 

– The Malaysian Experience 

• Poverty Alleviation : Localising The Anti-Poverty Agenda 12 - 25 Nov 

– The Malaysian Experience 

INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS (IDFR) 

Email: vasudiwan@idfr.gov.my 

• Diplomatic Training Course for International Participants 3 - 23 Apr 

• English for Diplomacy (Francophone and Russian 23 Apr - 11 May 

• Crisis Management for International Participants 8 - 29 May 

• Course on Multilateral Diplomacy 22 May - 11 June 

• Course on Negotiation for International Participants 24 Jul - 13 Aug 

• Strategic Analysis for International Participants 7 - 28 Aug 

• Orientation Course for Heads of Mission from Afghanistan, Iraq & Timor Leste 23 Ocy – 5 Nov 

INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH MALAYSIA (IMR) 

Email: seameo@imr.gov.my 

• Diploma in Applied Parasitology & Entomology (DAP&E) 7 May - 11 Oct 

• Diploma in Medical Microbiology (DMM) 5 Nov -30 Apr 08 

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT (INPUMA), UM 

Email: inpuma@um.edu.my 

• Peace Building and Human Security for Timor Leste Senior Officials 2 - 14 Apr 

• International Politics and Economics for CLMV Public Officials V 14 - 26 May 

• Effective Capacity Building for Senior Sudanese Officials V 13 - 25 Aug 

• Multicultural Nation Building for Senior Afghan Officials 12 - 24 Nov 

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPBA) 

Email: ipba@streamyx.com 

• Developing Classroom Skill I 26 Mar - 13 Apr 

• Exploring Language Teaching Through Literature 26 Mar - 13 Apr 

• The Reflective Practitioner 23 Apr - 18 May 

• Developing Classroom Skill II 30 Apr - 18 May 

• English for Effective Communication I 2 - 27 Jul 

• English for Effective Communication II 2 - 27 Jul 

• Integrating ICT into Language Teaching 3 - 28 Sept 

• Testing and Evaluation in Second Language Teaching 3 - 28 Sept 

MTCP SHORT-TERM COuRSES FOR 2007 


JUDICIAL AND LEGAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (ILKAP) 

Email: ilkap@ilkap.gov.my 

• Drafting, Investigation and Prosecution Course for Brunei Darussalam 23 Apr - 18 May 

• Prosecution Course for Prosecutors 13 - 17 Aug 

• Administration of Justice in Malaysia 29 Oct - 14 Nov 

MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA) 

Email: mida@mida.gov.my 

• Familiarization Programme for Officials of Investment Promotion Agencies 15 - 27 Jul 

MALAYSIAN MARITIME ACADEMY (ALAM) 

Email: dzalin_hjayub@alam.edu.my 

• Emergency Response and Rescue Operation 25 Mar - 7 Apr 

• Maritime Safety & Security Management 6 - 26 May 

• Marine Environmental Conservation 17 - 30 Jun 

• Shipping Administration Jul - 11 Aug 

• Inland Waterways Management 28 Oct - 17 Nov 

• Transportation of Natural Gas 2 - 22 Dec 

MALAYSIAN NATIONAL PRINTERS LIMITED (PNMB) 

Email: mtcp@printnasional.com.my 

• Printing Technology 30 Jul - 24 Aug 

MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB) 

Email: aznizan@mpob.gov.my 

• 26th Palm Oil Familiarization Programme (POFP) 24 June - 4 Jul 

• 15th Oil Palm Plantation Management Course (OPMC) 7 - 13 Dec 

MALAYSIAN TAX ACADEMY (APM) 

Email: mansor@hasil.org.my 

• Tax Enforcement Course 14 - 25 May 

• General Tax Administration Course 2 - 20 Jul 

• Tax Treaty Course 22 Oct - 2 Nov 

MULTIMEDIA COLLEGE (MMC) 

Email: azwanhak@tm.com.my 

• Computing and Evaluation on Networking for CLMV 2 - 29 May 

• Advanced Computing & Mobile & Satellite Communications System 2 - 29 May 

for CLMV 

• Managing Network & Mastering Technology to Create Digital 2 - 29 May 

Environment for CLMV 

• Computing and Evaluation on Networking 6 Nov - 1 Dec 

• Advanced Computing and Mobile and Satellite Communications System 6 Nov - 1 Dec 

