Chery Malaysia collabs with Belia Mahir Project to empower local talent

KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Belia Mahir Project to foster career opportunities for Malaysian youth. The Belia Mahir Project is a non-governmental entity that works under the National Skilled Workers Organisation.

The project provides access to higher education and skills training to those not in employment, education, or training (NEET) through partnerships with higher education institutions and vocational training centres. It also helps youth get job offers across various industrial sectors.

The key highlights of the collaboration between Chery Malaysia and the Belia Mahir Project are as follows - 

• Through this collaboration, the Chinese automaker aims to bridge the gap between education and employment for Malaysian youth, by offering them a smooth transition from graduation to rewarding careers in the automotive industry. 
• The graduates recommended by the Belia Mahir Project will get a chance to join Chery Malaysia’s offices and assembly plants nationwide.
• It will offer selected candidates invaluable experience by working with Chery, which is touted as China’s largest vehicle exporter.
• Qualified individuals can grab a competitive minimum monthly income of RM 2000, along with comprehensive staff benefits.

“With the recent launch of Chery’s assembly plant in Shah Alam, Selangor, and more in the pipeline, we aim to cultivate a robust workforce of skilled professionals to maintain our commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles and services to our valued customers.” said Executive Vice President of Chery Corporate Malaysia, Mr. Leo Chen.

“By empowering local talent and fostering collaboration, we are not only supporting Malaysia’s industrial and energy transition goals but also contributing to the growth and development of the automotive industry in the country,” added Mr. Leo Chen.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the chairman of the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, recognised the MoU during the TVET program launch ceremony by the Malaysian-China Institute (MCI).

The ceremony was also attended by Ipoh Timur MP and National TVET Council member Howard Lee, Batu MP, andMITRA Special Committee chairman P. Prabakaran, Tang International Education Group Founder Li Jinsong, and RISDA chairman and MCI Advisory Board chairman Manndzri Nasib.

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