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KUALA LUMPUR, 2 JULY 2024 – In conjunction with the National Training Week (“NTW”) 2024, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport”), a member of MMC Group, was honoured as one of the strategic partners of NTW 2024. The certificate of appreciation was presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, to Northport’s Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, during the NTW 2024 Summit at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 30th June 2024.
Also present at the event were the YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of Human Resources; YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications; YB Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health, Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee Daud, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Human Resources, as well as leaders and employees of the public and private sector.
NTW is a nationwide event organised by HRD Corp, an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources, with the aim of fostering a lifelong learning culture among employers, training providers and the general public. The week-long programme provides opportunities and initiatives for upskilling and reskilling Malaysia’s workforce and talents through various learning methods and platforms provided by local industry players for free to all Malaysians nationwide.
NTW 2024 commenced nationwide from 24th to 30th June 2024, with the aim of offering over 25,000 free training programmes to 200,000 Malaysians. The focus skill areas for NTW 2024 included Life Skills, Future Skills, Financial Skills, Creativity & Innovation and Sustainable Development.
“Northport’s participation in NTW reflects our commitment to contributing to the nation’s human capital development. By offering diverse and comprehensive training programmes related to the port and logistics industry, we aim to equip Malaysians with the necessary exposure, skills and competencies to thrive in an ever-evolving job market,” said Dato’ Azman.
Northport has participated in NTW since its inception in 2023. Through its training centre, Northport International Centre of Excellence (“NICE”), the Company offered various programmes to the public during NTW 2024, including Study Tours, Halal Awareness, Port Safety & Security and more. A total of 221 participants from various industries took part in the programmes offered by NICE, receiving very positive feedback.
Established in 2014, NICE is a HRD Corp-accredited training centre and has been appointed as a Pusat Latihan Bertauliah under the Department of Skills Development since 1st October 2023. NICE offers three National Occupational Skills Standards (“NOSS”), namely the Terminal Tractor Operations, Rubber Tyred Gantry (“RTG”) Operations and Ship-to-Shore Crane Operations. NICE aims to enhance skills and knowledge among employees and extend training to external parties for industry-wide benefits.
“Northport remains committed to providing continuous learning opportunities including TVET programmes to all Malaysians, irrespective of gender. We believe that by offering accessible and inclusive training programmes, we can empower both men and women to excel in the port and logistics industry. Through these initiatives, we aim to bridge the skills gap and ensure that Malaysians are well-prepared to meet the demands of the job market. We are confident that our efforts will not only enhance individual career prospects but also contribute significantly to the nation’s economic growth and sustainability,” added Dato’ Azman.
Photo caption: Northport’s Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof (centre) receiving the National Training Week (NTW) 2024’s Strategic Partner Certificate of Appreciation from the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim (second from right). Looking on are YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications (left), YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of Human Resources (second from left) and YB Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health (right).
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MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
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Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