• Managing Network and Mastering Technology to Create Digital 6 Nov - 1 Dec 

Environment 

NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA 

Email: edu@arkib.gov.my 

• Course in Records Management 14 Jul - 16 Sept 

• Course in Conservation and Bookbinding 14 Jul - 16 Sept 

NATIONAL AUDIT ACADEMY 

Email: mtcp@audit.gov.my 

• Performance Audit 14 - 25 May 

• ICT Auditing 19 - 30 Nov 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (INTAN) 

Email: mtcp@intanbk.intan.my 

• Leadership and Organisational Management 29 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Human Resource Management in the Public Sector 29 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Information Technology Management in the Public Sector 29 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Quality Service in the Public Sector 29 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Project Planning and Management 29 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Training Methodology 26 Mar - 27 Apr 

• Managing Privatisation 2 - 30 Aug 

• Integrated Environmental Planning and Management 2 - 30 Aug 

• Managing Agricultural Systems 2 - 30 Aug 

• Strategic Management 2 - 30 Aug 

• Developing Multimedia Applications for Managers 2 - 30 Aug 

• Information Technology Management in the Public Sector 1 - 30 Nov 

• Urban Planning and Management 1 - 30 Nov 

• Economic Planning and Management 1 - 30 Nov 

• ASEAN Case Study Workshop 1 - 30 Nov 

• Senior Executive Development Programme 1 - 30 Nov 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VALUATION (INSPEN) 

Email: mtcp@inspen.gov.my 

• International Certificate Course in Property Valuation 28 Mar – 28 May 

• International Certificate Course in Property Taxation 28 Mar – 28 May 

• International Certificate Course: IT in Real Estate Business 28 Mar – 28 May 

• International Certificate Course: Valuation of Special Properties 28 Mar – 28 May 

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MALAYSIA 

Email: bl@pnm.my 

• Workshop on Leadership Development for Directors of National 

Libraries in Developing Countries Apr 

• Basic Course for Library Assistants Jun 

• Library Visits / Attachments Jun 

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (NPC) 

Email: omar@npc.org.my / marzuki@npc.org.my / zainuri@npc.org.my 

• Systems Development for Small and Medium Enterprises Programme 14 May – 30 Jun 

• Work Study for Productivity Improvement Programme 14 May – 30 Jun 

PETRONAS MANAGEMENT TRAINING SDN. BHD. (PMTSB) 

Email: shamot@petronas.com.my 

• Breakthrough Supervisory Techniques in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical 11 – 24 Jun 

Industry for ASEAN Countries 

• Maintenance and Safety in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry for 15 Jul –11 Aug 

Sudan, Egypt, Oman, Ethiopia, Yemen and Mozambique 

• Technical Training for Engineers from CLMV, Timor Leste and Indonesia 11 - 24 Nov 

in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SDN. BHD. (PSDC) 

Email: mustazah@mypsdc.com / steven@mypsdc.com 

• Training Programme on Mixed Development for Cambodia & Indonesia 5 - 16 Mar 

• Training Programme on ICT for Cambodia 5 - 16 Mar 

• Training Programme on Resorts for Maldives 5 - 16 Mar 

• Training Programme on Mixed Development for Iran, Libya & Saudi 30 Apr - 11 May 

• Training Programme on Management Consultancy for Libya 30 Apr - 11 May 

• Training Prog. on Legal for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR & Saudi 26 Jun - 6 Jul 

• Training Prog. on Water Resources for Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran & Saudi 26 Jun - 6 Jul 

• Training Programme on Highways for Iran, Lao PDR & Saudi 20 - 30 Aug 

• Training Prog. on Independent Power Producer for Indonesia, Iran & Lao PDR 20 - 30 Aug 

ROYAL CUSTOMS ACADEMY MALAYSIA (AKMAL) 

Email: wahid@customs.gov.my / cic_akmalm@yahoo.com 

• Training Management (International) Course 26 Feb – 9 Mar 

• Commercial Fraud (International) Course 2-12 Apr 

• Attachment Program (Customized for CLMV Customs Administrations) 11-23 Jun 

Senior Officers of Customs Study-Tour on Customs’ Automation 

• Narcotic Identification & Narcotic Law Enforcement (International) Course 2-14 Jul 

• Passenger Examination (International) Course 30 Jul – 11 Aug 

• Attachment Program (Customized for CLMV Customs Administrations) 27 Aug – 8 Sept 

on CEPT Products & Procedures

SECURITIES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SIDC), SECURITIES COMMISSION 

