KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Feb (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation Certification Body (MPC-CB) proudly celebrates its achievements for the year 2024, marking another year of excellence in advancing productivity expertise. This year, MPC-CB has successfully certified 12 new productivity experts, upgraded three specialists to the status of Certified Senior Productivity Specialist, and completed one recertification for a total of 16 certifications.
A landmark achievement for 2024 is the certification of the first-ever international Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) from Pakistan, highlighting the growing recognition of MPC-CB’s certification on a global scale. Since the programme’s inception in 2020, MPC-CB has certified a total of 30 productivity specialists, affirming its leadership in professionalising productivity practices both locally and internationally.
The Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) programme is an integral part of MPC-CB’s mission to foster excellence among productivity experts. The programme equips participants with the tools and methodologies to drive productivity improvements, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Certified specialists are instrumental in helping SMEs streamline operations, improve cost efficiency, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
The Director General of MPC, Zahid Ismail, lauded the programme’s success and its positive implications for Malaysia’s economic landscape:
“The 2024 achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering expertise in productivity enhancement. Certified Productivity Specialists are not just experts; they are change agents, driving transformation in SMEs, which form the backbone of Malaysia’s economy. This programme is critical to creating sustainable growth and enhancing Malaysia’s global competitiveness.”
Zahid Ismail also shared his vision for 2025:
“For 2025, we aim to expand our reach and encourage more professionals, both locally and internationally, to join this programme. We want to empower more SMEs by connecting them with certified specialists who can deliver tailored solutions to boost productivity. This alignment of expertise and business needs is crucial for Malaysia’s growth as a productivity-driven nation.”
Looking ahead, MPC-CB remains committed to excellence as it prepares for its recertification assessment by the APO Accreditation Body in 2025. This process underscores the organisation’s dedication to maintaining international standards and ensuring the continued relevance of the CPS programme.
MPC-CB invites industry professionals, trainers, consultants, and SMEs to leverage the benefits of the CPS programme. Together, these efforts aim to empower businesses, strengthen economic resilience, and elevate productivity standards across all sectors.
About Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)MPC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It drives national productivity holistically at the national, sectoral, and enterprise levels through five main thrusts: developing future talent, driving digitization and innovation, ensuring industry accountability for productivity, building a robust ecosystem, and fostering productive mindset. It collaborates strategically with the private and public sectors by emphasising productivity as a key agenda to boost productivity growth and national competitiveness, ultimately leading to shared well-being and prosperity. SOURCE: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MPC Certification Body
Tel: +603 7955 7266
Email: sec-cb@mpc.gov.my
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