Yang Berusaha Mr. Abu Bakar Koyakutty Echoes the Effort for Students to Experience Life-Long Learning And Practical Training In The Wake Of Industry 4.0

CYBERJAYA, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- In line with the Government’s mission of increasing the number of knowledge workers to 35% by 2020, AIMSMET Executive Education Sdn Bhd designed one-of-a-kind programmes in commercial management through life-long learning and practical training for students. At an event in Cyberjaya, AIMSMET, Malaysia and Institute of Commercial Management (ICM, UK) launched ASEAN’s first landmark collaboration for the digital economy. 

Yang Berusaha Mr. Abu Bakar Koyakutty, MATRADE's Senior Director of Exports Promotion and Market Access Division, graced the event with his presence and officially launched the programmes.

The aim of this collaboration is to bridge the gap and speed up the pace in producing knowledge workers through the private sector. Speaking at the event, Yang Berbahagia Mr. Abu Bakar Koyakutty said, “Malaysia is working towards producing more knowledge workers in the wake of the digital economy. The Government is collaborating with the private sector to ensure that we are on track with our target to achieve 35% in the next three years.” 

Also present to witness this event was President and CEO of AIMSMET Executive Education, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Jayles Yeoh said, “We are projecting to have 5,000 of ready skilled talents across the industry. In doing so, the industries are preparing their own skilled labor in line with the Government’s efforts in skilled labor by 2020.”

He added that AIMSMET is ambitiously looking to revolutionise the academic thinking by introducing real life education to ensure no misfits to the digital economy. 

Mr Adair Somerville Ford, Chairman and CEO of ICM, UK said the institution is fortunate to have been a preferred partner in education as the answer for future talents. 

“Practical training is heralding the way forward for the Digital Economy, and the transition to becoming a high income status nation is only possible when the learning structure is optimised and the industry is well-prepared for the economy of the future,” said Adair. 

10 industry sponsorship partners including Only World Group Holdings, Gintell (M) Sdn Bhd, Marrybrown, Metro Optical Group, Minori Japanese Restaurant, Malaysia International Exhibitors Association, Pecol Engineering, AIA Malaysia, Starbucks Coffee Malaysia and AIMSMET Executive Education were announced at the press conference. These industry partners will be sponsoring their future talents to undergo one year training through the ICM,
UK programme at Asia Metropolitan University where the students will be working towards their UK qualifications. Also recognised at the event were International Executive MBA partners including International Entrepreneur Network, Teresa Chew International, ADLA Group and Brandker Academy.

The event was held at AIMSMET, Cyberjaya and was attended by students and industry partners. 

About AIMSMET Malaysia
AIMSMET Executive Education embedded in one of Asia’s top emerging Universities – Asia Metropolitan University. AIMSMET has a growing reputation for inspirational teaching and research industry-scale facilities and superior links with industry & commerce providing one-of-a-kind opportunities for alternative education for both its learners and corporate partner alike. Research from AIMSMET and its partnering industry & institution of higher learning is always at the forefront of some of the world’s most practical cutting edge projects. Regional business models for retailing & franchising, setting up of skills training academia, and imparting management & applied knowledge in business management though lifelong learning are just some of the many areas in which AIMSMET applies its continuous research & teaching. Global Creative and Media Agency is the Official PR for AIMSMET and ICM, UK launch. 

About Institute Of Commercial Management (ICM, UK)
Established in the 1970s, the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development staff working in various industry sectors including Tourism & Hospitality, Utilities, Construction and Facilities Management. The Institute is also an international examining and Awarding body, providing globally recognised Awards for business and management students. In its capacity as a course developer and an examining and certifying Board, the Institute offers a wide range of professional and vocational Awards in Business, Management and related vocational areas. ICM provides examinations in more than 200 subject areas ranging from accounting and finance to tourism and hospitality and from marketing and advertising
to project management and examines and certifies candidates to an internationally consistent standard. For more information, please visit http://icm.education/

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