On behalf of the publisher, Challenger Concept (M) Sdn. Bhd., I am very pleased to announce the release of the much awaited 9th edition of Training GuideMalaysia.

The Training Guide Malaysia is complemented by the web-portal www.trainingmalaysia.com and is an annual guidebook containing information on the training industry in Malaysia. The guidebook focuses on workplace training, corporate training and skills training (technical & vocational), in support of the Government’s efforts to develop human capital under the 9th Malaysian Plan.

The successful release of this publication is made possible due to the support and encouragement from the many government departments, individuals and organisations, as well as the sponsorship of Malaysian educational institutions. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to thank and express my sincere gratitude to the following persons, advertisers, establishments and institutions:

• Minister of Human Resources Malaysia, Y.B. Datuk Dr. S. Subramaniam
• The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Human Resources, Y. Bhg. Datuk Thomas George
• The Chief Executive of Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad, Y. Bhg. Mr. Tiew Hai San
• The Director-General of the Department of Skills Development, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ir. Wan Seman bin Wan Ahmad
• The Deputy Director General of the Department of Skills Development, Y.Bhg. Mr. Pang Chau Leong
• The President of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), Y.Bhg. Professor Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad Bajunid
• The Chief Executive Offi cer of Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM), Y.Bhg. Dr. Wilson Tay
• The President of Malaysian Association of Professional Speakers (MAPS), Y.Bhg. Professor Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Omar Abdul Rahman @ The Federation of JPK Accredited Centers, Malaysia (FeMAC)
• The Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (MAPCU)
• The National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)
• Persatuan Kebangsaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta Bumiputera Malaysia (PKIBM)
• Manpower Department, Department of Skills Development, Skills Development Fund Corporation and other departments of the Ministry of Human Resources
• Skills Development Division and other departments of the Ministry of Youth and Sports
• National Institute of Entrepreneurship and other departments of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship & Cooperative Development
• Department of Agriculture and other departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
• MARA Vocational Education & Training Division
• Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB)
• Akademi Binaan Malaysia
• Department of Civil Aviation for Pilot Licensing
• And many other government agencies / organisations that may have been unintentionally left out

I would like to commend Mr. Tan Mui Hong, who is the pillar behind this annual guidebook, and his dedicated team. This includes the editorial, production and marketing staff; its associate web developing company, WebWay E-Services; and the designers, printers, typesetters – all who have worked hard and smart to bring this publication to fruition. I also wish to thank my many other fellow associates, friends and every individual who have contributed in one way or another towards the publication of this guidebook.

This is our 9th edition and as we strive to deliver a better edition of the guidebook each year, I welcome any feedback which can assist us in doing so.

It is our hope that more people will become aware of the need for more training and skills development and that they will be able to obtain invaluable information from this guidebook and web-portal www.TrainingMalaysia.com in helping them accomplish their aspirations.

Challenger Concept (M) Sdn. Bhd. will be distributing as many as 2000 free copies of the guidebook to relevant government agencies, training institutions, employers and secondary schools in Malaysia; and our foreign missions abroad.

Thank you.

CHALLENGER CONCEPT (M) SDN. BHD.
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