Partnership with universities to supply local talents
THE RM4.2bil Penang Technology Park @ Bertam (PTP) will create 30,000 jobs and drive economic growth in the northern region.
Under development by Ideal Capital Bhd, PTP will immediately activate the local supply chain and trigger a surge in social and economic activities.
"PTP will strengthen the local supply chain within the light and medium industry to create jobs in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, research and development, administration, management, and support services sectors,” said Ideal Capital chairman Tan Sri Alex Ooi Kee Liang.
"The new job opportunities will raise incomes, improve living standards, and enhance purchasing power, generating spill-over effect for hospitality, healthcare, and construction, driving the state's overall economic growth," he added.
The newly created job opportunities will benefit the graduates of University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Penang branch, Aimst University, University Science Malaysia Bertam branch and the Industrial Training Institute Kepala Batas.
UiTM Penang rector Professor Dr Hj Ahmad Rashidy Razali (third from left) signed the MoU with Ideal Property Group.
These educational institutions, located adjacent to the park, will supply skilled workers to meet the demands of the burgeoning industries.
“We have forged Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between UiTM Penang Branch and Aimst University to foster local talents who will contribute to the park's success and drive the progress of our community.
“Our initiatives will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge required by the industries in PTP and create a robust talent pool that can meet the park's human resource needs," he added.
Aimst University chief executive and vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr John Anthony Xavier (middle) signed the MoU with Ideal Property Group.
“We are excited about the immense opportunities PTP can bring to the northern region.
"In line with the demand for skilled workers in industrial parks, PTP will encourage the development of specialised skills in the local labour market and create opportunities for upskilling and training programs to enhance the employability and competitiveness of the local workforce.
“The park's presence will not only make available fresh employment opportunities but also foster economic growth and attract foreign investments," Ooi said.
Meanwhile, PTP is joining BECIS Malaysia to drive sustainability initiatives in the park to enhance its competitive edge as a global hub for high-tech industries.
“We integrate sustainable energy solutions seamlessly into PTP to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and demonstrate the power of responsible development and environmental stewardship.
"Together with BECIS Malaysia, we envision a future where sustainable practices become the norm," Ooi emphasised.
Aerial view of PTP @ Bertam with 100 percent site clearing completed for the first phase covering 98.74ha.
BECIS is an end-to-end energy as service provider to high-quality commercial and industrial customers in the distributed utility sector with an international presence in eight countries across Asia.
BECIS China, Thailand & Malaysia managing director Arnaud Dauvillier said the partnership, guided by a shared vision for sustainable industrial development, strives to establish a transformative benchmark to inaugurate positive changes and a greener future in the industrial sector.
The ESG partnership focuses on delivering sustainable energy solutions to PTP's clients, prioritising environmental well-being alongside operational efficiency.
The services offered include rooftop solar solutions, innovative utilisation of potential detention ponds for large-scale solar installations, optimised cooling solutions through chiller deployment and other value-added energy solutions.
