TALENT PLACEMENT PROGRAMME (TPP) 2026

GUIDELINES

A.  Introduction

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) initiated the Talent Placement Programme (TPP) to assist timber companies in identifying, developing and acquiring skilled and professional workforce.

B.  Eligibility Criteria

• The company shall be incorporated in Malaysia and based in Peninsular Malaysia with own manufacturing facilities.
• The company shall be a Malaysian-owned company (with at least 51% of shareholding).
• 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]
• The company must not receive or apply for any similar internship or job-placement incentives from other government agencies or organisations, including HRD Corp and TalentCorp.
• Eligible for both SME and non-SME companies.

C.  Programmes

1.   Internship

a)    Introduction

• The Internship programme is open for undergraduates or students who are undergoing industrial training.
• The programme will take up to a maximum of six (6) months to complete (subject to respective university or institution course requirement).

b)    Incentive

• Reimbursement of RM500 per month (up to RM3,000 per intern) limited to a maximum of four (4) interns per company/group of companies.

c)    Student Requirement

• The student must be enrolled for a Degree/Diploma/Certificate programme in a higher learning institution/Polytechnic and internship as a pre-requisite.
• Field of study:
• Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation or any other related courses.
• Applied Science: Wood Technology and Industry, Design or any other related courses.
• Business Management: Technology, Industrial, Technopreneur or any other related courses.

2.   On-Job-Training (OJT)

a)    Introduction

• The 6-month placement programme will enable graduates, diploma and certificate holders from the internship programme obtain relevant training and practical experience while working in the timber industry.
• The Trainee to involve in roles that provide significant impact in the company’s operations.
• The Trainee will be evaluated and absorbed as permanent staff if deemed fit.

b)    Incentive

• Certificate and Diploma Holders: Reimbursement of RM800 per month (up to RM4,800 per trainee).

• Degree Holders: Reimbursement of RM1,200 per month (up to RM7,200 per trainee).

• Limited to a maximum of four (4) trainees per company/group of companies.

c)     Trainee Requirement

• The trainee must be a degree, diploma or certificate holder from a higher-learning institution.
• Field of study:
  • Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation or any other related courses.
  • Technology: Electrical, IT, Telecommunication, Computer and Networking or any other related courses.
  • Wood Science: Wood Technology and Industry, or any other related courses.
  • Manufacturing: Furniture, Process, Maintenance or any other related courses.
  • Design: Furniture, Industrial Upholstery and Interior Decoration, 3D Graphics, Simulation
  • Business Management: Technology, Industrial, Techno-preneur or any other related courses

d)    Benefits Provided by the Company

• Certificate and Diploma Holders
  i. Minimum salary of RM1,700 per month from the commencement date of training until completion of the programme, subject to any deduction for sick leave without medical certificate from a medical practitioner approved by the Training Provider without replacement of training day thereof and the said sick leave shall not exceed seven (7) days during the term of On-Job-Training Programme.
  ii. Social Security (SOCSO) contribution.
  iii. Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution.

• Degree Holders
  i. Minimum salary of RM2,500 per month from the commencement date until completion of the programme, but subject to any deduction for sick leave without medical certificate from a medical practitioner approved by the company without replacement of working day thereof and the said sick leave shall not exceed seven (7) days during the term of Engineer Placement Programme.
  ii. Social Security (SOCSO) contribution
  iii. Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution

D.  Registration

• Register online via http://mtc.com.my/TalentPlacement

E.  Application

1. Applying company shall register for an account at MTC IAP Portal: (https://iap.mtc.com.my/index.jsp) Once the account registration is approved, the company will receive an email notification and instructions to log into the Portal.

2. The company shall complete their company profile in the online application portal.

3.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 for MTC’s evaluation.

4. Company registration documents (to be uploaded in MTC’s IAP Portal):

a) Latest Section 78 and Section 58 forms (Companies Act 2016) or certified true copies of Form 24 and 49 (Companies Act 1965)
b) For enterprises, valid SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia) documentation is required.

5. Internship:

a) The registered company may source interns independently or through MTC (subject to students’ availability).
b) Upon selection of the intern, the company shall issue a letter of acceptance.
c) Documents to be submitted via email to MTC include:

• Reply form to the institution.
• Internship Training Proposal (refer to Appendix I).

6. On-Job-Training (OJT):

a) Upon successful completion of the internship, the registered company may select or recruit the trainee for employment.
b) The company shall issue an offer letter to the selected trainee.
c) The company shall assign a project based on the trainee’s field of study and competency.
d) Documents to be submitted via email to MTC (mtctpp@mtc.com.my) include:

• Offer letter issued to the trainee.
• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) of the trainee.
• A Project Proposal for the trainee (refer to Appendix II).

7. Upon verification of the submitted documentation, MTC will issue a conditional approval letter to the applying company.

F. Reimbursement

• The submission of the reimbursement documents must reach MTC within two (2) months from the last day of the student's internship and within one (1) month following the completion of six months trainee/OJT/engineer placement from the date of the offer letter.
• The documents to be submitted via online for the reimbursement include:

i)       Allowance payment vouchers, pay slips or bank slips

ii)      Daily attendance record (for Internship).

iii)     Student’s internship report (for Internship).

iv)     Letter of Offer for employment or student performance evaluation. Please state the reason for not offering employment if the intern is not offered a position in the company (for Internship).

v)      Internship and OJT Evaluation Report as per Appendix III.

• Approval for reimbursement is at the sole discretion of MTC.
• The financial incentive provided is on a first-come, first-served basis until the allocation is fully utilised.

G. Non-Compliance

In the event of non-compliance with any of the provisions contained herein, the company must refund in full the disbursement amounts to MTC within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of a written notice from MTC. MTC reserves its rights to initiate legal action to recover the disbursed amount and/or any other actions deemed suitable. All costs incurred in pursuing such actions shall be solely borne by the company.

H. Amendment

MTC reserves the right to amend the Guidelines of this Programme at any time without any prior notice. Interested companies are highly encouraged to refer the IAP Portal for the latest version of the Guidelines from time to time.

APPENDIX I

APPENDIX II

APPENDIX III

For further enquiries and information, please contact:

1. Ms Adeline Goh (Tel: 03-9286 9961; Email: adeline@mtc.com.my)

2. Ts Nasrul Izan bin Shahrin (Tel: 03-9286 9963; Email: nasrul@mtc.com.my)

3. YM Raja Mahadi bin Raja Muhamed (Tel: 03-9286 9965; Email: rajamahadi@mtc.com.my)

Industry Development & Transformation Division (IDTD)