FACTORY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME (FTP) 

GUIDELINES

 A.      Introduction

This programme aims to assist timber companies in improving their manufacturing efficiency and productivity as well as towards Industry 4.0 ready through the application of Lean Manufacturing.

The programme modules are based on manufacturing industry needs developed by the training providers.

B.      Eligibility Criteria

1. The company shall be incorporated in Malaysia and based in Peninsular Malaysia with own manufacturing facilities.
2. The company shall be a Malaysian-owned company (with at least 51% of shareholding).
3. The company shall be a member of any one (1) of the following six (6) timber associations:

• Malaysian Wood Industries Association (MWIA)
• The Timber Exporters' Association of Malaysia (TEAM)
• The Malaysian Panel-Products Manufacturers' Association (MPMA)
• Malaysian Wood Moulding & Joinery Council (MWMJC)
• Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC)
• Persatuan Pengusaha Kayu-kayan & Perabot Bumiputra Malaysia (PEKA) [Association of Malaysian Bumiputra Timber & Furniture Entrepreneurs]

       4. Eligible for both SMEs and non-SME company.

 C.      Incentives

       1. FTP Programme by FMM Institute

• Duration: 6 months
• LEAN programme for companies which have not implemented LEAN management. Companies could opt for SIRIM’s recognition scheme at their own cost.

      2. FTP Programme by Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)

• Duration: 2 months
• LEAN-related modules as refresher course for companies that have undergone LEAN training.

*Additional RM500nett/day for outside Klang Valley.

Note: Training fees are HRD Corp Fund claimable.

 D.      Application

• Select the FTP training providers (i.e. FMM Institute or SHRDC) and submit registration form to MTC accordingly.
• Register for an account at MTC IAP Portal: iap.mtc.com.my. Once the account registration is approved, the company will receive an email notification and instructions to log into the Portal.
• Applying company shall complete their company profile in the Portal.
• Applying company with existing account in the portal shall log in and update their company profile. The company profile can be updated at any time and should be kept up to date.
• Certified true copies of documents* to be submitted online include:
  • Latest form of Section 78 and Section 58 as per Companies Act 2016 or Form 24 and 49 as per the Companies Act 1965.
  • Latest Section 68 (Annual Return) as per Companies Act 2016
  • Latest Audited Accounts.

Note: * To certify on the first page only.

• MTC will send an approval letter to the applying company upon receiving the completed registration form.
• The training provider will arrange the training schedule and kickstart the programme.
• The approval is at the sole discretion of MTC.
• The financial incentive provided is on a first-come, first-served basis until the budgeted allocation is completely utilised in the particular year.
• Participating companies that have completed FTP Programme will be given priority in the application of other incentives and programmes organised or funded by MTC, subject to fund availability and other qualifying criteria.

For further enquiries and information, please contact: 

1. Ms. Adeline Goh, ext. 601, email: adeline@mtc.com.my 
2. Mr. Nasrul Izan Shahrin, ext. 603, email: nasrul@mtc.com.my 
3. Ms Wong Mei Kuan ext. 606, email: mkwong@mtc.com.my 

Industry Development & Transformation Division (IDTD)