Email: shamini@seccom.com.my / hadi@seccom.com.my 

• Islamic Markets Programme 1-6 Jul 

• Emerging Markets Programme 17-23 Nov 

SIRIM BERHAD 

Email: mtcp@sirim.my 

• International Workshop on Standards and Quality 17-30 Jun 

• Training Programme On Industrial Chemical Safety Management For 17-30 Jun 

Small Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) 17-30 Jun 

• International Training Program on Industrial Automation for Sustainable 17-30 Jun 

Development 

• International Training Programme on Quality Improvement Framework 17-30 Jun 

for SME Development for Developing Countries 

• International Training Programme on Enhancing Competitiveness 12-25 Aug 

Through CAD/CAM Applications 

• Cleaner production Technology for Sustainable Industrial Development 12-25 Aug 

• Senior Management Programme on Managing RTOs 12-25 Aug 

• Training Programme on Total Quality Management for Developing Countries 12-25 Aug 

TUN ABDUL RAZAK BROADCASTING INSTITUTE (IPTAR) 

Email: dali@rtm.net.my 

• Digital Radio Studio Jul 

• Video Editing System Jul 

• Production of Jingle and Public Services Announcement Jul 

• TV Production and Direction for TV Producers and Directors Jul 

MTCP/OiC SHORT-TERM COuRSES FOR 2007 

DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIA (DSM) 

Email: shahnaz@dsm.gov.my 

• Training Programme on Halal Standards and Conformance Infrastructure 6-17 Aug 

MALAYSIA EXTERNAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MATRADE) 

Email: jamaliah@matrade.gov.my 

• Sharing of Malaysia’s Experience in Trade Promotion 12-18 Nov 



• Training Course on Promotion of Organizational Excellence and 22-27 Oct 

Competitiveness for OIC Countries 

• Enhancement of Knowledge and Capacity Building for Human Resource for OIC 5 Nov-21 Dec 

ROYAL CUSTOMS ACADEMY MALAYSIA (AKMAL) 

Email: wahid@customs.gov.my / cic_akmalm@yahoo.com 

• Attachment Programme (Customized for Members of the Organization - OIC): 

Sharing Good Practices on Customs Procedures and Facilitation 7-19 M 

SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SMIDEC) 

Email: ismas@smidec.gov.my / murniati@smidec.gov.my 

• Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs among OIC Member Countries 14-25 May 

• Training Programme for Officials from Agencies Responsible for SME Dev. 19-30 Nov 

MTCP 

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EPU, Prime Minister’s Dept. 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia 

e-mail: mtcp@epu.jpm.my or fax: 603-88883876 

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MTCP/TCTP SHORT-TERM COuRSES FOR 2007 

CENTRE FOR INSTRUCTOR AND ADVANCED SKILL TRAINING (CIAST) 

Email: mohdnor@ciast.gov.my / mohdnoorjunita@yahoo.com 

• Vocational Training Methodology 6 - 24 Aug 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Email: fatimahn@doa.gov.my 

• Extension Methodology with Special Focus on Business and Production Planning 25 Feb - 24 Mar 

for ASEAN Countries 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES (DVS) 

• Training Programme on Diagnosis of Avian Influenza at Source NA 

• Training Programme on Worksyhop on Policy & Strategy in Prevention, Control & NA 

Eradication of Avian Influenza in South East Asian Region 

ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (EiMAS) 

Email: mtcp-eimas@doe.gov.my 

• Waste Water Treatment in Food Industry for CLMV Countries 20 - 30 Aug 

INSTITUTE OF RURAL ADVANCEMENT (INFRA) & DEPARTMENT OF 

AGRICULTURE (DOA) 

Email: yusmazy@infra.gov.my / yusmazy@yahoo.com 

• Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation: The Malaysian 8 - 28 Apr 

Experience 

MALAYSIAN TAX ACADEMY (APM) 

Email: mansor@hasil.org.my 

• Tax Treaties Course for CLMV Countries 28 Nov - 7 Dec 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (INTAN) 

Email: rajashamir@intanbk.intan.my 

• Environmental Protection for CLMV Countries and Timor Leste 16 - 27 Jul 



• Promotion and Management of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for CLMV 5 Feb - 19 Mar 

Countries 

• Best Practices for Business Excellence for CLMV Countries 16 Jul - 30 Aug 

SIRIM Berhad & MULTIMEDIA COLLEGE (MMC) 

• Policy Framework for SME Development NA 

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