ASEAN
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
ASEAN:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.
AIMS AND PURPOSES:
As set out in the ASEAN Declaration, the aims and purposes of ASEAN are:
1) To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian Nations;
2) To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter;
3) To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields;
4) To provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres;
5) To collaborate more effectively for the greater utilisation of their agriculture and industries, the expansion of their trade, including the study of the problems of international commodity trade, the improvement of their transportation and communications facilities and the raising of the living standards of their peoples;
6) To promote Southeast Asian studies; and
7) To maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organisations with similar aims and purposes, and explore all avenues for even closer cooperation among themselves.
DSD & ASEAN COLLABORATION
DSD roles are related to No.4 whereby potential DSD cooperation is in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres.
CURRENT PROGRAMMES:
YEAR 2022
2nd Task Force Meetingof the ASEAN- (Republic of Korea) ROK TVET Mobility Programme
Date: Mac 2, 2022
Venue: Zoom Platform
This meeting was discussed and finalize the 10 model programmes which selection are currently being assessed by (The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry) KCCI based on the evaluation sheets submitted by the ASEAN Member States. The purpose of this 2nd Task Force Meeting is to make confirmations and reviews regarding the information of all Training Centers and courses that have been submitted by each country.
Attended by :
1. Mdm. Faezah binti Harun
2. Mdm. Nor Azlina binti Karim
3. Mdm. Azreen Zuriaty binti Abdul Halim
ASEAN Skills Assessors Seminar on CAD Drawing
Date: January 18 - 20, 2022
Venue: Video Conference
Description on the evaluation of skills competition projects conducted by Malaysia. This presentation was conducted online by Malaysia as well as several other countries involved in the ASEAN world skills competition. This seminar was organized by JTB Corp. Kasumigaseki branch, Tokyo, Japan
Attended by :
1.Ts. Irwan bin Mohd Amir
2. Mr. Abdul Halim bin Jahaya
3. Mdm. Norazuri binti Yusoff
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PAST PROGRAMMES:
YEAR 2021
1st Regional Workshop for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) TEAM Project Component 1
Date: November 26, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
This workshop organized by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) will discuss key interim findings from Component 1 of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training through ASEAN Mobility Project (ASEAN TEAM Project) as well as a platform to learn best TVET practices. TVET practices among ASEAN member countries in order to achieve common prosperity in the region. The workshop will also discuss the Analytical Framework involving Component 1 of the ASEAN TEAM Project including the National TVET System of ASEAN Member States (AMS), Challenges with regards to Labor Market Information System (LMIS) and possible recommendations and Responding to Labor Market by TVET Curriculum.
Attended by : Mdm. Faizah binti Harun
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ATC Organizational Development Workshop
Date: November 16 & 17, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
This program is a follow -up activity related to the ASEAN TVET Council. Still under discussion related to efforts to pursue key areas and activities that will strengthen the TVET system in ASEAN in the 6 outcomes of the ATC Work Plan 2021-2030. In that direction, ATC Organizational Development will be implemented in phases.
Attended by : Mr. Mohd Sukri bin Ismail
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ASEAN+3 HRD Forum on Towards Green, Resilient and Inclusive Growth; Building Back better through Skills Development and Employment
Date: November 04 & 05, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
In 2020, the government has accelerated the reform of the skills system to adapt quickly to changing patterns of skills demand and prepare the workforce for future employment. It adds to the need to bridge the skills gap that already exists from 4IR. Focusing on better rebuilding through skills and employment development, the forum will discuss (1) lessons learned from the epidemic relief phase, (2) building toward a green, resilient and inclusive TVET system, and (3) employment policies to support a vulnerable workforce.
Attended by : Mdm. Siti Fauziah binti Jumadi
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Workshop on ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) Phase V Project
Date: September 29 & 30, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
This virtual workshop aims to:
address the key objectives and components of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) for members of the ASEAN Qualifications Referencing Committee (AQRFC) and other interested parties to enhance their understanding of the AQRF’s strategic purpose and the referencing process; and
enhance understanding of the key linkages between the AQRF and quality assurance systems, as well as quality responses to five additional referencing criteria.
Attended by : Mr. Mohd Sukri bin Ismail
ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET)
Date: August 25, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
The program is organized by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. It is a bi-annual conference that serves as a platform for sharing experiences among ASEAN member countries on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) issues. This program is a national commitment under the ASEAN Labor Ministers ’Work Program 2021 - 2025. This program is joined by ASEAN member countries. The 8th edition of the conference discussed topics related to work from home challenges and initiatives implemented by ASEAN member countries in enforcing OSH-related legislation as well as conducting routine activities from home to address the global COVID19 pandemic.
