15-05-2025
120 Indian Students Participate In MCYTT-MITRA Programme Since April
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 120 Indian students pursuing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes have undergone the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme (MCYTT), held in collaboration with the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) since April.
Projek Belia Mahir founder Mohammad Rizan Hassan said the students were among 500 Indian youths scheduled to undergo training in China this year to gain international mobility experience through sponsorship from MITRA.
'The programme is a joint initiative by Projek Belia Mahir, MITRA, the Malaysia-China Institute (MCI) and China's TANG International Education Group, with the courses offered aligned to future industry needs and promising high-quality job opportunities.
'Key fields offered include automotive (electric vehicles), internet marketing and e-commerce, mechatronics and industrial automation, semiconductors, electrical technology, cyber security, and food processing technology,' he said.
He said this after appearing as a guest on the fifth season of the POV: Perspektif Bukan Persepsi programme on Bernama Radio, alongside crime analyst Kamal Affandi Hashim, recently.
Mohammad Rizan said Indian TVET students returning from the MCYTT-MITRA programme also have the opportunity to receive a one-year scholarship at a TVET or higher vocational institution in China.
'The requirement is for them to attain at least Level 3 in Mandarin (HSK Level 3) as the advanced programme will be conducted bilingually or entirely in Mandarin. Intensive training will be carried out in Malaysia through the MCI training centre,' he said.
Elaborating, Mohammad Rizan said the scholarship covered full tuition fees, accommodation, basic meals, and a monthly allowance, depending on the allocation by partner institutions in China.
He added that participants would obtain international certificates, boost their competitiveness, and have opportunities to work in government-linked companies (GLCs) and multinational firms, including Chinese companies, both locally and abroad, thereby opening up pathways for Indian youth to become TVET instructors.
