Welcome to K-Youth 2025: Empowering Future Talent in Machinery & Equipment
K-Youth 2025 is a national initiative under Khazanah Nasional Berhad, designed to build a sustainable pipeline of highly skilled, future-ready Malaysian youth. Focused on enhancing employability and bridging critical skills gaps, K-Youth provides structured training and real-world experience in high-demand industries across Malaysia. As a committed Project Partner, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) plays a key role in developing future talent for the Machinery & Equipment sector under Track A of K-Youth 2025. With over three decades of experience in building Malaysia’s technology ecosystem, MTDC is recognized as a national leader in technology commercialization, innovation support, and talent development. With a thriving network of over 700 ecosystem companies, MTDC offers a strong platform for participants to gain real-world exposure.
Through K-Youth, participants will embark on a 4-month journey:
in areas such as Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR), smart machines, automation systems, and next-generation manufacturing
with placements within MTDC’s ecosystem companies, providing participants with valuable industry experience and hands-on learning
21 technology companies successfully listed on Bursa Malaysia
RM7
billion in total revenue
generated
700
Intellectual Properties (IPs) created
RM1 billion
in export value
achieved
The creation of over 9,500 Knowledge Workers through our ecosystem
Equipping Malaysian youth with high-value, industry-relevant skills
Facilitating direct employment opportunities in the Machinery & Equipment sector
Supporting Malaysia’s transition to a technology-driven economy
Monthly Salary including statutory deductions
(EPF, SOCSO and EIS)
Machinery & Robotic
Minimum Diploma Engineering, Mechatronic, Automation, Computer Science, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing or equivalent.
Certificate of Completion
Autonomous Mobile Robot
Minimum Diploma Engineering or equivalent
Certification of Completion
+ 3 certifications will be provided: Basic, Advance and Service AMR for Industry
Electro Mechanical Machinery, Engine & Equipment
Minimum SPM/ SMPV/ STPM
(targeting Technician, Mechanics and relevant participants)
Micro-credential Certificate & Certificate of Completion
Productivity Through Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
SPM and above. Open to all fields, with priority given to IT and Engineering
Certificate of Completion
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Should you have any question, please contact us
Marina Kazim
Vice President ll
MTDC Academy
Shahrul Azman Abd Malek
Assistant Vice President
MTDC Academy
Nurul Azwa Aman Khan
Senior Associate
MTDC Academy
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