Attended by : Mr. Syarumiefizal bin Baharum
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2nd Regional Workshop on the M&E Framework of the Roadmap to Implement the ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Changing World of Work
Date: August 19, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
The Roadmap sets a common vision of a future- ready ASEAN workforce. AMS will be guided by six key principles, including the Roadmap is measurable → targets to be achieved with clear timelines and key performance indicators to track progress are established. Roadmap also provides guidelines on how and what the M&E of the Roadmap should be, including the development of the result-based key performance indicators (KPIs); monitoring of progress in respective meetings of SLOM, SOM-ED and ATC; and the development of a mid- and end-term review.
Attended by : Mdm. Zuleah binti Darsong
Reference:
> Agenda
> Presentation Slides:
ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) Document for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems Benchmarking Report of Malaysia
Date: June 23, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
On June 23, 2021, a discussion on the ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) document For Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems Benchmarking Report of Malaysia was held online. The discussion was held following the decision of the Deputy Director General (Operation) of Skills Development Malaysia as Taskforce Chairman's on November 16, 2020 via Preparation Meeting for Webinar of Alignment of Competency Certification Systems to the ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Certification System which instruct the secretariat to present the Benchmarking Report of Malaysia to be reviewed (proofreading) and improved.
Attended by : Dr. Mohd Rashid bin Buyong, Mdm. Meena a/p Ramalingam, Mdm. Nur Aini Syakimah binti Ahmad Shuyuti, Ts. Syarumiefizal bin Baharum & Ts. Mohmad Zairi bin Ramly
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Taskforce Team Members
1. Dr. Mohd Rashid Buyong Hamzah, Deputy Director General, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
2. Suhaila Abdul Samad, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
3. Nurhida Shaharuddin, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
4. Nurhayati Niaz Ahmad, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
5. Ts. Dr. Norhayati Yahaya, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
6. Roslinda Khalid, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills Development,
Ministry of Human Resources
7. Mahazrul Kamaruddin, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
8. Liyana Haminudin, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Skills Development,
Ministry of Human Resources
9. Mohamad Aizuddin Saedon, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
10. Nur Aini Syakimah Ahmad Shuyuti, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
11. Dayang Nurul Nahar Talib, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources
12. Muhammad Shawwal Mohamad Rawi, Senior Assistant Director, Department of
Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources
Contributors
1. Sukri Ismail, Director, Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human
Resources
2. Molinda Abdul Rahman, Director, Department of Skills Development, Ministry of
Human Resources
3. Yap Lip Seng, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)
4. Meena Ramalingam, Deputy Director, Department of Skills Development, Ministry
of Human Resources
5. Norlida Musa, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Skills Development,
Ministry of Human Resources
6. Azlin Abd Aziz, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Skills Development,
Ministry of Human Resources
Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN TVET Council (ATC) Work Plan and Zero ATC Work Plan
Date: June 15-16, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
DSD involve in the Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN TVET Council (ATC) Work Plan and Zero ATC Work Plan.
The ATC is a multi-sectoral/cross-sectoral body that provides a platform for coordination, research and development on innovations, and monitoring of regional programs that support the advancement of TVET in the ASEAN. Among its functions, as stipulated in its Terms of Reference, is to develop a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive regional plan on TVET.
As the regional coordinating body for TVET, the ATC shall support the implementation of TVET related programs and activities under the various cooperation frameworks of the ASEAN such as the ASEAN HRD Roadmap, ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework and its Implementation Plan, and the labour, education, and economic sectoral work plans.
To this end, to ensure coherence and coordinated implementation of the TVET agenda in the region, a five-year ATC work plan shall be developed. As agreed upon by the ATC Focal Points during the 1st Meeting of the Council held on 10 March 2021, the work plan shall be developed by the ATC with the support of the ASEAN Secretariat and a possible development partner, and in consultation with the ASEAN Dialogue Partners, partner organizations, and other regional stakeholders. In relation to this, the Chair has requested the support of the RECOTVET for this process.
Attended by : Mr. Mohd Sukri bin Ismail
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Regional Workshop on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework of the Roadmap of the ASEAN Declaration on Human Resource Development (HRD) for the Changing World of Work
Date: April 27, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
The ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Changing World of Work was adopted by the 36th ASEAN Summit on 26 June 2020. The Declaration calls for the development of a roadmap for its implementation through concrete strategies and actions that will complement the work plans of the ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM), ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (ASED), ASEAN TVET Council (ATC) and other relevant sectoral bodies.
