SUBANG JAYA: Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net) enters into a strategic collaboration with TVETMARA through a Letter of Intent (LOI), to further develop the nation's electric vehicle (EV) talent to be industry-ready and support Malaysia’s transition towards electrified mobility.
The collaboration will create opportunities for EV technical hands-on training, on-the-job training (OJT), internships, apprenticeships and technical exposure.
This would allow students to build competencies that are directly relevant to EV aftersales operations. In the longer term, the initiative aims to support a smoother transition from TVET education to industry training and, ultimately, towards becoming certified EV technicians.
Pro-Net chief executive officer Zhang Qiang said during the LOI signing with TVETMARA Masjid Tanah director Shabudin bin Said that the collaboration is about ensuring Malaysia’s talent pool keeps pace with the rapid growth of EV adoption.
“As more Malaysians make the shift to EVs, we also need to make sure we have the right people with the right skills to support them.
"For us, this is more than just teaching students about EV technology. It is about giving them real hands-on experience, building their confidence and preparing them for what the industry needs," said Zhang.
Integral to this according to Zhang are TVET institutions as they have an important role to play in preparing the next generation of technical talent.
"By working closely with TVETMARA, we can bring industry knowledge and requirements closer to the classroom, giving students a clearer pathway from learning and hands-on experience to a career in the EV industry.
"Ultimately, we want to help build a stronger and more sustainable aftersales workforce for Malaysia,” he added.
As part of the collaboration, TVETMARA Masjid Tanah has also agreed to jointly organise the inaugural e.MAS Electrified Excellence Competition as a platform for EV technicians and service advisors to demonstrate their technical knowledge, practical skills and presentation capabilities in EV technology.
The competition is intended to strengthen technical competencies while encouraging continuous learning and professional development among those involved in EV aftersales operations.
It also provides an opportunity to identify and nurture emerging technical talent as Malaysia moves towards wider electrified mobility adoption.
Both companies believe that the development of a skilled and capable EV aftersales workforce will be increasingly important in supporting customers and maintaining high standards of service quality as the number of electrified vehicles on Malaysian roads continues to grow.
