Malaysia supports 144 developing countries under the framework of the South-South Cooperation since 1980 via the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). In 1983, Japan started its Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) in Malaysia. Subsequently, Malaysia and Japan began to collaborate in 1992 to assist developing countries under the MTCP Recipient List within this TCTP arrangement.
The implementation of the project is through a tri-partied cooperation between the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), a unit under the purview of the International Cooperation and Development Division, Department of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Centre for Instructors and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) as the implementing agency for programmes related to TVET trainers capacity building. MTCP is the Secretariat for the TCTP.
The Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) is the forefront institute under the Ministry of Human Resources. CIAST conducts various courses for participants from TVET institutions, industries, and international countries. For more information, please visit us at CIAST official website : www.ciast.gov.my
The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was officially launched on 7 September 1980 at the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting in New Delhi, India, to signify Malaysia’s commitment to South-South Cooperation, in particular Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC).
As the national focal point, the MTCP Secretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia oversees the overall planning and operation of all activities and programs under the MTCP, including coordination and collaboration with local and international development partners. For more information, visit MTCP's Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MTCPMalaysia
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was established in 1974 as a special public institution of the Japanese Government. Currently, JICA is responsible for the implementation of development cooperation, which provides technical cooperation, ODA loans, and grant aid all under one roof.
Vision: Inclusive and Dynamic Development
Mission: · Addressing the global agenda
· Reducing poverty through equitable growth
· Improving the governance
· Achieving human security
Addresses of JICA overseas offices can be found on JICA Website: http://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/index.html
Tel : +603-55438200
Fax : +603-55438398
Email : info[at]ciast.gov.my