Attended by : Mdm. Meena a/p Ramalingam & Mr. Mohmad Zairi bin Ramly
Reference:
> Agenda
> Presentation slides:
Ways Forward (Dr Ha Thi Minh Duc)
Monitoring Progress and Measuring Outcomes of HRD (Jörn Dosch)
Towards an HRD M&E Framework (Pamela A. Grafilo)
Launching Workshop of the Study Report on Human Resources Development (HRD) Readiness in ASEAN
Date: April 26, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
The HRD readiness study is part of the ambition of ASEAN Member States (AMS) to frame HRD as a key priority of future policy-making in the region. It provides the conceptual foundation, empirical explorations and comparative findings on HRD in AMS. It offers a snapshot of the state of HRD readiness in the ten AMS. It describes existing practices and introduces options for future policies, as guided by a conceptual framework of investigation. In particular, it explores approaches taken in AMS that are currently applied with regard to HRD in reaction to future challenges in changing world of work. It reveals considerable gaps between the appraisal of importance and desirability on one hand, and the extent of realisation and achievement of different areas of HRD interventions on the other hand. As a result, the study encourages the member states to speed up their approaches to make people resilient to face the impending landscape of the future of work and skills.
Attended by : Mdm. Meena a/p Ramalingam & Mr. Mohmad Zairi bin Ramly
Reference:
> Agenda
> HRD Readiness in ASEAN (Malaysia)
> Presentation slides
https://sea-vet.net/images/seb/events/appendix_file/893/hrd-study-launchingdr-dieter-eulerfinal.pdf
1st Meeting Of The Asean TVET Council (ATC)
Date: Mac 10, 2021
Venue: Video Conference
TAGUIG CITY – TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña convened the members of the ASEAN Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council (ATC) for its first meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2021 via virtual conferencing platform.
This stemmed after the Philippines, through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), assumed the inaugural chairmanship of the council last August 4, 2020.
The first meeting focused on the selection of the council’s vice-chair, discussion of the rules of procedure, and the development of a work plan of strategies to enhance industry participation, and address emerging issues brought by the ongoing pandemic, technological transformations, and other developments.
Attended by : Mr. Mohd Sukri bin Ismail
YEAR 2020
29-30 October 2020 [CIAST]: Regional Workshop on Evaluation Sharing and Lessons Learned from the Piloting of ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems within Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philiipines
Strengthening the Quality Assurance and Competency Certification Systems through the Application of ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems within ASEAN Economies
1st June 2018-31st May 2020
This project is conducted by the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia as the focal point agency to oversee the implementation of the project in Malaysia. It is aimed at assisting Malaysia and other economies for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems. Through the funding of Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF) and with the support of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and the ASEAN Secretariat, the project will be piloted through three ASEAN Members States (AMS) which is Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippine. The trilateral approaches aim to align AMS national frameworks with ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) through the following; (1) increased awareness of relevant governments and businesses on the adopted of Guiding Principles; (2) Three selected countries voluntarily tested out the applicability of the ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems into their country system; (3) AMS have improved ability to support the implementation of the Guiding Principles into their country system.
Attended by : Mr. Mohd Sukri bin Ismail & Planning, Development & Research Division
YEAR 2019
Malaysian National ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (MyAQRF)
On May 21 to 23, 2019, the 6th AQRF Committee (AQRFC) Meeting and Workshop in Luang Prabang, Laos unanimously accepted and formally endorsed the full AQRF Referencing Report of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) to AQRF by Malaysia. MQA together with DSD developed the AQRF Referencing Report for Malaysia
Reference and materials: https://www2.mqa.gov.my/myaqrf/
YEAR 2018
ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems (the Guiding Principles) 2018
Phase 1 Agp1 guideline
Phase 2 - Tourism Agp2
phase 3 - Agp3
The ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems is a project planned in the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Work Programme 2010-2015 and developed by the ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) under the coordination of the Indonesian Professional Certification Authority (BNSP) and Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the ASEAN Secretariat. This ASEAN Guiding Principles was adopted by the 24th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) held on 15 May 2016 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems (the Guiding Principles) 2018
phase 3 - Agp3
The ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems is a project planned in the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Work Programme 2010-2015 and developed by the ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) under the coordination of the Indonesian Professional Certification Authority (BNSP) and Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the ASEAN Secretariat. This ASEAN Guiding Principles was adopted by the 24th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) held on 15 May 2016 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.