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GLIMPSE OF MALAYSIA
WHAT IS INVITE?

MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (MQF)

QUALIFICATIONS & LEVELS
MALAYSIA OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK (MOSQF)
SkillsMalaysia INVITE PACKAGE
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA AN INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR EDUCATION
& SKILLS TRAINING TVET
MALAYSIA CENTRE OF EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
COST OF STUDYING
COST OF LIVING
3 STEPS TO STUDY IN MALAYSIA
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER MALAYSIA
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE (SMI) IS

THE INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL
TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMS IN
MALAYSIA FOR MAINSTREAMING
VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING.
ABOUT TEVT IN MALAYSIA
Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET)
in Malaysia continues to play an important role in
providing highly skilled labour to fulfil the needs
of industry. In the context of rapidly changing
global economic scenario, the development of
knowledge and skills is critical in maintaining
the competitiveness of various industries and
sustaining the growth of a country as a whole.
To ensure the continued development of a skilled
and knowledgeable workforce, the SkillsMalaysia
INVITE programme was designed based on the
National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS). NOSS
is a specification of the competencies expected
of a Skilled Worker who is gainfully employed in
Malaysia for an occupational area & level & pathway
to achieve the competencies.
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OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of SkillsMalaysia INVITE
is to create & provide a new dimension
of learning skills to school leavers & adult
learners who out from the purely academic
stream by:
Offering Malaysian Skills Certification &
International Vocational Skills Qualifications
Providing
skills-based
training
for
employment, skills upgrading, retraining &
entrepreneur skills.
Provide opportunities for trainees to obtain
gainful employment as skilled employees or
entrepreneurs.

WHY MALAYSIA IS A PREFERRED DESTINATION?

Competitive Fee

Training in Malaysia ia a value for money option as SkillsMalaysia INVITE offers

a wide diversity of training programmes with relatively low training fees as
compared to other developed country, well equipped facilities & highly qualified
instructors. Training fees which includes tuition & others study fees depending
on the program & duration of training.

SkillsMalaysia INVITE programmes are also

affliated with incorporated certification by
International organisations such as City
& Guilds (UK); LCCI (UK); TWI (UK); TAFE
(Australia) and many other international
and professional qualifications.

Cost of Living

A country of Stability

In general, accommodation, foods & transportation are very affordable in

Malaysia although the actual cost of living will depend on the individual choice
& lifestyle.

Recognised Worldwide and Experience in

International Education

According to UNESCO, Malaysiais ranked 11th worldwide as a preferred education

among international students. The widely-recognised qualifications for tertiary
programmes offered by Malaysia higher education institutions make Malaysia a
trusted choice.

Malaysia is a harmonious and peaceful

country where various ethnic groups
live together in mutual understanding
and acceptance. This forms a colourful
and vibrant heritage for the peoples of
Malaysia as well as visitors. Since Malaysia
gained independence in 1957, it has
experience steady economic progression
and rapid infrastructure development
which Malaysia are truly proud of.

BENEFITS
Among the advantages of SkillsMalaysia INVITE included :
Qualifications that are recognised by
Malaysian & international Certification Bodies

Training curriculum designed based on National Occupational

Skills Standard (NOSS) which was developed by industry experts.

Training is conducted at DSD Accredited

Centre that as well equipped with modern
facilities together with highly skilled &
experienced trainers.

Trainees will undertake a structural and systematic industrial

attachment at recognized companies in Malaysia.
Program has a links and relationship with local & international
industry partners.

TARGET GROUP
This programme is designed for International students who are interested in pursuing technical & vocational skills training in Malaysia.

SKILLS SECTOR COVERED

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1 E&E,
& BROADCASTING
COMMUNICATION
2 INFORMATION
& TECHNOLOGY
3 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
& ELECTRICAL
4 MECHANICAL
SERVICE MAINTENANCE
5 TRANSPORTATION
6 MATERIALS METAL & NON-METAL
7 PACKAGING
8 PRINTING
9 CHEMICAL
10 MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICALS
11 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
12 SOUVENIR & SMALL ENTERPRISE
13 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
14 LANDSCAPING & ENVIRONMENTAL

15 INTERIOR DCOR
16 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
17 TEXTILES & APPAREL
18 AGRICULTURE & AGRO-BASED
19 RESOURCE-BASED
20BIOTECHNOLOGY
21 EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
22 OIL & GAS
23HALAL INDUSTRY
24 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES
25DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES
26DEFENCE & SECURITY SERVICES
27 CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
28ARTS & CULTURE
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PRESENTLY, BOTH PRE-TERTIARY & TERTIARY EDUCATION ARE UNDER THE

JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA, WHILE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING
SEGMENT HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (DSD) ENABLING TVET PROGRAMMES TO RECEIVE
THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL FOCUS & EMPHASIS LEVERAGED THROUGH THE
RESOURCES OF THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES, MALAYSIA. THIS IS INLINE
WITH THE GOVERNMENTS VISION IN DEVELOPING MALAYSIA AS A CENTRE OF
EDUCATIONAL & TVET EXCELLENCE.

