New hands-on training programme to benefit both factories and employees

Celestica Electronics Asia operations head Yong Chong Chin (third from left) receiving the SLDN from JPK Competency Certification Division director Mohd Shukri Ismail (third from right) while Wong (second from left) looks on.

THE Academy in Factory (AiF) initiative that provides hands-on training to those interested in working in factories can boost Johor’s efforts in drawing investors.

Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai said the 18-month training programme for potential employees would create more talents to cater to the state’s growing manpower needs.