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TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

(TVET) in Malaysia continues to play an important role
in providing highly skilled labour to fulfil the needs of
industry. In the contect of a rapidly changing global
economic scenario, the development of knowledge &
skills is critical in maintaining the competitiveness of
various industries & sustaining the growth of a country
as a whole. To ensure the continued development of a
skilled & knowledgeable workforce, the SkillsMalaysia
INVITE programme was designed based on the National
Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS). Noss is a framework
developed by the industrys expert which outlines the
core competencies required for a range of occupations.

ii. Lifelong Learning

- Accreditation Prior
Achievement (APA)
Recognition of Prior Achievement (APA)
or formely known as the Accreditation
of Prior Achievement is a method to
give recognition to any individual who
can demonstrate skills outlined in the
National Occupational Skills Standards
(NOSS) based on prior experience &
achievements.

TVET TRAINING APPROACH

i. Competency Based Training (CBT)
TVET in Malaysia is a Competency Based Training
(CBT) which is an approach to vocational training that
emphasises on what a person can actually do in the
workplace as a result of education & training. The criteria
used in the evalution of competencies are clearly stated &
given in advance.

ii. Dual Training System

(Apprenticeship Program)
The apprenticeship program aims to expose apprentices
to actual situations in the industry. Apart from technical
competencies, the NDTS also emphasizes human &
social competencies such as team work, self monitoring,
shouldering common responsibilities & the like.
Approximately 70%-80% of the training is done in the
industry, while the remaining 20%-30% is carried out in
training instituitions, utilizing curriculum develope by the
National Occupational Core Curriculum (NOCC)

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THE EDUCATION SECTOR IN MALAYSIA

HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY DURING
THE PAST DECADE AND MALAYSIA
IS FAST BECOMING A CENTRE OF
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE
REGION.
MALAYSIA
CURRENTLY
HOUSES
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM
MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND IT IS
PROUD TO BE THE STUDY DESTINATION
OF CHOICE OFFERING QUALITY
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. MANY
CHOOSE TO STUDY HERE BECAUSE
THEY RECOGNIZE MALAYSIA AS AN
IDEAL GATEWAY TO DEVELOP THEIR
ASIAN NETWORK AND RELATIONSHIPS.
THEY ARE ALSO ABLE TO LEARN FROM
MALAYSIANS
GREAT
DIVERSITY,
RAPID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND PEACEFUL AND HARMONIOUS
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY!
The country is set to welcome 200,000 international
students inclusive of under SkillsMalaysia INVITE
to study in Malaysia by the year 2020. As a new
initiative to widen Malaysia as an International Hub
for Education and TVET, SkillsMalaysia INVITE was
launched on July 2011. At present, there are more
than 80 International Accredited Centre (IACs) with
more than 1500 international students undergone
in varieties skills programmes. Malaysia targeted
16,000 international students by year 2020 in TVET
programmes.

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THE RELATIVELY CHEAPER COST OF THE EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA COUPLED
WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTOR WHY INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS CHOOSE TO STUDY HERE. THE FOLLOWING TABLES SHOW THE
COST BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN MALAYSIA:
AN EXAMPLE OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION COST FOR A BEAUTY THERAPY
COURSE (1 YR) IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN UNITED KINGDOM & AUSTRALIA

HEALTH
INSURANCE

AVERAGE
EDUCATION
COST (1 YEAR)

STUDY IN
MALAYSIA

STUDY IN UK

STUDY IN
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USD 1,000
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USD 2,000

USD 7,850
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USD 12,000

USD 3,700

USD 12,000

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USD 5,400

USD 20,685

USD 390

USD 29,140

* Based on currency exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.3 MYR

Source: Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources

COST Of Living
ANOTHER ATTRACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STUDY IN
MALAYSIA IS THE RELATIVELY COST OF LIVING. THE TOTAL COST OF
EXPENDITURE FOR ACCOMMODATION, EITHER ON CAMPUS OR OFFCAMPUS, IS REASONABLE AND WITHIN MANY BUDGETS. DEPENDING ON
THE LOCATION AND CHOICE, THE AVERAGE MONTHLY RENTAL FOR A
SINGLE ROOM (TWIN SHARING) PER STUDENT IS BETWEEN RM300 RM450
TRANSPORTATION, LAUNDRY AND OTHER ESSENTIALS, BASED AN ORDINARY
LIFESTYLE ARE MATED BETWEEN RM700 RM950 (USD200 USD270) PER
MONTH. THEREFORE, THE AVERAGE TOTAL COST OF LIVING WILL RANGE
FROM RM 12,000 TO RM17, 000 (USD3430 USD4860) PER YEAR.

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BECAUSE MALAYSIA IS
ISLAMIC COUNTRY
AZARASH
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THE COST OF LIVING

& COST OF STUDY ARE
REASONABLE
ALEX
INDONESIA | MEATECH

I LOVE STUDY
IN MALAYSIA
KOSHANKAR PARKINI
SRI LANKA | TOC

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GUTAWA
INDONESIA | MEATECH
Malaysia is economically stable, i like
the climate, the culture & the food.

ABAS
INDONESIA | MEATECH
The excellent Trainer.

HASSAN KHAN
PAKISTAN | MIT ACADEMY
MAHMOUD MOHAMMAD
SUDAN | MEATECH

Very good facilities

& comfortable.

I like the culture,

the food & the
people too.

SHARIFF
SYIRIA | MIRAJ
Peace & harmony.

ARIAN
INDIA | TOC
I would like to
recommend my
friends to study here.

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